Sermons on Deterioration:

Game Changing People Series

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Dec 2, 2010

This series is designed to change the way the Church perceives and influences this broken world.

People of the Change Game Changer Series 11.21.10 “Close your eyes. Count to 10. Open your eyes. Imagine every second, every minute, every day of your life is visually blank. Charlie Wilks is 100 percent blind. He can sense only extreme light. He is a smart, witty 14-year-old kid who even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Sacrifice So That I Can Grow Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 28, 2010

Stewardship Sermon.

Aaron Siebers. The 27-year-old Denver man, a Blockbuster employee, was skateboarding yesterday afternoon when he fell and ripped his uniform pants. Due to work last night--and concerned about getting "written up" by Blockbuster superiors for not wearing his work-issued khakis--Siebers came up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus' Humble Service

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 11, 2009

Jesus demonstrated his humility and love toward his disciples by washing their feet, and we should do likewise.

It has been one of my major goals at our youth group over the past few years to get the kids to be more respectful and selfless in the way they treat other people, particularly their fellow group members. I remember vividly a discussion I had with one particularly guy. He was telling me about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Consider Your Strength Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

It’s a wonderful thing when people finally decide to obey God and get busy doing the work He’s called them to do. But there’s always a problem when we decide to get to work, isn’t there? The problem is not necessarily that work’s hard. Most people don’t m

Week before last, we started looking at this little book of Haggai. And we saw how the Jewish remnant had been in exile in Babylon for many years. The temple had been destroyed, Jerusalem had been destroyed, and they were far away from home. But after a period of time, God allowed them to come ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Overpowering The Evil Prince

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009

God is not immediately and directly in charge of our lives! Surprised? Well, that’s the truth! There are constituted authorities in heavenly places assigned by God with the responsibility of overseeing our affairs. Unfortunately, these authorities and pow

“I’ve stopped praying, Pastor. I’ve prayed and prayed, had deliverance, and nothing has changed! What use are all these prayers? My husband is still bent on marrying his strange woman! I’m now ready to divorce him” A middle aged woman in my church, said to me on the phone. “Don’t give up now, my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sing A New Song

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

This is a call to move from traditional worship focusing on the Builder Generation to Multi-ethnic worship. Can also be used to explain the differences in worshop preferences between generations and moving to contemporary worship

Sing a New Song Psalm 96 I am a PK, a preacher’s kid and grew up in a traditional Methodist church with hymns, the organ, anthems, a handbell choir and Calls to Worship. In 1990, I attended a conference in Houston on cutting edge ministry. The first night opened with worship. I walked in and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living A Lazarus Life

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

If you have been raised with Christ it ought to affect how you look at life.

It happened all too quickly. Several days earlier they had been joking and laughing with one another, preparing for the arrival of a dear friend. Now they stood weeping before a sepulcher feeling all hope was gone. The nightmare hit like a thief in the night. It came without warning, and it came ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

Final of a three part series exploring what the Bible reveals about life after death. Clues which bring great hope and reassurance about Heavenly life after the end of our earthly life.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 3) THE GIFT 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY 2. REVIEW LUKE 16:23-26 a. Point – Tormented rich man not in hades because he was rich. i. Bible teaches riches, or lack of them does not dictate our eternal destiny. b. Christ told story to jolt greedy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

All Is Vanity Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Solomon, Pt. 3

ALL IS VANITY (1 KINGS 11:1-14) A Jewish story tells of Alexander the Great’s presence before the gates of paradise on his journey home after he had conquered the whole world. Seeing that the gates would not open for him, he asked for a token to prove that he was there. All he got was a human eye. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Lesson In Living

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 3, 2008

This sermon is on lessons learned about living well from a secular book "Tuesdays With Morrie" but with a Christian perspective.

A LESSON IN LIVING His name was Morrie Schwartz. Chances are that you’ve never heard of him. But in 1994 and 1995 he captured the public eye and wrenched at the hearts of millions of people across the United States. Morrie Schwartz was dying. In the summer of 1994 he was diagnosed with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: *other

The Work Of Adam Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 29, 2008

In Romans 5:12-21 the apostle Paul contrasts the work of Adam with the work of Christ. This sermon examines the reality, result, extent, and universality of the work of Adam.

Scripture Pastor and commentator Warren Wiersbe says that “since Romans is a book of logic, it is a book of ‘therefores.’ We have the ‘therefore’ of condemnation in Romans 3:20, justification in Romans 5:1, no condemnation in Romans 8:1, and dedication in Romans 12:1.” In writing to the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of The End – Part 2, The Real Cost Of Discipleship Revisited Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jan 7, 2008

If you knew that your time on earth was short – say, just a few months left. How would that change the way you lived? What would you do or say differently?

The Beginning Of The End – Part 2 The Real Cost of Discipleship Revisited Matthew 16:21-28 If you knew that your time on earth was short – say, just a few months left. How would that change the way you lived? What would you do or say differently? Most of us would probably put our affairs in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Matchless Love Of The Father Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Jan 18, 2008

JOhn 3:16 is the answer to the questions asked by 4-1-1 and 9-1-1. It begins with God and ends with life. It is all we need.

SERIES: THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE LESSON: THE MATCHLESS LOVE OF THE FATHER INTRODUCTIONIn the city of Chicago, one cold, dark night, a blizzard was When someone mentions 4-1-1 we think of a person needing help. 9-1-1 tells of a need that is now urgent. Then there is 3:16. It says, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stress Reduction Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 4, 2008

Thoughtfully embrace the good God has for you.

STRESS REDUCTION Philippians 4.8-9 S: Focus on Positive C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: THOUGHTFULLY EMBRACE THE GOOD GOD HAS FOR YOU. ?: What? What is there? KW: Quality TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 seven qualities that are to be embraced. CV: “In living these values, we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist