Sermons on Disturbing:

The True Hope Of Christmas Never Fades Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2008

This message examines how we can keep the joy and hope of Christmas every day of our lives.

In the days leading up to Christmas our expectations are high and a sense of joy fills our hearts. We often are much like children in the fact we dream of Santa Claus and his glittering gifts of joy and peace. But what happens after Christmas? Well the tree dries up, the decorations are taken down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Of Impact

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Living the life God planned for you, fulfilling the purpose you were created for, reaching those He created you to reach and radically impacting eternity for Him.

Impact. One second before you die...? What would you have to do to be remembered 10 years after you die? 50 years after? 100 years after? 1000 years after? Would you like to live that kind of life? How many of you want to: Live a meaningful life? Live a life of impact? Change this world for good? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent With Handel's Messiah 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus’ coming is a sign of God’s extravagant love

Advent with Handel’s Messiah Second Sunday December 7, 2008 Isaiah 7:10-15 Start with story of Kevin putting up “I love you” sign for Faith. Last Christmas, Linda Ruth gave me a book from The Voice Project called “The Voice from on High.” It is a translation and exploration of scripture from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-15

Denomination: *other

What Jesus Said About God's Provision Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 16, 2009

Jesus said that if we get our priorities straight, God would handle the rest.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “His Provision” Michael Wiley January 18, 2009 Introduction: A great philosopher once said: Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unless The Lord

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2008

Jesus makes it plain. We have a duty to keep. We must give account to him for how we worship and serve in his kingdom.

Just in case you haven’t noticed we are adding on to our building here. The block for the north and east walls are nearly all the way up now. Lord willing, this next Friday, the first floor will be poured and sealed. And, on June 8th, which is in just three weeks, (weather permitting) we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Overcomer's Honour

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 5, 2008

Outlining the in-evitability of our Victory as believers

THE OVER-COMER’S HONOUR BISHOP DAVID IBELEME Before Jesus left the face of the earth, He made a strong statement to His disciples. He said, "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world" ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Of Christ

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009

Sometimes in all the Christian rhetoric, we forget the simplicity of what following Christ looks like. "Good Works" has been given a bad name because they are viewed as a contrast to faith and grace. However, once you get past the elementary teaching of

The Law of Christ I. Introduction Lately, the ladies of our church have had a couple of opportunities to help some folks. If you are not already aware, some of our ladies are cooking meals for Peter and Theda Kempenar on a regular basis. Also, they supplied a good bunch of sandwiches for Teri ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Guarantee

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on the Holy Spirit based from Ephesians 1:13-14 (Taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 3/15/2009 Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: Phineas could not sleep. He was up before the sun. He had his bag packed, and he was downstairs, ready to begin the day. The year was 1820. Phineas was finally to see an island- his very own island. Phineas had received the island as a gift ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Rock: To Grip Or To Let Go Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 21, 2009

Jesus gave each person an opportunity to step towards God or step away from Him, depending upon what they did with the rock in their hand.

Your Rock: Gripping It or Letting Go John 7:53-8:11 (NKJV) (Have a basket of rocks available so everyone can take one during the service when offered.) * This passage stated not to be in the earliest texts. * Text and context even questions whether it was written by John. * Some translations and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah's Wild Ride Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Sep 27, 2006

Today’s message is about being like Jesus. It’s about putting feet under you faith and taking action. It’s about getting off the bench and into the game and when you leave today I hope you get it. I hope you understand how significant you are in the Ki

A mother was preparing pancakes for sons, Kevin who is 5, and Ryan who is 3. The boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. Their mother saw the opportunity for a moral lesson so she said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, "Let my brother have the first pancake. I can ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Anointing: The Anointing

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think

Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Christians Without Being Religious

Contributed by George Little on Jul 22, 2006

Can a person be a Christian without all the religious trappings? When people reject religion what do they reject? Are we talking the same language?

How to be a Christian Without Being Religious James 1:27, Matthew 23:26-28 1. What do you think of when I use the word religion? ∑ For some it is large impressive cathedrals both old and new ∑ Others it is the experience of worship in a church assembly ∑ For others it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Season Of Love Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

We must believe that the power of Jesus exceeds the power of sin.

Mark 5:21-35 A Season of Love- By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence “Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear. Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes. How do you measure – measure a year? In daylights – In sunsets. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Hold The Rope.

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Sep 19, 2006

Hold the rope!

HOLD THE ROPE MARK 2 I remember reading a story one time titled “Lord whose fault?” I want to share with you this article, there was a young couple invited to Sunday school and to morning worship of a certain church. When they began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Receptive To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 9, 2007

This is the fifth and final sermon in this series. Here are some practical ways to be receptive to God’s Word.

Communicating With God: How To Be Receptive To God’s Voice Today we are finishing our series “Communicating With God.” In this series we have looked at: “How to Listen To God’s Voice”, “How To Recognize God’s Voice”, “How To Test the Voices You Hear” and “How To Talk to God”. Today we are going ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational