Sermons on Emerging:

Are You Mocking God? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 6:7-10 about sowing and reaping and staying faithful

Text: Galatians 6:7-10, Title: Are you mocking God? Date/Place: NRBC, 8/12/07, PM A. Opening illustration: survey of potential adultery under the promise that no one would find out… B. Background to passage: Paul has just instructed them about their responsibility to other church members and to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Beth Lake

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 23, 2006

A funeral message

Beth Lake March 24, 2006 There are great moments in human life; moments when new chapters open up, new avenues are taken, and new experiences met. These rites of passage are important moments when we are all changed. Think about the changes that happen in our lives. Think of how we change from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Part 3 Breaking The Da Vinci Code - More Errors In Brown's Research Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 24, 2006

Last of a 3 part series on the Da Vinci Code

PowerPoint symbols + New Slide, > Transition in, x Transition out PowerPoint Available upon request Part 3 Breaking the Da Vinci Code More Errors In Brown’s Research - Review some of last weeks points + The Pyramid outside the Louvre in Paris has exactly “666” panes of glass. (21) >Designed by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back To The Basics

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 27, 2006

Every member of CTK Church needs to worship daily, minister in a small group, and reach out to others with the love, acceptance, and forgiveness of Jesus.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Listeners will be inspired to center their lives on the 3 priorities of CTK church. 2. Listeners will evaluate their commitment to the priorities of CTK church. INTRO: Just Tuesday night I received a call from a telemarketer asking if I wanted to give a donation to an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Surprised Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Telephone To Glory

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 18, 2006

Calling on the Lord. He is better than 911 in time of need. No long distance with the Lord, all calls are local. No toll cost. He paid it all.

TELEPHONE TO GLORY! 6/3/06 Would it be nice to be able to use your phone and call heaven any time you needed? Here are some handy reference numbers for those emergency phone numbers to Glory! These numbers can be dialed direct. No party lines, you do not have to go through an operator (minister, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Crazy Love

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Passion is a God-thing that tends to prompt God’s people to get things done.

Crazy Love Text: Isaiah 62:1-2a - "I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem until her righteousness shines like a bright light, and her salvation like a flaming torch. Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory." Introduction: I want ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Desperate Housewives (Jacob Marries Rachel And Leah) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 9, 2006

God uses the painful consequence of sin to discipline us and bring us closer to him.

Of all the TV shows we have based our “Jake TV” sermon themes on so far, Desperate Housewives is one show I wouldn’t recommend. Here is a typical plotline: “Susan is dismayed to see her ex-husband, Karl, emerge from Edie’s house one morning. She runs over to confront him and he admits he spent the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Awake To God's Light Of Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2007

LENT 3(A) - Believers awake to God’s light of salvation as God uses alarming threats of law to wake us up and then uses the gospel as our glorious dawn.

AWAKE TO GOD’S LIGHT OF SALVATION (Outline) March 11, 2007 LENT 3 - Isaiah 42:14-21 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Not everyone likes the morning. It can take a while to get adjusted to the day’s activities after a good night’s sleep. BUT for the believer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Impressing People Or Connecting With God?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2006

Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God.

Title: Impressing People or Connecting with God? Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: Authenticity is the mark of the person who connects with God. Background Information: Our story is found in the context of Jesus¡¦ teaching regarding the coming of the Kingdom of God. Jesus gives somewhat mixed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks Is Not Normal

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Sermon for Series B lectionary, indicating that through the power of God’s Spirit, we are able to be truly thankful

Thanksgiving Eve, November22,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you this night to give thanks for your many blessings upon us – for the gift of life, for all that sustains us ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Being There At Christmas

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

As we celebrate “God With Us”, will we commit to “be there” for Him?

“BEING THERE” AT CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: It seems the Big News this year is the purported “stealing of Christmas.” Consider: The South Orange/Maplewood School District just down the road has banned all Christmas songs with religious references – even instrumental arrangements that contain no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Do It Yourself Message

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007

Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

“A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Called

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

Epesians 1:4 “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.”

When I was born my parents named me William Erick Kangas and that was that. From that point on that was my name. I had no say in it I had no input I had no way to argue. I grew up being William Erick Kangas and I will probably die being William Erick Kangas. That’s what I am Called and that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational