Sermons on Diversity:

The Door To Worship

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 10, 2010

Worship is a pivotal and essential privilege for the people of God.

THE DOOR TO WORSHIP* Rev. 3:20 – 5:14 Sermon Objective: Worship is a pivotal and essential privilege for the people of God. REV. 3:20-22 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of His Return Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

This is the first in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of His Return! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s, When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Imagine you are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

The Pattern Of This Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009

In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009

A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Feast Of Weeks

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

Fourth in a series on how Jesus fulfilled all seven of the Old Testament Feasts prescribed by God.

Note: This message was presented by both of our pastors as a team. Pat: Once again this morning we’re going to take a break from our journey through Ecclesiastes to focus on the Jewish Feasts and focus on how they reveal Jesus, the Messiah. Back in March, we focused on the three spring feasts – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 15, 2009

Christmas wonders at the birth of God the Savior.

Series: Songs of Christmas Title: Angels Song Text: Luke 2:8-20 Truth: Christmas wonders at the birth of God the Savior. Aim: I want them to worship God for Christmas. Life ?: How do we recover our wonder of Christmas? INTRODUCTION The intriguing thing about contrasts is their similarities. For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Christian

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Mar 30, 2008

I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians; this sermon discusses the latter.

“Carnal Christian” 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re going to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Drifting Away Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008

The process and causes of spiritual drifting, and the importance of paying careful attention to God’s word of salvation through Jesus, the anchor of our souls, in order to keep from drifting.

The Danger of Drifting Away Hebrews 2:1-4 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRO We were having a honeymoon picnic on Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Mo - . After pulling to shore to eat, I put our blanket and food back into the boat. My bride Connie thought she should help, and she put the anchor into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mutual Assurance Company

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2010

In order to feel fully at home in the church, we begin with praying for one another, we learn both to receive and to give to one another, and we abandon top-down thinking.

Isn’t it astounding, the power of the group? Isn’t it amazing that an otherwise normal, there, healthy, together person can be in a group and feel so wrong? Have you ever been in a group that was sending out such negative vibes that you just wanted to get out of there? Somehow you even felt ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Your Best Life Now Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2010

another sermon in the series of vision regarding our commitment to strengthen families

Text: Deut 6:1-25, Title: Your Best Life Now, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/24/10, AM A. Opening illustration: One writer says that Moses indicates our land and our churches will be as our homes are.” Samuel and Susannah Wesley, see below, B. Background to passage: Reminder of the presuppositions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Restoration

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 11, 2010

THIS IS PART OF A SERIES ON PSALM 23

THE GREATEST RESTORATION PSALM 23:3 INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE THINGS I HAVE DEVELOPED AN INTEREST IN OVER THE YEARS ARE RESTORATION PROJECTS. WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF RESTORATION PROJECTS. WE RESTORE HOUSES, ROADS, CONFIDENCE, HEALTH, AND MANY OTHER THINGS. A FEW YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

A New Friendship Series

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 11, 2009

The sermon is designed foir the ’A Life worth living’ post alpha course as the discussion starter.

Introduction This evening we are talking about a new friendship. We will look at friendships in the world and the differences that can be found in Christian Friendships. I wonder how you define a friend? Perhaps you have 250 friends on face book, or you count your friends as those you work with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Anglican

Love Is A Command Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 30, 2009

Jesus said, ’this is my command: Love one another.’ How does that work? It is easy to see how you can obey a command not to lie, or steal or commit murder – but how can you command somebody to love somebody. How is that possible?

Verse 12: ‘My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you’. Verse 17: ‘This is my command: Love each other’. One of the funniest comedies ever to find it’s way onto our tv screens, arguably, has to be Fawlty Towers. It starred John Cleese as the Torquay hotel owner Basil Fawlty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Solid Rock; Maintaining Your Relationship With God

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2011

The things you need to know to stay strong in the Lord.

October 9, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 27:1-14 Subject: Walking with God Title: Standing on the Solid Rock: Maintaining Your Relationship with God One of the greatest needs in the church today is consistency. What I mean by that is not that the church is inconsistent, but that people in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Were You Thinking?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 8, 2016

Why didn’t Peter “snap” when he heard the rooster crow the first time? God gives us warnings, afterward we get consequences. Jesus' word always came to pass. Why didn't Peter get the hint? Do we?

WHAT WERE YOU THINKING? Mk. 14:27-31,66-72 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A duck walked into Burger King and walked up to the counter. The crabby assistant manager said, “Can I help you?” The duck said, “Yeah, you got any duck food?” “No we don’t. This is Burger ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Assembly Of God