Sermons on Earl Warren:

A Gift For Those Who Need Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 29, 2011

This is the second sermon in a series that examines some of the overlooked gifts that God gave us that first Christmas. This message looks at the gift of hope.

Charles Schultz highlighted the importance of hope in one of his “Peanuts” comic strips. Lucy and Linus were sitting in front of the television set when Lucy said to Linus, "Go get me a glass of water." Linus looked surprised, "Why should I do anything for you? You never do anything for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“our Opportunity In Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2012

Being a disciple and making disciples is an opportunity to be blessed and to be a blessing.

Last time, we looked to verse 24 as we talked about the priority of discipleship. Discipleship refers to my growing to become more like Christ. Making disciples is what every church is obligated to do: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations . . .” - Matthew 28:19 (NIV) And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking To Live Godly In A Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

Sold Out, two of the most powerful words that can describe our life in Christ. It means we are no longer available to be bought by anything. We are not our own.

Intro: Some of the most terrible words that shoppers can hear on black Friday or any day in this shopping season “Sold Out.” What does that mean? It means it is no longer available to be purchased and unavailable to another buyer. That is exactly what Paul is telling his 1 Corinthians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Driven Church

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

The power of the Holy Spirit can transform lives, the power of the Holy Spirit can transform churches and the power of the Holy Spirit can change the world, one person at a time.

What do you think of when you hear the term “Rich Corinthian Leather”? That’s actually a misquote, Ricardo Montalban said “Soft Corinthian Leather” while referring to the Chrysler Cordoba in a mid-seventies advertising campaign. As it turned out this “Rich ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual, But Not Pleasing

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding five blessings of God around you that may not indicate His favor upon you.

Text: 1 Cor 10:1-5, Title: Spiritual, But Not Pleasing, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/29/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul just finished up an inspirational and admonitional passage about running to win the race. This was to encourage them to work hard and be willing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Making The Most Of Our Ministry” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 3, 2019

How Paul made the most of his call to minimstry is a good example for us to follow in fulfilling our God-given ministry calling.

“And say to Archippus, ‘See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.’” - Colossians 4:17 (Amplified) Every Child of God is called to full time ministry. We saw that last week as we considered Ephesians 2:10: “For we are His workmanship ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Missing?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Today I want to look at an encounter between Jesus and a “Rich Young Ruler”. Kind of like Jesus meets Mark Zuckerberg. The rich seem to have everything yet this very, very rich young man knew he was missing something. What are you missing?

What one thing do you lack? Mark 10:17-34 The Rich Young Ruler We are now just four weeks away from Easter Sunday 2018. Easter happens to be on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. I kind of think that God the Father enjoys the irony in that one. Satan really was a fool to think he could kill Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Hypocrite” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2018

Jesus gives us the profile of a hypocrite.

This Sunday and the next, we're going to take a look at two problem people. We refer to them as problem people because Jesus had a problem with them; and He let them know it! We're talking about the hypocrite and the legalist. (READ TEXT) Jesus addressed a Pharisee and the experts in the law. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Pastor Cannot Do It Alone

Contributed by Dr. John W. Bosman on Aug 17, 2018

Every believer is a minister. Equipping God’s people for the work of building up the body of Christ came from the heart of Jesus. It was His idea. It also validates that the Church should not run on the feet of the clergy, but on the feet of the laity.

INTRODUCTION This message holds the potential of changing your personal life — as well as the life of our church — forever. There is great excitement in the air as the Holy Spirit is releasing a breath of fresh air over the Church in the 21st Century. It is not a new revelation; it is a new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Three” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 15, 2018

A look at the characteristics of the early church that need to be true of the church today.

As we’ve said in this series already, there is no church on earth that has achieved perfection, but any church can head in the right direction. So we are looking at the characteristics of the early church in Acts chapter two, a church that was definitely headed in the right direction, to learn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018

God can make something great of nothing.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 Chapter eight of Acts begins with the spreading of the gospel out of Jerusalem. Saul’s (Paul) persecution of the Christians there had driven everyone out but the apostles from Jerusalem. These persecuted Christians spread out to the Judean villages like dandelion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one tax collector & changed him forever.

“ONE TAX COLLECTOR” Luke 5:27-32 CWBC – 1/20/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – God can save anybody. Do you believe that? If we were honest, we would have to say that sometimes we have a hard time believing certain people can be saved. Heard a story just this past week of a guy who had been arrested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Content

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 15, 2019

Discontent! Was there ever a time when there was so much restlessness in the world as there is today?

CONTENTMENT Scripture: Philippians 4:11 KJV Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Amplified Version Phil. 4:11 Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content (satisfied to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Talk Christmas Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017

Lets talk Christmas looking through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, and the Wise men.

Let’s talk Christmas (part one) Luke 1:26-33 Introduction- Here we are Christmas Eve Day and we are moving fast toward Christmas. I know there are procrastinators in here this morning that will be shopping today to finish up gift giving. People who have put it off, didn’t feel like it, and now ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

"Follow That Chariot, Now!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 22, 2016

For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say.

“Follow that Chariot” Acts 9:26-40 For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say. I put a license plate on my car that simply said Jesus. I put a bumper sticker on also that read, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Baptist