Sermons on Commonness:

Community Identity Markers Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

How we are meant to be as a family together.

Community identity markers – define acceptable behaviour Key verses to whole book 2:12-13 – as often the case in Paul they mark the transition between doctrine and practical instruction. Love- commanded in every NT book bar Acts (although Paul does command the elders to CARE and speaks eloquently ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We See The Face Of God?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007

Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

What I Learned At Men's Retreat Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on May 1, 2007

What I learned at men’s retreat is a reflection on the spiritual gift survey we did at a recent retreat.

WHAT I LEARNED AT MEN’S RETREAT Apparently there was something mentioned at Men’s Retreat last weekend about “What happens at Men’s Retreat stays at Men’s Retreat.” I, however, never agreed to such a covenant and am willing to share this morning. One of the things I learned at Men’s Retreat was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jun 15, 2009

Minding The Times: An Exposition On Postmodernism, Part 2

The human mind and spirit cannot endure for very long the chaotic vacillation of such lawlessness before the individual eventually cries out for answers to the extremes of licentiousness and total control. Throughout much of the Modern Era, the Christian apologist could appeal to a shared respect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does It Really Matter? Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Dec 17, 2009

First in a series of three sermons on the reliability of the Bible. Are the words of the Bible really the words of God? Can you set your life by it? The Bible has some powerful defenders: generations of faithful scribes, an army of textual scholars, & God

Does It Really Matter? Deuteronomy 6:1–9, 2 Timothy 3:14–17, Galatians 1:6-12 (First is the series Our Still Point with God: The Reliability of the Bible) DISCLAIMER: The material in these three messages come from others who are better scholars than I! Contact me if I can credit anything in this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

There are nine major signs that come before the return of Christ

Signs of the Times Matthew 24:1-14 Series: Early Edition January 25, 2009 Morning Service Introduction View the Powerpoint slides Review of Last Week Jesus is giving answers to two different questions 1.) When will this happen? When will the Temple be destroyed? 2.) What would be the signs of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Writer & Readers Of James Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 13, 2009

An introductory message to a study of the book of James.

JAMES 1:1 THE WRITER AND READERS OF JAMES [Hebrews 5:11-14] The book of James belongs to the wisdom literature of the Bible. This sort of literature was common to the writings of the Old Testament but James is the only book of this genre or type in the New Testament. Wisdom literature is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Igniting Passion For God

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 29, 2008

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”?

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”? A young man was sent to Spain by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a 2 year assignment that he had accepted because it would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Old School

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 29, 2007

Do you think this is really what Jesus had in mind? What about the early church - did they do anything like this? What were their priorities and are we getting any of it right?

Dakota Community Church July 29, 2007 Old School Have you ever spent anytime thinking about church? I don’t mean which church you will attend or the capitol “C” Church the Body of Christ. I mean have you ever thought about how we “do church”? How we get together on Sunday mornings and sit in rows ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Mennonite

Willingly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2007

A sermon on willing service from Judges 5:1-9, emphasis on vs. 2 and 9. (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary, Volume 3; Pages 53-54

Sermon for 8/12/2007 Judges 5:2, 9 Willingly Introduction: Video clip- Get Involved (Sermon Spice) WBTU: A. Read Scripture Judges 5:1-9 B. Our Scripture this morning comes from a song of praise from Deborah. 1. The people of Israel chose new gods (vs. 8) and the Lord delivered them into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guarding The Church's Reputation Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 20, 2007

4th in a series from 1 Timothy. Because God wants purity in the lives of Christians to draw others to the truth of His love, we must take spiritual infections seriously!

Sermon Notes Lessons for a Healthy Church: Guarding the Church’s Reputation 1 Timothy 3:14-4:16 Introduction: A long running ad campaign for a particular brand of soap declares that it is “99 44/100% Pure.” Pure what? How did it get that way? Did it just happen by chance? Does nature produce bars ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Faith Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 17, 2008

Today our Christmas traditions have evolved from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Immigrants have brought their customs with them, and as a result we have a great diversity of customs, traditions, and fantasy’s that obscures t

Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Faith of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 It is hard to imagine not celebrating Christmas, yet during the infancy of America Christmas was banned and for a time, and even illegal. How did we get to where we are now? Christmas evolved out of the old Roman festival of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Da Vinci Code: The Truth About Peter Paul And Mary Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 3, 2006

Part 3 of the series The Da Vinci Code Faith, Fact or Fiction. Did Peter conspire against Mary as the true leader of the Church? Was Paul the woman hater some think he was? Was Mary really chosen as Jesus’ successor? We’ll explore it in The Truth abo

The Truth About Peter, Paul and Mary The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Text: Luke 1:1-4 As soon as I gave the message title, a large percentage of you immediately started murmuring “the answer my friend is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind” or “Puff the magic dragon lived by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humor Brings The Gospels To Light.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 24, 2009

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Series B

3rd Sunday after Epiphany, January 25, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we have gathered hear this morning because you have called us through your Son, Jesus the Christ, to worship and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran