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Darwin’s Fables Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 29, 2011

The life and predictions of Charles Darwin teach us alot about the mindset of modern science

11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. 1859: A book came out that changed the landscape of science, religion and the world. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Marriage Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #5

Marriage Building Blocks Malachi 2:14-15 A man and a woman who had been married for more than 60 years kept no secrets from each other and shared everything. Well, almost everything. The wife kept a hidden shoebox on her closet shelf and had told her husband never to open it or ask her about it. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About Me, And It Is

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 27, 2007

A Father’s Day message - fatherhood (and parenthood) is more about making me holy than making me happy

It’s Not About Me, and It Is TCF Sermon June 17, 2007 Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. If there’s ever a day we dads can say what I’m about to say, with at least some authenticity to it, and without sounding like total narcissists, it’s Father’s Day. What I want to say is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Not Uniformity Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

First in a two part message on the reality that God has made each part of the body different from other parts in order that we might see our need for each other.

As winter approaches we read all kinds of suggestions of utilizing fuel and making our dwelling places warm. Here are a few pointers for keeping warm in church: * Rush to the front of the church to avoid the draft in the rear. * Invite your neighbors and friends, sit on one row, and don’t leave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worship?

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Nov 9, 2001

It explores what the Bible says about worship & why we should worship God.

TEXT: Deuteronomy 6:1-15 “Why Worship?” All across the globe this morning, people have gathered together in buildings like this one. Some arrive in formal clothes; others arrive in more casual attire. Some arrive in Lincoln Continentals; others arrive in Yugo’s or Gremlins. Some meet in a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You "I Do"? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter Gives instructions for proper relationships and mutual respect in marriage.

How Do You ’I Do’? Text: 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction A man named Steve Beck relates the following story: "Driving down a country road, I came to a very narrow bridge. In front of the bridge, a sign was posted: "YIELD." Seeing no oncoming cars, I continued across the bridge and to my destination. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What type of faith that God wants us to display

Dynamic Faith Matt. 8:5-10 Intro- What I believe that Jesus was trying to say to the Roman centurion, is you have dynamic faith. You have a faith that is captiviating, usable, powerful. The centurion had a faith that was remarkable in that those around could see it and know it. People I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There A God? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 1, 2001

This is the first sermon in a series entitled, "The Basic Questions of Life."

"Is There a God?" Acts 14:17 and other selected Scriptures We’re beginning a new series of messages on what I call "THE BASIC QUESTIONS OF LIFE." We’re going to examine questions such as: Is there a God and if there is, what is He like? Is the Bible accurate and reliable? How did we get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing A Tradition Of Seeing God's Reality Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

The reality of the world around us is NOT the reality of being a Christ-follower. How do we cultivate this true-sight in a world that is so often blind

One pleasant surprise while in Mexico last month was seeing a total lunar eclipse. It would have been nice to have had Rick’s telescope down there but most nights there was just too much light from the area to really see many stars. Yet, as the moon took on its orange glow from the shadow of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding And Using Your Shape Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Understand your abilities, personality and experiences as you better understand how God has shaped you to serve Him and others.

Understanding and Using your Shape Purpose Driven Life #31 Montreal/Cornwall March 27, 2004 You have been uniquely designed by God and He has particular ideas of how you are most fully ’you’ and, thereby, how you most fully glorify Him, which you were created to do. All of this is so that you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6, 1 Corinthians 12:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family In Crisis

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 8, 2004

Protection of Marriage Sunday and what we as Christians need to do to understand the problem and what we can do to help

The Family in Crisis July 11, 2004 Intro: Today we are dealing with a topic that many will find uncomfortable and disturbing. Many Christians believe that our political lives and our spiritual lives should not mix. However, that is like saying the oxygen we breathe in and our blood should not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 9, 2004

Discover how Christ-like attitude restores hope for marriage.

We continue with our fourth message in this series: Restoring Hope for Marriage. In the first message, we looked at the ideal picture of marriage, God’s design for marriage. All subsequent messages address how to restore marriage to that original design. If you are not yet married, or if you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trading Spaces Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 13, 2004

Trading Spaces is a really popular Reality TV Show where homeowners compete and everyone hopefully ends up with a beautifully decorated room. Jesus traded spaces with us. . .

Trading Spaces Because he had grown up just outside New York City a young pastor barely knew a cow from an ear of corn. That is, until he married a small town country girl from Ohio and traded spaces. Trading New York City for a small rural community, the day of his first sermon he tried very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist