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  • Ezekiel -- The Valley Of The Dry Bones

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    In this Sermon and Old Ezekiel addresses the congregation and reflects upon his life as a prophet and the Valley of the Dry Bones. Bible quotes are from the ESV.

    Preaching Outline 030908 Ezekiel 37:1-14 Hey there. Do you ever have one of those days when you just feel nostalgic? Don’t always know what it is, but I think it was those few days of warmer weather that got me thinking. Whenever it warms up, the memories just come flooding back to me. There ...read more

  • Church In The Shadow Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    Congregations today are in peril of being like the Church in Pergamum: confessing Christ in a culture that is unfriendly to Christianity, but embracing the lifestyle of those who are not Christian.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Church in the Shadows Pergamum December 2, 2007 "Pergamum: The Church in the Shadow of Satan’s Throne" This letter was written "to the angel of the church in Pergamum." As in all the letters, the angel is a divine messenger. This is in keeping with the opening verses of ...read more

  • Rain Gear - Check

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

    Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

  • Seeing The Church As Christ Sees It Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    The seven churches of Revelation are a picture of the types members in local congregations. They reveal what Christ sees when he looks at the Body of Christ.

    CONDITION FOR REVIVAL: SEEING THE CHURCH AS CHRIST SEES THE CHURCH REVELATION 1:18-20 Introduction: We have looked at two conditions which prepare us for revival and a fresh outpouring from God; the first – Seeing God in His Holiness; the second – Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us. Today we look at ...read more

  • Blessed Are The Peace-Makers Part I Series

    Contributed by Bobby Bodenhamer on Dec 9, 2008
     | 3,691 views

    Utilizing this Beatitude of our Lord, may aim is to draw the congregation closer to what Christmas is all about in the birth of our "Peace-Maker".

    Blessed are the Peace-Makers Part I Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The ...read more

  • The Power Of The Shout

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Apr 24, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,127 views

    This message looks at a few benefits of the shout. It is a message that will stir your heart as well as the heart of your congregation as you share THE POWER OF THE SHOUT.

    The Power of The Shout Oh, Clap your hands all ye people, Shout unto God with the voice of triumph! God is gone up with a shout, The LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Psalm 47:1,5 1. We can shout for our salvation. Ps 20:5 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, … a. we will rejoice, “to ...read more

  • A Funeral Sermon For Eleanor

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,935 views

    A funeral sermon preached for a long time member of our congregation who has been a shut in for several years. She died at 94

    Eleanor, October 29, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open out hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find ...read more

  • Basic Training: Man Is A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,569 views

    This is the 2nd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    BASIC TRAINING: MAN IS A SINNER Romans 3:9-18, 21-23 The Drama mentioned in this sermon is entitled "Man of the Year" and can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen what happens to some animals after they are all cleaned up? When I was in high school I helped ...read more

  • Basic Training: Jesus Is Our Savior Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    This is the 3rd of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

    BASIC TRAINING #3 - JESUS IS SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:4-6; LUKE 19:10; 1 TIMOTHY 1:15 (Note: Drama "Another Day at the Bus Stop" can be purchased from www.willowdrama.com. Movie clips are used by permission through CVLI) INTRODUCTION: (Master & Commander clip: Chap: 15 Start: 0:49:47 End: 0:53:20 -3:43 ) ...read more

  • A Lazy, Hazy Day Series

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Oct 27, 2007
     | 3,537 views

    Sermon #4 in a series about joy from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Previously preached for another congregation, but reworked and retooled for this series.

    A lazy, hazy day Phil 4:10-23 Goal: How to find contentment and peace so that we can enjoy life. Intro: I grew up in South Louisiana…less than a 20 mile distance from the Gulf of Mexico…and more often than not the weather could be described as hot and humid. Obviously the heat and humidity would ...read more

  • Honoring One Another In Love Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 27, 2014
     | 7,261 views

    Purpose of Sermon: To explore the meaning of honoring Christian brothers and sisters and to encourage the congregation to select someone that they can honor before the day is done.

    WAC2BL: Honorable ~ Honoring One Another Scripture Text: Romans 12.9-13 INTRODUCTION It’s nothing new to expect that a person would-act according to a code-of-conduct. For-example… the investment-banker, turned-swindler – Bernie Madoff – …broke a ...read more

  • Pray For These Guys

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 30, 2012
     | 3,990 views

    A sermon on the congregation's responsibilities to their elders (Much material taken from BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP by Alexander Strauch, Chapter 9 Paul's Instruction to Timothy)

    HoHum: Lao Tzu said this of a leader: A leader is best when people barely know that he exists. He is not so good when people obey and acclaim him. He is worse when they despise him. Do something that will make them uncomfortable but elders stand and recognize them. WBTU: Except for last ...read more

  • You Are The Reason For The Season

    Contributed by John Kelly on Jan 7, 2013
     | 7,960 views

    Based on the classic Christmas Eve Luke 2 text, I tried to speak to a largely seeking congregation regarding Christ's unconditional love.

    Barbara Bush tells a Christmas Story about a little boy who really, really wanted a Red Sled for Christmas. He sat down and wrote a letter to Santa pleading his case. He wrote: “Dear Santa: I really, really want a red sled for Christmas. If you will bring me a red sled, I will be a perfect ...read more

  • Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015
     | 8,574 views

    When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

    JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

  • Three Short Prayers

    Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Oct 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,468 views

    I used this as an informal message on a Sunday evening; letting the congregation guess what the situation was as I gave out the 'hints' one by one.

    THREE SHORT PRAYERS: Some of the best prayers we pray are prayers that come from a desperate heart. • Jesus warned against praying just to be seen by other people: • Matthew 6:5, “When you pray you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues ...read more