Sermons on Cows:

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Wearing A Mask?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Sep 7, 2008

Discusses various masks people wear to keep people from really knowing who they are.

Title: Are you wearing a mask? Text: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15 Date: 8/30/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Masks have been used in the world of Theater and T.V. for many years. In fact the ancient Greeks used masks in their theatrical performances on a regular basis. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - God Became One Of Us!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010

Evangelistic sermon preached at a Carol Service - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” (1). An Assumption: “For you know”: • Now in contrast to Paul: • I want to start my talk by telling you some things that you don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Brethren

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Galatians 1:11-24, A Man Sent From God Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 1:11-24, A man sent from God

A Man Sent From God Galatians 1:11-24 Intro. * Every once in a while, God finds him a man who is unwilling to be like everyone else. * God finds him a person who has the courage to stand up and to stand out. * God finds him an Abraham, an Elijah, a David, or a Daniel * Too many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stolen Property

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jul 27, 2003

We can get back what Satan has stolen from us if we want it. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh faith.

The other day I was standing in line at the grocery store and the woman in front of me was wearing on of those backpacks with a toddler in it. As I stood there I noticed a large sign on the backpack that read. “This child tends to shoplift,” it read. “Please inform mother.” In the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:16-20, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd And Overseer Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 29, 2003

Jesus: Friend of Sinners, Part 5 of 7

THE SHEPHERD AND OVERSEER OF OUR SOULS (LUKE 15:1-7) An elderly farmer was brought into the hospital because he appeared confused and was thought to have had a stroke. Attempting to assess his mental state, the doctor asked, “If you have a hundred sheep in a pasture and seven escape, how many will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Origin, Problem, Solution, And Destiny

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 20, 2007

Where did we come from? What is our problem? Where is the answer? Where are we going? God answers all these for us in scripture.

Where did you come from? The answer to this question determines to a large degree the answer to other questions such as: Why are you here? What is your purpose? Where are you going? Genesis 1 begins the story of man. Here God tells us where we came from, how we, and everything else for that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing Better Together Series

Contributed by Randy Bennett on Nov 22, 2004

This was part of our 40 Days of Community series (in conjunction with Saddleback Church). Sermon was delivered to our "unplugged" worship which includes primarily students and parents.

Just like the people in our game had some serious growth issues - so do we! We know from learning about being purpose driven and living life with a purpose that God calls us to GROW. The problem is that we don’t always know HOW to grow and we don’t do a very good job of it on our own. Today, were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Gives Us Total Freedom? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Luther gave 2 statements about Christian Freedom: "A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject to everyone." St. Paul tells us what Christian Freedom really means.

Epiphany 4 I Corinthians 8:1-13 In just one word, what is the reason that thousands of our young men and women are being deployed half-way around the world to Iraq? Well, if you had to boil it down to just one word, that reason would be: freedom. Freedom for the Iraqi people from the dictator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

A look at the realities which Mary and Joseph had to face in living out God’s will.

My son-in-law was looking for Advent candles in a Christian bookstore. They use the Advent candles for family worship during this season so their hearts will be tuned to the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. As he brought the package of candles to the counter he asked the sales clerk if they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28, Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Methodist

"Christmas Questions"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 9, 2003

Here are some "Christmas Questions" ... NOT to question God ... BUT to better understand WHY He planned the birth of His Son the way He did.

“Christmas Questions” INTRODUCTION: This morning, I want to ask some “Christmas Questions” … WHY? I’ve always had a questioning mind: LIKE: o How can a brown cow, eat green grass, and give white milk? o If man evolved from apes, why do we still have apes? o If a man stands in the middle of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Depend On The Shepherd

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A sermon which deals with the importance of depending on Christ.

Depending on the Shepherd Zech. 10 Sometimes animals seem annoyingly human. A man absolutely hated his wife’s cat and decided to get rid of him one day by driving him 20 blocks from his home and leaving him at the park. As he arrived home, the cat was walking up the driveway. The next day he ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist