Sermons on Eager:

Meet Me At The River

Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007

I preached this sermon the Sunday prior to our annual fall revival meetings. The steps Ezra took the people through in this passage were foundational to the revival they experienced in Nehemiah 8 and 9.

1. Fasting is required for revival (8:21-23) 2. Faith is required for revival (8:24-30) 3. Follow-through is required for revival (8:31) In just a minute, we’re going to read Nehemiah 9:5-6. But that’s not our text tonight. That is the result of our text tonight. Our text is actually going to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-31, Nehemiah 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Blinded By The Light

Contributed by Brian Menear on Nov 12, 2007

The story of Paul on the road to Damascus. How did this change the future of Christianity?

Blinded by the Light (NLT) (The Story of Paul from Acts 9) Background of Paul Name means-“one asked for” He was born in Tarsus which is modern day Turkey. Jewish parents who were also Roman citizens. Paul was a determined, stubborn man. Exactly what God needed to carry his message to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is The Church Boss?

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 18, 2010

A sermon about the role of the elders.

Who is the “Church Boss”? I Peter 5:1-5 Have you seen the new TV show called Undercover boss? It’s about good bosses. The contrast to that is the Annual "Worst boss" contest. One of the best-selling business books in 1996 was called "Best Boss, Worst Boss" by management ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Raising Of Jairus’ Daughter Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 22, 2010

To show how the Lord met the needs of a child and her parents.

The Raising of Jairus’ Daughter Text: Mark 5:21-43 Introduction: This section of Mark’s Gospel is filled with impossible cases. It has been called the Home Of The Hopeless. There are four impossible, hopeless situations recounted in Mark 4:35-5:43. There is the Troubled Sea, the Tormented Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

His Power For Us Who Believe Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at God's right hand is at work in his people.

His Power for Us Who Believe Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Introduction: The kind of power that changes everything… My dad used to tell a story about an old Georgia redneck who would routinely head out into the swamp and return with a boat full of fish—more than anyone could ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Sweep The House 2" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 15, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that , AT THIS MINUTE, the "ONE COIN" that is lost (or in danger)IN THE HOUSE is more valuable than the other nine.

15 July 2007 "Sweep The House 2" Luke 15:8-10 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris First Baptist of Pacific Grove Pacific Grove, CA BIG IDEA: Believers are not just “out there” away from God; some are “Lost” in God’s House (where you don’t expect to find LOST SOULS). REFERENCES: Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

Sermon 4 in the Galatians series. Throughout the series I studied G. Walter Hansen’s commentary from the IVP New Testament series (and others), and read other pastors sermon series on Galatians such as the series by Dr. Paul Newton of SouthWoods Baptist.

INTRO: Being a part of something Nothing brings people together like being united in a common goal When you are part of something that is bigger than any one person, something where everyone has a part to play and we all rely on each other. I was in the marching band in High School. In the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following God's Call Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Matthew and Abram were both called to abandon the status quo of their lives to follow God’s call. Where is God calling you? Are you willing to leave it all?

Text: Genesis 12:1-12; Matthew 9:9-13 Date: Sunday, June 9, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell I’m really not a big fan of moving… It’s really not a lot of fun! I’m sure that some of you happen to be under the misguided delusion that I simply can’t wait to put all of my possessions into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Overcoming The World

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009

This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

An Enemy Is Responsible

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 17, 2011

A sermon on the problem and end of evil from Jesus’ parable of the weeds and wheat.

An Enemy Has Done This Matthew 13:24-30 The world has been staggering from the overwhelming catastrophes that have taken place since the beginning of this year. The devastating earthquake and resulting tsunamis in Japan left over 28,000 people dead or missing. There are mudslides in South Korea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Welcome To Basic Training 01 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 8, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

My dad was a Marine and went through basic training in Camp Pendleton, CA. in 1959. I remember him talking about it often and telling me some of the boot camp stories. He would tell me that it was a lot of work. He would tell me how tough the drill instructors were, how bad the food was, how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Living

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012

How can we live as radical disciples of Jesus.

Radical Living 1 Timothy 6:7-19 September 16, 2012 A husband and wife decide they’re going to pay off their credit card debt. They owe $15,000 and believe God doesn’t want them to be in debt, so they cut up their credit cards and begin to pay off the $15,000. They will never make ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Fisherman’s Guide To Good Shepherding Series

Contributed by Wayne Presnell on Dec 8, 2012

A seasoned pastor shares insight with his "fellow elders."

Peter knew... he just knew... after it was all said and done… after Jesus had risen from the dead, after his cowardly betrayal… Peter just knew... he was out. He not "the Rock" or the leader he imagined. What was he going to do now? Well a man has to earn a living… so he went back to what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Help!...i'm A Gentile

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 10, 2006

God gave Paul a mystery to share with the world. Something for both Jews and Gentiles.

Sermon: Jesus, Help!...I’m a Gentile. Scripture: Ephesians 3: 1-12 Good morning... Today, I want to ask...Have you read your Bible any this last week? Have you at least picked out one verse and meditated on it during this last week? Have you read through that verse more than once...maybe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Authentic Walk Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

“AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:12-28

Denomination: Pentecostal