Sermons on Demolish:

Gave Themselves First To God

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006

If you want to have a powerful offering give yourself first to God.

GAVE THEMSELVES FIRST TO THE LORD 2 Cor 8:1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. 2 Cor 8:3 For I testify that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Free Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Oct 19, 2006

The menace of isms and how to stay free from them.

TITLE: Stay Free TEXT: Colossians 2:8-10 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through empty and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. 9 For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Invasion Of Islam, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 22, 2007

Jesus raised the dead and Mohammad killed the living. Jesus healed the sick and Mohammad harmed the healthy. Jesus released the oppressed and Mohammad enslaved the free! And it’s still happening today somewhere around the world!

I just want to go on record again as saying; these 2 weeks have not been a Muslim bashing, but rather it’s been an exposing of the mystery behind the veil that makes Islam so intriguing to its 1.5 billion followers. Last week we found out the complexity of the Muslim messenger and the confusion of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Extend Blessing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Bringing the gospel outside our comfort zones

Ethnocentricity - my nationality is superior to yours (A) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (B) The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (C) Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Corporate Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005

This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Prayer-Directed Spirit

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Preparing our hearts through prayer for combat with evil

As we gather this morning we do so at a unique time in our lives.. a time in which our nation is preparing for war… perhaps a war that will unfold in a more drawn out manner… but still with a call to ‘readiness’ that is fitting of war. The National Guard has been called up. Reserves… possible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Freedom 1. We are free from sin’s condemnation 2. We are free from sin’s control

Lent 4 Romans 8:1-10 Perhaps you saw last weekend that the serial killer known as BTK was finally caught after eluding police since the 1970’s. His three-letter name was one that he had given himself, those letters standing for what he did to his victims, “Bind, Torture, Kill.” Now that he’s in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Those Grumblin' Israelites

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jun 6, 2005

God took the Israelites out of Egypt into the desert. Why? So that he could mature them into the people He wanted them to be. Are we prepared for the desert in our own pilgrimage as Christians?

Those Grumblin’ Israelites: Pilgrims in the desert Intro I am not sure what your day has been like so far, but it cannot be going worse than the experience of Mathieu Boya. Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, a shot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Righteous Living Series

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Mar 13, 2004

Murder, strife, envy and pride. All of these character flaws are all apart of today’s sermon. Righteous living as a church begins with righteous lives of our members.

James 4:1-12 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2) You want something but don’t get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3) When you ask, you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 17, 2005

In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of this book, “The Da Vinci Code”.

Exposing The Da Vinci Code, Pt.1 1 John 2:22-23,26 You may be asking, “Why does all this matter?” 2 words – “Mass Marketing”. In today’s diverse society and brilliant technology, a lie can spread around the world before you can even tie your shoes! This is certainly true with the slick selling of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of His Presence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2004

Jesus’ presence brought assurance to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Their heart-breaking condition was transformed into a heart-burning experience.

Luke 24:13-35 The Peace of His Presence Jesus is alive and well. But this truth does not sink in well when we are depressed. Here we read of 2 disciples - v. 17 their faces downcast... naturally, after see their Master tortured and died on the cross, and now they heard news that his body was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message examines the example of David’s faith.

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In 2008 Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 II, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” “I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Spiritual Battles Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 5, 2008

winning your spiritual battles allows us to live the victorious life Jesus intended us to.

SC 9/5/2008 Winning your spiritual battles 2 Corinthians 10:1-5 Ephesians 6:10-20 Intro- I want to talk to you about winning your spiritual battles. I want you this morning to understand a few facts- God loves you, more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

God Is Infatuated With You!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 13, 2008

God loves like no other. It’s a good thing He loves us more than we love Him because His love for us moves us to love Him more.

- There’s a movie that stars Patrick Dempsey called “Can’t Buy Me Love” that came out in 1987 - It picks up the title from the old Beatles’ song of the same name - In the movie, Patrick Dempsey’s character, Ronald Miller, plays a kind of nerdy guy in high school who spends his summers mowing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran