Sermons on Do Not Be Dismayed:

Worshipper Or Worrier

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008

The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fight Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 2, 2008

It’s the fight from finding out God’s purpose in your life to fulfilling God’s purpose, as illustrated through David’s journey (anointed - King). Also helps to define purpose in life.

The Fight of your Life Grant van Boeschoten March 30, 2008 PAST WEEKS TOPICS -Sanctify Yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you. -Strong & Courageous - The Christian life is not an easy life, but it is the BEST Life. -The Purpose in Easter, which is that through Jesus life and ...read more

Hearing God's Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 3. When we are in relationship with God we should expect to hear God speaking to us.

If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life we need to ask ourselves why? I think we can boil the problem down to one of three issues: 1) We might have a relationship problem with God. Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at the importance of knowing God, having a personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

How To Respond To The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

God has a will for our lives. The question is, how will we respond to that will?

1. Illus. of man on motorcycle (Getting Down To Brass Tacks, pages 137-138) • Punchline- “I’m going home…. if it’s the Lord’s will!” 2. I want to talk to: • That Christian who I struggling to stay in God’s will, and wondering if it was all worth it. James has a word for you/ • That Christian who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 14 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 14 Did you know that literally hundreds of different cultures from around the world have a story about an ancient flood that covered part or all of the world? There is at least 270 different ‘flood’ stories that are told throughout the world. Even the Koran mentions Noah’s Ark. Also, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

The paths that we choose today, will determine our final destination.

The Pathway 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; the pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A True Servant

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Nov 4, 2008

What can we learn about being a true servant from a man who lived several thousand years ago?

How to be a true Servant Genesis 6:1-8 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born unto them, 2That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. 3And the LORD said, My ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 1 in series Slowing Down. In this first message in the Slowing Down series, Dave explains that most people struggle to follow Jesus the Way because of the way they try to follow Jesus.

The Jesus Way Slowing Down, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 11, 2008 Years ago my wife Christy, and Greg McLaughlin, took a van full of teenagers to Arizona to work on an Indian reservation for a week. After a couple dozen hours of driving, they passed through The Painted ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Getting The Freedom Of The Glory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

As Christians, we are free if we are in the will of God.

The Freedom of the Glory Romans 8 Part I Introduction: A We celebrate this holiday because of what happened in 1776. 13 colonies and 56 representatives met with congress and declared that no longer was America adjoined to Mother Europe, and no longer did we need to answer to her. 1 Thus the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Seem Wrong

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008

What is a Christian to do when God seems to be breaking all the rules? Do we have a real enough relationship with Him to follow Him through every circumstance?

When Things Seem Wrong Acts Chapter 8 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and the lives of some incredible followers of Christ, even WHEN THINGS SEEM WRONG! Over the last two weeks we have been looking at the ordaining of deacons and the reproduction ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7

Bound And Determined To Go

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul is heading to Jerusalem, even though he knows bad things will happen.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. When Charles Spurgeon was pastor at New Park Street in London, God used his words to bring about amazing changes in the lives of people. A man who was on his way to get some gin saw the crowd at the church door and pushed his way in to see what was going on. At that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Lord Our God Is Holy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 4, 2008

Sermon which is suitable for Boy Scout Sunday, tying the text to Boy Scout promise to do duty to God.

The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he! Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Making The Most Of Grace

Contributed by Bruce Pratt on Feb 11, 2008

There is much more to God’s grace than just its saving power. Christians need to learn to get the most out of God’s grace.

MAKING THE MOST OF GRACE I’m a pretty technically minded guy, and I like gadgets as much as the next person. But I just don’t seem willing or able to embrace the technology that has sprung up around cell phones. They make me feel positively old-fashioned. Maybe it’s just that when I hear the word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist