Sermons on Declaration:

Parenting Done Right Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2010

Sermon looks at parenting principles and challenges for children from Luke 2.

Parenting Done Right Luke 2:39-52 Rev. Brian Bill 6/27/10 I have a confession to make this morning. For the past 11 years many of you have had to endure my frequent references to Wisconsin as the Promised Land. I’m starting to feel bad about this because it’s not really fair to say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-52

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010

We remain faithful to Jesus by holding fast to Him regardless of circumstances.

[Show video - “Be Like Mike” commercial] I guess, like many of you, I’m really dating myself when I admit that I actually remember that commercial, which made its debut in 1992. But even today, young aspiring basketball players still want to “be like Mike” because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blowing Smoke Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 6, 2010

Part 9 in series, Love Never Dies, this message looks at how we receive and give grace.

Blowing Smoke Love Never Dies, prt. 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May30, 2010 I want to talk to you about grace this morning. But before I do that, I want to talk to you about…marijuana. 1. Years ago when Bill Clinton was facing criticism that he had ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Was With Him Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010

Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude Of A Messenger Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

As followers of Jesus in a world contrary to His Kingdom, we are to focus our attention on Him.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 3: The Attitude of a Messenger Text: Matt. 10:24-42 Introduction 1. Illustration: We need to be like the 84 year old grandmother who fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived n the same town, but she rarely called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Denomination: Methodist

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Puzzle Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 4, 2010

A jigsaw puzzle gives us some insight about how to approach the Book of Revelation

Mary and I really like putting together jigsaw puzzles. And I’m finding that many of the things that we’ve learned during the process of assembling those puzzles are really helpful when we look at the Book of Revelation: Lessons from a jigsaw puzzle: 1. The box art is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life's Challenges Iii

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Aug 2, 2006

Sometimes, you feel that life has swallowed, buried and destroyed you and that you have come to the end of the road. Remember that because Jesus lives, you can face tomorrow and all fear is gone

PRAYER: GOD’S DELAYS ARE NOT GOD’S DENIALS SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: JESUS, THE SOURCE OF ETERNAL LIFE JOHN 11: 1-45 TEXT: ". . . FOR HE HAS BEEN DEAD FOUR DAYS" (JOHN 11:39) Many were the attempts on the life of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

Holiness Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What Holiness is NOT.

Peter the Great was once quoted as saying, “I have conquered an empire, but I have not been able to conquer myself.” 1. Review of Last Week: a. What holiness is not: i. Last week, I introduced the subject of Holiness, and we discovered that we tend to have a misconception about what holiness is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Aug 10, 2006

Seeing is believing, but believing is also seeing; when we admit our spiritual blindness and believe in Jesus, He gives us the gift of sight.

Seeing Is Believing John 9:1-38 Pastor Daryl’s youngest daughter Mandi, who just turned four, sometimes comes into my office during the week. One of her favorite games to play when she visits is Hide-and-Seek. But being so young, she plays it a little bit differently than older kids do. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Until God Blesses

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 17, 2006

When faced with difficult situations, we need to keep on praying until God blesses.

Outline: I. The Problem at Hand (Genesis 32:3-8) a. Problems get closer and larger (v. 6) b. Panic sets in (v. 7-8) II. The Prayer for Help (Genesis 32:9-12) a. Remember God’s direction (v. 9) b. Humility displayed (v. 10) c. Fear’s cries (v. 11) d. Promise claimed (v. 12) III. The Preparation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whatcha Thinking About? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

The war between the flesh and spirit is so intense. How do we win it?

Flesh and Spirit – Part II – Whatcha Thinking About? 1. Review a. Paul wrote letters dealing with the flesh and the spirit to Collosea, Rome, Corinth, Ephesus, and Galatia. b. Ray Stedman writes that i. "FLESH is openly arrogant, overbearing, boastful, lustful, cynical, proud. . When it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear The Trumpet Sound? A Sermon For The Feast Of Trumpets Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Sep 24, 2006

a look at Rosh Hashannah, the Feast of Trumpets-a celebration of Jesus that says "get ready!"

Can You Hear The Trumpet Sound? A Celebration of Rosh Hashanah-The Feast of Trumpets EOLS: The Feast of Trumpets celebrates God’s call to His people announcing His voice and His coming. Leviticus 23:23-25 (23) Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, (24) "Speak to the children of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Methodist

What Does He Want From Me?

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 6, 2005

God uses faithful people to achieve His purposes of redemption.

#2005-49 Title: What Does He Want From Me? Text: Luke 1:5-9, 11-17, 57-60 Truth: God uses faithful people to help achieve His purpose of redemption. Aim: To encourage availability to God for His purpose of redemption. Life ?: What does God want from Me? INTRODUCTION I suppose the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-60

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - Just Call Me Edmund

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2005

We probably all identify with the nobler characters in this movie - Noble Peter, Loyal Lucy, Steadfast Susan. But in reality, we are all Edmund. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[NARNIA – JUST CALL ME EDWARD] Slide Graphics – picture of Lucy standing by lamppost, picture of C.S. Lewis Slide Text – “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Natures, cultures, arts, civilizations – these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Baptist