Sermons on Enemies Of Joy:

Don't Be Ashamed Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2011

1- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been saved and called 2- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given grace 3- Don’t be ashamed - you’ve been given a ministry

INTRO.- ILL.- The London Missionary Society almost lost the most prominent missionary of the nineteenth century when they were considering him because the candidate forgot his sermon. Had it not been for one member of the society’s board, they probably would have rejected the young man. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Don Vanzant on Sep 29, 2011

The book of is first a revealing of Jesus Christ who is both the Lion and the Lamb.

We begin a new sermon series today on the book of Revelation. We are studying that book on Wednesday evenings and this will go with that study. And I need to catch you up since we just finished the fifth chapter. Some major points: • Written by John the apostle to seven church in Asia ...read more

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Saving Santa Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Far from being a dangerous distraction from the real meaning of Christmas, believe it or not, Santa Claus can actually be saved! The true story of Saint Nicholas reveals that he was a saint, a scholar, and shepherd. We can learn a lot form Santa this Chri

Saving Santa Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/4/2011 Well, it’s time to start getting into that Christmas spirit again! Thanksgiving is behind us. Black Friday has come and gone. It’s almost impossible not to think about Christmas. Trees have been going up in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Expression Of Eve's Faith Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Last time we looked at Adam's faith now we need to look at Eve's faith.

Intro: 1. Ken Davis, "In college I was asked to prepare a lesson to teach my speech class. We were to be graded on our creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of my talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." I spent 20 minutes carefully teaching the physical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Between The Flesh And Spirit

Contributed by Jack Smithwick on Dec 26, 2011

This sermon addresses the unsanctified person as they struggle with sin in the heart

The Battle of the Flesh and Spirit Romans 6:15-18 What I am going to talk about is war – not war between nations, but war between natures – namely: the flesh and the spirit, the old and the new, the dead and the living. Some of us don’t realize that war is upon us, a war inside ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Not In The Marvel Comics Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 7 verses 1 through 10

Luke 7: 1 – 10 Not In The Marvel Comics 1 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. 2 And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. 3 So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ladder

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 15, 2012

The experience of Jacob at Bethel, and what it can mean today -- God still extends his staircase down to us at unexpected times.

The story of Jacob and his brother Esau is a tangled one, filled with deceit, intrigue and animosity. Esau despised his birthright and sold it to Jacob for a pot of stew. Jacob then deceived their father and got him to bless him as the ruler and chief heir of the family. So tensions ran high ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

Tongues Need To Be Interpreted Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 22, 2012

In today's lesson we learn that only tongues that are understandable build up the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Need to Be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shepherding God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2011

In the first four verses of 1 Peter 5, Peter discusses the ministry, motives and manner of leading of elders.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a preacher who quit the ministry after 20 years and became a funeral director. 1. When asked why he changed occupations, he said: “I spent 3 years trying to straighten out John, but John is still an alcoholic. Then I spent 6 months trying to straighten ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Worry When You Can Follow

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 22, 2011

This sermon deals with how a Christian should deal with worry.

8th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 6:24-34 Why worry when you can follow. Medical doctors estimate that more than 25% of their patients are what they have called the "worried well." Doctors spend a great deal of time examining people who are not really sick. They are only worried. Worry seems to be part of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

Not Ashamed

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 24, 2011

While every wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet,it’s time that the people of God came out from underneath the rock, stood on the Rock, and let it be known where they stand. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Not Ashamed Romans 1:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NotAshamed.html Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb, and shall I fear to own His cause or blush to speak His name? [old hymn] When every vile and wicked thing imaginable is coming out of its closet, I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ Coming Soon? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

The Second Coming Is Christ Coming Soon? James 5:7-9 A young lady had been invited out on a nice dinner date. She spent all afternoon getting ready, picking out the right dress and making sure her hair and make up were done just right. After all this was going to be her first date with this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-9

What Makes A Disciple Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Second of two-part series laying down our focus for 2011 - this message describing what marks a disciple.

What Marks a Disciple of Jesus? Various Scriptures January 2, 2011 Introduction This is one of those messages that would make my preaching teachers shiver in their boots and deny they had anything to do with me. Why? Well, because it won’t have the correct “form” that they all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 1 - Intaking God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 1 of a series focusing on how discipleship must be grounded on the foundation of the Bible. This message talks about getting God's Word into our lives in various ways.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 1 – Intaking God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:16-17 January 9, 2011 Introduction Today we begin a four-week series on getting into God’s Word to help us follow Jesus like we should – and that doesn’t happen in the lives of nearly enough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Space Between Sinners And Saints Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in the teaching series, "REVEALED" from NewSong Church in Westford, MA. This series accompanies our journey of Lent and leads us to the celebration of Jesus Christ, revealed and resurrected. Series graphics available upon request -- info@ne

:: VIDEO: “Love Wins - Trailer” :: Rob Bell & the Search for Truth -- [s.1] Earlier this week, Rob Bell - pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church in MI - released a book called “Love Wins: A Book about Heaven, Hell and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived.” -- ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-22

Denomination: *other