Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

Miraculous Stories

Contributed by Doris Sparks on Apr 5, 2007

Celebrates the feast of St Michael and the angels on September 29th.

Miraculous Stories Today, September 29th is the day on the church calendar set aside to celebrate St. Michael and the angels. In a world where science and facts are the mainstays of reality, people hunger still for the miraculous. The popularity of shows like “Touched by an Angel,” “It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Sacrifices

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2007

This one is about what it takes to get people to live sacrificially.

Dakota Community Church April 15, 2006 Living Sacrifices Romans 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. The idea of personal sacrifice is almost foreign to us in this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lost Art Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

The Western church as lost the understanding of what it means to properly engage in meditation and it is time for us to rediscover it.

Our communication with God must be enhanced if we are to truly reach the level of relationship that we long for. As a part of that process, it is essential that we recognize that the ancient art of mediation has been lost to the Western church. We see mediation as nothing more than a corrupt and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reach Out And Touch Someone

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

A familiar parable that goes deeply into the heart of Christian service.

Reach Out and Touch Someone Luke 10:25-37 A lawyer once came to Jesus, in order to put the master to the test. Now, he asked some tough questions—good questions, that many of his own people were struggling with: what do I do to inherit eternal life? was the first question on his mind. We can only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Me? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 12, 2007

In series on questions people have asked. Addresses how to convincingly love folks. Expanded outline.

DO YOU LOVE ME? As you remember, several weeks ago, I gave out some index cards & told you that if you had any questions, or if people had asked you any questions about religion, that if you would write those questions down and turn them in, that I would attempt to answer them. One of the cards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Meet The Parents Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 20, 2007

Part one of our De-santa-tizing Christmas series: After centuries of tradition, Christmas Carols, Rankin & Bass Christmas specials, and countless retellings of the Christmas narrative the whole story has been cleaned up and much of the true meaning has be

Sermon-07-12-2-Meet the Parents Christmas Pop Quiz 1– True of False-As long as Christmas has been celebrated, it has been on Dec. 25th. (False, not until about the 4th century was the Dec. 25 date settled on) 2-True or False-Mary and Joseph were married when Mary became pregnant. (False, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Open Mouth Insert Foot Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue.

Tonight we start chapter three of the book of James and discover the power of the tongue. We have titled tonight’s message “Open Mouth, Insert Foot.” Have you ever done that? Illustration: Children are good at doing this…of course they don’t realize it because they don’t know any ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

House On The Rock

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2002

Some reflections on the Wise and Foolish Builders

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Mt. 7:24-29 Quiz: When I was at school, we had a master called Mr. Pilgrim and he used to ask “Mars Bar” questions. If you got the answer right – you got a Mars Bar So I have a “Mars Bar” question: Can you guess what this building is? 1. It has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

911 Hope

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Text from a 911 service

911 Hope In a time of economic uncertainty and personal insecurity, couples around the country have defied the pessimism and decided to have a child. Many of these couples say they were influenced to do so because of the events of September 11. They saw the towers burning and when they got home ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Boldly Go Where No Christian Had Gone Before

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 12, 2002

Stephen was the first Martyr. He perservered in his character, speach, and his death. This sermon looks at the life of Stephen

Stephen: Willing To Go Were No Christian Had Gone Before Acts 6:1-8:1 Introduction A. One of my favorite expressions to make fun of is “it is to die for” B. The old cook at the Lighthouse loved to use this one C. These cookies are to die for D. This quiche is to die for E. (Some how it always ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Healing On The Sabbath

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 30, 2002

Jesus Christ the Great healer.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Luke 6: 6- 11 HEALING ON THE SABBATH 6 Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11, Matthew 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

The Importance Of A Parent's Words

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 19, 2002

This sermon encourages parents to use words that build up their children instead of tear them down.

I) DO NOT LET ANY UNWHOLSOME TALK COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTHS, Words that tear down... A) Words of abuse : Parents who would never physically abuse their child may think nothing of verbal abuse. 1) Direct – name calling and put downs. Screaming tantrums, 2) Indirect - Sarcasm, teasing, harsh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Facing A New Year's Realities

Contributed by Ancil Jenkins on Nov 15, 2002

How to face the challenges of a new year

010597 FACING A NEW YEAR’S REALITIES INTRODUCTION I. A new year revives many mixed feelings. A. to some, there is sadness that the holidays are over. B. To some it is a relief that the holidays are over. C. Some feel a new sense of obligation since tax returns are due. D. Some find this a time of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Fall

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

Humanities second devastating fall came at the tower of Babel with the loss of clear communication. Pride absolutely cripples us as communicators.

Dakota Community Church July 2, 2006 The Second Fall Introduction: We just came back from a great men’s retreat weekend where one of the themes turned out to be the power of unity and God’s desire for us all to be one even though that idea kind of goes against our natural inclination as men. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Gift Of Administration Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007

This sermon is the eighth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the gift of Administration in order to allow the Holy Spirit to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Well, with the gift of administration we come to the seventh motivational spiritual gift categorized in Romans 12:6-8. And in verse 8c the KJV reads, “he that ruleth, with diligence.” The NIV translates it, “if it is leadership, let him govern diligently.” The Greek word here is “proistemi” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist