Sermons on Distinct:

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Messy People Joining Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 13, 2008

Christianity is not a spectator sport.

Matthew 9:35-38 “Messy People Joining Hands” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor--Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org As we saw in the video we watched earlier and as we see in our Gospel Lesson for this morning, we, the Church are called to go outside!!! Recently, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

How God Deals With A Defiant Child Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines God’s judgment on Solomon.

During the forty years Solomon reigned over the nation of Israel we see Solomon sowing a lot of seeds of self-indulgence in hopes of reaping a harvest to satisfy those longings in his life. To his dismay the harvest only brought with it more emptiness and that which he longed for continued to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:9-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Cast My Vote - For Who?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 14, 2008

As a Christian, how do we evaluate political candidates and decide who to vote for? (Thoughts taken from a sermon series by Tony Evans, How Should Christians Vote.)

Introduction Our nation- experiencing serious difficulties- affecting everyone of us- gas prices, investment losses, etc. There is much anxiety in the hearts of people over the economy and how it will affect them personally. What does- Bible counsel us to do- Phil 4:6-7 NASU- Php 4:6 Don’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are We Craving? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

What do you do when you feel stuck because you don’t have the kind of spiritual desires that you should, then for the believer there are some things that you can do to ensure spiritual growth. We will learn three things today about my growing spiritually.

What are we Craving? Am service August 17th 2008 1 Peter 2:1-3 Introduction A great threat to spiritual growth is what is known as spiritual fatalism -- the belief or feeling that you are stuck with the way you are -- "this is all I will ever experience of God -- the level of spiritual intensity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Walks

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2008

Our faith should be demonstrated in a close walk with God that grows stronger every day.

A Faith That Walks Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Key verse: Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Premise: Our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 6 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2008

The laity’s response is to build up the body with the lasting result that it will be united and mature.

In relationships such as the corporate world or the married life, it is important to be clear on our expectations. God made it very clear what He expects from us. Let us read Ephesians 4:11-13. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008

Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Josiah

Contributed by Robert Cox on Nov 11, 2008

We must stand in the gap...now more than ever!

Ezekiel 22:23 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 24 “Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’ 25 The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abba Father Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Play God-Co Prayer Video Article- PC World- filled w/truth- unlike spurious gospel- Mac World- listed 10 highly over-rated high-tech products and 10 that received little publicity- are greatly underrated. In the same vein- relying on- strength/wisdom of man is highly overrated and the significance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Examine Yourself

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today

"EXAMINE YOURSELF" I COR. 11:17 34 Have you ever sat in a communion service and been told to examine yourself? This is indeed God’s word to us! But what Paul meant was something considerably different from what is often said or implied today. Read 17 34 The passage I’ve just read is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Be Angry Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008

The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Is The Church Dead? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008

Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008

A look at the differences between the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Christianity and how we can witness to them.

Jehovah’s Witnesses There Is No Hell….Hard Work Earns “Paradise” Intro Knock on any door in the United States, as well as in many countries around the world, and the odds are excellent that Jehovah’s Witnesses have been there ahead of you. They are a serious challenge to Christians for several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Giving

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 8, 2008

This sermon shows how our giving is received and honored by the Lord...

TREASURE GIVING TEXT: Matthew 6:16-33 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: By examining the gospels, we learn that the secret to success is threefold: (1) if we want to be successful in the eyes of God, we must first answer Christ’s call for our lives. (2) Because of what God has given us, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-33

Denomination: Baptist