Sermons on Confessions:

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Brings Victory

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Prayer brings victory.

Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 7 verses 2-17: Quote • It was the late Donald Barnhouse the American pastor and author, • Who stunned his congregation by saying; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you could have heard a pin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-17

Denomination: Brethren

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

A Mouth And Heart Matter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2011

Jesus Christ taught that the path to heaven was very narrow and very few find it as many misguidedly choose to travel wrong paths. The bottom line is that salvation is a matter of the mouth and heart.

A Mouth and Heart Matter Romans 10:1-13 The Philippian jailer asked in Acts 16, “What must I do to be saved?” Another way of asking this question is, “How do I get to go to heaven?” When people are asked this question a myriad of answers pour forth. Jesus Christ taught that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is ….the Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 2, 2011

Jesus our Great High Priest. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Three Questions: Question one: Who is this Great high priest? Question Two: What does this high priest have to offer? Question Three: Why does He qualify? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Readers’ Digest Magazine contains the story; • Of an employee who confided in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Brethren

Thou Shalt Remember

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Discusses the importance of learning from the past before moving into the future.

Thou Shalt Remember Deuteronomy 8 REFLECTION: Deuteronomy is a record of Moses’ final instructions to the Nation of Israel before they were to enter into the “Promised Land”. It was given to them as they sat on the East Side of the Jordan river and was a peculiar balance ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Broadcasting Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 8, 2011

A message to spark in our hearts the inspiration to broadcast our faith, so others can hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

INTRO Allow me to start our time by reading you a nifty story. It is called, “The First Radio Broadcast.” For their entire careers, wireless operators onboard US Navy and merchant ships had only heard Morse code coming through their headphones. However, a few days before Christmas in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

When Sin Entered In-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011

3 of 7. Genesis chapter 3 precisely documented the original appearance of sin. What is significant about sin’s entrance? Sin entered in with....

WHEN SIN ENTERED IN-III—Genesis 3:1-24 Attention: “Sin is any personal lack of conformity to the moral character of God, or the law of God. Then sin is a disposition of the heart, it is a bent.”....“It is...any violation of the character or law of God, the moral character or the law of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

From Denial To Deliverance Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

In our Scripture today, Jacob lived a life of denial and deception. From the time Jacob was born, he had an internal struggle with his own personal identity.

From Denial to Deliverance Genesis 32:22-28 Brennan Manning tells a story
in his book, “The Ragamuffin Gospel” of entering a 28-day alcohol treatment program and meeting Max.
Early on in the program,
they had to sit in a circle with a leader
and tell the other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28

Denomination: Methodist

Playing A New Game Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 4, 2007

Man has played "Hide and Seek" with God since the Garden of Eden, but God has a different game He wants us to play. Do you know what it is?

OPENING: What do you think the first game is that a child learns? For my boy Jonathan, his 1st game was "hide and seek." When he was about 1 year old he was sitting with me in the living room and had watched me put his blanket over my head and play "peek a boo." Then with a sly grin he put the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Can You Talk To

Contributed by Robert Ganglfinger on Aug 9, 2008

In the age of automation, at times it seems there is nobody available that can talk with you. Rest assured because God is always available to talk with you. Sometimes you just have to make sure you keep your end of the line open.

TEXT: Psalm 40:1,2 TITLE: Who Can You Talk To? / Keeping the line to heaven open INTRO: 1. Have you ever felt like nobody is listening to you? a. Thursday, delay in computer I ordered. b. All I got was computer generated E-mails – Automated voices – seemed like no one was there to talk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Approaches To Truth And Sin

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 29, 2008

People should not be judged by their outward appearances. It is our approaches to sin and truth that make a difference in how we impact others. John teaches us some things in this

Our approach to Sin 1 John 1: 5-10 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying Petitioners Purchase Pardon Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 12, 2008

The sailors sailing with Jonah-Gentiles-prayed for God’s forgiveness and His help and received both. They were the forerunners of we Gentiles who have accepted Christ as our Saviour.

JONAH 1:14 PRAYING PETITIONERS PURCHASE PARDON I. PETITIONERS: A. Peril. B. Plight. C. Precedent. II. PRAYER: A. Progressive. B. Pardon. C. Perceptive. III. PRONOUNCEMENTS: A. Praise. B. Prophesy. C. Pattern. What were the sailors to do now? They had heard the confession of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3: Looking Out For One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 16, 2011

How Christians should look out for one another: 1. Serve one another. (John 13:1-17) 2. Bear one another’s burdens. (Gal 6:1-2) 3. Confess to one another. (James 5:16) 4. Pray for one another. (James 5:16-18) 5. Comfort one another. (1 Thess 4:13-18)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 3: Looking Out for One Another John 13:1-17, Gal 6:1-2, James 5:16-18, 1 Thess 4:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 13, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Three R's - Reflect, Repent, Renew

Contributed by Carl Greene on Mar 7, 2009

Lent is a time for reflection of our life with Jesus. Is it all it should be? Repent of our sins, our wrong ways and Renew our commitment to Jesus. Oh, and one other thing, don’t be ashamed of Christ!

Well, here we are on the second Sunday of Lent. It is the time of year when we are called to reflect, repent and renew. This time of year is not always when we here the “feel good” messages we all like to hear…and as pastor’s are easier to preach. Still, even in these times, the times when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist