Sermons on Created In His Image:

From Pain To Power Battered, Beaten And Rejected But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Simone Williams on Jan 26, 2004

Women’s Conference message

Pain – A feeling of being hurt, suffering to have a bad effect on do damage or harm to Power – great ability to do or act, authority, influence, control, strength or force over something or someone Abandoned – Give-up entirely leave without intending to return Rejected – Throw away as useless or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16, Genesis 21:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 15, 2002

Christian marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh

Christian Marriage Mark 10:7-9 INTRO.: Story of first marriage. Gen. 2:18-24 Marriage and family were God’s ideas. We need to reemphasize the Bible’s teaching about family, family life. Our society demonstrates less and less respect for family life. Divorce grows at a frightening pace. One of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Recapturing A Vision For The Local Church"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 21, 2007

Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you!

Why is the local Church so important? I am going to give to you these ten points without elaborating on them. May the Holy Spirit do that for you! 1. The local Church is: The center of God’s evangelistic effort. (Acts 2:47 KJV) Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Noble Woman Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007

Message 1 of 6 on building a Godly home. This message was delivered on Mother’s day by my mother, wife, and daughter. It’s based on their reactions to Proverbs 31. The bulk of the content is not recorded but the concept is present.

HomeBuilders A Noble Woman May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day at MCC This is a special day we set aside to recognize and to remember our mothers. One of the traditional texts that is often read and used is found in the last chapter of Proverbs. This passage describes a noble woman and outlines in poetry ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 29, 2007

A reminder of three things our soldiers have provided for America.

Joshua 7:5-6 Memorial Day 2007 Introduction A. This weekend we observe Memorial Day: read MD history. B. Point out war casualty numbers on back of bulletin. C. Read Joshua 7:5-6 and discuss D. Play Power Point video: Thank You (www.bluefishtv.com) E. The meaning of this day has been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:5-6, Joshua 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Go In To Possess

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 12, 2013

Sometimes we expect God to spoon-feed us! We want the ‘blessings’ wrapped with colorful, glossy paper and given to us; it does not happen that way, there are times we got to just move forward and possess it.

Go in to possess! Nehemiah 9:15”You gave them bread from heaven for their hunger, And brought them water out of the rock for their thirst, And told them to go in to possess the land Which You had sworn to give them.” Observe the title once more, it is not 'go in and possess' but it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Accountability Partner

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 3, 2009

Having trouble keeping that New Year’s resolution? Get an accountability partner!

AN ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – 12 Introduction: • How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions? o Read Bible, diet, quit smoking, spend more time with family, be a better Christian • How many of you have already broken your New Year’s resolutions? • Hard to commit ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Come To Me

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him and find rest.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus extends the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Uncomfortable Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Feb 5, 2009

This series is based on the book, "Do Hard Things" by Brett and Alex Harris. It is a 7 week series that challenges teenagers to step up from the low expectations that our culture has placed on them.

The Rebelution Get Uncomfortable How to do Hard things that take you out of your comfort zone For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. – 2 Timothy 1:7 Illustration – I. Life is full of scary things A. Can you remember something in your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: *other

Changed By The Spirit

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 14, 2009

I WANNA BE JUST LIKE J.C.

CHANGED BY THE SPIRIT 2 COR 3:12-18 EPH 4:22-24 INTRO: BECOMING CHRISTLIKE 1: DO YOU THINK LIFE SHOULD BE EASY? A) SOME WILL PREACH AND TEACH THAT LIFE SHOULD BE LIVED IN JOY AND HAPPINESS B) OTHERS WILL PREACH AND TEACH THAT LIFE IS TO BE LIVED IN A LOW ESTATE AND SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Other

Jesus Built Church Pt. 3

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 23, 2008

knowing what is the most important thing is an important thing

Intro: in a Jesus built church you find people with the right priorities. Their goals, dreams, pursuits all pass through God’s Word, God’s Will, and God’s Way. It is very important to have your priorities in the right place. Tonight our message is: Knowing what is the most important thing is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Calmer Waters Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction as a way to review and find application for our series "The Perfect Stor,." We are going to break into small groups.

Finding Calmer Waters Tonight we are ending our series with a message entitled “Finding Calmer Waters”. We’re going to do things a little different and we’re going to have some fun. We are going to mix up our group a bit and have some discussion and interaction. We are going to break into ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

'come Hither; I Will Show Thee The Judgment...'

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

The Apostle John is given specific details of the coming judgment of the Whore and in the process reveals the past/future of the Antichrist

Revelation 17 Title: “Come hither; I will show unto you the judgment…” Theme: The Beast Unveiled/The Judgment of the Great Whore Foretold Text: Revelation 17:1 I. John Heard Direct Angelic Communication (v.1, 2) A. Describing the judgment of the Great Whore that sits upon many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armour Of Light

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 2, 2008

Thinking more about the phrase, "the armour of light"

There’s a proverb which says, "It’s better to light a candle than curse the darkness". I want to reflect, this evening, upon a phrase of Paul’s in that reading from Romans: the armour of light. As well as our usual, longer, silence after the sermon, there will some shorter silences as part of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Brian Laker on Feb 25, 2008

Are you on a Solid Foundation? You are either on rock of Jesus or you are still on unsettled ground.

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION HEBREWS 5:11-6:12 INTRODUCTION TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND SAY: IS YOUR FOUNDATION SOLID? (5) WARNINGS IN HEBREWS (2:1-4)-“DON’T NEGLECT CHRIST’S MESSAGE” (3:7-4:13)-“DON’T DOUBT GOD’S PROMISES” (5:11-6:13)-“DON’T BE SPIRITUALLY IMMATURE” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist