Sermons on Corrupt Communication:

Water Into Wine - Change And Transformation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 15, 2011

A short talk given to believers. Jesus turned water into wine, thus revealing his glory and his disciples put their faith in him. What are we called to do, as agents of change in our community, that people will put their faith in Jesus too?

In the summer of 2010 I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to once again become fully involved in the world as agents of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian As A Catalyst In A Post-Modern World

Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Mar 27, 2012

Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through work and participation in the community. You have all it takes to stand in the fast changing society and the world today as a catalyst.

EPHESIANS 2:10; 1TIMOTHY 4 Introduction Introduce the sermon on Israel journey to the land of Canaan God intension and desires for them toward their neighboring villages. Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let's Get Physical

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 29, 2008

This week we will address the physical area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. Basically, it means giving God our bodies to use for His glory

7UP: Let’s Get Physical Romans 12:1 September 28, 2008 This week we are taking a look at the physical area of the seven areas that we are to give up to God (7UP to God). If we are to follow Jesus holistically, that is completely set apart for his use, in a community of holistic people, then we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013

We as Christians have the truth found in the person of Jesus Christ. What is the problem in communicating that truth? Many people in our culture and world today don't even know the question to ask so that we can give the answer in Jesus.

Intro: As the new year approaches we need more than ever to know who we are and what we are supposed to be about. We know in the great commandment we are told to Love God with every fiber of our being, and love each other with every fiber of our being. We also know in the Great Commission we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Desert Survival Training

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 28, 2013

For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the Sunday morning Apologetics class as

Video…Awkward Invitation Slide #1 Welcome…Guest/Holy Grounds For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Boast Of His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

Are you boasting about Jesus and His image – are others looking at you imitating Jesus and boasting about your faith, love and spiritual maturity? Paul did of the Thessalonians! Are there those in our community boasting about our perseverance as a Church

Series: Imitators 2 Thessalonians was written shortly after the first letter was delivered. Most likely the deliverer of the first letter noted some serious misunderstandings of The Coming of the Lord and end times beliefs which needed to be addressed. Paul writes this letter quickly upon hearing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking Like Jesus Walked 2 – The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 21, 2012

Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 century. His familiarity with the Jewish community in his native Netherlands moved him to paint Jesus with a Jewish appearance. People were shocked! Jesus looking Jewish?

WALKING LIKE JESUS WALKED 2 – THE REAL JESUS Text: Luke 19:28-44 Introduction 1. Have you heard of the controversial exhibit at the Detroit Institute of art? 2. It is the Rembrandt and the Face of Christ exhibit. 3. Rembrandt’s depictions of Jesus were even more controversial in the 17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Praise Of The Lord's Do-Gooders

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 23, 2013

We often think of famous people when we think of ministers, or if not famous, we think of men and women who are called Reverend or Pastor and who have a microphone in their hand. However, Tabitha ministered to an entire community through concrete acts of

I've conducted 49 funerals since I've been here at SPCC.. They were not all members of our church, but the vast majority were- which means that we've gathered monthly to claim the Resurrection Truth for people we loved. A few of them, I suspect, were surprised by God's grace, but many of our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Always Thank God The Father For Everything

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: What's your motivation to thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our prayers and communication with GOD should consist majority of thanksgivings IV. TEXT: Ephesians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bi

I. EXORDIUM: What's your motivation to thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our prayers and communication with GOD should consist majority of thanksgivings IV. TEXT: Ephesians 5:19-20 (Amplified Bible) Speak out to one another in psalms and hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Godly Life In Ungodly Times Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 1, 2012

As our culture and society moves in a direction that does not follow godly principles as communicated to us through the Word of God, how are believers in Jesus Christ to go about living a godly life? As opposition grows to a godly way of living, we have

A Godly Life in Ungodly times A godly life should expect opposition A godly life should expect hard choices Living a godly Life in ungodly times requires that we know Who we believe in Living a godly life brings blessing and peace Slide Intro Good morning. It is hard to believe that the year is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking To The End Times Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 9, 2012

There is a lot of excitement generated in the Christian community around the return of Jesus. Jesus' men were excited too, but what Jesus tells them is not a timeline or series of events, but how they should act while waiting. It's good advise for us too

There’s one thing that is pretty clear—no one understood Jesus’ mission as the ultimate action hero. The people that followed Him closely were starting to get that He was the Messiah—but what did that mean? As I’ve mentioned several times in our journey through Mark, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2014

A sermon promoting Christian camp and also talking about how Christians are to be distinct (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 2 Culturally Distinct, pg. 63- 69)

HoHum: I was listening to High Schoolers/ Junior Counselors talk about what they loved about Christian camp. I will never forget the testimony of one young man. He said that he was living in a rough neighborhood. His friends always wanted him to do things that he knew as a Christian he should ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does Real Faith Look Like? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 17, 2013

Abraham did a lot of things as a response to God’s communicated will but only one thing made him righteous in God’s presence. He was justified by FAITH Abraham believed God and it was reckoned to him as righteousness. 4:3

WHAT DOES FAITH LOOK LIKE? Romans 4:16-25 Guiness Book of World Records: Sports facts, longest mustache, fingernails, hair Heaviest person: 1069 pounds, buried in piano box Tallest: 8’ 11” 37AA shoe Woman: 7’ 7” Thomas and Elizabeth Morgan(UK) were married for 81 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Our Chosenness Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2014

We will persevere in tough times because we know that we are chosen by God (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 14 Radically Perseverant pgs. 363-367)

HoHum: Children playing at school began to tease an adopted child. “You don’t have any real parents,” one boy stated. Another chimed in, “You don’t know who your parents are.” The adopted child simply stated, “Your parents are stuck with you, but my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ