Sermons on Dependence On The Lord:

The Grace Of God In Creation

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2011

God created everything before He creates man, so He can place man in a fully prepared and beautiful environment. All were created good for man. This is the love and grace of God.

The OT opens with an explanation of how the world came to be. • The book of Genesis was written by Moses. The first 5 books of OT were written by him. • Moses may have written the book during the years of the wilderness wandering to prepare the new generation to enter the land of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attitudinal Influence Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 8, 2011

Our attitude determines our altitude as we seek to follow Jesus. Let’s look at Paul’s example so we can learn to respond in love to fellow believers, to those who don’t yet believe, and so we can evaluate our own attitude towards the gospel - the message

Attitudinal Influence Romans 1:8-17 Intro: Sometimes it’s easy to get so caught up in our own concerns and defending our own ideas sometimes that we don’t see the bigger picture of how our attitudes and actions might be affecting those around us. That could have been going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonadab Who? The Unfamiliar Backstory To Blessing Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011

A look at the obscure Old Testament daddy Jonadab, and the blessing given to his descendents.

Introduction: A Opening Illustration B Jonadab lived in a period of Israel’s history that should ring familiar with modern America & Western Church. 1 King Ahab & his queen, Jezebel, had turned the nation of Israel away from the God of their fathers, steering it down a course of perversion, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Connected: Instagram Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 14, 2015

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then our actions as disciples, when they reflect the faith we have, should be worth far more.

I signed up for Instagram this week. I’m still learning how to use it, but here’s the purpose as shared on the Instagram website: “Instagram is a fun and quirky way to share your life with friends through a series of pictures. Snap a photo with your mobile phone, then choose a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Church Member Is Converted

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Questions to ponder to see if converted from 1 John (outline and material adapted from Thabiti M. Anyabwile's book, What Is a Healthy Church Member?, Mark 4, pgs. 47-55)

HoHum: There’s an old joke among preachers that goes like this:  An older preacher and a younger preacher are talking.  The younger preacher is complaining that his church’s bell tower is full of bats, and they’re making a mess all over the place, and nothing is getting rid of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Revival

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2015

Some thoughts on keeping the gospel flowing from Colossians 4:2-6; preached in preparation for revival services (Outline and material adapted from Lindsey Garmon in Carolina Christian Magazine, article entitled "Is the Message Flowing?")

Introduction: Somewhere, sometime, somebody shared the “good news” of what Jesus did for you at the cross and the tomb! Who was that person or persons? How did that process occur for you? How grateful we are that someone helped us to come to the gospel! Obviously, in that process ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Promises ...grace And Mercy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

God promises Grace and Mercy through His Son Jesus Christ. We don't get what we deserve because of His Mercy and we receive things that we don't deserve because of His Grace.

God’s Promises…Grace and Mercy Selected Scriptures Introduction- We are looking yet on God’s promises. We have looked at least 5 of God’s promises. Last week, we looked at forgiveness. God promises forgiveness for those that ask Him for it. Forgiveness is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Go, Stand, And Speak, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Go, Stand, and Speak, pt. 1 Acts 5:12-20 The early church is having a huge impact on Jerusalem with thousands being saved and healed. Lives are being forever changed! The church is unified and God is being magnified. The gospel is spreading like wildfire, the church is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Full Of Deacons Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

A Church Full of Deacons Acts 6:1-6 If I were to ask what are the two offices in the church, what would you say? The real answer is Pastor and Deacon. So many people in churches all over, including here at EBC don’t know who their deacons are. Very few doctrines are as misunderstood in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Does Church Really Matter? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

“Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Playing Favorites At Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

“Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Unstuck"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

If you are stuck and want to move forward this message is for you.

“Getting Unstuck” Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15 Maybe you have a cousin that you really like. Someone you just really have a great relationship with. I think we sometimes forget or maybe you didn’t know John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. We forget that this crazy preacher named ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jan's Triumph

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 9, 2015

God's love has made us His children, and it will make us like His Son.

One thing I learned about Jan: She never felt the need to control others. I don’t mean by that that she had no boundaries or no expectations of us. She wanted us to be our best selves. But she didn’t see the need to coerce us. She didn’t need us to be a certain way for her to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nothing Withheld

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

In our relentless pursuit of what is expedient for us, we have run the other way from God, but in Christ God has run to us and for us, and he has provided the Lamb for the sacrifice that will reclaim us for God.

Have you ever felt that God was asking you do the impossible, that what he was asking of you might be more than you could give? more than you could bear to give? Someone at work gets the promotion you were applying for – hoping for – and you know you are better qualified for the job. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed