Sermons on Cultivation:

"Real Relationship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 19, 2010

Jesus doesn’t invite us to practice a religion, but to participate in a relationship.

In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion. The way of religion is about impersonal rules, while the way of Christ is about a personal relationship with God. But we also want believers to understand that Christianity is not designed to be lived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Real Truth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 28, 2010

Whether or not we encounter God’s truth when we study the Scriptures is determined by the approach we take to them.

In this series, we want unbelievers to understand that Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. We also want believers to understand that the way to life the Christian life is not by religion. Many unbelievers have concluded Christianity is a religion because believers have taken a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Be Thankful

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 28, 2008

It rains on the just and the unjust, but as saved people we certainly have much to be thankful for.

LETS BE THANKFUL: I realize that the traditional Thanksgiving Day is now past but I want to bring a few thoughts our way to do with being thankful. EPH. 5:20 20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Five Principles For Financial Success In Today's Economy

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 12, 2009

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to honor God first with his/her income and to be diligent to be a good steward of what remains.

1 Kings 2:3 And keep the charge of the Lord your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His judgments, and His testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn; I. THE PRINCIPLE OF FIRST FRUITS Exodus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Out Love Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 15, 2010

Christians should abound in Christ-like love and this love actually will work towards our sanctification. This is the 6th in our series on 1st Thessalonians

Living out Love Text: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve gone over the background of this book, we’ve talked about how Paul, Silas and Timothy had been in Thessalonica around 49 AD, and how persecution arose and Paul had to make a hasty escape in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speak With Care Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 18, 2008

The sermon deals with what a Christian says. A Christian must speak with care because they understand the power of the tongue.

Subject: What a Christian Says - Speaking With Care Text: James 3: 1-12* Introduction: As we continue our study in the book of James, our attention is called to what a Christian says. Chapter 1 deals with what a Christian has and is seen in a faith that can stand under pressure. Chapter 2 deals ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Be Obedient Evangelize

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Mar 30, 2006

Evangelisim is not an option it is a command. It is your choice to obey or rebell.

Be Obedient To Jesus Last Command. There Is A Cultural Mandate To Evangelize Presented to Peoples COGIC by Sister LaDonna Omobude WHAT IT IS AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT AGENDA: I. What is Evangelism? II. Why should we evangelize? III Why we don’t evangelize IV. The three types of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Bread Together: Corporate Bible Study Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

2nd of 5 in the series"A Light Unto My Path: Growing Through God’s Word." What’s the point of Sermons Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups?

What am I standing up here for and why? Why should pastors spend so much time studying and delivering sermons and what’s the point of Sunday School and Bible Studies and Fellowship Groups? Those are the questions we’ll deal with today as we look specifically at the role of the Bible in the Church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Rule Of Thumb: No Work, No Food" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 18, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers, during this Thanksgiving Season, to remember the blessings which come from working their fingers to the bones.

18 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: During this Thanksgiving Season, Christians (everywhere) should recall the blessings which stem from working diligently. REFERENCES: Genesis 2:15; (Proverbs 20:11 KJV (Even a child is known by his ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entrusted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2007

Dominion – authority – brings with it responsibility. Angelina Grimké, the American abolitionist once said, “Duty is ours and events are God’s.” God has given us dominion over this earth, yes, and with it comes the responsibility to act on God’s behalf.

Entrusted, Genesis 1:26 Introduction This summer many of us watched the story unfold of animal cruelty charges being raised against Atlanta Falcons football player, Michael Vick. The 19-page federal indictment, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, alleges the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Christian Church

Water

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010

IF WE ARE TO ADVANCE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS, WE MUST LEARN TO DIP DEEP WATER—FROM THE STREAMS OF LIVING WATER.

Water John 7:37-38 INTRODUCTION In October of 1807, Meriweather Lewis and William Clark had crossed over the Continental Divide, over the bitterroots of the mountains and were proceeding down the Columbia river to the Pacific Ocean. Dependent upon the river for fresh water the many of his party ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Radical Hospitality - Five Practices 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

Based on the book by Robert Shnase, this is week 1 focusing on "Radical Hospitality."

Matthew 22:1-10 NIV Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Think Eternal

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2013

Let the future reality of heaven determines the character and conduct of our present life. Our choices and actions in this life have a bearing on the world to come.

RECAP – Deut 1:26-36 • We saw in Moses’ personal experience as well as the Israelites encounter with God in the wilderness, that UNBELIEF angers God. • It is not for a lack of EVIDENCES or ASSURANCES from God. God has spoken and God has performed, but the people chose to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

A Thanksgiving sermon reminding us that attitude is in our control.

An Attitude of Gratitude Psalm 100 Pastor Chuck Swindoll captures the necessity of a positive attitude: “The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, the education, the money, than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Rain Made Us Drunk

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2014

To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit.

I. EXORDIUM: Who made us drunk? the HOLY SPIRIT II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the HOLY SPIRIT's function and part in our bearing fruit. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:7 (Amplified Bible) 6:7 For the soil which has drunk the rain that repeatedly falls upon it and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal