Sermons on Conscious:

The Yemptation Of Asceticism

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

This is a Bible Study on some of the different ways the Church can withdraw from a missional focus and develop into a closed group of believers.

THE TEMPTATION TO ASCETICISM MATTHEW 17:1-9 LET’S BEGIN BY A DEFINITION OF WHAT ASCETICISM IS. NOUN 1. THE MANNER OF LIFE, PRACTICES, OR PRINCIPLES OF AN ASCETIC. 2. THE DOCTRINE THAT A PERSON CAN ATTAIN A HIGH SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STATE BY PRACTICING SELF-DENIAL, SELF-MORTIFICATION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Proclamation Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

We live in a time where the proclamation of the Word of God is on a decline in our pulpits. As a Church we need to present and stand on the Word of God and proclaim it boldly to a lost and dark world.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:1-24 THERE ARE MANY THINGS THAT WE FOCUS ON WHEN IT COMES TO THIS PARTICULAR PASSAGE. SOMETIMES THE MAIN THEME FOR THE PASSAGE IS LOST IN OUR ATTEMPT TO PUSH OUR THEOLOGICAL AGENDA. WE NEED TO REMEMBER THAT THE MAIN THEMES OF THIS PASSAGE ARE THE COMING OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of A Positive Attitude

Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015

Gaining and maintaining a Positive attitude is essential to our growth in Christ.

THE EXPERTS SAY THAT IN ORDER TO SUCCEED IN LIFE, IT IS IMPORTANT THAT WE KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE. THESE WORDS ARE FOUND ON A PLAQUE IN THE OFFICE OF GOLFING GREAT ARNOLD PALMER. “IF YOU THINK YOU ARE BEATEN, YOU ARE. IF YOU THINK YOU DARE NOT, YOU DON'T. IF YOU'D LIKE TO WIN BUT THINK YOU ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble Comes Along Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Sep 23, 2015

Gideon serves as a voice for people living in conflict with God. Verse 13 is a perfect example of a human mindset when life gets difficult.

Break the Cycle: Trouble Comes Along Text: Judges 3:7-11 Big Idea: As we repeat the cycles of our lives, they are often defined by the trouble that we encounter. Trouble is unavoidable, and it is related directly to our tendency to wander away from God. INTRO • Have you ever found yourself ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stick With It

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 9, 2015

Hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering. Fight and never quit for your destiny depends on your patience.

“Stick with it” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 10:23 & 35-39 “Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised ;) Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. For ye have need of patience, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-39

Denomination: Apostolic

Complete In Christ

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 15, 2016

Introduction to the letter to the Ephesians. What does it mean if I say that if you’re a Christian you’re “in Christ”?

I wonder how good your theology is. How well thought out are you? Have you worked out the answers to those difficult questions about God that arise from time to time? Or are you like me and are still thinking some things through? Of course those who are well educated theologically have probably ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

One Step At A Time

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The first miracle of Christ

Isaiah 62:1-5 January 17 2016 John 2:1-11 Pastor Lori Broschat 1 ONE STEP AT A TIME Evangelist George Whitefield was preaching to coal miners in England. He asked one man, “What do you believe?” “Well,” he said, “I believe the same as the church.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Wearing the garment of Christ

DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Nine Fruits: Self Control Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Oct 28, 2015

A series on the Fruits of the Spirit: Self Control

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV) 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Introduction: Most people don’t live with Self Control They live Controlled by the their Flesh Many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 25, 2015

Just as the people of Israel changed and were able to cross the Jordan, conquer Jericho, and live victoriously in the land of Canaan, the same can happen in our lives.Now is the time to exchange wilderness wanderings for walking in spiritual victory!

The Day The Lord Does Miracles In Your Life by Dr. James O. Davis Do you believe in miracles for today? God does! For forty years the Israelites lived in despair and defeat in the wilderness. They were faithless, fruitless, and failed to realize God’s plan for their lives. Nevertheless, in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Harmony To Hypocrisy In The Church Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy in the Church pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 Last week we began looking at Acts chapter 5 and how the church, quickly, went from Harmony to Hypocrisy. We looked at #1. The problem in the church and discovered that if Satan cannot conquer the church, externally, he’ll try to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of Life! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the new covenant, you must surrender to Him and walk with Him in order to live the ‘righteousness of life”.

The Righteousness of Life! 2 Kings 23 Scripture Introduction: Please turn to 2 Kings 23. Have you ever seen a teenager or some young person (bus kid) come out of a home full of evil (sin) and goes on to be something for God? This is what is happening in this passage. A bright and shiny star ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates So We Can Love Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016

When the Foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 1. God hates things that hurt the ones He loves. 2. God hates worship that destroys human potential. 3. God hates so we can love

For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3 When the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: *other

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 17, 2015

John encourages Christians to walk in the light and he explains why we are called to do so.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of us were afraid of the dark when we were little? How many of you still are? • In interview, Stephen King, horror author, was asked about daily writing routine. Said only wrote in morning. When asked if ever wrote at night, replied, "Are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder In The Vineyard

Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 19, 2015

It's amazing to me that so many times the very people who were supposed to know the most about God didn't even recognize Him when He was standing right in front of them.

Murder In The Vineyard Series: The Book of Mark
Mark 12:1-12 Once again, I would like to bring your attention to the Gospel of Mark. We've been studying the life of Jesus during His time on the earth and how He came into direct confrontation with the religious establishment of His day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist