Sermons on Discussion:

The City Through The Centuries Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 30, 2006

Final in a three part series exploring the role of the church in the city. This message explores the book of Philemon, and the role the church has played in cities through the centuries.

It was a hand delivered letter. It arrived at his home. He opened it, and read it. (Had loaded a copy of the book of Philemon from "the message" into an envelope. Opened it as if it was a delievered letter, and read the text.) That’s it. The letter, or as we know it today, the entire book ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is The Sabbath Really A Big Deal Today?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

More on the Sabbath, this one from Mark

Is the Sabbath Really a Big Deal Today? Mark 2:23-28 April 2, 2006 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at one of those issues that quite frankly, can serve as a dividing line between believers. For some, when you think of the Sabbath, you think straight-jacket – a bunch of rules meant to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Heaven Is Even Better Than You Imagine” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2006

# 3 in series on Eternity. Deals with the glory of heaven.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 3 “Heaven is Even Better Than You Imagine” Luke 16:19-26 Today we return to our series “Eternity: What Awaits After You Die” and today we return again to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Hell It's Real And It's Not Funny” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2006

# 4 in a series on Eternity - What awaits after death. Hell is a real place of Misery, Memory and Mourning.

“Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 4 “Hell It’s Real and It’s Not Funny” Luke 16:19-31 We return again today to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two men in death. Death is never a very pleasant subject and perhaps it is our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Exiled For Good Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

First in a series on Joseph’s life and character. This one deals with his family background and how God removed him to build him into a man He could use.

Trinity Baptist Church June 11, 2006 Character on Display Exiled for Good Genesis 37 People have said that character can be measured by how you act when no one’s watching -- and how you treat people who can do you no good -- and how you treat people who can’t fight back. We want to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship As A Pattern Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

From a series on our church’s Core Values

Trinity Baptist Church May 7, 2006 True Values Discipleship as a Pattern Matthew 28:16-20 A couple of years ago I took a course in leadership at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Every week, we would read 10 or 12 articles on some aspect or theory of Leadership. Then we came to a week’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Holy Truth Inspired By God: The Davinci Code 1

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Jun 13, 2006

Dan Brown brings into question the Holiness of Scripture. There is no question the Bible is Holy and inspired by God.

The Bible is Holy Truth inspired by God: The DaVinci Code <Click>2 Timothy 3:16 Henry Edward Cardinal Manning who lived from 1808-1892 began his ministry in the Anglican Church, but after his conversion to Rome, he became Archbishop of Westminster, and a popular writer. During a period of great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Teach The Child Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Train Children

The Bible, God’s inspired and authoritative Word, has a great deal to say about parenting, the home, and children. For a sampling, compare the following: (1) Psalm 128:1-4 teaches us that children are gifts and rewards from the sovereign hand of God; they are blessings and trusts from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are No Accident Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 10, 2008

Realize your significance in God’s story.

YOU ARE NO ACCIDENT Exodus 2.1-25 S: God’s Plan C: Following God’s Call Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: REALIZE YOUR SIGNIFICANCE IN GOD’S STORY. Type: Inductive I. DELIVERED II. PREPARED III. FIRED IV. HUMBLED PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize that you are an unfinished work • Don’t take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Reaches Out To The World Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of evangelism, and how to do it.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Reaches Out To The World Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 5 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Date Preached: February 10, 2008 Introduction A. A fictional story is told of a time shortly after Jesus was raised from the dead and returned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 2: Analysis Of A Courtroom Fiasco Series

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 15, 2008

Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and condemned to suffer a punishment normally reserved for the Roman empire’s worst criminals.

Analysis of a Courtroom Fiasco Selected Scriptures Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Jesus was the only person to live His entire life without doing anything wrong. Yet, He was arrested, tried, convicted, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Innocent Pain And Suffering Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2008

Innocent People experience pain and suffering and it is through pain and suffering that we know the suffering of Christ and others.

Title: Innocent Pain and Suffering Text: Job 1 and 2 Thesis: Innocent people experience pain and suffering. This is the third message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honour Your Parents, Even When. . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 17, 2008

This message takes a look at how we honour our parents at different points in our life.

So let’s see, where are we? We started in January with Sex God’s Wedding Gift, then there was “Marriage What it is and What it Ain’t”, “Marriage keeping it all Together” and two messages on Parenting. Now it’s time to make a 180 percent turn and go from being parents to being children of parents. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ruth - A Love Story

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 18, 2008

This is a Narrative sermon that retells the story or Naomi, Ruth and Boaz.

TITLE: A Love Story Text: Ruth 1-4 Date: February 17,2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Introduction: Thursday was Valentines Day, the Day that we traditionally tell our spouses or those we love how much we love and care for them. I was listening to WAY – FM this week and one of the D.J.’s was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Giving - With What Kind Of Givers Is God Pleased? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 25, 2008

In this last lesson from the series we look at some princples of giving found in Paul’s correspondence with the Corinthian church, and I try to inspire us with the joy of giving.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a preacher told his congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate that morning. 1. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. 2. After the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ