Sermons on Disciplines Scripture:

Slavery Is Freedom Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 4, 2007

Since everyone is a slave—either to sin or to God—it’s best to choose the slavery that gives the best results.

The Issue: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!” (v. 15; see v. 14). If God loves us whether we sin or not, then why not continue to sin just as much as we please? God saves people not by law (through works) but by grace (through faith). To live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Jeremiah 34:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Approaching Storm

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

There’s a storm of God’s judgment coming upon our land, but there is a force in the land to stem the tide. It’s the remnant church, on its face before God.

The Approaching Storm By Pastor Jim May This next Tuesday will mark the 6th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington D. C. The memories of that day are so vivid that it doesn’t seem like 6 years have passed, but time marches on. Every year, as this date rolls ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Playing With Fire

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

Don’t play with the fire of God. It will either consume you or purify you, depending on where your heart is. Playing with fire is a very dangerous thing.

Playing with Fire By Pastor Jim May II Kings 1:1-18 “Held by Jehovah”, that was his name as translated from Hebrew to English, “Held by Jehovah”. Now that sounds like a pretty good name to have provided you live up to your name. But the king in our message tonight did not live up to his name, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part I: The Value Of An Mba Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007

This is the first in a series on helping the body of believers to become better servants. This sermon focus on understanding the need for service and ways to become better servants

Having a Servant’s Heart Series: Part I: The Value of an M.B.A. Matthew 20:20-28. CBC August 18, 2007 Well, I know that I have missed you over the last several weeks in my travels to China and Vermont and I hope that you have missed me maybe a little. But as Amanda reminded me the other day, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Part Ii: A Three Step Offering Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Sep 10, 2007

Christ has called us to dance to His music. We do this through service to Him. The three step Servants dance is composed of 1) Offer your body 2) Offer Your Mind 3) Offer Your Service

Having a Servant’s Heart Part II: A Three Step Offering Romans 12:1-8 Castalia Baptist August 26, 2007 There seems to be a growing fascination in dancing recently. Shows are on television today focused on dancing. There is Dancing with the Stars which has captivated many Americans. Now, I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Taste Of Mcclendon - Service With A Smile!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2007

Sermon to promote ministry teams in our church

Taste of McClendon - Service with a Smile! Romans 12:3-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 26, 2007 *You know that old cliché, “Service with a smile!” Don’t you like service with a smile? So does God. He wants service with a smile from us. Here’s where the smiles come ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Live In The Light

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 11, 2007

God wants us to live in the light, not in darkness.

Some animals especially those in the ocean floor live in darkness. Some of them even do not have eyes since they live in darkness. Today we are going to talk about living in light. When we go outside in the sun and come back to shade, it takes some time for our eyes to get adjusted to the shade. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Git-R-Done Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Know Your Equipment (Pt1) 7 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 14, 2007

A soldier needs to know how to use the equipment they have.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we started to look at the spiritual battles we all seem to deal with on a daily basis. We are all in the midst of some kind of war with the enemy. Some of us do not even realize the magnitude of the battle. • One of the first things we must know if we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Twenty-three percent of Americans are afraid of the dark but many more are afraid of the light.

Sleep with a nightlight? 23 percent of people are afraid of the dark Ft. Riley – lost in the dark – infantrymen like most men never get lost only misoriented I’m sure you’ve been in your house when the lights went out – relief when lights come back on – what to do in the meantime – look for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are You Holding Back? Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 20, 2007

Everything we have comes from the Lord, and to with hold it from Him is sin.

What Are You Holding Back? Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: When French soccer star Zinedine Zidane head-butted Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest during the final 10 minutes of the 2006 World Cup he sealed his own fate and the fate of his team. When Zidane was ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Renewed In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stay In The Boat: Shark Attack

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 22, 2008

If you get out of your boat, you may find a shark in the water.

Stay in the Boat Subtitle: Shark Attack Genesis 6:1-8 1 And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2 That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3 And the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who's In Charge

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 23, 2008

A message about the importance of developing strong self-discipline.

Covenant Youth Mission June 27, 1995 Who’s in Charge? How many of you here tonight believe that God created you? How many believe that there is something special about you, that there is some plan or destiny that you have to fulfill? With youth comes tremendous power, the power of life itself. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Mennonite

Who Are You Going To Serve? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 25, 2008

This is a sermon on why we should serve God and how we should do so.

Text; Joshua 24:1-27 Title: Who are you going to serve? Introduction Joshua 24 contains one of the most well known verses in the entire O.T. “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” (v15) This same verse is also the central verse in Joshua 24 because the chapter is all about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God