Sermons on Constructive Communication:

Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Highest Road

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 5, 2012

Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday services of the year for Christian Churches throughout the

The Highest Road! Slide #1 Scripture…Mark 11:1-11 Welcome…guest cards. Next week along with Millions of People we all will be participating in one of the biggest Biblical Holidays of the year…Easter Sunday. It is known… as the most anticipated and attended Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012

As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Call To Be A Hero

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 27, 2012

The key to a successful death is a purposeful life

This morning we have a challenge before us. We are recognizing those who have graduated from high school and college as well as those who have graduated in even larger ways. We are remembering this weekend those who fought and died in our nation’s military and we should also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Just Jesus

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 14, 2012

To the people of Nazareth, Jesus was nobody special...he was just Joseph's boy, you know, that carpenter's kid from up the street. The folks missed the meaning of his life because he was just Jesus.

Just Jesus Luke 4:14-30 You know the definition of a “church expert?” Answer: Anybody that lives more than 45 miles away from your church! Maybe you get this at home yourself sometimes. Conversation after dinner goes into a topic you think you have some knowledge about and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Church's Healing Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2012

Jesus healed the whole person; so the Church has the mission to bring the world to His healing touch through the sacraments.

December 10, 2012 Monday of 2nd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes Let’s be very clear about one thing in today’s lesson from Isaiah–the Judean desert is nothing to joke about. Hot, desolate and arid, it devours lost travelers just as easily as its scarce rainfall. The people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Principle Of Prayers

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 19, 2012

Prayer is a privilege given to us as a result of our relationship with God.

Prayer is an important Christian discipline. But how do we pray? The disciples requested to the Lord Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray. When it comes to prayer, Christians were reminded not follow the ways of the religious people like Pharisees nor the way of the pagans. 1. Pray ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In The Church

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The purpose of the family of God is not to meet my personal needs, it's to meet our corporate needs. Thus, through the unity of the Church, my needs are part of the who body, but cannot override and work against any other member.

“If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any fellowship with the Holy Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion…” Dearly beloved of the Lord, hear St. Paul’s entreaty: “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

But I Say To You...

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 14, 2011

1. Jesus reinterprets the law and makes it a more difficult way (not less). 2. Jesus’ way had to wait until the human family was able to hear it and follow it. 3. We cannot live the way Jesus taught us without each other.

• Peter Kreeft, professor of philosophy at Boston College, tells this story from his childhood: “I remember to this day exactly where I was when it hit me: riding north on Haledon Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Streets in Paterson, New Jersey after Sunday morning church with my parents. Isn’t it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Is So Important For A Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission.

PRAYER IS SO IMPORTANT FOR A CHURCH Colossians 4:1-18 Proposition: A church must remember that prayer is so important in preparing His people to live for Christ and to share His love with others as we carry out His Great Commission. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Influence

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 6, 2009

God, through His Holy Spirit, has given to each believer spiritual gifts. These gifts are given to men so they can be used to bless others.

Christmas season- invokes- many thoughts/emotions- as well as advertisements … (show picture- American Humanist Association) No God? … No Problem! Be good for goodness’ sake. Humanism is the idea that you can be good without a belief in God. This ad poses an interesting question- can people truly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

"How To Pray" Series

Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009

A simple study on the basic elements of prayer, including - A weapon, Movement, Communication (Giving), Communication (Receiving), Action - suitable for the new or advanced Christian.

5 Weeks of Prayer - Week One - Lesson One Super Power through Super Prayer When you were young, did you ever tie a towel around your neck, or have your mom make you a cape and then go running around the house screaming at the top of your lungs, jumping on and over furniture, throwing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knocking On Heaven’s Door Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Dec 31, 2009

An introduction to prayer from Luke 11:1

Knocking on Heaven’s Door JCC 03.01.10 am part 1 Prayer If you had the opportunity, what one thing would you have liked Jesus to show you? See miracles? The dead raised? Etc One thing the disciples asked Him to show them They asked Him to teach them to pray Luke 11:1 We are not told if Jesus ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take This Job And Love It, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message talks about dealing with a difficult work situation in a godly way.

- Employers at a Detroit office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board "The management regrets that it has come to their attention that workers dying on the job are failing to fall down. This practice must ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sounds Of Silence: You Have Stayed Long Enough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon on how to heal deep hurts and break down the "walls" that we build around us in our pain.

INTRO: - The text today gives us a picture of a journey... - Perhaps parallels a journey many of us face... A. God saves us, brings us out of slavery and sin B. Yet He desires us to go into blessing and fullness of life C. There is a Jericho... ...or walls built around our emotions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational