Sermons on Corporate Commitment:

"How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?"- Lose Your Life To Save I

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 11, 2005

This is an alernative to talk 14 of the Alpha course. Each course we do talk 14 in church with our guests present so I need a number of versions of it for the regular attenders! Basically this is: lose your life to save it.

How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - lose your life to save it Mat 16:24-28 (An alternative talk for Alpha talk 14, for our Alpha Sunday ) WBC 13/11/05pm Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Marriages Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Nov 14, 2005

This is message 1 in a series of five about the family. A unique approach was used to present marriage in this message. Check it out.

Desperate Marriages CenterPointe Christian Church 11/13/05 Special Note: This message was built completely around a wedding. We perfomed a mock wedding while pausing to preach at specific moments. This is the whole service. We decorated, had a young couple get married, dressed and all. If ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In The Sauce

Contributed by Juan Lane on Nov 22, 2005

Where does the confusion come from?

Lost In The Sauce Where does the confusion come from? Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3:5-7 Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Potter And The Imperfect Clay

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Nov 26, 2005

The potter digs up the clay, allows it to dry, then he crushes it into a powder. Then He adds the Water and mixes it in until it becomes soft and pliable. Once the clay is softened He can begin to shape it into what pleases Him. Sometime there are i

Jeremiah Ch. 18:1-19:13 Ervin Kimrey Jr. Intro: The potter digs up the clay, allows it to dry, then he crushes it into a powder. Then He adds the Water and mixes it in until it becomes soft and pliable. Once the clay is softened He can begin to shape it into what pleases Him. Sometime there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Follow Or Not To Follow The Prophet Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Our need to follow the example of John the Baptist.

Luke 3:1- 20 – To Follow or Not To Follow the prophet? Last Sunday night, we began to talk about John the Baptist’s message. We found out that people from all over the country were gathering to hear this guy. John had achieved a cult status and all sorts of people were coming out to hear him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Marriage Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2005

Marriage is hard work, but God can help us improve our marriages.

A. I hope you have been encouraged and inspired as we have been addressing the topic of faithfulness this fall. 1. During the first four sermons of the series I tried to drive home the point that God is faithful, and that our faithfulness is to be in response to His faithfulness. 2. I have also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Connected?

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Count The Cost

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

Stop and count the cost of the spiritual warfare that you are now engaged in. Is the price you are going to pay worth the reward you will receive in the end?

COUNT THE COST By Pastor Jim May Luke 14:28-33, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Better And Forever Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

In the famous “love passage” that is read at most weddings, 1 Corinthians 13 helps us understand what love is and what it looks like in daily life. Love is not primarily a feeling but an action. The kind of love that you and I are called to demonstrate

For Better and Forever 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 12/4/05 Pastor Dick sure did a great job preaching on parenting last week! Isn’t it a blessing that both he and Pastor Jeff are such effective preachers? During the sermon I was convicted of the many ways that I fall short and was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Most of us know that we’re supposed to forgive and we understand what God says about forgiveness, but we still fight it. It could be because we think we have some valid reasons to not forgive.

Forgiving and Forgetting Ephesians 4:26-32 Rev. Brian Bill 11/20/05 How many of you got into a fight on your way home from church last Sunday as a result of the two-part assignment I gave to married couples? The first part was to assign your marriage a number grade from 1 to 10, with “1” standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage As It's Meant To Be Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Context is always important when we study the Bible. Genesis 1 gives us a complete narration of creation; Genesis 2 retells the story in order to fill in the details concerning the creation of man and the construction of marriage.

Marriage as it’s Meant to Be Genesis 2:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 11/13/05 Two weeks ago we established that singleness is good, it’s a gift, and it can be used to bring glory to God. Last week we were reminded that if you’re going to get married, make sure there is a spiritual match. It might seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

How do you know who you should marry? Parents, how do you know who’s right for your son or daughter? What is it that you should look for in a mate? I want to say right up front that there are a number of significant aspects that need to be considered b

What to Look For in a Mate 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 7:1 Rev. Brian Bill 11/6/05 I love how kids respond to questions about marriage. When asked about the right age to get married, a six-year-old named Freddie said, “No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to get married.” When asked ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 24, 2006

A message on what defines someone as a Christian.

In Acts 11:26 we read at the bottom of the verse these words “And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” The word Christian is misunderstood in a lot of ways these days. It seems few really know what a christian really is. People tend to think these days that they can call ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: *other

It's Not What You Know

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 6, 2006

Religion has been described as following a set pattern of dos and don’ts, an outward expression with no inward authenticity, or the human effort to reach God. Religion knows about God without knowing Him.

At about the end of May and the first part of June hundreds of thousands of students walk across stages and platforms to receive a diploma. This is something they have been working hard for. During the WMU graduation on May 21, Mr. Probasko’s last statements to the class of 2006 was, “Would the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding On To Heaven, When Hell Is On Your Back!

Contributed by Jarrod Bottley on Jul 7, 2006

This sermon was written to elaborate on how when you are trying your best to be a christian and live up to the true creed of being Christ like, but Satan always attacks you and provokes you to do otherwise. But Greater is He who is in me than he that is i

Look at your neighbor and say, "Neighbor, I hope that you came to praise God. Empty your mind of worldly things and put your mind on Heavenly things and give me a high five because i am ready to be blessed!" The setting here is at the Sea of Galilee, a lake only eight miles wide. The lake is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist