Sermons on Emerge:

The Face Of Favoritism Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

After 8 months sidetrack, this message brings us back to James to hear his words about living and life. Favoritism is an ugly thing anywhere at anytime, but especially for God’s family.

The Face of Favoritism James 2:1-13 * I recently read a story about a man who was the interim pastor of a church. He hadn’t been at the church for long, so the people didn’t know him very well yet. (Interim pastors are in a very unique position. Many times they have a lot more insight into what’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Only A Test

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2012

The account of the binding of Isaac is not only a significant one to the Jewish people, it is essential to Christians. There are key applications regarding our faith in and trust of God.

1. Three Military recruiters were each given 10 minutes at a high school assembly to pitch their particular branch of the armed forces. The Navy recruiter spoke 12 minutes; the Army recruiter spoke 18 minutes, leaving the Marine with no time. The principal felt bad, so he allowed the marine 30 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Suffering (4) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Apostolic

Father's Day 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL.Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned.

Introduction A There is a father shortage in America as many dads have simply gone AWOL. 1 Fathers have left their families, homes, children, bride of their youth literally unmanned. a They have deserted their position as head of the home. aa Between 1960 & 1990, the percentage of children ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Giving It Away Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2012

Money is a major challenge for anyone who wants to be a follower of Jesus and a child of God.

The Feast of Great Joy Too many of us worship at the “Shrine of the Golden Arches” In Dangers, Toils & Snares, John Ortberg writes: When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Desire For Approval

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 10, 2013

We must never let our desire for the approval of others become the major force is determining who we are or what we think.

ILLUSTRATION As a very young child, one of my greatest fears was going to the hen house and gathering eggs. My grandmother had hundreds of chickens and she traded eggs at the local store for things like salt and pepper and fabric. Normally she was the one who gathered the eggs, but if I failed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 2, 2012

When God starts searching for a leader what traits does He look for? The answers may surprise you.

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A Real Basket Case Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

We have to ask what does God look for in a potential leader? These 3 things. (1) He looks for a man or woman who is deeply spiritual. He called David a man after His own heart. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely his. (2)

UNLIKELY LEADERSHIP “Moses: A Real basket Case” Exodus 2:1-10 Some years ago my family and I had the opportunity to visit the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, one of our greatest presidents. We were able to walk through the log cabin he grew up in. It took us about two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fixer Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus made himself known through performing miracles.

Title: The Fixer Text: John 2:1-11 Thesis: Jesus made himself known through the miraculous. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany The First Sunday of Epiphany we encountered Christ at his baptism. • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Shapes Our Character Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 21, 2011

We are defined by the experiences we allow into our lives. When we have been forgiven we will have a forgiving character - Philemon has this character and we can learn from that.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Forgiveness Shapes our Character”. There are times when powerful experiences shape who we become. A few years ago I interviewed Ross Davie, he was a well known ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 25, 2011

Do we as a body of Christ and as a nation glorify God? Time for each one of us to heed to His warnings, stop testing God; come to Him in complete repentance, reliance and rest on Him alone. Let us not give God an opportunity to write on our walls ...

Opening illustration: Have you ever seen a tragedy coming and could do nothing to stop it? One night as my wife and I were returning from an underground church service, a car passed us at incredible speed, losing control as it sped by. Careening out of control, the car bounced along the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount (2) Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011

Jesus had a great regard for the OT. So should we, but Jesus is looking deeper than a superficial "keeping of rules". He is looking for the character of the man

Story of competitors A few years ago, a Swiss Pharmaceutical Company was looking for a new Marketing Director. After much advertising, three candidates were selected for the final selection process. A mathematician, a statistician and a lawyer. The first to be invited in for the final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Demands Of A Personal Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus experienced great demands on His time. He never forgot what His purpose was in coming here. He came to seek, serve and save mankind.

Mark 3:7-12; Matthew 12:15-21 But Jesus withdrew with His disciples to the sea.7a And a great multitude from Galilee followed Him, and from Judea and Jerusalem and Idumea and beyond the Jordan; and those from Tyre and Sidon, a great multitude, when they heard how many things He was doing, came ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Person God Uses

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 16, 2010

One man lost a valuable watch wile working in an icehouse. He searched diligently for it, carefully raking through the sawdust, but did not find it. His fellow workers also looked, but their efforts, too, proved futile. A small boy who heard about the fr

Acts 4:1-35 The Person God Uses In Directions, James Hamilton writes; Before refrigerators, people used icehouses to preserve their food. Icehouses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Jan 27, 2010

This is the 4th sermon from the book of 1 John. This is part 2 of a sermon entitled THE GAMES SOME CHRISTIANS PLAY. In these scriptures John says that if we KNOW GOD then we KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS.

Sermons from the Book of 1 John January 24, 2010 THE GAMES SOME CHRISTIANS PLAY: Part 2: Sermon #02: TRUST & OBEY – Part 1 Scripture Ref: 1 John 2: 3-6 ‘Hereby, we do know that we know HIM, if we keep HIS commandments. He that says, I know HIM & keeps not HIS commandments, is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6