Sermons on Consider The Cost:

Protection In Times Of Terror And Danger

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006

Considering the terror of 9/11/01 and all danger in our world today there are several, common sense things we can do.

INTRO.- ILL.- The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, ’There’s Jennifer; she’s a lawyer,’ or ’That’s Michael, he’s a doctor.’" A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without A Word

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Considers the vital role of God’s Word in our lives, what it would be like if there were not Bible, and what it is like to ignore it.

Intro – Some of you watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” in the past couple of weeks. Sure enough, just like last year, George Bailey wished he’d never been born, and he got to see what the world would have been like if he had never existed. It was just a little over a year ago, I asked everyone to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007

Consider the hope that we have in Jesus by looking once again at the death and resurrection of Jesus. 1- the excruciating death 2- the exhilarating resurrection

INTRO.- ILL.- In 1173 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing eight-story bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot tall. There was just one "little" problem: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of A Bitter Day

Contributed by Merv Budd on Apr 26, 2007

We consider how Jesus must have felt reading the prophecy of Amos 8:10 that spoke of the bitter day of his crucifixion.

Sermon: The end of a bitter day Good Friday Text: Amos 8:10 April 6th, 2007 NBBC Intro The year is 760 B.C. a fruit farmer living 16 km. south of Jerusalem finds his mind wondering towards God, his heart is impressed with sorrow for his beloved nation about to be judged. It seems that he cannot ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:10

Denomination: Baptist

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I want to talk with you for a little while about this subject of worship. And I want us to consider the kind of worship that God accepts.

Maybe you’ve heard the story about the old farmer who went into the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home that afternoon and his wife asked him how it went. "Well," said the farmer, "it was good. They did something different, though. They sang praise choruses instead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Arrival Of The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 9, 2006

In this sermon, as we consider the arrival of the king, we see the dilemma of Mary, the distress of Joseph, the directive of the angel, the declaration of the prophet, and the decision of Joseph.

Scripture Today is the second Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The apostle Matthew wrote his Gospel for the Jews. His purpose in writing this Gospel was to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Most Important Birth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 19, 2006

The most important birth was Jesus’ birth. Let’s consider: 1- the time came 2- the birth happened 3- the inn refused

INTRO.- ILL.- Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you’re the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope Of The Resurrection (Revised)

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus’ has defeated death and the grave! This morning we must consider how this great victory can now change our lives.

Text – Matthew 28:1 thru 6 Today is Easter. The most celebrated day of the year for the Christian faith. We have come to worship the Risen Savior. There are many stories that have to do with the morning of the Resurrection. Throughout the year we give special attention to the joy of, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Life All About?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 11, 2009

Life is about choices. Parable of the Talents is explored considering such issues as the fairness of each receiving a different amount, the importance of freewill, and personal accountability.

What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 3-1-09 Jesus had an awesome ability to speak volumes in a simple story. He revealed the heart of God by telling the story of the Prodigal Son. He showed us how to treat each other with the story of the Good Samaritan. And in our story today He tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Are Instructed Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

this continues our series of messages considering what people expereinced as they humbly enterend inton the presence of Christ, taking their place at His feet

Sitting @ the Feet of Jesus: We are instructed! Luke 10:38 – 42 There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 14, 2010

The dynamice example of the Macedonian Church propels us to consider several motivatinal keys to imulate the grace of giving by the brothers and sisters in the first Century

THE GRACE OF GIVING INTRODUCTION: 1.II Cor. 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech , in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, -- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2. Four kinds of givers: · There is the covetous man – he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

Paul encourages us to consider our choices as seeds we plant that will one day come back into our lives in the form of a harvest.

Standing in the midst of the congregation reminds me of living in Missouri and driving the roads between various crops. Some cornfields were growing and healthy while others were unkempt and very unproductive. Each one of us here is a living Harvest based upon our decision of the past. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Two Better Than One Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

Consider the two covenants and which is the best of the two. (in reality, we already know) 1- The covenant of law 2- The covenant of faith

INTRO.- Are two better than one? It depends on what you're talking about. ILL.- It's been three years ago that my daughter and her family visited us. You may recall an incident that I told you about and maybe not. I offered to wash their car so my son-in-law, Chris, and I went to the car wash ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Facing The Giants"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 15, 2008

Four lousy excuses to not get involved in the fight and four New Testament reasons to consider the cause more important than the lousy excuses:

Title: “Facing the Giants” Introduction: What to do when you are out numbered? The nation of Israel had just come into the promise land. There were battles to fight. God gives to the Joshua the instruction on how to lead your troops into battle. Preach a rousing sermon. First. Have a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Behavior In This World

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

Let’s consider Paul’s behavior and how it applies to us. 1- Authoritative - no 2- Gentle - yes 3- Blameless - yes

INTRO.- Our behavior in this world. ILL.- Admiral David Glasgow Farragut (July 5, 1801 – August 14, 1870) was the first senior officer of the United States Navy during the American Civil War. When Admiral Farragut’s son was about ten years old, the father said in his hearing, that when he was old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ