Sermons on Creative Power:

How Can I Experience God?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 22, 2006

1. Confession 2. Repentence 3. Conversion 4. Faith

I just spent a horrible week in the Ozarks. Two friends and I planned a canoe trip and had been preparing for months. If you followed the weather two weeks ago, you know there was a line of storms that kept sweeping through the South, one right after the other. Our campground had to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Motherly Model

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on May 29, 2006

Mary, an example of motherhood.

A Motherly Model John 2:1-11 May 14, 2006 As a male Pastor, I am always intimidated by this day we call Mother’s day. And as a husband, I am a bit intimidated by this day. This day we call Mother’s Day intimidates me as a male Pastor and as a husband because nothing that I can say, do, write or ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 5, 2006

Salvation Message

Seven Things God Does Not Know Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church June 4, 2006 Introduction What a great joy it is to be in this place of worship with each of you today as we celebrate 49 years of God using our church to minister to the people of Denison, Texas and the world at large. On the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Treasury Of Wrath

Contributed by Ronnie Brown on Jun 9, 2006

For the hardened and haughty heart of the unrepentent sinner, God is heaping up a treasury of wrath to be poured out on the Day of Judgment.

Treasury of Wrath (Romans 2:1-11) When I say the word “treasure” or “treasury” what is the image that comes to your mind? Do you picture a newly discovered ancient seaman’s chest filled with gold coins, priceless gems, and gaudy pearls? Maybe you think of a heavily protected national bank and its ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Nightly Visitor

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 10, 2006

Jesus explains to Nicodemus the mandatory requirement for entrance into the kingdom of God.

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17 Message: “The Nightly Visitor” Text: This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (John 3:2). 1. Who was this man who came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer, Treasures And Worry

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2006

Jesus got to the heart of the matter in regard to prayer, treasures and worry.

INTRO.- ILL.- Dr. Clarence Bass, professor at Bethel Theological Seminary, early in his ministry preached at a church in Los Angeles. He thought he had done quite well as he stood at the door greeting people as they left the church. The remarks about his preaching were complimentary. That is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Place Of Popular Media In The Life Of The Christian (Da Vinci Code - 4)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 13, 2006

Last in this series on The Da Vinci Code. Doesn’t deal with the book itself, per se, but rather the issue of secular input into our lives.

The Place of Popular Media in the Life of a Christian (The Da Vinci Code – Part 4) Various Scriptures June 11, 2006 Introduction This is the fourth and last message on my series on The Da Vinci Code. And to be very honest, I’m not going to be talking about the content of the book at all, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Question About Eternity Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 15, 2006

Facing death is dificult, but Jesus helps us face death with confidecne by having an eteranl perspective. this is the second in a series questions Jesus asked

Introduction: By all standards, death is the most dreaded event. Our society will pay any price to prolong life. Just one more month, or even another day; Someone has said in our early years we will spend our health to get wealth, but in our later years we spend our wealth to keep our health. Ben ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Manhood

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 18, 2006

True manhood is marked by: 1. Sacrifice 2. Responsibility 3. Faithfulness

The Arrow shirt company ran an ad in magazines for Father’s Day. It used an acrostic using the word FATHER. It is a takeoff on the acrostic for mother: “M is for the miracle of Being. O is for its origin in love. T is for the tenderness of seeing. H is for a home no wind can move, and so on.” ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Careful How You Hear! Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006

A study on how we should properly hear the Word if we want to derive spiritual benefits from it and pave the way for greater blessings.

In our passage, this morning, Jesus says that when we hear the word, we become accountable. If we hear the Word and make good use of it, we shall benefit from it and the opportunity for greater knowledge and grace will come. If we hear the Word and do not make good use of it, we will not only not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18-21, Luke 18:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life In The Heavenly City” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 19, 2006

# 6 in series on Eternity. To gain an appreciation for just how marvelous Heaven will be we must understand the city that will be its capital.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 6 “Life In The Heavenly City” Revelation 21:1-23 There is within every human heart a desire for home, this desire for home can only partially be fulfilled in the present. Someday we who have by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Our Ministry To Youth

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Christ cares about youth and their spiritual development therefore, so should we.

SPECIAL DAY: YOUTH SUNDAY TEXT: MARK 10:13-16 TITLE: “THE IMPORTANCE OF OUR MINISTRY TO YOUTH” INTRODUCTION: A. Two young children were talking to each other about parent problems. One of them complained to the other, saying: “First they teach you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Step Into The Water

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A day of decision - do we stay short of God’s blessing or do we cross the river?

(adapted from a message by Bill Burnett) TEXT: JOSHUA 3:1-17 TITLE: “STEP INTO THE WATER…” OPEN: A. Several families went to spend an afternoon at the river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. A five-year-old girl ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reflecting God's Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding The glory of God

Week 5: Reflecting God’s Glory Scripture Passage: 1. We have been speaking for 4 weeks now about the Glory of God and how it is God’s intentioned priority to reveal His glory to mankind so that you and I will assume our created place in His wonderful plan. a. Today, I wish to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2007

John gave his readers to tests to determine the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Every generation needs to continue to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy ANAGRAMS? 1. What is an anagram? It is “a word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase.” 2. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy. 3. DORMITORY = Dirty Room 4. THE MORSE CODE = Here Come Dots 5. SLOT MACHINES = Cash Lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ