Sermons on Compassionate Honesty:

“facing Fears That Ruin Relationships” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 3, 2014

How do we overcome the fears that threaten to ruin our relationships in life?

Today we want see how God can transform relationships. We want to look at fears that ruin relationships and how to overcome them. To do that, we’re going back to look at the first man and woman. God made Adam and put him in the Garden of Eden, a perfect paradise. Now, after each day of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Absurdity Of The Incarnation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2012

A sermon on 1 Timothy 3:16 focusing on the incarnation (Mostly taken from Max Lucado's book, God Came Near, and also at: http://maxlucado.com/read/topical/gods-greatest-surprise/)

HoHum: In one verse Paul reminds Timothy of the gospel in all its fullness. Tries to cover the whole gospel. Some songs try to do that: You came from heaven to earth, to show the way, from the earth to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky, Lord I lift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desert Survival Training

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 28, 2013

For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the Sunday morning Apologetics class as

Video…Awkward Invitation Slide #1 Welcome…Guest/Holy Grounds For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

A Christian Is... A Saint Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Several questions about a Christian Is... a Saint (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 9, pgs. 133- 143)

HoHum: Two brothers were convicted of stealing sheep many years ago in England. In accordance with the punishment of those days, they were branded in the forehead with the letters “ST” for sheep thief. One brother, unable to bear the stigma, fled to a foreign country where he died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friends - Pt. 4 - Pianos And Pushing Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 29, 2015

It is the basis of every level of relationship of meaning. You must have a foundation in friendship. Are you a good friend? What qualities should you look for in a friend?

Friends Pt. 4 - Pianos and Pushing I. Introduction Welcome to "Friend Day". Over the last few weeks we have been discussing the value and importance of friendship. We know that Jesus valued His friends. Like us, Jesus had relationships that progressed to the level of friends. In John 15, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Psychological Warfare Of Todays Christian Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

How to make your mind a temple of the Holy Spirit and overcome mental attacks from satan or personal negative thoughts.

The Psychological Warfare of Today's Christian! Ephesians 6:10: Finally, my brothers, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Ephesians 6:11: Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. Ephesians 6:12: For we do not wrestle against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossroads

Contributed by David Smith on Mar 20, 2011

God ordered Abram to leave Haran (which means "crossroads") and journey to an unknown land that he would guide him to - this was the crossroad of Israel's begninning.

2nd Sunday of Lent - Genesis 12:1-4a Well I must admit when I first read over the lessons for today, I said to myself, Richard knew what he was doing being away this Sunday. What more could I possibly say about Abrams walk of faith with God? What could I say about “being born again” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Facts About Forming Friendships

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message seeks to advise the Church of the nature of friendship and what is involved, so that the Church can not only form new friendship, but learn to be friendly to visitors.

Facts About Forming Friendships Text: Prov. 18:24 Intro: You may wonder why this preacher would choose a topic like friendship. “What does friendship have to do with the church, and following the Lord?” you might ask. Well, quite truthfully, the Bible has quite a lot to say about ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Entertaining Strangers

Contributed by David Tack on Dec 2, 2011

Let’s look at those who missed who the incarnated Christ, the babe in the manger was and is!

Entertaining Strangers (1) David Tack November 27, 2011 INTRODUCTION The other day I was speaking to an elderly lady who was sitting in a wheel chair outside the car dealership. We spoke for a few minutes and I was in a hurry so I tried on several occasions to politely end our conversation so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Your Reputation As A Believer Precede You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Make Your Reputation as a Believer Precede You Gal. 1:22-24Introduction: A Elton Trueblood, Quaker scholar, once compared evangelism to fire. a Evangelism occurs, he said, when Christians are so ignited by their contact with Christ that they in turn set other fires. It is easy to determine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 11, 2014

Since Christianity is the greatest force for good in human history, how would things be different if Jesus had never been born?

WHAT IF JESUS HAD NEVER BEEN BORN? John 15:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a guy who thought that 5 was his special number. He was born on 5-5-1955. 2. He lived on 55th Avenue. He had 5 children and 5 cats. 3. One day he went to the horse races. He put his life savings -- $50,000 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bumper Crop

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Fruitfulness

Text: John 15:2, Title: Bumper Crop, Date/Place: NRBC, 8.19.12, AMc Opening illustration: the graph at the Olympics that shows all the winners of the 100 m dash in the last 116 years. The winner in 1896 would have finished almost 20 meters behind Usain Bolt. Contrast the rose bush in front of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

Defining A Leader Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

Leadership, a word we love to use in the church. However, what does a real leader look like?

Acts 6:1-7 Defining a Leader Introduction A. Does any one here live a perfect life? B. A life without any problems that occur? C. I know I don’t, I always have different challenges, situations, events, that create problems D. Here in our passage today we find out that the New Testament Church had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Compete According To The Rules Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 10, 2008

We cannot be victorious in Christ unless we compete according to His rules: endurance, integrity, loving His word.

Compete According to the Rules One World, One Dream 2 Timothy 1:3 – 7 (Lin Hao Clip) There is a nobility in willingly facing pain when it is necessary. Athletics is a peaceful expression of that virtue. Training Training was an important part of the ancient Olympic games. These days, training ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Good And Faithful Servants Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

“What does it take to be a good and faithful servant of God?” I believe every true believer wants God to find and commend them the same way the Master in this parable found and commended the first two servants who were doing the task given to them.

Good & Faithful Servant of the Lord Matthew 25: 14-30 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral. com Introduction The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax-collector which we have examined last Sunday teaches us how to approach God in a way that is acceptable to Him. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational