Sermons on Diversion:

Come And Behold Him

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

The gift of the Maji.

This morning I want to invite you to join me in reflecting upon the timeless invitation that lies beneath all the activity of this season;…the invitation to COME AND BEHOLD HIM. As one of the great Christmas anthems declares so beautifully “O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant O come ye, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

How we can learn for all of God’s creatures - even the smallest ones.

Great things come in small packages. This statement is proven true throughout the Bible. From Abraham as one lonely 90 year old pilgrim, to the orphaned slave child Moses to the shepherd boy David – God’s Word teaches us great truths from the smallest of people. Jesus was even born in a small ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:24-38, Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Marriage Sacrament

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Marriage is precisely that sacrament by which God has worked in society, elevating the status of women, protecting and nurturing children and reflecting the image of a loving Father in society.

The Sacrament of Marriage Proper 22B Old Testament Reading Genesis 2:18-24 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” So out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-9

Denomination: Anglican

A Godly Mother Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 14, 2007

I John provides a description of character traits for godly mothers.

A Godly Mother I John 4:7-12 This is the day set aside for recognizing what our mothers mean to us. Last week when I was writing a letter to my mother to send with her card, I recalled the letters she sent to me over the years – in college, in Japan, and even since living in Lima. She hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Satan's System Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

A look at Satan’s organization and offense.

Victory over the Devil Series Satan’s System Eph. 6:12 May 27, 2007 (p.m.) FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A An uninformed army is an army in peril. 1 The enemy is delighted we don’t preach about him. a He is more organized than the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The Word

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007

Where is the Word of faith that we need? How do we acquire the faith we need for salvation?

April, 2007 “Where is the Word?” Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: You have probably heard people say, “WHAT you believe is not all that important as long as you are SINCERE.” How many agree with that statement? Disagree? You could be VERY SINCERE and take the wrong medicine and end up in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

7 Truths About The Church

Contributed by Ron Callen on Apr 26, 2007

The church is the body of Christ. It is not a building or an event. 24/7 x 365 days a year, we are the church!

7 Truths About the Church Ephesians 5:25-32 Introduction: What is the church? Is it a building? Is it an event? Does church begin when the doors are unlocked on Sunday morning? Does it end when the last light is off and the doors are locked? Does church begin when the music director begins ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Pain

Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 12, 2007

Finding purpose in persecution

Paul’s Pain: Finding purpose in persecution -I went snowboarding for the first time and got hurt pretty bad with all of the constant falling. My wife snowboards and I was hoping to get a little compassion. She would have except for the fact that she could not stop laughing at me. -The pain that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Blocks For Success - Vision Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 1, 2007

The message deals with accomplishing God’s purpose in our lives. First in the series.

Building Blocks for the New Year - Vision Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction It has gone by so fast. I don’t know where the time went. I can’t believe it’s already here. You have probably either said, or heard, all of these statements this past week. If you haven’t I’m sure you ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: The Chosen, Rock Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 6, 2007

Self Help gurus? Forget about it. You can’t make it happen, only God can and more than that you are chosen, elected by the foreknowledge of God - Amen brother!

There is a story of a sailor who was shipwrecked on a South Sea island. He was seized by the natives, carried shoulder-high to a magnificent throne, and proclaimed king. At first, he enjoyed his reign as the absolute monarch but then he began to wonder what happened to the previous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Cause Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 20, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. found a cause worth dying for. It was the cause of Christ in taking a stand for justice and liberty for all.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A Cause Worth Dying For By Rev. Greg ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Waste Your Life

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Feb 16, 2008

Don’t Waste Your LIfe! - Live for Christ! - Redeem the Time!

DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 [12] All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. [13] Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Priniciple Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2007

This is a revamp of a sermon I did a couple of years ago. It deals with fellowship. Inspired by Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  For those of you who play golf, do you like to play alone, or is it better when you have others with you to make fun of you or awe at your great shot? The game is more fun when playing it with others.  I think women understand the concept of doing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehoshaphat, Ahaziah & Co. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 22, 2007

By the example of Jehoshaphat’s alliance with Ahaziah in the free market we see the folly of forming unholy alliances in business affairs.

The Unequal Yoke Jehoshaphat, Ahaziah & Co Aim: To highlight the dangers of an unequal yoke in business Text: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37 Introduction: So far in this series we have examined the principle surrounding the unequal yoke and we have considered how it is applied in the areas of friendship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Many Nations, One Family! (A Sermon On Acts 2:1-14)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 14, 2007

Racial unity within the church is our calling, our mission and in many ways our message, for it is through our multi-coloured yet integrated community of love that the world...

What is it that strikes you when you hear this passage? It was the accusation of drunkenness that first struck me, and indeed I focused on that last time I preached on this passage, noting that drunken and wild behaviour is not the sort of thing that the church is normally accused of nowadays ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican