Sermons on Conference:

Contemplative Prayer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 24, 2005

Prayer is to be a dialogue with God. He’s how to listen as we pray

Tiling the Soil of the Soul – The classic Spiritual Disciplines October 16, 2005 Contemplative Prayer: DIGGING THE WELL DEEPER Psalm 27 I’ve titled this series on the Spiritual Disciplines, “Tiling the soil of the soul.” Most of us realize that we cannot grow the fruit of the Spirit, or weed out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: *other

Building A Love Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2005

Is there conflict in your family? Are there disagreements and arguments that seem to tear down the very home you want to build? God has a formula for solving that. Do you know what it is?

OPEN: Years ago there was a great show called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” and it featured Art Linkletter asking several children their views on life. What was intriguing was the way in which the children saw life. Recently somebody interviewed a number of young children asking them what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

How Not To Be A Religious Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Names Of God: Jesus Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005

How can we know God? - Jesus is the fulness of the revelation of God: God in the flesh. Knowing Him is knowing God.

Names of God: Jesus. Mat 1:18-21 WBC 11/12/05pm Written by Danny Dutton, age 8, from Chula Vista, CA, for his third grade homework assignment to "Explain God." "One of God’s main jobs is making people. He makes them to replace the ones that die so there will be enough people to take care of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 10, 2005

We have a Vision Sunday once a year, this sermon reminds our people where we are, and How God will continue to move us and lead us forward.

If God is For us, Who can be Against Us? August 28, 2005 Pastor Glenn Newton Clarksville New Hope Romans 8:31-39 RO 8:31 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fear Of Foolishness Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursuing Gods Will Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 8, 2005

This is the introduction to a series by the same name. It is an exemination of the journey of Abraham and the lessons he teaches the believer regarding Gods will. I have used the Bok Pursuing Gods Will by Jack Hayford, as a resource

TITLE:Pursuing Gods Will: TEXT: Genesis 11:27-12:9 Theme: Gods will P.S. You and I have a responsibility to pursue the will of God everyday of our lives, wherever we are in lifes journey. (Hayford p.12) Introduction: In my message last week, I concluded by quoting John Stott, “Nothing is more ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fireside Chat

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

A call to trust God for the future

This morning, I want to do something quite different for the sermon portion of the morning. Often in our country presidents will take a special time to share varioius thoughts with the people of the country. This morning, I want to do a “fireside chat” type presentation, about many subjects, that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Harvest Is Ready Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2005

Even if we don’t sow there is a harvest to be reaped that others have planted.

February 20, 2005 Morning Worship Text: John 4:27-38 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 3 of the Preparing for the Harvest Series – The Harvest is Ready As we go into our third week of the harvest series I want you to understand something. There is one specific reason why I am devoting so much time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Strength Of Seeing Our Weak Flesh Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 23, 2005

A sermon looking at the sleep of the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane, and how Jesus used it for our good.

February 23, 2005 Matthew 26:36-46 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Temptation

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Everyone is tempted when ...

ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Living Together In Personal Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 23, 2004

Paul cites for us one attitude and one action that enable us to live together in personal thanksgiving.

LIVING TOGETHER IN PERSONAL THANKSGIVING Philippians 4:10-20 INTRODUCTION A. We have much to be thankful for in America, yet we are not always thankful. 1. "If the rich young ruler was rich, what am I?" by William Boice. Dear Lord, I have been re-reading the record of the Rich Young Ruler and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Fellowship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

In honor of all those folks who say that they are closer to God on a gulf course than they are in a church, here is the 23rd Psalm for golfers. The Pro is my Shepherd, I shall not Slice. He maketh me to Drive Straight Down Green Fairways; He leadeth me Safely across Still Water-Hazards; He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ