Sermons on Conclude:

Sinking In The Storm Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts And Love

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Feb 24, 2003

The primacy of love against the backdrop of Spiritual gifts, mutual interdependence and the common good.

BANKERS TRUST? Have you noticed what’s been happening in your bank? "The Banks" have been introducing change by stealth. It began over 10 years ago when the banks made some poor investment decisions during the buoyant 80’s. But with the Stock Market crash of 89, banks were struggling with extreme ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 24, 2003

The function of fellowship is to be a better member of God’s family.

This morning we continue toward the conclusion of our series on God’s vision for us, “A fully following and faithfully functioning church.” We spent the month of January looking at the lives of 10 Biblical characters and how they illustrate what it means to fully follow God. And we have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Dare To Be Free Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2003

Jesus rose to bring us freedom. But we tend to adapt to sin and the things that easily entangle, rather than really getting free. Beginning with some thoughts on war in Iraq

Dare to Be Free Again: “Up From the Grave: Lent 2003” March 22/23, 2003 Intro: Once again we find ourselves in the midst of a world at war. We’ve seen the pictures of bombs dropping, of soldiers racing through the desert, of people surrendering. I didn’t anticipate that today’s title, which I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 8:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Ghost Baptism

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Sep 5, 2003

To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the holy scriptures.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the Holy Ghost Baptism in light of today’s many controversies and the scriptures. B. Pro: To establish that only Peter and the eleven received the Holy Ghost Baptism on the day of Pentecost. C. Text: Acts 2:1-4, 5-14 D. Outline: 1. Promise of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow God's Plan For Holding Marriage Together

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 17, 2003

A look at the different roles that God gave the wife and the husband and how he empowers each to carry them out as they look to Jesus, their Savior from sin.

Follow God’s Plan for Holding Marriage Together Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word of Truth through which the Holy Spirit guides us is Ephesians 5:21-31 [And keep being filled with the Spirit] as you submit yourselves to one another in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Guideline #3: Have Christ-Centered Leaders Who Lead By Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2003

A look at the neccesity of having Christ-centered leaders who lead by example.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Based on Bob Russel’s When God Builds a Church) TEXT: 1 PETER 5:1-4 TITLE: Guideline #3: “HAVE CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSWHO LIVE BY EXAMPLE" INTRODUCTION: A. Tom Landry was head coach for the Dallas Cowboys for almost 30 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Family Living Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 19, 2003

A home is more than a house or the rooms where one lives; that’s merely space. A home is family, it’s security, it’s provision, and it’s love in the relationships that are found there; it is more than space – it is a place where life is fleshed out in al

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: A minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of God’s commands and you won’t ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

A New Command

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with how to become the most effective witnesses to the truth of Christianity that we can possibly be.

A New Command (John 13:34-35) I. The Command of Love A. A New Command B. A Necessary Command II. The Source and Measure of Love A. The Source of Love B. The Measure of Love 1. Service 2. Sacrifice III. The Result of Love Introduction I’d like to begin this morning by getting some help from you. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Praying Like Jabez Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Bold praying like Jabez --not praying Jabez’s prayer--will lead us closer to the center of God’s will for our lives.

The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Have you read the little book The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson? If you haven’t, you are one of the few who hasn’t. Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s book has made Christian publishing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Three Crosses Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 13, 2004

The final message in a series leading up to Easter on the Passion of Christ. This meesage focuses on the difference between the three crosses.

A Tale of Three Crosses April 11, 2004 The Passion - Luke 23:39-43 Sunday AM Intro: In reviewing the last hours of Jesus’ life, we often only see one cross dotting the Jerusalem skyline – but to the casual observer that day, the middle cross carried no special significance – just three men dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:38-43

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In? Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on May 7, 2004

God is not concerned with how much faith we have; He is concerned about what we do with the faith He has given us.

Over the years, I have had many opportunities to travel. And in my travels, I have had numerous opportunities to visit old houses, churches, and other famous sites. I’ve been to Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and I’ve toured a catacomb in Italy. I’ve seen the Houses of Parliament in Ottawa, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Radical Giving

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Jul 23, 2002

How do we fill up our Churches with radical givers determined to make a difference for the kingdom? Read or use this sermon to inspire a wave of generous- sacrificial giving.

"Radical giving" Acts 4:32-37 Pastor Bob Hunter (read scripture) (opening illustration) In our home these days, there is such a thing that rules called toddler control. Our children are young, and from a very young age human beings understand that possession is 90% of the law. Only in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Holiness

The Revelation Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2002

how Christ reveals to the Sanhedrin that he is the CHrist

The Revelation of the Christ John 18: Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-68

Denomination: Lutheran

Does God Have Control Of Your Heart?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

A question worth answering isn’t it?

DOES GOD HAVE CONTROL OF YOUR HEART? Matthew 22:34-40; Luke 10:30-37 TEXT FOR MORNING READING: Luke 10:30-37 INTRODUCTION This morning you heard read to you probably one of the more familiar stories of the Bible, the story of the good samaritan. This story Jesus told came in response to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Pentecostal