Sermons on Divine Authority:

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Essence Of God #6 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 18, 2005

A father said to his rebellious son, “Everyone in the USA is a privileged person.” The boy replied, “I disagree!” The father said, “That’s the privilege. You are free to reject God’s provision, but that will not change the fact of the sure consequence."

In the study of God’s plan of redemption for mankind, we must start with a very basic concept. That concept is..: It is God Who provides the redemption and it is humans who receive the redemption. This must NOT be “Basic Theology 101”, because very few people START their study at this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:9-13

Improving Your Signal Strength Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

7th message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Keep us from temptation and deliver us from the Evil One."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 7 “Improving Your Signal Strength” MATTHEW 6:13 & 1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 INTRODUCTION: Rick Warren tells of a Pastor in California that had to go into downtown Santa Ana for a meeting. He was late and ended up parking in a No Parking Zone. He wrote a note to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Hallmarks Of Godly Ministry Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005

What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether a ministry is trustworthy not?

Hallmarks of Godly Ministry 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20[1] 10-17-04 Intro I have taken as my subject this morning from 1 Thessalonians 2—The Hallmarks of Godly Ministry. What criteria do you look for in order to discern whether a ministry is the real thing or a counterfeit? How do you know whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Build Our Shatterproof Church Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Sep 26, 2005

Big Idea: We can build a shatterproof church by 1) Growing ourselves, 2) Knowing our true leader, 3) Contributing to the ministry, and 4) Watching for dangers.

Building Our Shatterproof Church 1 Corinthians 3 vacMidway - Sep. 25, 2005 [WARNING: This sermon may not be suitable for every church’s political context.] 1) {Tell the story of a shattered church} a) {Open illustration} A few years ago a Godly pastor came to this city and planted a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good Grief - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 14, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

Good Grief -- Part 4 On the lighter side of life: Funny pictures from aha.com Testimony: Trevor Jorgenson Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. Summary of the series – What have we learned? Good Grief pt ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is None Like Him

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 27, 2006

This is a message from the Book of Revelation to help prepare us for His soon return.

THERE IS NONE LIKE HIM TEXT: REVELATION 1:8-20 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The intelligent eternality of God is seen in this eighth verse as Christ reveals Himself as the Alpha and Omega. With Him being such, He is qualified to communicate to all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-46, John 13:3-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Good Friday, 2002

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

A look at what it may have been like to have been there.

GOOD FRIDAY, 2002 At this time of day many years ago, Jesus’ body lay in the tomb. Many of His followers were in shock not realizing what had taken place. We are not told what happened between the burial and resurrection we can only try to put ourselves in their place. Twenty four hours ago they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-10, Luke 22:19-46

Denomination: Christian Church

Standing Alone

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 5, 2003

There are many divisive pressures that have always sought to keep us apart, but the cause and Cross of Jesus draws us together into one family.

Standing Alone Galatians 2:11-14 She was fourteen. You all know the rocky terrain of being fourteen. It is mountainous and wooded and hard to find your way. It’s the place between childhood and adulthood. Not old enough to drive a car, but too old to look cool riding a bicycle. Too young to be out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Second Things Second

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 14, 2003

Many people get the first thing first...accepting Christ. Many miss putting the second thing second, giving themselves to the local church.

July 13, 2003 First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then by God’s will, they gave themselves to us as well. 2 Corinthians 8:5 (GN) On the day of dedication of "Solomon’s Temple," the king erected a brazen platform in the outer court. All the people gathered, as the king ascended the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Thomas Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This is one part of a series I did on eyewitnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message was prefaced by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Thomas (Adapted from Curt Cloninger’s Witnesses) (Consider getting taped music of men singing) Fellas, what are we doing here? What are we doing here guys, sitting around in the dark singing worn-out songs? It’s over with, guys…it’s over. What are you guys looking at me like that for? C’mon ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When You Play With Fire Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jan 5, 2006

Joseph provides a great example for us in how to deal with temptation. If you flirt with temptation, sooner or later, you are going to get burnt.

If you have been reading your children’s Bible Story books you might have read the story about Joseph and the coat of many colors. Joseph was a favorite of his father Jacob and because of the favoritism his 10 older brothers despised him. But to make matters worse, Joseph also had a miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daddy 101

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 28, 2006

A biblical view to fatherhood. Suitable for Father’s Day.

DADDY 101 INTRODUCTION "I’d like to think that I’ll be a better father, that I have learned from Dad’s mistakes. On most days I can buy that. But there are times when I look in the mirror and see who I’ve become, and think of who he’s always been, and I’m not so sure. You can’t pick up a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Dance Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006

Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Free Methodist