Sermons on Discipleship Maker:

Vantage Point: God The Son

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:20

Denomination: *other

Christmas! Why?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008

This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 13, 2009

Examining Moses’ excuses to God as to why he should not be the one to go and demand Israel’s release from Pharaoh.

So What’s Your Excuse? Text: Mark 16:15; Exodus 3:1 – 4:17, Romans 1:16 By: Ken McKinley For Sunday, Jan. 18 2009 (Read Text from Mark) One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009 was to share the gospel with at least one person per week. If I’m faithful in doing that it will mean that I share the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Model For Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2009

This message presents an overview of the types of leaders that God wants for the church.

George Bernard Shaw is quoted as saying, “Some people see things as they are and say why. I dream things that never were and say why not?” Many churches across America are in desperate need of visionary leadership. Leaders who refuse to settle for the way things are and are willing to press on ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Back To The Power Source Part 2

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009

When times really get rough, we cannot forget where our source of power and strength comes from. It all comes from the Lord.

Introduction: Prayer is our way of communicating to God. This is a privilege that was given to us by the Trinity (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit). We often times take prayer for granted, but it is our only resource to having peace in the midst of a storm, or having shelter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004

This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Havin' Church

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 8, 2004

Corporate worship is up to you. We must not harden your hearts. Worship is the sharing of joy and the humbleness of our place.

Havin’ Church Psalms 95:1-95:11 For every person in this room there is probably some different idea or memory about what a worship service is like or should be like. -This morning our special guest Heather, has helped us in this service to be a little different than we normally do. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Death, Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Nov 10, 2004

Death is only the end of a chapter not the conclusion of life of the saved

Death, is that your final answer. John 3:3-16 There was a show that became popular a few years ago. "Do you want to me a millionaire?" It’s host Regis, made "Is that your final answer" a common household phrase, as he posed this question to person prior to revealing to them if they had won cash ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3-16

Denomination: Methodist

What Are We Thankful For?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004

We have so much to b ethankful for but all gratitude can be traced back to one source.

The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 12, 2004

Following Jesus’ ways brings life. Gratitude brings life.

Keys to Life Series July 11, 2004 Gratitude Romans 1:21 You may remember the famous speech in the 1987 movie “Wall Street” by Michael Douglas playing Gordon Gekko “The point is, ladies and gentleman, is that greed -- for lack of a better word -- is good. Greed is right. Greed works. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21

Denomination: *other

The Spirit Of Unity

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is a Pentecost sermon.

The late 1960s was a time of great disunity in our nation. People were protesting the war in Vietnam. Race riots occurred in many major cities. Upheaval was prevalent on college campuses. Meanwhile, in baseball, the New York Mets had been the laughingstock of Major League Baseball for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Step By Step Through Revelation Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 11, 2004

Step by step through Chapter 11 of Revelation

Revelation 11:1 There is the great judgment of Israel, of her temple, worship, people and city. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar and the people who worship there. The words rod & measure are used in the Bible in 2 ways. ð The rod can be used to measure a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Playing The Game Of Your Life

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 29, 2004

We had a Softball Sunday, an evangelistic outreach to our softball players and the community. How we must touch each base before we get to go home.

Playing the Game of your Life “Softball Sunday” August 29, 2004 Pastor Glenn Newton This morning I want us to read a familiar verse as our Text, the verse may be familiar to you, but the message never gets old, the news is always good, and the offer doesn’t expire until you do…. Look at John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene

When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 3 in Elijah series - standing alone for God and the risks involved - a challenge!

1 Kings 18:16-40 – When Standing Up Means Standing Alone Chuck Colson tells the story of Telemachus, a 4th-century Christian monk. This man lived in a remote village, tending his garden and spending much of his time in prayer. One day he thought he heard the voice of God telling him to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Proof

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Sermon for Trinity Sunday

Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran