Sermons on Duty Calls:

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In

Contributed by Cary Paulk on Feb 14, 2002

A call for the church to be a place that mirrors the description of the multitude of saints that are worshipping in heaven.

A Place Where Anyone Can Fit In James 2:1-9 February 10, 2002 Introduction: • Stand as we pray the Lord’s Prayer together. • There is a part of that prayer that I wonder if we ever really notice. • The part that says Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven? • I wonder if we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

To adequately answer the question calls for the willingness to embrace three critical concerns.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Star Over Bedlam If I were to choose one word to describe 2001, I would have to choose the word bedlam. 2001 started in confusion with the presidential elections and it ended with the insanity of Osama and his followers in Afghanistan. In a word: Bedlam--total confusion and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Foursquare

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 10, 2001

A listing of names, a description of attributes...what do you call Jesus?

Isaiah 9:6-7 “A child has been born for us. We have been given a son who will be our ruler. His names will be Wonderful Advisor and Mighty God, Eternal Father and Prince of Peace. His power will never end; peace will last forever. He will rule David’s kingdom and make it grow strong. He will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Life Of Jesus Christ"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 29, 2002

This sermon calls upon all believers to re-live the life of Christ.

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST Text: 2nd Corinthians 4:5-11 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkenss, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Lord Send Revival"

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 15, 2002

It’s time to call upon the Name of the Lord to send a Revival.

"Lord Send Revival" HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 6-16-02 Ps. 85:6-7 6 Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? 7 Show us Your mercy, Lord, And grant us Your salvation. In our text this morning, the psalmist asks God an important question. “Will You not revive us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6-7, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Going Up To The High Places

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Life is a journey. God has called us to walk in the high places.

Going up to the High Places Text: Habakkuk 3:19 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” The Christian life is journey- Jesus is the way! He wants led us & ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Humble Yourself

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 17, 2006

Humble yourself, call your brother or sister and make the relationship right.

God loves humility! And when you think about it we love being around humble people versus prideful people. Prideful people cause distance in the relationships but humble people are very engaging. Let’s look at what humble means. Humble – Showing awareness of ones shortcomings, not proud, meek. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting On God

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Sometimes God calls us to wait on Him to act on our behalf.

Waiting on God OPENING JOKE: A group of travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on. Finally an angry passenger pushed his way to the front of the line, slammed his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on Jun 9, 2006

This is message 4 in a series of messages on the family called "Your Family Matters!"

Our mothers matter / your children matter / your time matters / your marriage matters! This is perhaps one of the timeliest messages I have preached at this church in the past 5 + years I have been pastor. Why? Marriages are under attack all around us! Never before have I seen Satan attacking men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Abram Journeyed On

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about discerning and following the call of God in our daily lives.

And Abram Journeyed On – Genesis 12: 1 - 9 Intro: Factory fire – several companies answered call. – fought for 1 hr – owner reward of $50K, another hour - $100K – Volunteer fire dept composed of men over the age of 65 – arrive and barrel to heart of the fire - $200K for putting out fire – “What ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Life We Live

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The Gospel of Cross from Galatians calls for responsible, faithful freedom in Christ.

The Life We Live Galatians 2:20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Galatians is small but important. Martin Luther said he considered it the most important book in the New Testament. It contains only six chapters and one hundred ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live The Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2004

We are called to live in purity not in immorality. This is God’s specific command!

INTRODUCTION • When we started this series on 1 Thessalonians, I stated that a good theme for the book could be titled the same as a Chuck Colson book, “How Now Shall We live?” • How are we to live out our lives as we await the return of our Lord Jesus? • In have spent the first couple of messages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job One

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004

What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed