Sermons on Cultural Milieu:

An On The Mark Church Where Love Abounds Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2005

What is the difference between a church and a social club? A church family and a group of independent believers who converge in the same location? A church that hits God’s mark and one that misses it? Three principles nurture an “on the mark church wher

An On the Mark Church Where Love Abounds Romans 15:1-13 1. Our lives are constantly hanging by a thread. 2. The horrors of the Asian earthquake and tsunamis have shocked all of us. 3. When human lives are on the line, other things fade in insignificance. 4. And so we pray and give to help rescue ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ceo Of The Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

Jesus gave a different self-portrait to each of the 4 churches addressed in Revelation 2.

INTRODUCTION: On two occasions I have visited the White House and taken a tour of the downstairs rooms. One thing I remember is that the walls are lined with impressive portraits of all the Presidents. There have been 40 presidents in our 230-year history as a nation. But in the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Simple Facts Of Church Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2005

We must get the simple things right. The elementary principles of church life are among the most important principles of church life.

The Simple Facts of Church Life (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. What an experience I had last Sunday at the home of Ted and Janie Martin (explain story of flat tire and “lobster” cable clamp 2. Ted Martin and Neil tried not to laugh, but Brett lost it. The rest of the gusy should have, too. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Is His Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jan 28, 2004

The Lord has remianed faithful and present at FB, Cherokee for 100 years because as individuals and as a church we have remembered Him as the Lord of Our Past, becasue He has remained as the Love of Our Life.

FB, Cherokee January 11, 2004 Sunday Morning “Great Is His Faithfulness” Intro.: With approximately 250 hours into the New Year, how many of you have faithfully kept ALL of your new year’s resolutions? Any of them? How many of you don’t even care to make New Year’s resolutions? Not only is this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Standard In A Non-Standard World Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Feb 2, 2004

When God is removed as the rule-maker, the limit-setter, then anything and everything goes.

What If They Are Wrong Series Exodus 20:1-3 "Finding the Standard in a Nonstandard World" The "Ten Commandments" have been a topic of much discussion over the past several years. They seem to always be ending up in a court somewhere. Most of the time it’s because they are being found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Divine Father's Place Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

I. A FATHER’S LOVE … 1. A father’s love chooses to create, know and value each individual. 2. A father’s love creates a special environment and sustains it. 3. A father’s love communicates, counsels, and listens. 4. A father’s love protects.

… While I can’t share in the honors of full fatherhood today …  I want us to consider the honor we give to our DIVINE FATHER,  In 2 Cor 6:18, the apostle Paul applies God’s heart, first spoken to David the prophet Nathan, to all of us: “I will be a father to you, and you will be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabath R And R

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 15, 2007

God’s boundaries concerning work.

Sabbath R and R Exodus 20:8-11 Deuteronomy 5:12-15 September 3, 2006 30 years ago, it was not uncommon for me to sit in front of the television on Saturday and Sunday mornings with a big bowl of Lucky Charms cereal watching cartoons. I grew up with the Superfriends, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 3:1-18

Text: Ruth 3:1-18, Title: Discerning God’s Will, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/28/06, AM A. Opening illustration: an ad was printed in a paper read: SBF seeks male companionship, ethnicity not important, good-looking, I love to play, long walks in the woods, hunting, camping, fishing, riding in your pick-up ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Sprit 12: All Involved Worship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 12, 2004

There is an early pattern for communal worship shown in this passage. It is quite different to how we do it, today, and really involves, equips and builds the body of Christ!

Gifts of the Spirit 12: “All involved worship”. 1 COr 14:26-33. WBC 14.11.04am Hymns For All Things: The Dentist’s Hymn:.....Crown Him with Many Crowns The Weatherman’s Hymn.....There Shall Be Showers of Blessings The Contractor’s Hymn:.....The Church’s One Foundation The Tailor’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Mary: The Activity And The Intimacy Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 10, 2004

How to prepare for Christmas in the way that Mary did. How to cultivate the life of Jesus within.

Mary: the activity and intimacy Luke 1:39-56 WBC 12.12.04pm Introduction: This week I set Monday aside for reading and preparation for an essay for my MA on ‘How may the spiritual life of an individual be helped by a knowledge of different streams and religious traditions’ - busy reading through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Grace

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2007

Grace is God’s love flowing to us despite our unworthiness. Grace is also God’s love overflowing us to touch others. Outline as well.

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? February 18, 2007 Jay Davis Robison ROMANS 7:24-8:4 How heavy are you today? Brought instrument of torture scale will you step on? Weight can be battle but today consider weight that is greater battle What if we could step on scale that measured our spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

At The Heart Of Thanks (Thanksgiving)

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 20, 2008

At the heart of thanks is God’s grace encapsulated in a right understanding of ourselves in relation to God; humility.

“At The Heart of Thanks” I Chronicles 16:24-36 Introduction There was once a man who set out to have a well dug in his own house that he might draw water from it whenever he wished to drink. The experience of this man’s well, reminds me of what I perceive to be the rather encumbered faith of so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:24-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Being A Non-Conformist Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 1, 2008

This message examines the necessity for Christians not to conform to the world.

These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey..."When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world would not change so I shortened my sights somewhat and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Has To Say About Money

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

Jesus wanrs us that money can become a competing god in our lives.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Money” July 29, 2007 I am scared to death to be speaking about the subjects of the next three weeks. This message is not about our present church financial issues. We live in a society that is fascinated with money, sex and power (pride). We are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist