Sermons on Encourage One Another:

The Joy Of Priority Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Philippians focusing on the key to making Jesus a priority

The Joy of Priority I. Introduction A. Wrecked Priorities 1. Young investment banker was driving his new BMW on a snow covered mountain road. a) He lost control of his car and was headed for a steep cliff. b) At the last moment, he jumped from the car. c) The car plummeted to the bottom of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Rock Is The Hard Place

Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 13, 2007

Our decision to share our faith can be built on shifting sands, or solid rock.

I’ve met folks who think that if Jesus walked among us today like he did back in Galilee, we’d be so much better off in our Christianity. How could we ignore him, they ask, if he was right here in front of us? Judging from the people who were right in front of him a couple thousand years ago, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-49

Denomination: Methodist

The Open Book Test

Contributed by Juan Lane on Feb 20, 2007

Christ offers Peter an open-book test to see how much Peter loved him

The Open-Book Test Scripture Reference: John 21:15-17 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Attitude Of Now Series

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007

Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

The Kingdom Now Series DEVELOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 3) THE ATTITUDE OF NOW MATTHEW 6:10 In part one of this series, we looked at the Anatomy of Now… We discovered that it was not God’s intention for us to live broke, busted, and disgusted down here on earth only to have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Content - Part 1

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This two part sermon deals with finding real contentment in our Lord and Savior when we are surrounded by distractions, stress and trouble.

Are you content? How many of you love your job? By that I mean, you love the boss you work for, you love the pay you get, you love the commute, the hours, the working conditions, the co-workers you associate with. How many of you love your job? How many of you love your occupation? I mean, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

This Is Warfare!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 4, 2007

Because of Sodom and Gomorrah’s’ unrighteousness the Lord didn’t have to share His plan with anyone, but He chooses to allow Abraham His friend to know about His planned destruction for the disobedient!

This is Warfare! Text: Genesis 18: 22-33 22 Then the men turned away from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the LORD. 23 And Abraham came near and said, “Would You also destroy the righteous with the wicked? 24 Suppose there were fifty righteous within the city; would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christians Are Called To Christian Service.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 6, 2007

We as Christians are called to Christian Service. We are saved to serve. He wants us to serve Him as son or daughter with that type of relationship. However, also as a servant. This outline shares the five callings of a child of God.

Christians are called to Christian Service. John 1:12 I. God calls us first to son ship (John 1:12 KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: A. As His Children we are part of the Family of God 1. This is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:12

Adam, First And Last Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2007

The first in a series on prophecy, this sermon compares the first and last Adam as to similarities and contrasts.

Adam, First and Last I Cor. 15:22 INTRO. Today’s message begins a series on “Jesus In Genesis.” As we look forward to the Christmas season, I want to prepare our hearts for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The entire Old Testament was written to prepare people for this event. We are just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonderful Name Of Jesus

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007

When I studied this subject I realised that the Name of Jesus is vital to the Christian walk. When we look at "The Wonderful Name of Jesus", we’re seeing, not only His name but, His very being, His Character and His attributes, His Power, His reason for e

The Wonderful Name of Jesus Introduction When I studied this subject I realized that the Name of Jesus is vital to the Christian walk. When we look at "The Wonderful Name of Jesus", we’re seeing, not only His name but, His very being, His Character and His attributes, His Power, His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

At Christmas Jesus Comes Into Our Mess

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 14, 2007

A Christmas Eve sermon focussing us to seeing Jesus amongst our messy lives

Isn’t the Christmas story a wonderful story? It is a story that we hear every year. But it is more than just any old story. It is something that happened in history that affects you today and that affects your future. When we open our eyes and ears, and be honest with ourselves, we realise that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible teach about security?

John 6:38-40 Baptist Distinctives: Security of the Believer Introduction A. Portuguese monastery illustration – how often do you change the rope? B. Review last week and series intent. Today we’re considering security. C. Doesn’t sound very interesting or exciting, but if you think security ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Risen

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

We come to Church this Sunday to Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Ever since Jesus burst out of the grave having conquered death and hell, Christians have worshiped and celebrated this Day. The greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ cam

INTRODUCTION · We come to Church this Sunday to Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. Ever since Jesus burst out of the grave having conquered death and hell, Christians have worshiped and celebrated this Day. · The greatest day in history was the day that Jesus Christ came forth from the tomb. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Storming The Gate Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 13, 2007

If you capture the gate, you can capture the objective.

Storming The Gate Of The Enemy(NIV) In ancient and biblical times, most people lived in large cities. These cities were defended by huge walls. The gate was the weakest part of the city’s defense. They were usually made of wood or metal. If you could storm and occupy the gate you could capture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Need The Easter Eggs

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Apr 22, 2007

Easter is the celebration of an impossible miracle. We forget this at our peril.

As people of faith have been saying for centuries, “The Lord works in funny ways.” I mean, REALLY funny. In my case, God actually set me about the task of watching my DVD of Woody Allen’s ANNIE HALL at about one in the morning when I knew good and well I had to get up and go in to the hospital at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed