Sermons on Cutting Edge:

Issues Of Life 1: Abortion Series

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves" Proverbs 31:8, NLT

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; ensure justice for those who are perishing" -Proverbs 31:8, NLT "The pro life movement did not begin as the result of Roe v. Wade. The pro life movement began in the first century A.D....(The first Christians’) unified opposition to child-killing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8, Psalm 139:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Commit Yourself To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 28, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text following illustrations leading to a call to commitment. Individuals will be asked to make or reaffirm their commitments during Communion.

Topic: Christian Living / Jesus Theme: Totally Committed Christian Living / Following Jesus Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to totally commit themselves to Jesus. There’s a sign in the window of an English company that reads: “We have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Consuming Fire Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Feb 28, 2002

Our God is a consuming fire.

A Consuming Fire (Heb.12:29) I have always been intrigued by that concluding verse in Hebrews 12:29: …for our God is a consuming fire What does that mean? God is a consuming fire. Most of us are familiar with the story of Sodom and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Congregational

All Dressed Up

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 8, 2003

Unable to dress up our lives with a "righteousness" of our own, Jesus dresses us in "His" righteousness.

Christmas 2 B Isaiah 61:10-62:3 All Dressed Up 01/05/02 Yes, they’re still here – the manger, the advent candles, the decorations and the trees. Signs of Christmas, so hastily put up, in many cases so slow to be put away. For a couple of months now our homes, our businesses, our churches; yes, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Attacking Your Anger Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2002

This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jerimiah’s book "Slaying The Giants In Your Life." 4 of 6

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series "Attacking Your Anger" 4 of 6 May 19, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A One of the most common terms used today among psychiatrists is LFT. (Low Frustration Tolerance) a We have allowed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

How God Can Use Struggles For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running To Win

Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000

Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the j

Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find Life In A Dying World (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

Sometimes it is in the most peculiar places that God chooses to reveal His plan for our lives to us. It is through His calling that we find life in a dying world.

How To Find Life in a Dying World (Part 1, The Call) Text: Exodus 3:1-10 We find life when… 1. God reveals Himself to us It often takes the most peculiar things for God to draw our attention away from the daily grind. Have you ever been told something three of four times before you understood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love In The Rear View Mirror-Ii Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 2, 2001

How to recover from losing your first love.

Where is your first love?  This morning: 1) Patient: Ephesus - immoral, pagan city with strong church in it’s midst 2) Physician: Jesus who supports those who faithfully bring His message and knows everything about us individually and as a fellowship. 3) Positive: hard working, Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002

Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Chad Prather on Oct 5, 2002

The Jebusites were an Old Testament enemy of Israel and represent the spirit of discouragement

Seven Nations Greater Than You (Part 7) Overcoming the Obstacles to Your Destiny The Jebusites - The Spirit of Discouragement Josh. 3:10; I Sam. 30:1-8 Jebusite - Heb. - “Trodden down.” They represent the spirit of discouragement. Over 17 million people are clinically depressed and it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:10, 1 Samuel 30:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Healing Is A Healing Hope

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional but the meat could use a some work

The Hope of Healing is a Healing Hope, Mark 5:25-34 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ Sept 30, 2001 A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though they were a very large ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going To The Next Level - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

The second of two parts on why we should grow and how.

Summer, 2004 Dakota Community Church Going To The Next Level - 2 Review of last week: Philippians 3: 7-17 7But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8What is more; I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-17, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Mennonite

Happy Churchgoers

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 1, 2005

Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth pulled. David said he looked forward with eager anticipation to being in God’s house. We need that same attitude that of being happy churchgoers.

HAPPY CHURCHGOERS PSALM 122:1 Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: Most people attend church with about as much enthusiasm as going to the dentist to have a tooth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist