Sermons on Enemies:

"Sir, Your Table Is Ready" Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 11, 2002

An authentic biblical community celebrates Christ’s covenant. A message that examines the Lord’s Supper through the theme of "covenant."

His Name Is Jesus – Part 2 March 10, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community celebrates Christ’s covenant. INTRODUCTION A. There is a restaurant in Oak Brook that Kim and I would rank as our favorite place to go out for a nice evening. It is all the more special to us because we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the worth of gaining wisdom.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:1-11 (August 19, 2001) Introduction Jack was a big man who always seemed to have a smile on his face. In fact, joy and happiness seemed to bubble in his life. His happiness was so genuine that others discovered that joy and happiness increased in their lives when they ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001

How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Greatest Gift Of All"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

THERE IS MUCH MORE TO OUR GIFT THEN WHAT HAPPENED THAT GLORIOUS NIGHT NEARLY 2,000 YEARS AGO. AND TODAY I WANT US TO TALK ABOUT, THREE SPARKLING FACETS OF THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL.

"THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!" LUKE 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Chris Smith on Feb 26, 2001

Without a conscious decision to make God the most important part of your life - without the Helmet of Salvation - you allow the devil to attack your unprotected mind, and you WILL be deceived.

The Helmet of Salvation [Read Ephesians 6:10-18] How many of you are bothered by the demons in Hell this morning? The rest of you need to get saved. · The moment you turn to Christ, Hell has your name on a bulletin board, and the more you serve your Savior, the bigger your name gets on that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause Of Men

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001

An exhortation to serve for the right reasons and in the right place.

"Seeking Not Ease Nor Applause of Men" Gal 1:15-24 I get a little worried some times when I hear that a preacher has left a church because the "Lord led" him especially when it is to a bigger church. I cannot say that I have ever heard of the Lord leading a man to a smaller ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

Go! Fight! Win!

The Great Commission I am in this pulpit today as a result of an ole boy from Moncks Corner, South Carolina being obedient to the Great Commission. I would have never stepped into this church on my own because I had no interest in church. If I would have developed an interest in church or felt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

They Love Me, They Love Me Not Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 8, 2003

The Life of Samuel, Part 5 of 5.

THEY LOVE ME, THEY LOVE ME NOT (1 SAMUEL 8, 12:16-25) A joke on the management of cows has been circulating for many years under the subject “World Economics,” “World Politics,” or “World Ideologies”: Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both, milks them, keeps the milk, and gives you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Faith That Gives

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003

God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

There Is R.e.s.t. For The Weary

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jan 23, 2003

This sermon shows us how to find rest for our weary souls. The old saying says that there is no rest for the weary, but David shows us that this saying is not true.

THERE IS R.E.S.T. FOR THE WEARY Psalm 62:5-11 January 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: You know the old saying: “There is no rest for the weary.” We are going to learn from Psalm 62 that this statement is actually false. If anyone was ever weary, David was. He had grown weary from the constant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Living On The Hill With God

Contributed by James May on Jan 26, 2003

What kind of life does it take for us to tabernacle with God in High Places?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5, Psalm 91:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Intentional #2 - Making Christ The Center Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Second in this series - This message deals with the need to fully consecrate ourselves to Christ as Master and Lord.

Be Intentional #2 – Making Christ the Center of Your Life Colossians 1:15-23, John 8:31-32, Galatians 2:20 January 5, 2003 Introduction Well, I hope everyone had a good new year’s. Mine was nice and quiet. Not like the one’s I had in high school, that’s for sure, but that’s a story for another ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Gone Fishin'

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 29, 2003

This is a fun sermon to preach! God’s call extends from the ordinary (apostles) to the extraordinary (Jonah). Many times God calls us through the subtlety of invitation as in this text. We are invited to go and do likewise.

Mark 1: 14-20 January 26, 2000 Paonia United Methodist Church How many of you watch the news? Have you seen the case being brought against McDonalds That eating their food makes you fat? Duh! Of course it does… that’s what makes it taste good. Thankfully, that case was dismissed this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Dream Team Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 4, 2003

We must have the courage to be a team.

DREAM TEAM Nehemiah 3:1-32 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO BE A TEAM. ?: Inductive KW: approaches TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 3:1-32, seven approaches to building the wall that make it a success. The _____ approach is… I. PRIORITY II. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist