Sermons on Disappearing:

Are You Really There? Am I Really Going To Make It?

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at Job’s faith?

How did your day start today? Did you jump out of bed enthusiastically ready to face what this new day held? Or did you rollover with a groan, reaching for the snooze button to silence the annoying sounds coming from your alarm clock? Was this one of those days where you just wanted to pull the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005

When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Enough Is Not Good Enough Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005

The promise of this beatitude is that those whose lives are marked by a refusal to want anything second best or second rate, are the ones whose strivings are satisfied.

Good Enough is Not Good Enough Ezekiel 47:1-12 June 5, 2005 Today we are continuing the sermon series on the beatitudes and have come to the fourth: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled” (Matthew 5:6). Eugene Peterson’s paraphrase in “The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Seven Powerful Words

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Phil 4:13 opens a door to confident, faithful living through Christ.

The Seven Most Powerful Words Philippians 4:13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Magicians perform amazing feats with just a word—“abracadabra.” That’s not for real. Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights opened the door to the robbers’ cave with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 23, 2005

We need to understand who we are in Christ to help us fulfill the plan God has laid out for us.

C.S.I.: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “Who are you?” June 26, 2005 Intro: One of the greatest issues in life is determining who we really are in our attitudes, actions and character. We are often swayed by the crowd, influenced by society and pressured by the media to fit into the “social norm.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005

Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

The Holy Unscheduled And Uncomfortable Spirit Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 15, 2006

Often time we approach God and the Holy Spirit the way we do a doctor’s appointment. We pencil him in when it is convenient for us. That is not how God works though. He works on His time and he is often uncomfortable.

In the book of Luke, we find an interesting dialogue between Jesus and a few men as they make their way to Jerusalem. One of the men tries to make himself look and sound good to the others as he exclaims to Jesus, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus, knowing the man’s heart, looks at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning Over Habitual Sins

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 21, 2006

Steps to overcoming besetting/habitual sins.

WINNING OVER HABITUAL SINS - Read Hebrews 12:1-12:2 In chapter 11, the writer of Hebrews takes us through a gallery. With rapid brush strokes he paints portraits of the OT saints. There hangs a picture of Enoch as he disappears into the heavens. Beside it hangs a picture of Noah, as he leads ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 14, 2006

This is an Easter message using the Text from Luke 24 about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples "On the Road to Emmaus."

On the Road to Emmaus --Luke 24:13-35 I relate well to the story of “The Walk to Emmaus.” On Saturday, May 9, 1992, I ran the 12 K or 7.46 mile Arts Fest Run from Henderson, Kentucky, to downtown Evansville, Indiana, in a time of 56:56.38. That’s a pace of 7:37.96 per mile and was my personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Methodist

Four Majestic Words

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2005

Four things anyone can do in the New Year to spiritually ready to meet its challenges.

FOUR MAJESTIC WORDS Genesis 1:1: ¡°In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.¡± Psalm 102:25: ¡°In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands.¡± John 1:1: ¡°In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Christ Exepcts Of His Followers

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 18, 2007

Christ expects complete commitment from His followers.

A woman walked into her bathroom and saw her husband weighing himself, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, “He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach.” So, the woman rather sarcastically said to her husband, “That’s not going to help.” Her husband replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Glimpse Of The Glorified Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 19, 2007

There are many descriptions of Christ in the OT and the NT, but none like this in his glorified, unveiled presence. Christ the HUMAN One, the HIGH Priest, and the HOLY. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A Glimpse of the Glorified Christ Revelation 1:4-20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GlimpseGlorifiedChrist.html Revelation = Unveiling There are many descriptions of Christ in the OT and the NT, but none like this one today. It’s the only time we see Him in His glorified, unveiled presence. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

It talks about God’s grace and why it’s so amazing.

God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 1: 3-10 When you hear the word “grace” what comes to mind? A cute little girl? The prayer you say before meals? Someone who moves effortlessly when dancing? According to some dictionaries, it’s: a special favor Good will towards others Temporary immunity But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Others Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 23, 2007

Authorities will show us if we truly understand honor.

INTRO: Football practice was over, and Denny was sore from head to toe. Slowly he climbed the graffiti-laden stairway of the aging apartment building. Suddenly, his mother’s chilling screams pierced the cold, still air. He had heard the sound many times before. Still, a sickening knot formed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-2, Romans 13:1, Romans 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Commission

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 25, 2007

The message explores the mandate and mission process of the carring out the Great Commission.

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction When he was the pastor of the Methodist church in Scarborough, William Sangster had an eccentric member who tried to be a zealous Christian. Unfortunately, the man was mentally deficient and usually did the wrong thing. While working as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist