Sermons on Days Are Evil:

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2008

When the world is falling apart, and God’s judgments begin to fall, God is our refuge, our very present help in time of need. Whom, or what, shall we fear?

God is Our Refuge Psalms 46 By Pastor Jim May This 46th Psalm is a song of encouragement and a song of praise unto the Lord for his ever present help to Israel in her times of distress. After the messages last Sunday morning, and the one this morning, I felt that it would be good to hear some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008

With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Spirituality Of Art Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

Art as a Spiritual Practice

Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

Showing God's Love Through Simple Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jun 26, 2008

Show the love of God through your life. Simple acts of kindness can lead to greater things never imagined.

Showing God’s Love through Simple Acts of Kindness Matthew 10:40-42 Introduction Many of you may have heard of the term “servant evangelism.” This term is nothing less that showing the love of God through our own caring and loving actions toward others. Sometimes it’s the simplest acts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

"It's A Sellout!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2008

A sermon about having extreme faith in God.

Genesis 22:1-14 “It’s a Sellout!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In a small Texas town, a new bar started a building to open up their business. A local church started a campaign of petitions and prayers to block the bar from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving God Your Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008

If we would but choose to give God our heart, we would also surrender to him our time, talent and money! This sermon answers three questions about giving your heart.

Text: Luke 18:18-27 Title: Give Your Heart! Series: The Giving Church Topic: Giving your heart! Occasion: Burnside Christian Church, Prop.: When you give your heart to God, be prepared for BIG THINGS to happen in your life! Introduction: Good morning! It is so good to be back with you! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 11, 2008

We must not only worship the right God, but we must worship Him in the right way. Accept no substitutes. Don’t try to reduce God to a material object. Don’t try to localize the One Who is infinite! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

How Big is Your God? Exodus 20:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HowBigYourGod.html One day a little girl was drawing a picture, and even skipped recess because she was so focused upon it. Her teacher asked what she was doing and she said she was drawing a picture of God. “Oh honey, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2008

You can count on Jesus because he is compassionate, he knows your needs, and he provides.

How many different ways can you count the objects you see on the screen? You can count them one by one. You can count them in groups of twos or threes (2, 4, 6… or 3, 6, 9…). Counting in English isn’t so difficult. Counting in Japanese, however, is another matter. It’s not that adding up the total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Does It Hurt? Children Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 29, 2008

This lesson continues the series "Where Does it Hurt?" discussing the relationship between parents and children.

WHERE DOES IT HURT? Ephesians 5:22-6:4 Text: Matthew 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Children are a great joy given by God to lucky parents. a. Some people have asked me if I thought four was too many and if I would have as many if I had the chance to do it all again. b. I said, "Which one would I give ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Robbing God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2008

A sermon about tithing in these difficult economic times.

Malachi 3:6-12 “Robbing God” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Are these tough economic times or what? Housing prices have fallen to an all-time low while many folks find themselves unable to pay their mortgages. Gas prices, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2: Connecting The Dots With God's Family Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 1, 2008

God ultimately wants us to become a part of His group—His family—the church.

Introduction Remember last week how I mentioned the “Connect the Dots” Activity, where you draw a line from dot #1 to dot #2, then to #3, and so on. And when you’re done, a picture is revealed. And then. I shared how, through our lives, we get “dots” of spiritual information about God, but we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Do Vacation Bible School?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 3, 2008

Evangelistic message to follow up our VBS from the previous week. We knew we would have some unchurched families, and we did!

Why Do We Have Vacation Bible School? 1 John 5:11-12 August 3, 2008 Introduction Part of my time growing up was spent in Pine Ridge, SD, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. And our church didn’t have Vacation Bible School, so we went to VBS at a little church just across the border in White ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

What God Wants You To Say When You Talk To Yourself

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

How to encourage yourself in the Lord - as David did.

Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2008

he great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church.

THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH (Part 1) Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION He traveled to every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Water - We All Need It

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

None of us can live without water - physically or spiritually.

Can you imagine life without water? Think of the ways that we use it everyday – brushing our teeth, taking a shower, washing our hands, wiping off the kitchen counter, cooking, watering the lawn. Water is indispensable! Plants need water to grow. They can’t life without it. When Linda and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran