Sermons on Evil:

How Can I Handle Discouragement

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 15, 2008

A sermon on handling Discouragement. Based on Rick Warrens book, Answers to lifes difficult questions.

HOW CAN I HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT? What can you do when you have the worlds deadliest decease? Cancer, is fatal but atleast the Doctor can tell you when your going to die… AIDS, right now with technology its not that Fatal (Magic Johnson), its not that contagious. Polio…Not really. Let me give ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Frequency

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Fathers Day message. What channel are you on? Are you on the same frequency as the rest of your family?

Sometimes, Fathers can do some stupid things and sometimes aren’t always on the same "frequency" of the rest in the family... ------------MEDIA CLIP OPENER OPTION---------------- SHOW MR. BEAN "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" (2 min 35 sec) START: "Dirty Diaper" 14:00 END: 16:35 - After the man throws the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Games People Play: Twister

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Sometimes you feel twisted in different directions in your life. Take a lesson from the game of Twister to see how you can handle those life’s tuggings.

Opener – Circle Twister Have youth group leaders get all participants standing and forming two circles. One of the circles should be inside of the other circle. It’s helpful if there are a couple of the leaders standing on a stage above the players or on a stable platform/chairs. When the music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rewards Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness brings three signficant rewards: makes you more like God, draws you closer to God, and recaptures the freedom of your soul.

SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE REWARDS OF FORGIVENESS” OPEN: A. Good news and bad news this morning: 1. Bad news a. People have let you down b. Because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trial By Fire: Living The Life Of Faith No Matter The Cost

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on May 19, 2008

How can we be people that live for Christ no matter what?

One Sunday on the way home from church a pastor was beaming with pride. He had just preached what he thought was his greatest sermon. After walking in the door, he asked his wife “Well dear, what did you think of the sermon this morning?” She was very non-committal in her response, “Oh, it was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Luck - Lucky Charms Series

Contributed by Dj Castilleja on May 19, 2008

Do we know what we are saying when we say "good luck " to someone. Do we really mean it and what does God have to say about it?

I was recently introduced to a new cereal. At least it was new to me. I think ever since I can remember my favorite cereal was frosted shredded wheat. Anyway, one day Amanda (my wife) and I were walking through the grocery store and we get to the cereal aisle and I head for the shredded wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Your Lost Friend Has To Look Forward To Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series of the topic of being lost

What Your Lost Friend Has To Look Forward To Luke 16:19-31 Intro: In about 27 days the NASCAR season begins with the running of the Daytona 500. I am looking forward to that day. I am sure all of us have, at one time or another been looking forward to something with great anticipation. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Relating To Jesus Outside Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

Helping ourselves and others relate to Jesus not as one who started a new religion… nor who can be known merely through religious tradition… but who defies religious confines… and who seeks relationship.

Intro – One of the more interesting dynamics in my own process of having ‘holy conversation’ is when someone asks what I do. When they discover I’m a pastor… I’ve seen all sorts of things go off. Discomfort with their behavior, discomfort with what they then expect from me, or even just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 4:1-11, Living Free Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 4:1-11, Living Free

Living Free Galatians 4:1-11 Intro. * Illustrations are almost always a necessity when it comes to getting a point across * Not only did Jesus frequently use illustrations but the Apostle Paul did as well. * Sometimes a single illustration is worth a thousand words. * Preachers sometimes struggle ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Do These Stones Mean? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2008

For a Children’s Day message; twelve varying stones used as visuals to speak of original innocence, sin and accountability, and the redemptive work of Christ.

For centuries, people have raised up stones as a witness. Stone monuments testify as to who they are and what happened among them. Just this week news came of discoveries at the ancient monument of Stonehenge on the Salisbury plain in England. Those great Sarsen stones were raised to honor the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:8-24

Denomination: Baptist

One Man Came To Jesus

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008

Jesus is in the house. He can restore all by faith in His name. We all need cleansed by His blood.

“ONE MAN CAME TO JESUS” Allan H. Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org Sept 2007 And because of that A REVIVAL HAS HAPPENED Today we will be looking at the 2nd chapter of Mark, verses 1-12. The house was filled; it was filled with anticipation of hearing the good news of the gospel. Almost ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Sparks, Flames, Or Fires? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jun 5, 2008

Refinement is a process. My word is like fire declares the Lord. Were are you at in your walk?

Allan Kircher www.planttheseedministries.org April 15, 2008 Are WE SPARKS….FLAMES….OR FIRES This morning we will find out where we are in our walk in sanctification. Today we have a challenge, a challenge to be a consuming fire Christian of God in faith of our service to the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Could Someone Please Tell Me Where Heaven Is? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 30, 2009

Will discuss where Heaven is - the new earth, and the New Jerusalem and why we look forward to that.

When we first moved to Hillsboro, OH, the church owned a couple of old houses that were on the same corner as the church building. One of them was destroyed. The other, an old 2-storey house, would be our dwelling place until we could find a house. So, for a few months, we lived in a piece of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Simple Gifts Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 9, 2009

6th in a series from Ecclesiastes. when viewed from God’s perpsective, even the simple gifts in life can give us joy.

I can still remember when we had a birthday party for Pam. Mary and I had bought her a small plastic slide, which we just knew that she and all her friends were going to love. So imagine our surprise when after we had taken the slide out of the box, all the kids had more fun playing with the empty ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist