Sermons on Definitions:

Churches Are People, Too

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 7, 2005

Church is the people that make up the Body of Christ. We are the Body of Christ, and He, that is Jesus, is the Head of this Body. Church is two or more believers gathered in the name of Jesus for the express purpose of worshiping God.

Churches are People, TOO Acts 15:22-41 Introduction: Today we are going to look at Church. Church, such a formal sounding word, a stately word, and, according to the secular world, there are many definitions for this word. Here are a few: 1. A building for public, especially Christian worship. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 18, 2006

Is there a need for flexibility in the modern church? This sermon will examine and answer that question.

Flexibility Vs. Rigidity by Pastor Shannon Lewis 10/18/2006 1Corinthians 9:19-9:23 Tonight’s sermon will conclude our 2 part series on Creativity and Flexibility Vs. Repetition and Rigidity. Tonight we compare Flexibility Vs. Rigidity. We’re going to consider the two in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Paying The Cost To Not Be The Boss

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

Jesus demonstrates for us that there is a difference between salvation and discipleship.

Other Scripture used: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Philemon 1-20 Psalm 1 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) I. Intro God’s definitely got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Chief Of Sinners"

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 9, 2007

Who is the chief of sinners? We are all sinners, yet saved by grace through faith. As a former Mormon, my sermon explores Paul’s message of "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners..." how regardless of our past, we are new creatures, alive in

So who is your favorite character in the Bible that you can relate with most? Do you have one? Of course, I would have to say that Jesus Christ is my favorite Person in the Bible, but, other than God, who in the Bible can I really relate to? I guess for each one of us it depends upon how we¡¦ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Social Justice Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus as a social revolutionary.

The Social Justice Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 19, 2006 Intro: How broad is the Kingdom of God? Over the past 6 weeks, we have looked at the Evangelical stream, which calls us to know God through His Word. We have looked at the Charismatic stream, which calls us to live in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Our Culture #10: Just Do It, Already! Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Last in this apologetics series, this one focusing on reasons to become a Christian.

Answering Our Culture #10 – Just Do It, Already! Various Scriptures October 13, 2002 Introduction This is our last message in our series on The Top 10 Reasons to NOT be a Christian. We’ve looked at a bunch of different reasons people give for not becoming a Christians. Today I want to give you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:38-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

What We Really Need

Contributed by David Fox on Dec 11, 2001

What the world really needs this year.

What We Really Need Selected Scriptures Poem If the World had needed an educator, God in His mercy would have sent us a Great Teacher. If the World had needed a financial manager, God in His mercy would have sent us a Great Economist. If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-52, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 4 Series

Contributed by David Fox on Dec 20, 2001

Preaching through the Psalms

Psalm 4 I. Background: 1)Ps. 4 may have been written soon after Ps. 3 during the same period of time when David had fled from his son Absalom. ·We do not know this for sure though. (The title of Psalm 3 tells us when it was written Ps. 4 does not.) We will take the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom, The Grand Proposition (Part One) Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jun 4, 2002

The first part of a two-part look at Paul’s two-fold proposition in Galatians 2:15-21.

Freedom, The Grand Proposition - Part One (Galatians 2:15-16) Theme: God’s Righteousness is imputed to those who have faith in Jesus Christ. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Almighty Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 17, 2003

3rd in series: El Shaddai - God Almighty. We are like rag dolls in the hands an evil demented child but God is in the business of sustaining people like me and people like you.

Did you see Toy Story? Do you remember the toys? Some were pretty normal – sort of. · There was our hero, Woody, who was afraid he would lose his place in Andy’s life. · Mr. Potato Head had a chip on his shoulder and a face that kept falling off. · There was the dinosaur that wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-2, Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

The significance of Jesus’ miracle at Cana is in the way it pointed to him, displayed his glory, revealed him as the Messiah and Son of God.

Introduction Last week I began by asking you a question. I’m going to do the same thing this week. I want to start by asking you a question about driving. It’s a really easy question to answer but it does help us in understanding our passage today: When driving, do you keep your eyes on the side ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Love is the first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. As Paul said, W/O love I am nothing.

Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of the Spirit – Love But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS – 1. Word Study One of the most common ways to help one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Yielding To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Yielding to the Holy Spirit One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When she returned she told God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Living Successfully In Christ

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 15, 2010

There is a formular for success found in Christ.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now that we are a few weeks away from the New Year, I was wondering how many of you made New Year’s resolutions? • Raise your hands please. • Now, 17 days into 2010, how many of you are still staying with it?  • It seems like ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ