Sermons on Engaging:

Signs Of The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 17, 2011

Signs of the end of the age. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OIUTLINE: (1). There will be false messiahs (verse 5-6) (2). Their will be wars (vs 7-8a). (3). Their will natural disasters (vs 8). (4). Their will persecution (vs 12-18). (5). Their will be destruction in Jerusalem (vs 14-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

What Must Be Taught Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2011

1- Teach the older men 2- Teach the older women 3- Teach the young men 4- Teach the workers

INTRO.- The importance of teaching. ILL.- Teaching the child. As a crowded airliner is about to take off, the peace is shattered by a 5-year-old boy who picks that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother does to try to calm him down, the boy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Bow To The World Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011

The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Warrior’s Spirit

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 14, 2011

Notice how David honors God first. Then, there is no need for fearing his enemies.

A Warrior’s Spirit Psalms 27:1-14 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? 2 When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host encamp ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's Time For American To Wake Up!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 30, 2012

The restoration of America does not rest in better economics, or smarter politicians, or a great military presence -----rather it is getting back to restoring God’s principles of Righteousness in the hearts and lives of the people of America. And it beg

“AMERICAN MUST WAKE UP” JiM McCUTCHEN The prophet Jeremiah delivered this great admonition to Israel: “This is what the Lord says: Whenever you hear a statement like this you need to perk up and pay attention. ‘Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012

Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Of Freedom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2012

Today we will discover that the non-Christian world was deeply disturbed and determined to do everything possible to halt the spread of the gospel. When things are going well in the Church-look out! Satan will find a way to create problems.

Celebration of Freedom Acts 12:1-16 Introduction Our study of Acts has been very exciting for me, and I hope that’s been true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Service Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 16, 2012

Here is what Paul wants the Corinthians to understand and what the Holy Spirit would have us understand. What matters is to follow Jesus Christ wherever that may lead us.

Introduction It has been three weeks since we have been in 1 Corinthians. You will recall that Paul has been admonishing the Corinth saints for division in the church and for their being enamored with worldly wisdom. The underlying issue, we noted, was the tension between the church and Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Behavior Matters Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

As a Christian we can think we are wiser than we really are. Our wisdom is discovered in our behavior.

Introduction “Don’t you know better?” Have you had someone talk that way to you (besides your parents)? “Are you telling me that you don’t know…?” The Corinthians are getting the “don’t you know” treatment from Paul. Six times in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let's Get Specific Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 12, 2012

A sermon looking at the prophecies of Daniel 11 for the non-technical crowd.

Let’s Get Specific Daniel 11:2-12:3 ©Copyright August 5, 2012 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Daniel This morning we turn to the most difficult chapter in the entire book of Daniel. It is difficult because it is filled with such great detail. Most of what is predicted here can be verified by ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage God's Way

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Nov 28, 2011

Marriage is under assault today on several fronts. This message makes clear God's original design and intent for marriage, and shares some tips for helping a marriage to survive.

MARRIAGE GOD’S WAY Pastor Eric Hanson We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who wish to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Drawing In The Sand

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Dec 4, 2011

When we say that someone crosses the line is because they have start behaving in a way that is not acceptable. If someone tells a vulgar joke in a place or occasion that is not appropriate you may say that that person crossed the line. Crossing the line i

If you draw a line in the sand, you establish a limit beyond which things will be unacceptable. The idea is that you establish a line that shouldn't be crossed or there will be severe consequences. It is easy to cross that line since there is not a physical barrier that would keep you from crossing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Thirst For God

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 4, 2011

What do we need more than anything else in our lives? We know that the answer is "God" but do we really live that way? Trials reveal what we are trusting to make life work. Here we see David's deep longing to be closer to his God.

INTRODUCTION: "In his riveting and unsettling book Night, Elie Wiesel describes his boyhood experiences as one of the countless victims of the Holocaust. Ripped from his home and separated from everyone in his family except his father (who would die in the death camps), Wiesel suffered a dark night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Give Myself Totally Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 2, 2012

Resolutions that will radically change your life.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 1 I Give Myself Totally 2 Corinthians 8:5 Scripture Reading I. No Reserve Mark 12:30 And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Hard Work And Providence Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

It is funny how we think God should work. For some reason we seem to think that since God is the all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present Creator of the universe – and anything else in existence – that he should do everything on a grand scale.

Hard Work and Providence Ecclesiastes 11:1-8 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI June 5, 2005 I am going to tell you one of my favorite stories this morning because it illustrates perfectly how many of us think about the relationship between what we do and what God does. Many of you have probably ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed