Sermons on Cultural Degeneration:

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

How Do You Connect With Your World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-22, Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Planned Non-Obsolescence Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

IN a world where things are made to be unfaithful, we have been given something that will never fail, nor be obsolete.. Jesus, love, mercy, grace

Planned Non-Obsolescence John 6:24-25Aug 20 Pentecost 11 † In the name of Jesus † Grace and peace for you, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ Cars, Computers, the Etch-a-Sketch, Chinese Food, McDonald Happy Meal toys Something that lasts like the writing in the snow? What do the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Seperate And Distinct Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom

Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The third sermon in the 2007 Lenten Series

Introduction: (Slide 1) A public reading of Luke 13:10-17 followed by a dramatic reading entitled ‘Christ on Trial: Witness: Nicodemus’ written by Elsa L. Clark, Peter Mead, Arden Mead and Mark Zimmermann. © 2007 Creative Communications for the Parish. In the mid-1980’s, a young community ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changing Our Focus Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 6, 2008

People with humility don’t deny their power; they just recognize that it passes through them, not from them.

We have begun our journey into an understanding of what it means to be disciple of Christ. We’ve talked about the issue that sometimes we tend make becoming a disciple too hard, and too often when we here the word disciple, we tend to cringe and hide. It’s not that we don’t want to serve God, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Story

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 9, 2008

Why is so much of God’s word narrative? Why did God chose story to instruct us and call us to Christ? There is power in a story. God’s story has the power to save us.

As we study through the gospel of Luke, or any of the gospels for that matter, we find God’s word communicating with us on a different level than direct instructions. God has chosen to use a wide range of literary genre as he inspired his Word to us. The gospels are more than historical stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In America - Ablaze

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

Rev. Church Swindol often talked about two themes in the bible: "the way to God" and "our walk with God". This sermon is part of a series of the Ablaze an Evangelism six week home study to help people understand the need to reach the lost and to give the

In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2006 Text: Acts 1:8, 42 Pentecost XVII, Redeemer “Lost in America Part I” Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … feel good. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will make you … rich. Jesus did not say, “Come follow me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Consecrated? Series

Contributed by Fred Waters on Jun 15, 2006

The Children of Israel stand on the edge of a new land, and a new experience. Can they be obedient? Can they trust God?

A Series of Sermons on Joshua 3&4 The Crossing of the Jordan by the Children of Israel. Series Overview Israel has been cleansed of the disobedience of the “Exodus generation” and is ready to move forward with God’s plan for His chosen nation. They are now to claim the Promised Land and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Holiness

Lessons From A Madman

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

An examination of the Demoniac of Gadara and his demon possession

"Lessons from a Madman" As a former alcoholic and drug-abuser, my attention was drawn to the account given in the Bible about the Madman, the demon-possessed man of Gadara (Mark 5:1-20). His attitude/actions, before the Lord delivered him from demon-possession and he was born-again, were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Nov 20, 2009

An intoduction to the gifts of the Spirit.

The Gifts of the Spirit 1 Corinthians 12 & 14 part 1 Introduction to the work and gifts of the Spirit PowerPoint Slide 1 1 Cor 12:1-=11 One of the greatest ignorance’s today is in the area of spiritual gifts, and their operation within the church The power of the Church is the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James Snyder on Jun 20, 2016

A godly father lays a firm foundation for the next generation to build upon.

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right; honor your father and mother (it is the first command with a promise), that it may be well with you and that you may live long on the earth. As for you fathers, never exasperate your children, but bring them up in the discipline and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Purity In The Church, The World, And The Home Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 5-7 speak about purity, especially sexual purity in the Church, the world, and in the home.

Purity in the Church, the World, and the Home 1 Corinthians 5-7 INTRODUCTION: Today we’ll spend some time looking at chapters 5 – 7 of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church. On first read, these chapters may seem unrelated. Chapters 5 & 6 deal with guidelines for church ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ