Sermons on Divine Acceleration:

Narnia: Believing The Incredible Series

Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005

Lucy’s opening of the wardrobe into a new world can symbolize the opportunity for our hearts to connect with God. No matter what our situation, trial, or need, God is only a blink away. Open the door . . . see the light.

Title: “Believing the Incredible” Is it possible that someone can open a door and enter into a new world? The truth about our existence is that there is another world near us. And this world is not so visible, but it is the one that we’ve always hoped for, where life-purpose and adventure are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Temptations Of Christ

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 12, 2005

When we go through temptation we do not need to go through in our own strength rather we can rely on our Saviour who has been tempted in every way, yet who did not give in.

The Temptations of Christ Scripture Readings Hebrews 4:14-5:3 Matthew 4:1-11 (text) Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ It doesn’t take us long in life to learn that valleys follow mountains, lows follow highs, and solutions quickly dissolve into more problems. You finish university studies and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Just "Gotta” Wear Shades! Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 24, 2005

God desires for you to have a future and a hope!

Life gives us plenty of reasons for despair, doesn’t it? When disappointment comes, I sometimes think about a quote: “It doesn’t matter how far you fall, but how high you bounce.” Once, I shared the first part with someone hoping they would finish the last part and end up being encouraged. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Designer Genes Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

There is a Designer who defeats your darkness and He has a design for your life.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 (KJV) Darkness can make us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 26, 2005

Not all roads lead to heaven. Jesus is the only way to the Father.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 14:6 TITLE: “IS JESUS THE ONLY WAY TO GOD?” INTRODUCTION: A. You’ve probably never heard of Walter Chaplinsky but in 1940, he caused quite a ruckus in Rochester, New Hampshire. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Our Guest Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 16, 2005

This sermon speaks to God’s desire to see His Church be a welcoming Church. A church where people who visit say, "I want to come back"

Date: August 14th, 2005 Title: Bible Text: various Subject: are we available and willing to allow God to use us? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Now I want you to know up front that while I have fished several times in my life, I am not a fisherman, to me, it is messy, scales and worms on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Expressions Of Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 23, 2005

I would propose to you that God wants you to worship Him in spirit and truth. He longs to deliver His people from the religious bondage that comes from legalism, traditionalism, denominationalism and faddism. Our Lord longs for His church to look into G

Turn your Bibles to Colossians 3:16 Title: Expressions of Worship Theme: Connecting with God in the Song Service “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Midnight

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

Many of us have been seduced into believing that as long as our lives are being lived out within the will of God, everything is going to be alright.

I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapons Of Our Warfare Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 4, 2006

God is in a cosmic war with evil that he invites us to engage in. In Lewis’s TLTWTW we see parallels to biblical, spiritual weapons of our warfare in the gifts given to the children in Narnia: Sword, Cordial, Horn

BE121105 WAR WITH GOD 2. The Sword, Cordial and Horn (TITLE SLIDE) INTRO Samaritan’s Purse put out a story about brutal persecution going on in Southeast Asia and the Sudan. This year in the Sudan, a pastor was singled out by Muslim revolutionaries and drug behind a tank by his bound hands then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water - Extraordinary Steps Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2006

We are all rowing through life comfortably ensconced in our own little boat, but Jesus has sent us into the storm and asks us to have extraordinary faith in Him. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[Walking on the Water – Extraordinary Steps of Faith] Slide Graphic – Jesus looking at Peter, who is wearing an inner-tube with a duck head {Note - drop me an email if you would like any or all of the original graphics. Go to the box at the top of this page and click on "Contact"} Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Your First Family: Minister Well To Them Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

Speaks to the idea that our family at home is the second most important relationship we have, following, of course, our relationship with God.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 9, 2005 "Your First Family: Minister Well To Them" [TITLE SLIDE] When Americans hear the words first family---their thoughts typically race to the occupants of the White House---the president and his family. And some of you reading the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Whence To Where Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Jan 18, 2006

This is the first of a series that will focus on the important details of the wondrous story God is telling us through the Bible.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “From Whence to Where?” Introduction: A. It has been said that “everyone loves a good story.” 1. The enduring qualities of Aesop’s Fables and Grimms’ Fairy Tales are all the proof we need. 2. Who doesn’t remember Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Sleeping ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Truth?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2006

1. Truth is known through revelation. 2. Truth is knowable. 3. Truth creates passion.

Pilate’s question from our scripture today is the defining question of our culture: What is truth? Leslie Newbigin, in his book The Gospel in a Pluralist Society, reminds us of the ancient fable from India of the blind men and the elephant — popularized by American poet John Godfrey Saxe ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Methodist

Meekness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 24, 2006

An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be-Attitudes January 22, 2006 Blessed are the Meek Note: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist