Sermons on Courage:

Living The Simple Legacy Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

Leaving behind what Jesus left behind

Living the Simple Legacy Legacy: the word has almost become undesirable because we most often hear it used to describe something that politicians and especially get obsessed about. Most of us assume that there will never be a biography written about us so we don’t worry too much about our legacy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Dirty Little Secrets Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Deals with the dangers and some helps regarding pornography

1. Title: Dirty Little Secrets 2. Text: Proverbs 7:21-27; Matthew 5:27-28; Job 31:1; et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, Sunday, Feb. 25, 2006, 6th in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers and prevalence of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Persecuting To Preaching Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002

This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Aid Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Knowing God’s power

Power Aid – Eph. 1:19b-23 Steve Simala Grant – Aug 12, 2001 Intro: Last Sunday we spent time looking at Paul’s prayer in Eph. 1:15-19, where he prays that we would know God first with our heads, with “wisdom and revelation” that leads us to a full knowledge of Him, and secondly with our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecostal Power!

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

This is a message having to do with the Day of Pentecost and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Special Thanks to Rev. Dennis Marquardt of Vermont for the "seeds" to this message. Stand & Read - Acts 1:4-8 ?And gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; [5] for John baptized with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Other

Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005

This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

It's No Coincidence

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is an introduction to the book of Esther.

Who among us doesn’t enjoy a good story? One of the most popular forms of entertainment in our culture is watching movies. My wife and I enjoy watching movies and some of our favorite movies are those that are really well told stories. We really shouldn’t be surprised that we enjoy stories so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 20, 2002

Four examples of prayer from the early church.

Intro: A bus driver and a minister were standing in line to get into heaven. The bus driver approached the gate and St. Peter said, "Welcome, I understand you were a bus driver. Since I’m in charge of housing, I believe I have found the perfect place for you. See that mansion over the hilltop? It’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asa: The Man Called Foolish Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 5 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. A characteristic of this King at the beginning of his reign was that he totally relied on God. Yet near the end of his reign he is called foolish! Read on to find out wh

ASA: THE MAN CALLED FOOLISH 2 Chronicles 16:1-14 Read at beginning of service: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priorities

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Mar 16, 2004

Do our life-priorities match God’s goals and plans for our life?

A CHANGED LIFE REQUIRES NEW PRIORITIES “A Changed Life---Priceless” 3-14-04 1. A woman was sitting next to an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium. A man asked the woman about it. The woman explained, “It was my husband’s…but he died.” The man said to her, “I’m surprised that another relative ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek God's Blessing Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 21, 2005

Jesus’ instruction to His followers about Christian living and how to seek God’s blessings in your life.

(Adapted from Bob Russel’s series, “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:1-6 TITLE: “SEEK GOD’S BLESSING” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, Leadership Journal had a cartoon by Lee Johnson depicting a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Out Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007

The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus never liked bullies - still doesn’t either. Today we get a look at how Jesus dealt with the religious bullies of His time, the very people who would soon be His worst enemies.

Have you ever heard somebody let somebody else “have it” and feel a sense of glee over it? Ever seen someone let a bully “have it” and felt a sense of awed relief that bordered on giddiness? I can remember an incident back in my early youth when a bully who had been picking on a friend of mine and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My House Shall Be Called A House Of Prayer? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 28, 2007

It’s time to stop playing and start praying.

“Has It Not Been Written: My House Shall Be Called a House of Prayer?” Mark 11:17 Rev. Brian Bill 10/28/07 www.pontiacbible.org A preacher’s young daughter noticed that her father always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day she asked him why. “Well, honey,” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:17

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Truths For Effective Soul Winning

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 18, 2007

THIS SERMON HIGHLIGHTS VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING AND STRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUAL EMPOWERMENT IN EVANGELISM

VITAL TRUTHS FOR EFFECTIVE SOUL WINNING ************************************************ OUTLINE 1. WHEN WE SHARE CHRIST WITH PEOPLE WE MUST RELY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT TO CONVICT THEM OF SIN AND THEIR NEED FOR CHRIST AND REVEAL CHRIST TO THEM. 2. WE MUST BE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WITNESS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal