Sermons on Endearment:

Christ Our Coming King Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Part 4 of 4 Advent sermons focusing on the Four-fold Gospel (C&MA distinctives)

Christ Our Coming King (4FG-4) I. Why Do I Need a Coming King? A. An innate need for leadership B. Weakness in our present leadership II. What Is God’s Plan to Meet My Need? A. Christ’s first Advent B. Christ’s second Advent III. How Do I Receive Christ as My Coming King? A. Receive Him as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-46, Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Resolve Conflict

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 26, 2002

We all live with the consequences of conflict – the hurt and pain. Jesus gives us some real advice on how to properly deal with sin and conflict – and has some surprises about a very well known section of Scripture.

How much time do we spend in conflict? It started back with Cain & Abel. You remember the story – the two first brothers argued because God favored Abel’s sacrifice more than Cain’s. You know how the story ends – with the first murder – and it seems, brothers (and even brothers and sisters) have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Matters To Jesus Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was designed to help people understand that God desires humility in the innermost being. It was written to move its hearers to examine themselves in order to determine what pride issues in their lives exist and need to be changed.

What Matters To Jesus? Part 1 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 10, 2002 This morning we are precisely four weeks out from celebrating the single greatest event in mankind’s history. In four weeks we will celebrate Easter, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:16-17, Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Scrutiny

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2003

Test the Spirits!

Spiritual Scrutiny 1st John 4:1 – 6 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. False teaching is a fatal disease that has spread to become an epidemic in the church. It can choke the life out of those seeking God, and can cripple believers by disillusionment and discouragement. b. A main purpose of John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Cannot Win Them All Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 15, 2003

Saul, Pt. 1

YOU CANNOT WIN THEM ALL (1 SAMUEL 9:15-10:27) When Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts, he was running hard for a second term in office. One day, after a busy morning chasing votes he arrived at a church barbecue. It was late afternoon and Herter was famished. As Herter moved down the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Canned Christianity Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004

Few purposes of the church create more tension in a local body than worship. Churches are struggling to avoid the land mines associated with the Worship Wars. This happens because churches often have an erroneous perception of what God-pleasing worship re

1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3And they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are Our Strangers? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004

Many things conspire to keep people separate, even in the church. Only God can connect us, and it is the cross that binds us. Are we living out that reality, or have we let separations disconnect us?

When he says it, it feels both enraging and endearing. When he pronounces it, it sounds like irritation, but it also sounds like invitation. It is both attracting and detracting, both including and excluding. I am referring to those moments in the old TV show, when Felix Unger, the neat freak half ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Joy Of The Lord Overflow In Your Marriage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 2, 2003

Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, responsibilities and interests seem to crowd out the importance of a happy marital relationship for millions in America.

Let the Joy of the Lord Overflow in Your Marriage (Eph. 5:20-25) Quote: Let the wife make the husband glad to come home; and let him make her sorry to see him leave. Martin Luther Today, too many couples scarcely relate to each other, after years of marriage. Many other activities, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing Holiness

Contributed by Neal Gray on Mar 17, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor preaches that holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Experience it! And have fun, too!

Experiencing Holiness (With a Little "Sesame Street" Humor) Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-23, KJV Purpose: Holiness is a "birth-right" for the Christian. Jesus gave you a new life where holiness is the normal experience. Experience it! And have fun, too! INTRODUCTION A Little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Holiness

Jonah's Revival

Contributed by Steve Woods on Apr 24, 2004

Jonah was used by God to bring about revival in Nineveh, even though Jonah was an unwilling instrument of His will. This message emphasizes the need for revival today.

Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 3:2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3:3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Loves You

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

Love is a very popular topic in the Scriptures. Probably one of the most twisted truths’ of the Bible being taught and talked about today is the Love of God.

God Loves You Three sons left home, started careers and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts that they were able to give their elderly mother for her 70th birthday. The first said, “I built a huge house for Mom.” The second said, “I sent her a Mercedes with a driver.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tell The Story, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jan 4, 2008

Tell the Story, Part 1 reminds followers of Christ the story we tell is God’s story, from the Bible, and can be rejected or accepted by those who hear it. Based on Matthew 2:1-12, Tell the Story, Part 1 gleans from the story of the wisemen the truths of

TELL THE STORY, PART 1 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[b] and have come to worship him." 3When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Reduction Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 4, 2008

Thoughtfully embrace the good God has for you.

STRESS REDUCTION Philippians 4.8-9 S: Focus on Positive C: Peace Th: Toward the Goal Pr: THOUGHTFULLY EMBRACE THE GOOD GOD HAS FOR YOU. ?: What? What is there? KW: Quality TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 seven qualities that are to be embraced. CV: “In living these values, we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowing And Saving - Should Christians Do Either? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2008

In this sermon we discuss how to make money work for us in savings, rather than against us by borrowing.

Introduction: A. Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown NY City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5 thousand. 1. The loan officer was quite taken aback, and asked what collateral he could offer. 2. “Well, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce,” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ