Sermons on Controlling The Tongue:

God Is Looking Forward To Rewarding Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Nov 4, 2003

Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, 1 Timothy 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with Christ - we need to define what it looks like. ¡°IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD.¡± Much of what is called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Basic Concepts Of Spiritual Intimacy - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

THE BASIC CONCEPTS OF SPIRITUAL INTIMACY - PART 2 Selected Scriptures If we are going to develop an intimate relationship with God – we need to define what that looks like. IT IS THE LIFE OF CHRIST, REPRODUCED IN THE BELIEVER, BY THE HOLY SPIRIT, THROUGH ABIDING IN THE WORD. Last time we looked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 11, 2002

Life can be frightening; How do I follow God through my most overwhelming fears?

November 10, 2002 7But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs, Ammonites, and Ashdodites heard that the work was going ahead and that the gaps in the wall were being repaired, they became furious. 8They all made plans to come and fight against Jerusalem and to bring about confusion there. 9But we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 12, 2002

We can take the entire text of Isaiah 35 and stretch it out like a template over any portion of history, whether it be the whole of human history or the tiniest portion of your very life, and see that God consistently brings people from desert to glory.

Spiritually Dry? Your God Will Come Isaiah 35 Pastor Jim Luthy A song by the late 70’s, early 80’s rock group Styx describes the place many people find themselves spiritually these days. Listen to the words and see if any of these words or phrases correlate with your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In The Middle; Smack Dab In The Middle

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 16, 2002

Moses and the Israelites find themselves stuck in the middle between Pharoah and the Red Sea.

Stuck in the Middle, Smack Dab in the Middle Exodus 14:1-31 Big Idea: Being stuck in the middle, smack dab in the middle sometimes is the best place to be to see God do his thing. Introduction: Remember when you were a kid and you’d come home from school, throw your books on the floor, and head ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

La Sabiduría Falsa Y Verdadera - Ii Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 25, 2003

La sabiduría de acuerdo al mundo versus la sabiduría divina

Sabiduría falsa y verdadera - II Texto: Santiago 3:14-16 Lectura Bíblica: Filipenses 3:17-21 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. “¿Quién es sabio y entendido entre vosotros?” (Sant 3:13), fue la pregunta respondida por Santiago en nuestro estudio pasado. 1. Para Santiago, ser sabio no ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, James 3:14-16

Denomination: Adventist

Thriving In A World Of Evil Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

The Parable of the Weeds in Matthew 13 is meant to demonstrate that the kingdom of God can flourish in spite of all the evil and opposition.

Thriving In A World of Evil Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Pastor Jim Luthy Our vision statement calls us to see the Living Christ in a thriving church of giving people. As we continue along this long walk with Jesus, how will our encounters with Christ translate into us becoming a thriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

None of us should become so familiar with God’s grace that we stop searching for it or appreciating it. ­

The Search for Grace This past week I had the opportunity to lead chapel services at Evenglow Retirement Center. Since I was scheduled for every day this week, I decided to speak on the theme of grace. On Monday, when I was meeting with the piano player before the service to pick out some hymns, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting To A Common Purpose Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 29, 2002

Small groups #2

Connecting to a common purpose # 2 of Core values of Christian community values Eric Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 13, 2002 What’s the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo? A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage, along with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Working At Resting Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 12, 2004

Shall we go forward, following Jesus Christ, trusting Him for salvation or shall we turn back to our old way of life?

Working at resting! The Jewish believers to whom Hebrews was written were facing important decisions. Did they go forward, following Jesus Christ; trusting Him for their salvation? Or did they go back to their old way of life with its thousands of years of history and traditions? Hebrews has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 18, 2004

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. What is the peace that the angels are singing of, and how do we find it in our lives?

Carols by candlelight. Peace on earth. WBC 19.12.2004 pm. Luke 2:8-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation – Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

First in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on the basics of our faith. This message focuses on Salvation. Also makes a great salvation message for non-believers

INTRODUCTION: Deception is out of control in the world. The George Barna Group has uncovered some of the ways people in America are being deceived today.  59% do not believe in Satan  51% believe praying to dead saints is beneficial  35% believe you can communicate with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith & Future

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2006

1. Our faith in the future is built on God’s faithfulness in the past. 2. Our faith determines our Future. 3. We need to build an altar of faith for future generations.

An old Chinese proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” That has certainly been the case for the world this past year. Mark Bowden, editor of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offered this observation about the year we have just come through: “The world was wracked with pain in 2005, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist