Sermons on Commonality:

He Chose The Nails Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To show Christ’s compassion on the Cross.

Title: He Chose the Nails Theme: To show Christ’s compassion on the Cross. Text: Colossians 2:13-14 Note: with help from Max Lucado’s book "He Chose the Nails" Col 2:13 (KJV) And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Clearly Defined

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

Let’s do more than just beat ourselves up about our tongue. Let’s examine the problem and find real solutions.

Passage: James 3:1-12 Intro: It’s perhaps typical when preaching on this passage to hand out the whips, and encourage everyone to beat on themselves and each other! 1. we all have plenty of experience with the power of the tongue. 2. we have been wounded, and we have wounded others. 3. some of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Go Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

In this command to "go" we find provisions and protections for the church and the world we are called to go to

THE GREAT COMMANDS OF JESUS Part Three—Go Matthew 28:18 Sunday, November 25, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Where is the strength of the church? It is in being united to Christ, is it not? I want to give you a visual of what I think that looks like. • Have a group of people standing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Meeting The Need Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 3, 2007

As we begin Advent we need to be aware of the needs of those around us. It will only be when Christ is born in their lives (as God uses the Body of Christ) that they might find a faith like ours.

When I was in seminary there was a man in Dallas who got his “Fifteen Minutes of Fame” over the period of a couple of weeks. He was on the Dallas news almost every night. Why? Well he said that he had uncovered a message from space aliens through the static on his television. The aliens, on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Methodist

How To Become Great In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 10, 2007

A basketball coach got a glimpse of the success philosophy when an alumni of the university told him; “Coach we are behind you, win or tie.”

How to Become Great in the new year A Success Message for the New Year If you want to become great in 2008 you can! Just exactly what is success? People are infatuated about success. You can see an emphasis on success and winning in just about every sphere of life. It seems important to drive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

What Is Your Passion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 19, 2007

How passionate are we about our relationship with Jesus Christ? How passionate should we be? What does the Bible say?

Philippians 3:8-14 “What is Your Passion?” • We are all passionate about something; football, cooking, politics, our children. • We have something in common that we should all be passionate about, the Lord Jesus Christ. I. The Origin of Our Passion (8-9) A. Vs. 8 Starts with putting aside our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Are You Known? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 23, 2007

How are you known at work, in your neighborhood? Jesus has this question in mind when he is speaks to his disciples on love. You are known by your love.

I took two bicycle camp holidays to Majorca along with six of my friends. Each of them were two weeks long. Each group had about 150 people total on the trip. Once we reached the Island we divided into five groups by our riding ability. So we spent the early morning up until lunch riding with about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 11, 2008

Jesus Christ was first introduced to the people by John the Baptist as the Lamb of God. He was last introduced by Pilate as teh King of the Jews. Only if Pilate knew just how on course he was with that title.

Behold Your King John 19:19 Intro Jesus Christ was first introduced to the people by John the Baptist as “The Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.” The last introduction of Jesus was performed by Pilate, the Roman governor. In presenting Jesus to the mob who clamored for his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Church Is Missions Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 15, 2008

WHEN ANY CHURCH LOSES THE SPIRIT OF THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT SURRENDERS THE VERY REASON FOR ITS EXISTENCE.

The Mission Of The Church Is MissionsThe Mission Of The Church Is Missions Acts 13:1-3 What is the main business of the church? Some would say that it is to care of its members. The church is here to visit the sick and pray with them, to take care of people at important transitions in life, such ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Thorn Of Crowns He Wore For You

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 22, 2008

He left Heaven and His heavenly crown to wear a crown of thorns to set us free from sin.

A thorn of crowns He wore for you Matthew 27:29 “And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” When they mocked Him with a crown of thorns it was one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Plan Of Salvation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 16, 2008

There are many people have the ideal that as long as you are good in your own sight then you will make heaven your home. Many say there are many roads that lead to the same place. However, that is not what the Bible teaches and what Jesus said himself in

GOD’S PLAN OF SALVATION! There are many people have the ideal that as long as you are good in your own sight then you will make heaven your home. Many say there are many roads that lead to the same place. However, that is not what the Bible teaches and what Jesus said himself in John 14:6 AMP ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Why Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Why should a person who believes on Jesus be baptized? The Bible gives us some very clear answers!

1. Illus. of myself • Came to Christ, pastor began to talk to me about being baptized. • Didn’t really see the need for it. Had been sprinkled as a child in another denomination, didn’t see any reason to do any more than that. • Spirit continued to deal with me, so one day I just sat down with my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Where Did Jesus Go? Series

Contributed by Norbert Haukenfrers on Jan 10, 2008

Have you left Jesus behind all you important stuff forgetting Jesus like Mary and Joseph did.

Have you ever had anything like this happen to you? Parents have you ever forgotten your child somewhere by mistake? What was your reaction? I can remember, one time when we were on a family holiday and we went on a bus tour of Niagara Falls, we left the flower clock and went to the next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican