Sermons on Contrite Heart:

Persuade Someone

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2015

The goal of this sermon is that everyone will become active in sharing the faith.

“Persuade Someone ” “I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.” Philemon 6 NIV Intro: Greg was a new Christian. He had only been baptized a few weeks when he started attending a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Armed To The Hilt With Christian Virtues

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2015

The mighty power of God at work in and through us empowers us against evil.

Title: Armed to the Hilt with Christian Virtues (The Whole Armor of God) Text: Ephesians 6:10-18 Thesis: The mighty power of God at work in us and through us empowers us against evil. Introduction In July I traveled to Winterset, Iowa to attend the annual Newton Family Reunion. As I traveled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 29, 2015

A message from I Corinthians 16:13 (Ephesians 6:13) to an immoral and discouraged people to stand Ready, Stand Firm, and Stand Strong

Stand Firm Introduction: Decadence and despair haunt many of America's youth. Perhaps fourteen-year-old Rod Matthews represents the most horrible extreme. Uninterested in baseball or books, Rod found one thing that did stimulate him: Death. His curiosity was intensely aroused by a rental video, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do People Do About Their Sin

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION, WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER AND IT IS DIFFICULT.

WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ABOUT THEIR SIN LUKE 3:1-20 OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION. OUR ANSWERS HAVE RANGED FROM DOING NOTHING, TO BOASTING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Armor Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE, THE WEAPON OF PRAYER.

THE SPIRITUAL ARMOR OF PRAYER EPHESIANS 6:18-20 TODAY WE COME TO THE LAST OF THE ELEMENTS PAUL SPEAKS OF WHEN HE IS TEACHING ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. PAUL HAS TAUGHT US THAT, WHILE WE MAY FACE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES IN THIS WORLD, THAT THESE TRIALS AND DIFFICULTIES HAVE A SPIRITUAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Love My Church Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2015

Three truths about loving one another

I LOVE MY CHURCH Video – (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCOyhqKRrv4) Disabled Player Gets a Shot. Why did the audience respond in the way they did? Why was there such celebration? It is because they had just seen love in action. In this dog eat dog world they saw something different. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Was Naked Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

4th in this series. Borrowed from a concept by Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A study of Matthew 25, and how the Church can put it into practice.

Intro: How did you decide what to put on this morning? I usually put on what my wife says I can wear. That’s why, if anyone ever says to me, “Oh, you look nice in that!” I can tell them, “My wife dresses me nice.” It’s true. If it matches, or anything close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Hell Forever? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 30, 2015

Although unpopular in today's culture of tolerance religious pluralism, the doctrine of hell is necessary for Christians and non-Christians.

Is Hell Forever? Perhaps an even more relevant question is whether there really is a hell? According to a 2003 survey by Barna research, 76% of Americans believe Heaven exists, 71% of Americans believe Hell exists, but only .005 believe that they will be sent there. So, while many people believe ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Safeguarding The Good Life-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 6, 2015

2 of 3. Joshua prepared the children of Israel for entrance into the promised land. God's people must be prepared to enter the good/abundant life. But How can they safeguard it? The Good Life is Safeguarded at/by/thru...

SAFEGUARDING The GOOD LIFE-II—Joshua 3:1-6 Good Life/Well/Abundant Attention: Hurricane Joaquin brought upwards of 20 inches of rain to Columbia, SC in Saturday & Sunday Oct. 4-5, 2015. It was the worst flooding in Columbia’s history. The Congaree River, which runs thru Columbia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David and Nabal I Samuel 25:4-13 Hospitality This Middle Eastern cultural practice of “hospitality” is what saved the life of Marcus Lattrell. Jesus challenges Simon with a failure to keep a well-known Middle Eastern cultural practice. Luke 7:44-48

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Revenge or Hospitality?” I have three stories to share with you this morning. One is from the movie “Lone Survivor” and the other two are from the bible. All three have something in common. Luke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

He Gave

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 28, 2015

Before you breathe your last, won’t you commit your spirit to Jesus? Won’t you trust that Jesus Christ was and is the Son of God? Please understand that everyone has done wrong and is in need of saving. Jesus Christ is the only plan of salvation for our s

HE GAVE Luke 23:44-49 STORY (p) Once upon a time, there was a big fluffy rabbit with two big ears and a huge fluffy tale. A cute rabbit. An innocent rabbit. Normal in every respect except it was the hugest rabbit that anyone has ever seen. Biggest eyes anyone had ever seen. Biggest feet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyone A Missionary

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

* Personal Prayer: Speaking to God about others (verses 2-4) * Public Proclamation: Speaking to others about God (verses 5-6)

Everyone a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series shows the team leader ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of Walls

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015

God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Lead My Family To Be Healthy Church Members Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

My most important ministry is to lead my family into relationship with Jesus Christ and being healthy church members.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members” Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Open We’re getting close to the end of our congregational study of Thom Rainer’s book: I Am a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Christmases

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 23, 2013

In this sermon, we examine the four ways people observe Christmas. The four ways are "Sparkle" Christmas, "Giving" Christmas, "Pageant" Christmas, and "Christ as Lord" Christmas.

Introduction: A. Christmas time in our day and age can be a very confusing time to children and adults alike. 1. As you can see the manger scene in this picture includes some characters that don’t belong. 2. You can see some kind of snow queen in the back. 3. There are Mickey and Mini Mouse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ