Sermons on Definition Of Love:

The New Testament Challenge Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009

The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help For Healing Heartache Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 17, 2009

Help for healing heartache.

Do you remember where you were when you first heard about the terrorist attacks on 9-11? Furthermore, do you remember how you felt? Most Americans felt a lot of sorrow, anger and heartache, not only for the victims of the terrorist attacks and their families, but also for our entire nation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of A Secure Peace

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2009

Peace is secured if a nation will repent, think realistically, and work to produce righteousness. The support of Christian missions is a step for peace.

In a few days the leaders of two great nations will sit down for a summit conference, designed to promote the cause of peace. One of those nations is passing through unprecedented trials. A year ago who would have predicted that the Soviet Union would look shaky and might even break apart? Six ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Keeps His Promises Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jan 22, 2009

Series introduction, this sermon explains why God had to promise us a savior in the first place, and how we can accept him.

TITLE: The God Who Keeps His Promises SERIES: Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 1, An Introduction to the Series) TEXT: 2 Cor 1:20 DATE PREACHED: January 25, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You A Veteran?

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 25, 2009

On Veterans Dy we honor those who have served in the Armed Forces. But are you a veteran in the service of the Lord?

Are You A Veteran? I wonder how many veterans we have in attendance today? If you have ever served in any branch of the armed forces, please raise your hand. I am a veteran of WW2, serving in the army from 1943 to 1945 in the U.S., Great Britain, and France. WW2 veterans are passing off the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Was She Thinking?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

Promises: Barnabas

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2009

As we grow older we find meaning in encouraging others, especially the young. Trusting them is equivalent to trusting God.

We like to say that age is a state of mind more than it is a set of numbers on the calendar. We tell each other, "You’re only as old as you feel." But you know, I’m finding that it is important to know what you feel. It is important to listen to yourself as you age. I am not referring to aches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Could Someone Please Tell Me Where Heaven Is? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Will discuss where Heaven is - the new earth, and the New Jerusalem and why we look forward to that.

When we first moved to Hillsboro, OH, the church owned a couple of old houses that were on the same corner as the church building. One of them was destroyed. The other, an old 2-storey house, would be our dwelling place until we could find a house. So, for a few months, we lived in a piece of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009

Gideon and the 300 take on an army of 135,000 with trumpets, jars of clay, and torches and win.

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 2 Judges 8:9-8:21 Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." The Lord had spoken to Gideon each step of the way. Gideon’s faith had grown. The angel of the Lord had called him and he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Simple Gifts Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 9, 2009

6th in a series from Ecclesiastes. when viewed from God’s perpsective, even the simple gifts in life can give us joy.

I can still remember when we had a birthday party for Pam. Mary and I had bought her a small plastic slide, which we just knew that she and all her friends were going to love. So imagine our surprise when after we had taken the slide out of the box, all the kids had more fun playing with the empty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Moose Dislodged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

It is incredibly encouraging to realize that God hears and reacts to everything we experience. We are not alone!

I don’t know if the television station was local to Chicago or one of the national news networks, but I can’t forget what I saw. It wasn’t my television. I was just walking by, but I can’t get the image out of my mind. A large moose had fallen through thin ice and was freezing to death because its ...read more

Denomination: *other

Meeting The Exalted Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 4, 2008

Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. We must see Jesus for ourselves.

Meeting the Exalted Christ Part II Revelation 1:12-18 Purpose: To describe Christ’s glory. Aim: I want the listener to be in awe of Christ’s glory and assured of His love. INTRODUCTION: Have you seen Jesus Christ? The world is not going to see Jesus in us until we see Jesus ourselves. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Correctly Handling The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008

Introduction to a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Also an in depth look at dispensationalism.

Correctly Handling the Word of God I asked you to pray for me last week as I went about preparing for a new teaching series based on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. And I thank you for your prayers and help. Next week we will actually start reading and studying and interpreting the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: Becoming A Spiritual Warrior Series

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 8, 2008

So often we are fooled into trying to stay on the sidelines of the spiritual battle raging around us. This is a call to suit up and become a spiritual warrior.

I serve a great king. Isn’t that the truth this morning? The video we just watched actually kind of gives me chills at the end because it’s an amazing declaration of the victory we have in Christ Jesus. If you have your Bibles with you this morning, would you turn with me to the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Won't Back Down - Four Steps To Great Faith

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 8, 2008

How far are you willing to go in your walk with God?

August 10, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Daniel 3:1-30 Subject: Faithfulness Title: I Won’t Back Down – Four Steps to Great Faith How strong is your faith? You have probably heard the hypothetical question before, “If you were arrested for being a Christian, would the be enough evidence to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God