Sermons on Elements:

His Time, His Turn, His All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009

Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Gift

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 12, 2008

Who will give the world’s most expensive Christmas gift this year? What will it be, and how much will it cost? Will it be given by a king or prince or billionaire? No one knows, of course, but we do know about the world’s most costly gift — a gift with

THE GREATEST GIFT II Corinthians 9:15 The Christmas season seems increasingly swallowed up by shopping for gifts. Everyone is looking for the perfect gift. People are shopping for the best gift but the one that cost the least; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Is God An Environmentalist? Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jul 11, 2009

Part 1 of 2 in the NewSong teaching series, "GREEN" which explores present day environmental movements in light of Biblical teaching and insight.

:: Church Culture & the Environment • Lifeway Research - purpose of “assisting & equipping church leaders with insight that will lead to greater levels of church health and effectiveness.” • Their research includes studying emerging trends in culture and Christian communities – including ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: *other

God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Tonight we are going to see how we can find that faithfulness in the Eternal One and then because of that faithfulness we should be able to trust God more and more.

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2002 Date Preached: October 30, 2002 Church: Barataria BC [AM] FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS: Series: 1st Corinthian Study Title: God is Faithful Text: 1 Cor 1:1-9 (v.9) INTRODUCTION: Read the words from “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn #54. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Don't worry be happy, the culture tries to ignore life, what things steal our joy....According to Paul nothing should.

A matter of the heart, thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Taking what we have learned from Paul as we have looked at this letter it is clear that this encouragement is absolutely counter to his situation. From what I read about Paul maybe he is able to do it. From the letter he seems to have it all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Congregational

Beliving And Healing

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Sep 30, 2008

We must believe in the power of God to be healed and it through this we can be healed.

Believing and Healing 1st Corinthians 12 4 -11 A few years ago I was diagnosed with the breathing disease; Pulmonary Fibrosis. I had been treated by my general practitioners for severe breathing difficulties noticeable especially during my morning worship services. About half way through I began ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: *other

How To Be Blessed Part Iii- Build On Christ's Words Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2013

It is no coincidence that Christ started off the Sermon on the Mount with a description of those who would be blessed and then expanded on behavior, practices, and attitudes that would bring a blessing.

How to Be Blessed Part Three Let us not forget that the Bible is a both a book of instructions and book about how to receive God’s blessings. As we continue to explore the theme of being blessed, once more I have to offer the following disclaimer. This is not about gaining wealth. This is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Vision

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jan 26, 2013

Learnign how to implement a Godly vision

Understanding Vision Proverbs 29:18 - Where there is no vision, the people perish. "The very essence of leadership is that you have to have vision. You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet." Theodore M. Hesburgh. Vision is the starting point and end point of effective leadership and is part of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Charismatic

Anxiety

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2013

A sermon on stress, anxiety and worry (Seed thought from Todd Hunter's book, Our Favorite Sins, chapter 4 Anxious Annie; Outline and material adapted from Mark Copeland at: http://executableoutlines.com/top/anxiety.htm)

HoHum: A. In an issue of the AARP Bulletin, readers were asked to respond to the question: What’s your strategy for coping with stress? The answers ranged from "Eat a chocolate chip cookie" to "Have a stiff drink." But Don Betz of Oakdale, Minnesota, offered his own unique solution. Every ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:64-67

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011

We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Stark Raving Mad!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2012

You got to be out of your head to live your life without God!

We saw last week the reason that king Nebuchadnezzar went crazy…To prove that God is in control, that He rules, that He is sovereign and that His kingdom is from everlasting to everlasting! In the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John there main purpose, there many goaled is to describe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Magnify The Lord

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 6, 2007

Three qualities in Mary’s life that pleased God.

Magnify The Lord Luke 1:26-55 We are often Inspired and motivated by great people. But we value different kinds of greatness. • Talent (artistic, athletic, intellectual) • Achievement; success • Character • Courage • Faith It is my hope today that we will gain inspiration from the one of whom it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Mennonite

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008

Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Adopted Family #5 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 20, 2008

Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ.

God’s Adopted Family. 5 Heir’s of God, Joint Heirs with Christ. Reading: Revelations 3:14-22 In our final look at God’s Adopted family, we are going to glance at our riches in Christ Jesus. The position of exhortation of each member of the Body of Christ, is one that is often not fully ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Collection Of Failures

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Jesus collects those who know they have failed and changes them

Jesus’ Collection of Failures. reading: John 4:7-30 Today with the kind of drive for academic excellence which is being reflected in the requirements needed for even the most mundane of jobs. There are more and more people feeling and knowing that they have failed. More and more people are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-30

Denomination: Pentecostal