Sermons on Confess His Name:

Hollow Places And Gushing Rivers

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007

The passion behind the cry of Jesus that if any thirst, let them come unto him and drink.

Hollow places and Gushing Rivers Text: John 7:37-39 / John 17:3-that you might know me A. Background of this setting: 1. The feast of Tabernacles- was a solemn, yet joyful procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring- the spring which fed the reservoir we know as the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prison That Couldn't Hold Peter

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 14, 2007

This shows how faith is necessary in prayer and how answered prayer increases our faith.

THE PRISON THAT COULDN’T HOLD PETER TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; 24 INTRODUCTION: Some people have trouble staying out of prison because of their criminal conduct, but Peter had trouble staying out of prison because of his Godly conduct. This chapter records Peter’s 3rd ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24, Acts 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peer Pressure - Understanding It Is Key To Combating It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 17, 2007

Teaching young people that understanding peer pressure and how it affects us, is key to not coming under its enslaving effects.

Peer pressure- Understanding it is key to combating it Part 2 TEXT: 1. "My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them. If they say, ’Come along with us..; do not set foot on their paths…" Proverbs 1:10, 15 2. "Be not deceived, (lead astray, set adrift), bad associations will ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

When God Offers A Blank Check

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on how to live a Christian life in today’s world.

WHEN GOD OFFERS A BLANK CHECK 1 Kings 3:3-15 INTRO: ILLUS: When I was an adolescent, my family would go to Daytona Beach, Florida for vacation. We would have a convoy of cars making the trek. When we reached the Florida state line, we would begin to see Orange Juice stands along the highway. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 12, 2004

Independence day 2004.

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the Gospel to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free those who are downtrodden, to proclaim the favorable year of the Lord”. The second paragraph of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Build's The House! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

Part two of "Building a spiritual home"

***Psalm 127: 1A. “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it”. #1) the context of today’s message has to do with the family (The text that we are reading today can be applied to the Church or to the family) · The family is the spiritual center of all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Mine A Double

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 24, 2006

Like Elisha, we must seek a double portion of our Master’s spirit to passionately carry on the ministry of Christ Jesus.

II Kings 2: 1 – 22 – Make Mine A Double Intro: What would you do if you wanted double the inheritance everyone else would get from a wealthy relative or friend? My guess would be, it depends on the amount. Would you? -- Suck up, scheme / plot, plan? -- Some have been willing to murder. OR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Service-Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Serving Others is an important Spiritual Discipline that opens us up to the power of the Holy Spirit and enables us to be used by God.

Genesis 3:1-3, Matthew 25:31-40 “Service—Blessed to be a Blessing” INTRODUCTION The United States Army has a catchy, memorable slogan, “Be all that you can be.” I believe this slogan captures and reflects the desire of many of our hearts. We want to reach our full potential and experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ: Our Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Mar 29, 2006

Seals with eternal security of believer

Hebrews 6 Christ: Our Ebenezer Dickerson Road Baptist Church 3/26/06 a.m. Ebenezer : Hebrew word with two meanings: (1) stone of help,(2) A city of the Philistines;1Samuel 4: 1-10, 5:1, 7:10-12. The church houses a mixed bag. Like a box of assorted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For 4 Month Old Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

This was a funeral for a 4 month old baby girl. I wanted to add this because I had a hard time writing it, and there isn’t alot of references out there for this.

September 9th 2004 Julianna We gather here today for Julianna Marie Murday Hall. Not to celebrate death, but to celebrate life. Julianna’s journey here on earth has ended, but her new life has just begun. In the book of Matthew Jesus said “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Bible Church

Do You Really Know God

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Do you know who God is or do you really know God.

DO YOU REALLY KNOW GOD? HOSEA 6:6 OPENING REMARKS STAN – NOT A MEAN PREACHER, NOT A TIP TOE THROUGH THE FLOWERS PREACHER SERMON PREP – BRIAN’S S.S LESSON, STAN’S SERMON SERMON OUTLINE I WANT TO START THIS SERMON OFF TODAY, WITH A SIMPLE QUESTION, THAT I WANT YOU ALL TO ASK YOURSELVES. DO YOU ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Love Without Excuses

Contributed by John Mayes on Oct 12, 2005

Love your neighbor as yourself without making excuses.

Love your neighbor as yourself without making excuses. One of the greatest commandments we have is to love our neighbor as we love ourself. However, this commandment is so profound that we often come up with excuses in order to avoid obeying God’s word. Just like the "expert in the Law" in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

In A Nutshell

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2005

This sermon explores what it means to love God.

In A Nutshell – Matthew 22: 34 – 46 Intro: When I hear someone use the expression, “explain it to me in a nutshell, I always think of Mr. & Mrs. Tarney who were our neighbors when I was a very small child. I loved going to their house, especially at Xmas – Walnuts on tree – filled with $. – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Greed And Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Edmund displays the innate selfishness that we all have and reaps the negative consequences that results from a life of greed.

Narnia intro: 4 Pevensie children enter the land and have an overwhelming task to defeat the white witch. Who do you turn to when you are weak? (Jesus!) Who did Lucy, Susan and Peter turn to? (Aslan) Who did Peter turn to? (the white witch… WHY?) *view DVD segment of Edmund meeting the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

My Transformation By The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, our transformation. Our metamorphoses. So, today, I would like to look at the changes we will go through at the time of the resurrection.

MY TRANSFORMATION BY THE RESURRECTION 1 CORINTHIANS 15:50-58 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that most, if not all of us have seen the caterpillar spin his cocoon and after a period of time emerges as a butterfly. In these concluding verses on the resurrection, Paul is talking about our future change, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Baptist