Sermons on Create:

Changing Your Atmosphere

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

You are in control of the atmosphere you live in, You have the power within you to create The atmosphere that God dwells in.

Mark 14:3-9 3And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. 4And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Birth - Metamorphosis Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Christianity is not turning over a new leaf, or simply being a better person. Christian’s are created not made in a supernatural new birth.

Characteristics of Christianity pt 1: Metamorphosis And there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 He came to Jesus by night and said to Him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God; for no man can do these miracles which you do unless God is with him. 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Works, Works. Works!" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2002

We’re not saved by works, but are God’s works, created to walk in good works. (#19 in the Every Spiritual Blessing Series)

In verses 8 and 9 of Ephesians 2 we come to some words that are so familiar to those who have been Christians for a while, that they are almost too familiar. We’ve heard them preached and taught and debated; used as a sword against legalism, and unfortunately, a shield against any call to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

A Burning Yes

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 17, 2007

Gaining a clear focus on life by understanding who God created us to be so we can develop a burning passion for God.

I was reading in Psalms/praying about this morning. Psa 43:3 O send out Your light and Your truth, let them lead me; Let them bring me to Your holy hill And to Your dwelling places. NASU As I was reading I turned this verse into a prayer. Bible- must become more than information- Factbook. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Charismatic

It Started With A Warning

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 8, 2007

Easter through the eyes of Peter. A message of hope for those who waver from the purpose that God creaTED THEM FOR.

31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. 32 But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Changes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

Handling change can be a big deal. But by God’s power Jesus makes changes that can create Christlike character in us.

What is the biggest life change you have ever experienced? All of us go through life changes. Some changes come and go without much notice, but sometimes these changes completely alter the course of our destiny in life. Think of crisis events in the lives of people you know and love. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

We are created social beings. Friendships are one of the Lord’s great blessings. This is a look at the traits of true friendship as revealed in the Scriptures.

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursuing Purpose

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

There is a time for every purpose! God has created each of us with a purpose and given us the time we need to fulfill it.

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Pursuing Purpose Introduction: I hope you will take notes or at least fill in the blanks and save the bulletins for future use. I have several former congregation members who have told me they still read over notes from sermons from years ago and are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

"A Place Of Prayer" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2005

Creating a house of prayer often brings disruption and disturbance to a lifestyle that is unacceptable to the Lord. How do we respond to or resist Him?

Holy Week Service Church of the Atonement March 21, 2005 “A Place of Prayer” Matthew 21:10-17 INTRODUCTION: The next day after the trimphal entry into Jerusalem, Jesus went to the temple. What he found there was anything but a house of prayer. Picture in your mind the confusion with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

Steps To Intimacy Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 4 of SPIRIT-led lifestyle. How can I get closer and really experience the relationship that I was created for?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 4: Steps To Intimacy John 17: 20-26 “In an effort to get the work of the Lord done we often lose contact with the Lord of the work.” A. W. Tozer Intimacy means connection from ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006

"Maker of Heaven and Earth". Our personal life story makes no sense outside of the ultimate story. Why did God create?

"I had always felt life first as a story,” said G.K. Chesterton. “And if there is a story, there is a story teller.” From his childhood Chesterton knew in his heart that somehow he had stumbled into a great Tale. His life was a journey to understand that Tale, and his quest took him - quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Our Selfish Desires That Tend To Distort One's View Of God's Att

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes?

Overcoming Our Selfish Desires that Tend to Distort One’s View of God’s Attributes Psalm 62:1-62:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes? 1. Ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Really Happened To The Dinosaurs? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 1, 2008

If God created everything in the universe, and the original creation was ‘very good’, then why is there death and suffering in the world? And what really happened to the dinosaurs?

DINOSAURS, SCIENCE AND THE BIBLE PART #2: WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO THE DINOSAURS? OPENING QUOTE: “What was the Big Bang?” In the beginning (you know we had to start like this) the Universe seems to have been an infinitely hot, infinitely dense concentration of energy, (though) we don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: *other

Diversity In Unity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 21, 2007

29th in a series on Ephesians. Although Jesus creates unity in the church, he gives us diverse gifts to use in that process.

A couple of weeks ago the Worship Team sang “Glory in the Highest” for the first time during our response time. And as all of us on the Worship Team know firsthand, God did a tremendous work that morning. During our rehearsal time, we really struggled to be able to play and sing that song well. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist