Sermons on Divided Lives:

When You Fast

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 20, 2006

Fasting is a spiritual discipline of temporary self-denial in order to focus on and process matters of great concern. It’s about God, not about food.

“When You Fast” Matthew 6:16-18 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts With “Turkey Day” approaching, this is a difficult message to deliver…also because Saugus seems to be the restaurant capital of Massachusetts. With Kowloons, Prince, Hilltop and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Congregational

It's Not What It Looks Like

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

We should not be moved by what we see or what we feel, but rather by the God who we know, love, and serve!

INTRO: 1. Satan is the master illusionist! · Before David Copperfield, before David Blaine, before Criss Angel, there was Lucifer! · Illusionists major in the art of optical illusion. · They divert your attention away from what’s really happening, getting you distracted, so ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:31-34, Genesis 37:31

Denomination: Church Of God

Effectively Ministering To The Entire Family Of God Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006

Part 4 of our mission/vision series. How we as a church plan to minister to the whole family.

Sermon-10/1/06-F: Family-Effectively Minister to the entire Family of God Titus 2:1-8 Turn to mark 3 Review-Mission Statement L-Love God, Love Others I-Impact Our Community F-Family of God Part of our vision is that we desire to minister to the entire family of God. Pray Read mark 3:31-35- “And ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Simon Says Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 20, 2009

If you want to get right with God, you had better humble yourself!

Simon Says (Acts 8:9-25) 1. Listen to this true story: "My father began teaching business classes at the local prison through a community college. On his first night of class, he started a chapter on banking. During the course of his lecture, the subject of ATMs came up, and he mentioned that, on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Unacceptable Worship”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jul 22, 2009

This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and grieves Him. When our worship is unaccep

“UNACCEPTABLE WORSHIP” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com MALACHI 1:6-14 This portion of scripture deals with worship that was not acceptable to God. It’s an astounding thought to realize we can have church and it not be pleasing unto the Lord. Rather than bringing pleasure to Him and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

The Mistakes Of A Young Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

The young man made several crucial and critical mistakes when he stood before Jesus

The Mistakes Of A Young Man Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Concentrated Conversions And Pushing The Envelope Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 26, 2009

Sometimes God opens our hearts and minds to His will in increments.

Concentrated Conversions and Pushing the Envelope (Acts 9:32-43) 1. It seems that Philip had planted several churches around Joppa, and Peter was traveling to them to strengthen them and teach them. He came to an area near modern Tel Aviv, where our story takes place. Lydda is now know as Lud ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

What's Stopping My Productivity

Contributed by Milton Smith on May 1, 2009

God wants you to overcome your fear and guilt be productive.

Let’s recall two familiar verses from the Book of Genesis; 1:28 and 3:10. First we will examine Genesis 1:28. Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Said About Evangelizing The World Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

What did Jesus say about evangelizing the world? The answer might surprise you!

WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT EVANGELIZING THE WORLD MATTHEW 22:1-14 1. Illus. of my friend Charles • Had a little Chevette • Saw him on side of road, I thought he was broken down. • “Couldn’t remember where I was supposed to be going, thought I ought to sit here until it came to me.” 2. I know a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Matters Most

Contributed by Billy Noel on May 8, 2009

Life is full of distractions and distortions of the truth that pull us of course and bog us down, Jesus gives us clear instructions on priortizing

The context: Jesus teaches on fasting, the right attitude about treasures and now He teaches about anxiety and how to handle it now mo matter how many times we hear it we need to hear it more don’t worry Easy to say, hard to do The purpose of this section is in part to highlight that what goes on ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Maintaining Momentum

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 11, 2009

A sermon from Celebrate Recovery (Life’s Healing Choices #7) on how not to relapse back into bad habits or addictions.

Evening Service for May 2009 Maintaining Momentum- Celebrate Recovery Choice #7 Introduction: An older woman went to New York and up to the 23rd floor of an apartment building. She knocked, and a beautiful young woman opened the door. Incense came wafting out, music was playing, this beauty was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obamanation Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 16, 2009

Our leaders in congress our president our judges have not judged correctly they have called what is evil good and what is good evil.

Obamanation: 1st 100 days of shame Jeremiah 1:16-19 2:7-19 Jeremiah the weeping prophet was charged by God to deliver his message to the people of Israel and like us, they had forsaken the Lord and had followed after other gods. Gods of gold, silver and stone gods that could not save ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fifth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

This morning we begin with a visit from Dr. Seuss. (Read ‘The Foot Book’ by Dr. Seuss.) What would we do without our feet? What could we do without our feet? Last week we spent a few moments considering how wonderful our hands are and that they help us to feed, clothe, and care for others and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

We Have A Purpose!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 19, 2009

We Have A Purpose! To serve others as we serve the Lord

What’s your purpose in life? You get up every morning to do what? Go to school perhaps. But for what purpose? You go to school to get good grades so you can get a good job…but for what purpose? To make lots of money? What if you don’t achieve that goal? Will your life be meaningless? To be sure, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Lutheran