Sermons on Cyrus The Great:

Happy New Year - Jacob's Way

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2008

Using the story of Jacob and Esau, we show that the only way to have a better life (or in this case a better New Year) is by facing God to find out who you really are in Him! And then turning your trust over to Him.

Someone once describe insanity as doing something the exact same way over and over again, but each time expecting to get a totally different result. Most people use that exact same method when it comes to wanting a better life; they continually live in the hope of things getting better, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: *other

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dominion Over Sin Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 3, 2009

Experiencing the liberty in Christ Jesus

Romans 6:9-14 “Because we know that Christ, having come back to life, is no longer liable to die. Death no longer has any power over Him. For by the death in which He died He became, once and for all, dead in relation to sin; but by the life which He now lives He is alive in relation to God. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Helps For A Happy Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 5, 2009

The home

HELPS FOR A HAPPY HOME Eph. 5:18-33 LESSON 1 THE ESSENTIALS OF A HAPPY HOME A Christian home can be the nearest thing to Heaven that we will experience in this life on this earth. However, a home without Christ can be a heart breaking situation. The homes that are enduring are homes where Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

What is it about the bad that seems much more tantalizing to us than the good? Mark Twain said that a lie could travel halfway around the world while the truth was still putting on its shoes. And the old maxim is that while good news travels, bad news travels fast. The mainstream media has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gift Of Myrrh Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

Part 3 in series The Three Gifts. Scripture records that the third gift given to Jesus by the Magi was myrrh – a gift given to one who was to die. Why was Jesus given this gift at such a young age?

The Gift of Myrrh The Three Gifts, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 13, 2008 Matthew 2:11 (NRSV) 11 On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:38-42

Denomination: Free Methodist

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Incarnate" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 9, 2008

Sermon 7 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Into The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 18, 2008

This message focuses on how walking in faith during difficult times is the same as walking in the darkness without knowing what is around you.

Into The Darkness Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29 Introduction This morning I want to briefly talk with you about walking in faith. Do you know that in order to walk in faith you must become comfortable with being in the dark? I am not necessarily talking about the physical darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attacking Apathy Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 19, 2008

The church in Laodicea lost their passion for Christ; did they also lack forgiveness?

Attacking Apathy Revelation 3:14-22 Purpose: To show how the church in Laodicea was unknowingly lifeless. Aim: I want the listener to feel their own need for a closer relationship with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the last of seven letters from Jesus Christ to seven churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Identity Theft - A Case Of Stolen Identity

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 20, 2008

Every 79 seconds, a case of identity theft is reported in America. This message encourages the believer to know who they are in Christ Jesus - and not allow the thief come to steal that identity.

I. Twins – But Not the Same a. Text: Genesis 25:21-28 “[21] Now Isaac pleaded with the Lord for his wife, because she was barren; and the Lord granted his plea, and Rebekah his wife conceived. [22] But the children struggled together within her; and she said, ‘If all is well, why am I this way?’ So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21-28

Recession Obsession Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 21, 2008

Dealing with our fears and worries about the economy in this series leading up the presidential election.

SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Easy Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 27, 2008

This message explains how following Jesus can be easy and bring us peace and rest.

Living the Easy Life Part 2 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2008 We’re talking about following Jesus – about living our lives as his disciples – learning from him not how to live his life, but how to live our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Choosing What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

The major challenge facing people should have been what to do with all the leisure time provided by our technological advances. Instead, technology has been more of an enemy than an ally. It only enabled us to do more. Thus, most people are busier than ev

Choosing What Matters Most When You’re Running on Empty Luke 10:38-42 How many of you consider your lives less busy than they were a few years ago? Raise your hands. How many of you consider your lives just as busy as a few years ago? How many of you consider your lives to be busier than a few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist