Sermons on Courageous Decision:

Welcome Back - Philemon Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Sep 12, 2008

A plea for forgiveness as found in the great book of Philemon

Welcome Back Philemon A young man – who will remain nameless Grew up in a household where he was well taken care of. All of his needs were met The primary source of his support was not a father, mother It was his master – our young man was a slave – and born into slavery Slavery was very different ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A User-Friendly God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

Don’t let the drive for security and significance cause you to create a more manageable God.

Aren’t you glad we live in an age of user-friendly technology? You could go to Wal-Mart right after this service, purchase a relatively inexpensive laptop computer, plug it in, fire it up and with no previous experience understand how to use it in no time. Computer companies intentionally make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Gift Of Rest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2008

A look at the 4th commandment with an encouragement for God’s people to enjoy God’s gift of rest every week, resulting in a better perspective and greater productivity.

God’s Gift of Rest (Exodus 20:8-11) Some time ago, a Tacoma, Washington, newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a drive with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Promise Of Respect Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 25, 2008

An application of the 5th commandment, describing what it means to honor one’s parents at different stages in one’s life, first learning to obey, then respect, then care for them, which results in a long-lasting society.

The Promise of Respect Exodus 20:12 Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his best lines were: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I bought a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Does God Want?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007

We struggle over knowing what God wants. We ask for signs. Some in scripture have an advangage, sort of, they get to speak to God or atleast hear God’s voice. What about us today?

What does God want? Hebrews 11:8-19 You know, I have a pretty hard time knowing what I want some times. I can get caught up in all kinds of simple dilemmas; it can be a simple as choosing something for lunch when there are lots of interesting to try. In more important situations perhaps some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Congregational

What To Do When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This was written as a Wednesday night Bible study where I was dealing with some hot topics that I felt our church needed to address. All of us need help forgiving others and dealing with difficult people. This message speaks to that topic.

“What to Do When Someone Sins Against You” Matthew 18:15-17 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher One Sunday morning a wife tried to wake her husband up for church. He kept his eyes closed and said, “I don’t want to go to church; they don’t like me there.” She tried again, this time pleading with him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 1 & The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

Who was it who came up with the idea that the purpose of marriage was to make two people happy? Marriage is an institution designed for a very specific purpose! ... ...

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Are Your Commitments?

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A look at the extreme commitment of Ruth, and how we should do likewise.

I have had the privilege of officiated two weddings this summer. Since being ordained last May, I have officiated a total of four weddings, and two of the four have been relatives of my wife. Jen has a big family, and by family I am not referring to brothers and sisters. She only has one ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Advent: Joy

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 9, 2007

The good news of great joy for all people is shocking news that we dare not get used to.

Humans are complex creatures, aren’t we? Those we love we tend to hurt. We love God and yet we sin against God. We have goals and aspirations that are noble and strong , and yet we get tripped up by our own weakness along the way to fulfilling our goals. We can never seem to outrun the allure of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Helps You Overcome Depression

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

God is bigger and stronger than any depression you may be feeling.

How God Helps You Overcome Depression Psalm 42:1-43:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation (Psalms 42:5 ESV) In everyday language "depression" refers to any downturn in mood, which may be relatively ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007

Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 4

AMAZING GRACE (LUKE 5:27-32) On his trip to Hawaii, a hungry Tony Campolo unwittingly made his way at 3:30 in the morning to a seedy part of town for a snack, to be surrounded by eight or nine prostitutes who had just taken the night off. He overheard a prostitute saying to her girlfriend, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Easy Yoke And Light Burden Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 9

GOD’S EASY YOKE AND LIGHT BURDEN (NUMBERS 11:4-33) A lady from a church I had preached before once approached me and asked me to retell a story that I had supposedly told her congregation. I said, “What story?” She told me the gist of the story and I said, “I did not tell it.” The story was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Joshua, Pt. 7 (Final)

ALL THAT YOU CAN BE (JOSHUA 24:1-31) When Henry Ford (founder of the Ford Motor Company) finished giving a visitor a tour of his automobile factory, the visitor said, “It seems almost impossible that a man, starting out with practically nothing, could accomplish all this.” Ford replied, “You say I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Chosen Parents Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 8

GOD’S CHOSEN PARENTS (MATTHEW 1:18-25) The USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) has kept track for many years the cost of raising a child through its survey of 12,880 families and 3,395 single-parent families on the cost of a child’s housing, food, transportation, clothing, health care, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible