Sermons on Confined:

Relationship Builders Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 28, 2008

Qualities and truths that will help us in our relationships.

INTRO: Thomas Carlyle had married his secretary, whom he dearly loved, but he was thoughtless and absorbed in his own interests and activities, treating his wife as if she were still his employee. Stricken with cancer, she was confined to bed for a long time before she died. After her funeral, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Re-Igniting Passion For God

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 29, 2008

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”?

Well, how’s your level of passion for Jesus as we start 2008? Is your passion for Jesus still burning strong? Are you being truthful if you said “yes”? A young man was sent to Spain by his company to work in a new electronics plant. It was a 2 year assignment that he had accepted because it would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Peace Of Christ Rule

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 5, 2008

Christmas 1(B) - Let the peace of Christ rule in humble hearts, with forgiving living, and by a gratitude attitude.

LET THE PEACE OF CHRIST RULE (Outline) December 30, 2007 - CHRISTMAS 1 - Colossians 3:12-17 INTRO: Gone. Gone. Gone. Family and friends have left, returned home and are gone. The presents are organized, put away, exchanged, and are gone from under the tree. Maybe even some have already ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Live Lives Worthy Of God's Gospel

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2007

Pentecost 18(A) - Believers can live lives worthy of God’s gospel because they are united by faith to God and other believers. This unity leads to joyfulness in faithful, godly living.

LIVE LIVES WORTHY OF GOD’S GOSPEL (Outline) September 30, 2007 - PENTECOST 18 - Philippians 1:18b-27 INTRO: Every day you and I and everyone else in this world make choices, value judgments. According to our standards we decide what is important or not important. We judge what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Mark Of Immature Christians”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 13, 2008

We must progress in our walk with the Lord, and use our skills to further His Kingdom.

“THE MARK OF IMMATURE CHRISTIANS” Hebrews 5:12-6:3 August 10, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God 1 Corinthians 11:23-31 (King James Version) King James Version (KJV) 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, that the Lord Jesus the same night in which ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Extra Baggage Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 16, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

This morning- complete our SOTM series. SOTM- more than an ideal we have to live up to. Picture of Jesus- taking His disposition and supernaturally working it into our lives. Throughout SOTM- confronted w/alternatives- two kinds of righteousness two treasures two masters Jesus died for us so we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Charismatic

Kiss Your Ox Goodbye

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

What is holding your back from fulfilling your destiny in Christ? It is time to leave everything behind! This challenge to turn your back on every distraction will cause you to kiss your ox goodbye!

“Kiss Your Ox Goodbye” Text: I Kings 19:19-21 I. Introduction Elijah has been whining to God. He has claimed to be the only true prophet left. But God responds by telling Elijah that not only is he not the only one left there are 7000 men who have not bowed their knee to Baal. Then God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Every Christian Should Know Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008

We are going to look at the "Pharisee Syndrome"

INTRO: A while back I was watching a show on the greenback (American dollar) and how it has endured over the years. In the last couple of years there has been a huge push to modernize the greenback because there is so much counterfeiting going on. Hundreds of millions of dollars are lost each year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mockers In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 30, 2008

Live expectantly for the return of Jesus Christ.

1. I’ve shared this before but it’s worth repeating again, I really believe we’re living in the LAST DAYS. • The FINAL DAYS leading up to the coming of the Lord, the rapture of the church! • We’re seeing things in our generation that were never seen. • Israel, Technology, Knowledge Increasing, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A continuation of an investigation into what the Bible reveals to us about life after death.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 2) 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY a. We talked about our curiosity concerning the hereafter. b. The different emotions we experience when we face death. c. The fact that, in the end, there is nothing we can do to prevent death. d. We looked at some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Lies In Disguise—battling Temptation

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Temptations may be bold, or subtle. Temptations may be good things to stand in the way of Devotion Temptations are for one purpose to destroy us

Lies In Disguise—Battling Temptation Matthew 4:1-4:8 I think that we all understand what temptation is. There is a story told about a little boy in a grocery store that I think illustrates the nature of temptation. The boy was standing near an open box of peanut butter cookies. “Now then, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Good News

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 26, 2009

The Good News is that Jesus Christ came to pay our sin penalty.

What is “good news”? We could say that “good news” speaks of desirable or favorable happenings. For example: 1. The birth of our grandson or granddaughter is “good news” 2. The graduation of our grandson from college is “good news” 3. Notification of my promotion is “good news” 4. The medical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Rejoice In The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 5, 2009

There is room for everyone in the Spirit!

Rejoice in the Power of the Holy Spirit Matthew 28:16-20 and Various Verses from the Epistles The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 15, 2009 Introduction: Our passage today is made up of phrases from Paul’s letters to the early churches. It is an inspiring array of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Head Start The Right Start

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Salute Our Women Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Paul makes a distinction when he says to salute the women with a holy kiss; not a horror or a hollow – but a holy kiss!

Sunday, May 13, 2007 “Salute Our Women” Text: Romans 16: 1 – 3 Today message is the final part of a two part series designed to provide a response to our women’s month theme: Union Women: United in Spirit, Strength and Service. Why, because they are gifts from God. My objective is to outline ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-3

Denomination: Baptist