Sermons on Dare To Be Different:

Call To Prayer

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

“Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are going to God, the Father, the Maker of the Universe, the One who holds the world in His hands. What did you ask for? Did you

CALL TO PRAY the perpetually present practice of prayer produces praise power and perspective contiueal crisis crying cannot create christcentered character or conduct “Do you know why I often ask Christians, “What’s the biggest thing you’ve asked God for this week?” I remind them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Example Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

Our example is extrememly important for us to fulfill Jesus’ commands to be salt and light to a lost and dying world.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:7-16 TITLE: “WATCH YOUR EXAMPLE” INTRODUCTION: A. Letter to Diognetus, mid-to late-2nd century under the heading “The Manners of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dragon In The Delivery Room Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Looking beyond the prophetic interpretations, we find a powerful link to our own role in the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan.

It is truly a blessing to have so many mothers in our midst today. And it is a privilege and an honour to pay tribute this weekend to the women in our lives. These mothers and grandmothers, and great-grandmothers in our midst have contributed in so many ways to make each of us who we are, and we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Boundaries - Jesus And The Shock-Collar

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 13, 2006

Uses the analogy of an "invisible fence" to explain Christian boundaries vs. spiritual freedom. Student ministry PowerPoint presentation.

[Boundaries] Slide Graphic – sign: “NO TRESPASSING. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again” Slide Text – These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Mathew 15:8-9) (Note: I gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristic Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Wisdom – is the action that results from or the ability to respond to knowledge and understanding. Wisdom puts truth into action.

Developing Christian Character: The Characteristic of Wisdom. Character: - is defined as the pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; it is wisdom, humbleness, purity, reverence, moral constitution, moral firmness, self control, integrity, truthfulness, honesty, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-31

Denomination: Apostolic

The Deceptive Disciple Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 3, 2002

An examination of the betrayal of Judas and the tragic fact that EVERY person will have a testimony...either for Christ or Satan.

CrossPoints – Part Nine “The Deceptive Disciple” John 18:1-7 • Page 766 • Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. [2] Now Judas, who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Last One In Is A Rotten Egg! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 10 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus finished strong. He wants us to not only finish the race but finish strong. And it is possible - even when you think it’s already "finished" that you are the rotten egg - IT’S NOT OVER YET! 

"LAST ONE IN IS A ROTTEN EGG!" Hebrews 12:1; Ephesians 1:18-23 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV) 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nadab & Abihu: Strange Fire Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 6 of the Series, Who’s That? Stories of Little Known People of the Bible. These two brothers did something that resulted in a truly shocking end to their lives. And it all began with "strange fire"....

NADAB & ABIHU: STRANGE FIRE Leviticus 10:1-11 Read at beginning of service: Hebrews 12:18-29 (NIV) 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sensing God During The Storm Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

A sermon focused on Matthew 14:22-32, emphasizng how God works through the midst of storms in our life.

SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Towards the end of August, I thought I ought to preach a couple of messages entitled "Sensing God During The Storm." So I’ll begin this morning and walk you through a beautiful story, when the disciples were out on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Matthew 14:22, Jeremiah 29:11-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The last of a four part series with emphasis on the humanity of Christ.

A GIFT WORTH UNDERSTANDING John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Hebrews, chapter 2, the writer does a better job than any other New Testament writer in helping us to understand why God became flesh, born Jesus in Bethlehem for which we celebrate Christmas. For 28 performances during the Living ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus.

Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus Sunday November 12, 2000 The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus. We are going to take our text this morning from, Matthew 14:22-36 22 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day.

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up and realize what the condition of the world is and not just set there and let evil take over!

Problems That We As Parents Are Facing In This Modern Day. Sunday June 18, 2000 A.M. We take our text this morning from Ephesians 5:14-33 14 Therefore He says: “Awake, you who sleep, Arise from the dead, And Christ will give you light.” Now we see here that Paul is trying to tell us to wake up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God