Sermons on Corporate Commitment:

Anointed, Yet Alone

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Aug 21, 2012

So many want the power and anointing of the Lord. It comes with a high cost that many aren't willing to pay. A huge observation this preacher has made about all the anointed men of God in the Bible: they had to have the ability to serve God with all their

Anointed and Alone 1 Samuel 21:1-13/ Psalms 56:1-13 The Bible never flatters its heroes. Here is David, anointed to be king; destined to rule over great lands and wealth, but living in caves on the run begging for food and fearing for his life. Anointed! But alone. Ever wonder why the promises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

What R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

It is so vitally important that as a person understands their need of Jesus & accepts Him as Savior that they begin getting an understanding of “What they have become in Jesus.”

? R U Series Pt 2 “WHAT R U?” 2 Corinthians 5:17 GWT Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. You ever see people during the holiday seasons where people dress up in costumes for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding your Bible and learning about Jesus

What did Jesus mean? Certainly the young man meant well. And although the medical staff in the emergency room questioned his sanity, his commitment and sacrifice were undeniable. He arrived at the hospital with a bloody stump where his hand had been. In response to questions he explained that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus What A Friend For Sinners

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 31, 2011

A narrative about the calling of Matthew. At the end of the narrative several observations are made about Jesus' calling to our lives

JESUS WHAT A FRIEND FOR SINNERS Matthew 9:9-13 Who would have thought it? Anybody but him. He's the last to come to mind.3 Who is the least likely person you can imagine who would become a Christian? Or who would be one among the least likely to follow Jesus. Can you see him? There he sits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

All In Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012

To follow God requires 100% effort. It's "All In" or "All Out" in our service -- no holding back!

1. Examination At 3:00 a.m. one cold morning a missionary candidate walked into an office for a scheduled interview with the examiner of a mission board. He waited until 8 a.m. when the examiner arrived. The examiner said, “Let us begin. First, please spell baker.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Right!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 10, 2012

As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are.

Do Right! Deuteronomy 6:17-19 As believers we told in God’s Word that we are free. However, that freedom is not a license to go out and do whatever we want to do. We have been called to do right and to do right at all times in all circumstances wherever we are. Too many Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring God’s Investment-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

2 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-II—1Timothy 1:12-17 Paul reminded Timothy of the significance/gravity/weight behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity/weight of God’s investment. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Jan 20, 2012

Joshua 1:6-9 calls us to be more Courageous 1) At home, 2) At work and school and 3) In the world. (to expand on the themes of the movie "Courageous")

Courageous Joshua 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION This past Friday, September 30th, the latest Sherwood Baptist movie project, Courageous, opened at area theatres all around St. Louis and across the nation. I received a Facebook message from FBC, Wright City Pastor Chad Hodges about going to the movie on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Whose Idea? Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 3, 2012

God instituted marriage and designed it to reflect his love for us in Jesus Christ.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 5, 2012 MARRIAGE: WHOSE IDEA? Of Horses and Carriages: Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Genesis 2:15, 18-24 (NIV) 15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it…. 18 The LORD God said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burning Love

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2012

Christians must seize the ardor of love that is taught in the Word to fully appreciate the life God intends for those who are married.

“Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man offered for love all the wealth of ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012

Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. We are called to put

No Compromise Matthew 10:26-33 Before the world is ever going to take Jesus seriously, the church has to take Jesus seriously. Before the world is converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ, the church must be converted to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus Christ. Mother Theresa was once asked, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 27, 2012

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%.

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Know Who's Who?

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Feb 27, 2012

This sermon is intended to enable worshippers to determine whether or not they've made a genuine commitment of their lives to Jesus Christ. The sermon is also intended to help believers to move toward a deeper more committed walk with the Lord.

HOW DO YOU KNOW WHO’S WHO? Acts 9:26-30 26 And when Saul had come to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, and did not believe that he was a disciple. 27 But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Moved With Fear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 7, 2013

The colossal structure of Noah's Ark stands on par with the pyramids among ancient wonders. What kept Noah motivated to continue working on the ark for up to 120 years? It was his faith, his fear of the Lord, and his commitment to his loving God.

MOVED WITH FEAR Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: We’re talking about Noah & the Ark tonight. 1. What animal could Noah not trust? The cheetah. 2. What kind of lights did Noah have on the ark? Flood lights. 3. Why couldn't they play cards on the ark? Noah was sitting on the deck. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist