Sermons on Connected Ideas:

Pursuing "Happyness" Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 7, 2007

Happiness is a choice, not a consequence. It is centered on God’s rule in our lives and it is connected to what Christ has done for us.

Last December 2006, Columbia Pictures released the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Christopher. Christopher Gardner inspired the movie. He was a salesman struggling to provide for his family until he finally makes it big in the stock brokerage business in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cream Rises To The To Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008

For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“i Am The True Vine” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2013

If we are going to live fruitful lifes of eternal significance, we must maintain a meaningful connection to Jesus, the true Vine.

Our Lord uses the analogy of the vine and the branches to speak to us about how our lives are designed to be fruitful, filled with purpose and significance. Jesus is the vine, God the Father is the vine grower, and believers are the branches. God looks for fruit in the lives of His people. In ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Job Done

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Personhood Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

God wants us to bear fruit that will last. We can do that by remaining connected to Jesus, the true vine.

What does it mean to be human? That’s the question we’ve been asking since the beginning of February when we began this series on humanity. What is the nature of true personhood? How can we best fulfill God’s desire for us his creatures, us his people? We’ve seen how God made men and women in his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Groaning Is A Godly Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 14, 2005

In this sermon I address the idea of complaining and groaning in a decaying world. How do we approach and deal with pain?

July 14, 2005 Romans 8:18-25 I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Yes Dear! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Abraham sinned the same way Adam did by not taking leadership and a stand against his wife's sinful idea.

Have you ever watched those movies, usually war movies when a young couple falls deeply in love and wants to be married, but off the guy goes to war promising to come back to her, and she promises to faithfully wait for him no matter what? Then she hears that he’s missing or killed and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Anchored In Truth: Living A Transformed Life Through God’s Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2024

Explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth.

Anchored in Truth: Living a Transformed Life Through God’s Word Introduction: Today, we are considering a powerful truth that will change how we live our lives, if we allow it to. We are going to explore what it means to live a life anchored in God's Word—transformed by His truth. In a world ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 15:4-5, John 15:8, Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:10, Matthew 6:25-27, Colossians 3:2, John 8:31-32, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Isaiah 6

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jan 18, 2007

An in depth examination of the call of Isaiah, with both an attempt to uncover buried meanings in the text and also to connect it with our lives today.

Isaiah 6:1-8 I had the privilege of being ordained this past May as an elder in the church of the Nazarene. For many of you the word ordination may not hold an overwhelming amount of meaning, but for a pastor it is a very important moment. It is the culmination of years of studying and years of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Emmanuel Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 23, 2004

Part 1 of 4 in series on The Passion, suffering of Jesus Christ in connection with release of new movie directed by Mel Gibson

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family & friendships ------------------------------------------- February 22, 2004 "BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME IMMANUEL," which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Love Overflowing Even More

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010

To be a slave of Jesus Christ means He is the Lord of your life in everything leaving little room for individualistic ideas of ourselves.

Announcements: So this past Wednesday night, around 9 when everyone had left except for Garret and Sue and I, we sat back, looked at these pieces of flip chart, took a deep breath, smiled, and said, “ok… so what next?” One thing was clear immediately – Pastor Sue looked at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Season Of Creation 3: Psalm 139. God’s Thoughts Are Beyond Our Understanding And That God Wants Good For All He Has Created. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 6, 2023

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. King David addresses this is Psalm 139. God wants good for all he has created,.

Season of Creation 3 Psalm 139 is a great Psalm, penned by David as he had this revelation of the greatness of God the vastness of God’s abilities and the thoughts of God. King David produced this amazing piece of prose. His is a very personal prayer to the creator of the universe, “O Lord, you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Show Mercy - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 19, 2025

We continue our ‘Go! And…’ series by focusing on a powerful yet often misunderstood command from Jesus. Matthew 5:7: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Go! And Show Mercy - Matthew 5:7 Introduction Today, we continue our ‘Go! And…’ series by focusing on a powerful yet often misunderstood command from Jesus. Our key verse is found in Matthew 5:7: "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy." (Matthew 5:7, NLT) In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:22-23, Ephesians 2:4-5, John 8:10-11, Luke 10:33-37, Luke 6:36, Colossians 3:13, James 2:13-17, Matthew 7:1-2, James 2:13, Proverbs 11:25, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twin Nations Of Prophetic Destiny Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

Part 2 that explores the spiritual connection between America and Israel. (Adapted from teachings by Dr. Perry Stone)

America and Israel: Spiritually Connected Part 2 – Twin Nations of Prophetic Destiny Last week we began a new study entitled America and Israel: Spiritually Connected. And we specifically looked at the question Is America found anywhere in Bible Prophecy? This is a question that spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:21

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ