Sermons on Daring To Be:

Where Is The Church Now

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 14, 2007

In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body

Where Is The Church Today? By Gerald Van Horn Text. Acts 2:42 In answering the question we want to define what God wants as a corporate body of believers. Where is the church today? Begs for an answer. Some said. “Oh I know where the church is located !” Others may say, “I know when it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – "But The Guy Is A Jerk And Deserves It!” Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2010

Most action movies have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. When the bad guy finally gets killed, I agree with the hero as he says, “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the only one? Jesus challenges my thinking!

Matthew 5 – Part 19 – “BUT THE GUY IS A JERK AND DESERVES IT!” Most action movies I have seen have some aspect of revenge in their storyline. And I must admit it, when the bad guy finally gets killed, I am there saying on the inside “The guy was a jerk and deserved everything he got!” Am I the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did He Come To Earth?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

Jesus came to seek and save the lost, according to the will and plan of the Father, to bring the promise of hope to the world, and life to all who believe.

Why Did He Come to Earth? Reading: Acts 3:13-15 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth and die? Because of the Jewish leaders envy? Because of Judas' greed? Because of Pilate's Cowardice? #1 For The Will Of The Father A. To do His Father’s will John 3:16 (NASB) “For God so loved the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alive Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

5. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians April 04, 2010 Alive At a comparative religions conference, the wise and the scholarly were in a spirited debate about what is unique about Christianity. Someone suggested what set Christianity apart from other religions was the concept of incarnation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-22

Denomination: *other

Does Anyone Care

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Jun 14, 2010

This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally by demonstrating that we need Christians who understand that he church is not functioning properly unless she is carrying the gospel to the lost.

Subject: Evangelizing The Lost Scripture: Matthew 5.13-16/Psalm 126.5-6 Sermon: “Does Anyone Care?” Scope: This sermon should challenge every Christian to share their faith intentionally. Summary: We need Christians who understand that the Church is not functioning properly until she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Redeemer Lives (By The Skin Of My Teeth)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

JOB Declares - My Redeemer Lives. Have you ever heard or used this line? By the skin of my teeth…do you know where it comes from?

2010.01.31.Sermon.My Redeemer Lives By William Akehurst, BA HSWC Scriptures Referenced JOB 19:20, 23-27 JOB 33:23-28 Romans 5:1-12, 18-19 Romans 8:1 Have you ever heard, or used this line? By the skin of my teeth…do you know where it comes from? Job 19:20 My bone cleaveth to my skin and ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011

If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Know... 10 Things We Know

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 9, 2009

What’s the first thing you know... the are 10 things we should know as Christians...

WE KNOW... I KNOW... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Tim. 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Clear Communication Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009

Living a Godly life in front of the unsaved is never enough. We must be able to clearly communicate the gospel message.

Becoming A Contagious Christian The Power of Clear Communication 2 Timothy 4:2 (NIV) 2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. I) Overcoming Barriers To Belief 1) Misconceptions Following ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Absolutely Convinced

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 7, 2009

What are you absolutely convinced of? In an ever changing world God is calling together a church that is standing firm, walking in faith. Only those who are convinced of who He is will stand.

What are you absolutely convinced of? Some people would say death and taxes; others would say love maybe family, but happens to absolutes when nothing seems to be going right? Inevitably something will come in everyone’s life that will shake him or her to the core, causing him or her to question ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-24

Hall Of Fame # 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 19, 2007

A look at the ordinary people mentioned in Ezra’s list.

INTRODUCTION On the 5th anniversary of 9/11 all 2749 names of the victims were read out. No-one would dare to say that this was a waste of time. Our attitude should be the same when we come to a much shorter list of names found in Ezra 2. This register is so important that the Holy Ghost inspired ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:3-35

Learning To Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Our faithfulness to God shows whether we love each other, and loving each other is proof that we belong to Christ.

Learning to Love Jonah 1:3 The importance of God’s people More people have been brought into the church by the kindness of real Christian love than by all the theological arguments in the world, and more people have been driven from the church by the hardness and ugliness of so-called ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Church Of God

Page Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on Mar 27, 2009

A wedding vow renewal ceremony for Joshua and Cody Page

PAGE WEDDING RENEWAL CEREMONY MINISTER: Friends, we are here this day to share with Cody Page and Joshua Page a most important day in their lives. In places like this beautiful setting, they have learned to know and love each other. Now they have decided to live their lives together as husband ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What’s Holding You Back ?

Contributed by Andre Johnson on Aug 24, 2008

What is holding you back ?

What is holding you back ? Andre Johnson Grace & Mercy Church of God In Christ, Inc. August 21, 2008 Praise God, glad that you can join us for our on line bible sermon. WE are praying for your steadfastness in the Lord and wisdom to continually be a victorious believer in Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King Is Coming Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008

Following Christ involves ’being’ not just ’doing’.

Men seem to be wired to describe who we are in terms of our jogs. Women describe themselves in terms of relationships. These aren’t’ good or bad they simply are. In the song, Lose My Soul, Kirk Franklin questions this notion of our identity when he sings, "The paparazzi flashes and that they think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed