Sermons on Crippled Man:

Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010

We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Maximum Satisfaction! God's ‘way To Go!' Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Spirit-filled people live in the power of the Almighty and they are empowered people, though ordinary just like you and me. God and you can do amazing things!

Maximum Satisfaction! God’s ‘way to go!’ Just about every little boy dreams about being a super-hero. So do grown men, but we don’t talk about it! In my conversations with people, I love to listen for dreams, for clues about a person’s passion. In the fresh years of our youth, we are full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward With A New Vision

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 29, 2009

God has a great plan for the church.

August 30, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 2:1-9 Subject: Building the Church Title: Moving Forward With a New Vision It is good to be back home from vacation. For the first time in recent memory we have come back really refreshed. Now it is time to get back to the work of God in the church. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan Can't Handle The Truth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2009

Why is Satan a liar? Why can’t he seem to handle the truth? And what does that tell us about the truth that’s in Christ?

(Enter wearing a military style outfit and address the audience as a drill sergeant might raw recruits. I even looked at one of our men and told him to “suck that stomach in soldier”) OPEN: You are gathered in this assembly hall this morning to begin your basic training as a soldier of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In Our Church

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people.

KEEPING A SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT IN OUR CHURCH--Philippians 2:1-5 Proposition: God will give us a sweet, sweet spirit in our church when we let Him get our heart right and we rejoice in His love and mercy as God’s people. Objective: My objective is to challenge God’s people to keep a sweet, sweet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom To Be Your Best

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 18, 2009

God is not statisfied with mediocre Christians.

September 20, 209 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Subject: Freedom Through a Life in Christ Title: Set Free to Be Your Best If there is one thing that I can say that I have in my life that I received from my parents it is this one thing – that whatever you do, do it to the best of your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Strength Of The Triangle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 22, 2009

We like to think we can support our lives on love alone; but we first need hope, a healthy self-love; and fundamentally need faith, trusting in God’s empowering us.

With the summer coming on, we began to think about getting our deck ready for some serious use. It was built several years ago and needed a little repair work. Now I had been reading about some problems with deck construction. I had read of decks that had collapsed, and how the building ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Expansion #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message on Hebrews 11:20-29 teaching people to live an "I CAN" life through faith.

Faith comes in CANS. Most of my childhood I was raised by a single mother. Her favorite saying was, “CAN’T never did anything but sit on a fence post & cry!” Whenever I said, I can’t do this. I can’t face this. She would respond with this saying. She wanted me to live in the land of FAITH, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rocky Revelations - Part 2 - Knock Down Vs. Knockout Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 16, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 2 – Knockdown vs. Knockout I. Introduction In part one of this series we talked about pain. Pain is inevitable. Pain is impartial. Pain has a purpose. Pain purifies us. Pain speaks to us. Pain pushes us. Pain positions and prepares us. Pain makes us rely on God. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now That You've Tasted The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2009

Because we have tasted of the goodness of the Lord, what should we do? Here is some of our pay back to Him. 1- We should rid evil 2- We should crave good 3- We should grow spiritually

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone said: According to a recent article I just read on nutrition, they said eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. Nutritionists say there is a simple way to tell if you’re eating right. Colors. Fill your plates with bright colors. Greens, reds, yellows. In fact, I did ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, 1 John 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vindicating God (Part 4) Gods Plan, Our Pursuit Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 23, 2008

This is the 4th in vidicating God. Paul again shows Gods electing love through the prophets, and closes the chapter with the human response required.

ROMANS 9:25- 33. VINDICATING GOD (PART 4) GOD’S PLAN OUR PURSUIT... HAVE YOU EVER BEEN THROWN INTO THE DEEP END OF THE SWIMMING BATHS AS A CHILD, WHEN YOU COULDN’T SWIM? I’VE EXPERIENCED IT......FOR ALL YOUR WORTH YOU TRY AND KEEP YOUR HEAD ABOVE WATER BUT TO NOW AVAIL YOU BEGIN SINKING, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 1 – Let’s Make A Deal What’s in your wallet? A wallet is more than just an accessory or fashion statement. In reality I believe that if you examine a wallet carefully you can discover what is most important to a person. We tend to put our most valuable things in our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Because He First Loved Us Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 5, 2008

Do we need God’s love to truly be able to love and how does God want us to love others

Because He First Loved Us God’s love for us produces love in us God’s love in us, enables us to… …Love others… … Sacrificially … Undeservedly God’s love for us is received through believing in Jesus Good morning. You can go ahead and be seated. We are glad that you are here. We started a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 6, 2008

This message looks at the heart of Evangelsim, unpacking the Christians motivation, message and mandate.

THE HEART OF EVANGELISM ROMANS : 10:1:21 WHAT MOTIVATES YOU EACH NEW DAY? WHAT ARE YOUR AIMS IN LIFE? WHAT IS YOUR HEARTS DESIRE? ALL OF US HAVE HEART DESIRES , YOUNG OR OLD ALIKE, WE ALL PURSUE OUR DESIRES. MAYBE FOUND: EDUCATION - BUSINESS - MEDIA - RELATIONSHIPS – LEISURE – PLEASURES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist