Sermons on Diving Board:

Structured For Service Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 15, 2007

In 2004 we began a reorganization process in our church. We are moving to become a “Purpose Driven Church”. This sermon is designed to help the congregation understand our structure and functions. This sermon is for a unique situation.

Structured For Service “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words.” Several months ago I was trying to grasp how our church is organized. How it is to operate. How it is structured. I had a copy of our by-laws in front of me and started drawing a diagram of how our church maintenance is to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guardian Angels

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Nov 25, 2000

This message deals with the reality of, and the skepticism surrounding, guardian angels.

GUARDIAN ANGELS based on Acts 12:1-11 By Pastor Glenn Pease There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

Guardian angels are real, and there can be no doubt of that, but they are not our business. We have no control over their activities, and no claim on their protection.

There are few stories more exciting than escape stories. One of my favorite kinds of movie when I was a kid was prison escape movies. They are so full of suspense, and the obstacles to overcome are enormous. There is a great need to be clever, and best of all, they are not fiction, but are based ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Nevertheless, At Your Word.

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

Wait ’til you see what God wants to do for you.

Luke 5:1-11 Lets see what Jesus did with PETER--- What he wants to do with you 1. This year God wants to borrow something--- Holding on to it----LIKE KIDS---- Don’t you know what you HAVE---- GOD GAVE YOU TO BEGIN WITH--- 2. This year God wants to say something--- Cast out deep water--- Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is The Way Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understanding and embracing Jesus as the Messiah, the Savior, and the Son of God, and following His teachings as the way, the truth, and the life.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something super cool that happened in the Bible. But first, let me show you something. (Hold up a flashlight.) You see this flashlight? It's pretty useful when it's dark, right? It helps us see the way and not trip over stuff. Keep this flashlight in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Topics: Divine Nature, Messiah, Son Of God, Biblical Prophecy

Heaven Comes To Earth Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is that the kingdom of God is available to everyone, regardless of their status or background, and it is about heaven coming to earth and transforming lives.

Today, we're gonna talk about Christmas! But not just any Christmas story, we're gonna dive into the real meaning behind it and how it's all about heaven coming to earth. So, let's get started! Here’s what I want you to walk away with: Christmas is about God's kingdom breaking into our world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Spiritual Availability, God's Reign, Universal Salvation

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You’re Giving Too Much

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 18, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 36: 1 – 38

Exodus 36: 1 – 38 You’re giving too much 36 “And Bezalel and Aholiab, and every gifted artisan in whom the LORD has put wisdom and understanding, to know how to do all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, shall do according to all that the LORD has commanded.” 2 Then Moses called ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"You Are The Vince Lombardi Of...”

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 4, 2004

What is your ministry passion?

Every year for the past several years, the trophy that is given to the winning Super Bowl team is called “The Vince Lombardi Trophy” because it is so named for the first coach who won the first two Super Bowls in 1967 and 1968– Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers. Vince Lombardi became a ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Believers Birthday Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Series on assurance inspired by What every Christian Ought to Know by Adrian Rogers and Saved without a Doubt by John Macarthur

SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #1: “The Believer’s Birthday” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “IF I CAN’T BE GOOD ENOUGH” Little Billy, caught in mischief, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did He Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 11, 2001

A inductive exploration of the reasons why individuals sacrifice for others leading to the exposure of the reason Jesus died for us and how we must respond.

Introduction: Have you ever heard a story and wondered why did they do that? Beauty and the Beast, a Walt Disney animated movie, tells the story of a beautiful French girl, Belle, who finds the love of Beast, a prince condemned long ago to live a life of shame and ugliness because he was rude and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

How do we "test the spirits", and what does that say about our identity as God’s people?

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3: 1 John 4:1-6 The People Of God: Studies in 1 John November 6, 2005 Intro: It is good to be back after a couple of weeks vacation, and I really mean that! We had a good time away as a family, enjoyed our trip, and created some great memories. It was good timing for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Hero...for Guys

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Feb 14, 2012

A straight forward exhortation for men to engage the enemy by becoming evangelism heroes.

One thing I think we can agree on is this: every man would give treasure and fame for one moment in which he could rescue a damsel in distress while delivering a Chuck Norris round house kick to the dastardly villain. Sweeping the fair maiden up in one arm, he would first use his free hand to tuck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-19

Twister Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

Games People Play Pt. 2 - Twister I. Introduction Back in 1965, Reyn Guyer was running a sales promotion firm he had founded with his father and came up with a concept to sale shoes but then it occurred to him that what he had come up with might work better as a game. He called on one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-13, Luke 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Witness: Integrity #8 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

Witness requires integrity before the world

We began a conversation a number of weeks ago with a question: what gives us meaning in this life? I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational