Sermons on Convention:

Living Single 101 Series

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 6, 2009

This is a modification of a sermon designed for single people during our family series. It was modified and preached to our youth group.

Intro: I wanted the Lord to return, but there were a lot of things that I wanted to do first. How many of you want to get married some day? What do you look for in a boy/girl friend? TS. What does the bible say about marriage? 1 Cor. 7:6-9 (NIV) I say this as a concession, not as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:6-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Well-Worn Path

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

Faith is a journey, but it is not one we ever take alone. We can be draw strength and encouragement from those who have paved the way ahead of us.

Hebrews 11:29-12:2 – “A Well-Worn Path” I learned the stories of the Bible through flannel board narrative in Sunday School as a child. While not as high tech as a 3D Moses crossing the Red Sea on Blue Ray, it stretched my imagination to make room for these people and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kingdoms

Contributed by David Mcnally on Oct 30, 2011

We may be citizens of a certian country or state, but our membership of the Kingdom of God is more important, and should take priority over all our other allegiances.

The two kingdoms - Matthew 22:15-22 Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Do you remember the Frank Sinatra song: ‘Strangers in the night’. I can’t remember how the words go, but it is about two people who pass each other and no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Is Born Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’

We celebrate the birth of Jesus & all the world pauses to celebrate Christmas with us. We celebrate His resurrection, & most of the world recognizes Easter as a very special day on the calendar. But then comes Pentecost, & hardly anyone realizes it. It’s an important day because Pentecost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Throw In The Tree!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 11, 2013

Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and the water of life is undrinkable God has a cure for you.

Throw in the Tree! This is a simple Bible message with two main points: 1. Beware of Poisonous Stew, and 2. The remedy if you have consumed some poisonous stew, or bitter water. Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peering Into Pentecost Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 20, 2013

Pentecost is a mysterious, relatively unknown feast to Christians. It was given by God to the Hebrews in Leviticus 23 and plays an important role in the history of God's church in in Acts 2.

1. Joy in serious times A famous motivational speaker was once asked about his most difficult speech. He answered, "Well, it was when I was asked to speak at a national convention of undertakers. My topic was to explain to them how to look sad during a $20,000 funeral." You see, when there is joy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Temptation

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2012

Many battles are won in our minds! Temptations are first overcome in our minds because that is where the battle is and that is where the victory also is. Hiding God’s Word in our hearts is a great weapon to fight temptations.

Matthew 4:1-17 ILLUSTRATION: My wife is a consummate shopper and she once saw this cart with variety of rugs being sold near our home. When she asked how much it was, the guy said, Rs. 17,000/-. She managed to bargain and bring the price down and she got the rug. Later another day, the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-17

Denomination: *other

What Does It Take To Be Lost? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 1 in a series of Bible Studies on Salvation. Part 1 looks at what it takes to be lost, ie. Man's condition without God.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 1 Man’s Condition Without God - Acts 16:25-34 Many of you are familiar with this account. Paul and Silas, two early believers and missionaries, had upset some folks. They had cast a demon out of a slave, who used to tell people’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Providence, And Predestination Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on Romans 8:26-30 (Material adapted from a sermon by Glenn Bourne)

Introduction: A. Several years ago there was a car on the side of the road with its hood up. One man, dressed in a suit, passed by and looked at the engine and told the owner how to fix the car with a simple procedure. It worked great and the owner asked him, “How did you know this?” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Do It! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 10, 2010

..."Will any one of you who has a servant ploughing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table'? Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat an

I have not always been an Anglican! In my late teens - in the days following my rather dramatic conversion experience - I found myself gravitating naturally towards the more charismatic end of the church. Maybe it was because it was more youthful and energetic. Maybe it was because I felt at home ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Responsible Stewardship

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God has given us gifts, talents and opportunities, and he wants us to use them in his kingdom work.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP LUKE 12:47-48 INTRODUCTION If there is one message of importance we need to hear today, it is responsibility. We are raising a generation taught to believe that we can escape responsibility for our actions. One of the Andy Griffith episodes begins with Andy and Barney ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:47-48

Denomination: Baptist

Not For The Faint-Hearted, But The Faith-Hearted

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 8, 2010

Without the cutting edge, that is the power of the Holy Spirit, believers will never be able a make a difference. 2 Kings 6:1-7

Not for the Faint-Hearted, but the Faith-Hearted 2 Kings 6: 1-7 Introduction The company of Prophets had outgrown their meeting place and as they went to gather wood to build a new place of meeting, one of them with a borrowed axe head lost the axe head. He cried out to their leader Elisha who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 2

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical ways to get out of debt.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching materials at: http://www.lisbonwc.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 2 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover - You may have noticed that even though ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Holiness

Our Mighty Father Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 14, 2014

Isaiah emphasizes the eternal nature of Jesus in calling him Mighty God and Eternal Father.

1. Depending on Others In 2006, James Kim, his wife Kati, and their two young daughters left San Francisco on November 18 for a combined vacation and work trip. They spent Thanksgiving in Seattle with family and then went to Portland, Oregon to visit with a friend. After the visit in Portland, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ