Sermons on Crisis:

The Kiss Of Life

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 19, 2006

The Bible provides at least 5 examples of when God breathed out His best on humanity. His kiss of life imparts purity and power.

The Kiss of Life John 20:19-22 Several years ago, an article appeared in the newspapers, describing a series of events that were astonishing. It seems that several people were rescued from the jaws of death because someone performed mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on them, e.g., a boy who was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choosing To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 27, 2006

We live in a day when people love to worship only when the mood is right, the sun is shining, and everything is okay, but this is not biblical. We need to be a people of worship...no matter how we feel. We need to make a choice...

If I were to ask the question: why do we worship God? What answer would you give? Do we do it because He is good? Do we do it because He has blessed us? Do we do it only when the sun is out and we’re happy? This type of Christian thinking falls apart when things don’t go well. When you are feeling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Arrepentimiento: La Palabra Olvidada

Contributed by Joshua Pinto on Apr 24, 2006

La palabra arrepentimiento esta siendo omitida y rechazada en muchas de las iglesias hoy en día. No es popular hablar de arrepentimiento, por que la gente no regresara a la iglesia. Pero aunque sea anulada de algunos pulpitos, no ha sido anulada de la

Arrepentimiento: La Palabra Olvidada La palabra arrepentimiento esta siendo omitida y rechazada en muchas de las iglesias hoy en día. No es popular hablar de arrepentimiento, por que la gente no regresara a la iglesia. Pero aunque sea anulada de algunos pulpitos, no ha sido anulada de la Palabra ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Good Time To Forgive Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 13, 2007

Learning to forgive, even when all is against you.

A GOOD TIME TO FORGIVE Acts 7:54-60 While preparing for this message I ran across a funny story to share on forgiving.One day a visitor leaned on the old fence around a farm while he watched an old farmer plowing with a mule. After a while, the visitor said, "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 24, 2007

All Christians can find renewed hope in times of disappointment by 1)keeping an eternal focus, 2)cast your anxiety upon the Lord, 3)be self-controlled and resist the devil, and 4)offer a sacrifice of praise.

If there is anything I’ve learned in my years working as a pastor it is that things don’t always go the way we think they should go. I’ve been witness to more tragic stories than I wish – and the truth is, life is hard. God has chosen to use people just like us to be his ambassadors on this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Definition Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Words In Desperate Times

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 1, 2007

Paul understands that his life is drawing to an end and pens these encouraging words to ministers and believers in difficult ministries.

Introduction - Running toward Unseen Goal United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three seconds behind the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 16, 2007

A Mother’s Day message from various scriptures which give God’s dealings with mothers as well as TOOLS which every mom needs.

MOTHERS Gen 2:22-24, 3:13, 16, 20, Exodus 1:22-2:3, Luke 1:26 MOTHER’S DAY VIDEO / She answers to the name “Mom”. What a great thought! For most of us, Mom was and is the big deal in our lives. I love Bill Cosby musings about this connection with mom and the little boy football players. After ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Joyful Servant (1) Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Nov 24, 2007

From a prison cell in the city of Rome, one of the Lord’s greatest servants shares with us how to experience Joy in the Christian life. In this epistle Paul mentions Joy, Gladness & Rejoicing 19 times.

Philippians 1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 Always in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way Of Accepting People Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007

This sermon brings us to the good part of how to receive acceptance from God, this righteousness from God that’s included in the gospel as Paul presents it.

Charles R. Solomon says, “There are two kinds of people in the world – those who have been rejected and those who have been rejected more.” We all have reaped what Adam and Eve sewed – rejection of God’s will and way. Therefore, we experience rejection. Solomon goes on to teach us in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Worship

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

Worship is not what is taking place around you: It’s what is taking place within you. Worship is not a time and a place you attend, it’s how we live our life all the time. Worship is a living testimony, of God in your life.

What it means to Worship Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform wore a tie. He and his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent 3 - (Joy) 2006 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

A sermon for the third Sunday of Advent. Joy.

Surprised by Joy Text (Philippians 4:4-7 TNIV) Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say it, Rejoice. Let all people know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Causing Our Own Problems Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 14, 2007

Will God help me when I screw up my life?

Causing our own problems in the Life of faith! What will God do when I screw up? Genesis 16 Blame In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Dealing with the temptation to doubt God is listening, that prayer is ineffective

Review Series: Temptation to— Compare ourselves with others Ignore our spiritual roles To believe the God does not care—doubt To be important—at the center of attention To ignore our marriage vows To be discontented with God’s provision And Today—to doubt that God is listening to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005

#3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational