Sermons on Death Has No Fear:

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Dec 17, 2013

A sermon on the importance of praying in the Spirit of God.

Praying in the Spirit Introduction: • One of the greatest ways to understand God’s Word and to understand the deep things of Scripture is to study Systematic Theology. • Systematic Theology looks at the Bible topically instead of looking at individual books. We derive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Grace Toward People You Can’t Stand

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

We want God's grace given to us but we're not as happy when God's grace is extended to the person who hurt us. This message looks at Jonah's anger and what God expects of us toward those who've hurt us.

WHAT GOD BELIEVES: We want God’s actions to line up with our pre-existing beliefs. - We want God to work within the confines of our pre-existing beliefs and values. We don’t want to have to go through the hard work of changing what we think and believe. - We want to love God and be a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When Community Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015

Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behold Thy Mother!

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015

Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother!

Mark 3:33 And he answered them, saying, Who is my mother,? John 19:27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! Behold, Thy Mother…. The story goes as like this. A true story. My Mother had difficulties giving birth to me and as a result, she went to be with Jesus. Growing up ...read more

Scripture: John 19:27

Denomination: Foursquare

The Letter To The Ephesian Congregation Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015

The danger of being dutiful and pure without love for Christ Jesus.

Verse 1 - The message is sent by the One Who walks among the congregations and Who supports and holds accountable the leadership of the congregations. Verse 2 - Jesus begins with the statement "I know". Because He walks among the congregations, He knows everything about each congregation. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devoted To The Things Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 11, 2014

These early believers were devoted to prayer, one another, God, and people were being added to their number. They showed up daily in the temple courts and shared what they had e.g with the paralysed man. What can we learn?

‘And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved’ (2:47)! People being saved daily! My brothers and sisters to what degree do you want to see people being saved daily in Billericay? It would mean we’d have to learn at least seven new names a week, and ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Command 4: Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 15, 2014

Loving God involves more than warm fuzzy feelings. It involves an outward display -- in our actions. Jewish people use objects as reminders of this truth.

1. Greatest Command? Mark 12 2. Jesus' response: Deuteronomy 6.4-9 + Leviticus 19.10 3. Love God -- in and out; Show and Tell I. Home Schooling (Teaching Children) [The arrival of children affects life A mother's Clothing * 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Fruitfulness Necessary Or A Nice Bonus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2014

A look at the challenging fact that God expects fruitfulness.

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is fruitfulness necessary or a nice bonus? - Let’s start by briefly defining “fruitfulness” for those who may not be familiar with the term. - A tree bears fruit – let’s say apples. It’s the produce of having an apple tree. - In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ You Have It All

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 13, 2014

Feeling like something is missing in your life? Maybe you shouldn't. Or maybe you should! What really completes a person?

Colossians 2:8-10: In Christ you Have it All See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Sincere Daily Living

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

The truth is that there is no way you can pray correctly when you are not living aright

“He that turneth away His ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be an abomination” (Proverb 28:9) “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and His ears are open unto His cries” (Psalms 34:15) “For the eyes of the Lord are intently watching all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15

Denomination: Anglican

Basic Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

“Believers Acquiring Skills for Intimacy with Christ”.

BASIC Series Part Two Welcome Hold Up Bibles (tracks start playing in background, get louder and louder) Last week, we started this brand new series called B.A.S.I.C. (elaborate) TELL ABOUT BOOK: “ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN”, by Robert Fulgham All I really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014

As a Christian, You are Called, but Called to do WHAT?

BASIC Series Part Two Welcome Hold Up Bibles (tracks start playing in background, get louder and louder) Last week, we started this brand new series called B.A.S.I.C. (elaborate) TELL ABOUT BOOK: “ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN”, by Robert Fulgham All I really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordinary People

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Feb 5, 2016

Jesus saved his greatest moments for the ordinary people

Luke 9:28 About eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Luke 9:30 Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

When Matters Matter Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

In matters of opinion the solution comes down to who will be more like Jesus.

1. Die Heretic A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014

This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist