Sermons on Devotion Commitment:

Draw Near To God - Walk With God Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

This sermon is about having a daily walk with God!

This morning I want to look at the life Enoch mentioned briefly in Genesis Chapter 5. “Enoch lived sixty-five years and begot Methuselah. After the birth of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years and had other sons and daughters. Enoch walked with God; then he was no more, because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Finding Real Meaning In Life

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 17, 2007

Four things you must do to find real joy and happiness and meaning in life.

“Finding Real Meaning In Life” March 18, 2007 Years ago on a TV show, a guest appeared that was a body builder. As he entered the stage with his huge muscular body the crowd went crazy as the body builder began to flex his muscles and show his power. The first question asked of him was this: “What ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:2

Denomination: Holiness

Marriage What The Scriptures Say

Contributed by Claud Lowe on Mar 17, 2007

God ordained marriage as sacred and we should keep it that way and it was meant that we stay together.

Marriage: What Does Scripture Say Pastor Claud Lowe ©March 2007 What does God say about marriage? We find marriage first mentioned in Gensis 2:24. We are told that God created them male and female and for this reason a man (woman) shall leave their father and mother and shall cleave (join) unto ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wedding Sermon No 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007

The key ingredients to a Christian marriage are: 1.The presence of God in the marriage 2.The realisation that we have married our husband and wife – warts and all and 3.The reality that we have to leave home not just physically but mentally too.

Christian Marriage Story: A young courting couple approached the gates of Paradise and knocked on the door. St Peter appeared and beckoned them in. As the young man approached St Peter he said: “Before we come in can we ask: Can you get married in paradise” St Peter replied. “I don’t know off ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Denomination: Anglican

Ripples On The Water Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 20, 2007

The inner struggle between the natural man and the Holy Spirit intensifies until you give your life to Christ.

March 18, 2007 Morning Worship Text: John 7:12-13; 25-44 Subject: The Inner Conflict of a Lost Soul Title: Ripples on the Water – Part 1 in the Conflict Series I remember now how it all began. A pebble was thrown into the pond of life of a seven-year-old boy. The occasion: Vacation Bible School ...read more

Scripture: John 7:12-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Convince Me

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Mar 22, 2007

Being able to convince someone of the validity of your experience in Christ is sometimes a challenge. (A challenge well worth taking of course)

CONVINCE ME Are you a skeptic? Or have you ever tried to convince a skeptic into believinng anything? Sometimes it takes more than words or print matter. Sometimes it takes just simply living the Christian life in front of them. I want you to listen to this sermon that Paul preached and see if it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Obey Is Better

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Sermon on Obedience. Explains what it means to be obedient

TO OBEY IS BETTER 1 Samuel 15:22-23 A. Sir Leonard Wood once visited the King of France and the King was so pleased with him he was invited for dinner the next day. Sir Leonard went to the palace and the King meeting him in one of the halls, said, “Why, Sir Leonard, I did not expect to see you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Need Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007

Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For A Cause

Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2007

Make your life really count. Find a cause greater than life itself and more important than yourself. That cause is found in Christ.

Living For a Cause By Pastor Jim May Someone once asked me if I knew all of the answers to life’s many questions? In a joking manner I answered, “Sure I know the answers. The problem I have is matching the right answer to the right question.” But as I think about it, I don’t know all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

How did Jesus first get your attention? Was it through circumstances, another person’s witness, or is He still trying to get your attention. This sermon is a salvation message to anyone anywhere.

April, 2007 Is Jesus Standing Under Your Tree? Luke 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION: When Jesus went to Jericho to teach, there was already quite a crowd of people who had gathered there. In fact, one man went early so he could get a seat--in a tree of all places Zacchaeus, a short person, couldn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Christian--What Would It Mean? What Would It Cost? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

Before becoming a Chrstian we need to count the cost. What would it mean once we make the decision and how would our lives change?

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #3 Being a Christian--What Would it Mean? What Would it Cost? Luke 14:25-33 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “the entrance fee to the Christian life is nothing at all, but the annual subscription is everything you have.” In this scripture large crowds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Settled In Complacency

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or don’t g

Settled in Complacency Zephaniah 1:12-1:13 Sometimes Christians entertain very foolish and dangerous thoughts such as; Don’t get too concerned, keep things as they are, let someone else take care of it, set back, relax, and see what is going on. After all God will work things for us, or ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Bound In The Grave Clothes Of Sin

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 22, 2007

JESUS SAID LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO. HE WHO WAS BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES CAME FORTH ALIVE. ARE YOU WRAPPED IN THE WEDDING GARMENT OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST OR BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN?

BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN TEXT: JOHN 11: 1--6 AND 38--44 INTRODUCTION: HERE IN THE MIDST OF UNBELIEF, WE FIND THE MIRACLE OF LAZARUS BEING RAISED FROM THE DEAD. JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OUR FRIEND LAZARUS IS SLEEPING. THOMAS SAID IF HE SLEEPS HE DOES WELL. THEN JESUS TOLD THEM PLAINLY: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

1 Samuel 1 & The Institution Of Marriage

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

Who was it who came up with the idea that the purpose of marriage was to make two people happy? Marriage is an institution designed for a very specific purpose! ... ...

’Love and marriage, love and marriage, go together like horse and carriage’. So we’re told, but not in my book they don’t, and by ’my book’ I mean the Bible. That’s a warm and inviting way to start a sermon, isn’t it? But the tone is set for us today by our reading from the Old Testament - the ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican