Sermons on Consistency:

Faith Requires Action Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 14, 2007

Faith requires Action on the part of the faithful.

Introduction I. In the past, I have spoken from time to time of my friend and former church member, Alex Pfeiffer. II. Alex was an older gentleman that often gave me much needed support and encouragement in my first pastorate experience. III. That first church was not very large, and at various ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Pray?

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

Basics about what prayer is, why it’s important, and how to do it.

This is our fifth and final week in our You Asked For It series of messages. And I think it’s been good. You’ve asked some important questions and I’m glad we’ve had the opportunity to address them. In fact, I plan to make this an annual series… every August. So you can start thinking now about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Mystery Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 7, 2007

God withheld a great mystery until Pentecost. The mission and purpose of the church is to pick up where the nation of Israel failed in being God’s people and accomplishing God’s mission. Only the church is not a gatering of people, but aa assembling of

Live Out Loud – Our MYSTERY May 6, 2007 Ephesians 3:1-13 Sunday AM Insert: I love a great mystery. Whether it’s a John Grisham novel or an episode of NCIS, I’ve always been intrigued by a good mystery. Even as a child, one of my favorite board games was Clue – I enjoyed trying to figure ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Condition

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on May 21, 2007

“My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.”

“My Condition” “My condition in Christ is base on my relationship with Him.” 2 Cor. 5:16-21 Sunday Morning Sermon 05.20.07 Intro: (Start with text and title) Did you hear about the man who was told he had three months to live? He goes to the doctor and they run tests, the cancer is not treatable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful In Parenting Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005

To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Propohetic Insight For Today Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling clo

Story of Misunderstanding In an ancient story called "The Holy Man," a group of pilgrims are traveling across a vast desert to visit the holy shrines and temples of antiquity. After several days’ journey into the desert, they sight a great rolling cloud of dust in the distance moving toward ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Herald Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

John came to point the way to the One who follow.

The Herald: A Voice in the Wilderness. Matthew Chapter 3 April 30th, 2006 We’re going to skip ahead in the book of Matthew just a little bit into the third chapter. In the first chapter we have the miraculous birth of Christ, born of a virgin and conceived by the Spirit. In the second chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Everyone Can Serve

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 30, 2006

Every Christian can serve the church.

Title: Everyone Can Serve Text: Matthew 20:29-34 Truth: Christians are to serve the church. Aim: I want them to commit to some area of service this year. Life ?: What do we need to do to have a servant’s heart? INTRODUCTION Show video clip of Hoosiers when the coach is talking to Jimmy about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

"The Immeasurable Cost Of Redemption" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 20, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“…knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, 19 but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. 20 For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Orthodox

I Am Come To Fulfill

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 20, 2005

Sermon 1 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 5:17-18 “I Am Come To Fulfill…” Woodlawn Baptist Church June 19, 2005 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth? For the next few weeks, I would like to examine seven passages of Scripture that will answer that question. In each passage, Jesus made a statement that clearly says, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Us With Happiness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 8, 2005

How to be happier in an unhappy world.

INTRO.- Where is happiness to be found? I can tell you where it is not to be found. In material things. ILL.- The last time I bought a new car was 1988. It was a Buick Skylark. Admittedly, a Buick Skylark is not the most popular or luxurious car in the world, but I liked it. It was on sale. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One And Only God Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

The first commandment is not a hand-wringing tactic of a vulnerable deity. It is an invitation from the one, unique God of the universe to enter into relationship with Him.

“THE ONE AND ONLY GOD ” (Exodus 20:3) Someone wrote with biting sarcasm: I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of him to make me love a black man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Expressions Of Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005

I would propose to you that God wants you to worship Him in spirit and truth. He longs to deliver His people from the religious bondage that comes from legalism, traditionalism, denominationalism and faddism. Our Lord longs for His church to look into G

Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:16 Title: Expressions of Worship Theme: Connecting with God in the Song Service “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintain Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ