Sermons on Exaltation:

Harmony

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2006

If the church is going to have an impact on the world, it must demonstrate to the world the reality of its faith. It can only do that when Christian virtues are harmoniously lived out daily by the members of the Body of Christ.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. HARMONY 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brethren, farewell. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Idea Of Community Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

Recap a few ideas: Acts is written for a person named Theophilus - what does that mean? What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for? The Holy Spirit is going to make us WITNESSES Where will we witness - first at home (Jerusalem - Home) Then nearby (Judea - Lake County) Cross ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 4, 2005

The song of Mary can become our song too as we allow the Holy Spirit to form Christ in us.

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of Mary Luke 1: 46-56 1. If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a search on Yahoo under the keywords songs of Christmas and it pulled up 55 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007

True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Integrity: Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 19, 2006

Do you give God the credit for the successes in your life? Find out what happens to a world ruler when he takes all the credit. The fourth in a series on integrity.

6-25-2006 Integrity - Dependence on God. Daniel 4:1- 37 West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Over the course of the past three weeks, we have been looking at the character trait of integrity. We have looked at how integrity involves being true to your self no matter the pressure that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Our Strength

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon was preached in response to the July 7th Bombings in the UK. It takes us through psalm 46.

Psalm 46 God is our Stregnth On Saturday last week this nation (UK) ideological believed that humanity was coming of age and poverty could be made history, On Wednesday London was a sea of optimism and celebration delighting in gaining the 2012 Olympics But on Thursday another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Jul 8, 2006

Examination of the first BE-Attitude: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

PURSUING HAPPINESS : Declaring Spiritual Bankruptcy Matthew 5:1-12 1. This past Tuesday our nation celebrated its 230th year of Independence and one of the most famous phrases in the Declaration of Independence, listed as one of the “unalienable rights of man” is “Life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Words Of Affection Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 19, 2006

lessons learned from the words of affection uttered on the cross: sacred pattern; simple principle; solemn privilege

Words Of Affection John 19:17-27 The third word from the cross presents us with one of the tenderest scenes to be observed on the day Christ was crucified. Here are words of affection. Mary is at the cross where Jesus is being crucified. This was without question her most difficult moment as ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This sermon is a basic doctrinal sermon about Jesus

“JESUS” Phil. 2:1-11 INTRO – When I say the name, “Jesus,” what comes to your mind? Here in this environment w/ the people around us, the response is one of adoration, worship, love, humility, & praise. In fact, let stand & sing to Him a little right now (“Holy & Anointed One” & “Shout to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Had A Dream (Acts 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

When one man dreams, it is just a dream, but when we all dream together ... ...

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. ... I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Bird In The Hand

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

Based on the old parable "A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush" teaches thankfullness for all God has done for us.

Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ipraise - Living The Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 15, 2007

You see as we move through this progression of the life lessons, we naturally arrive at the fact that in the midst of all that God has done for us, we must praise Him.

iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation iPraise We move on today in our iTruths series to iPraise. As you know, we’ve been walking through a natural progression over the past five weeks in this series. First, iKnow-we know absolute truth that comes from Christ. Second, iLove-we love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Model For Corporate Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 8:1-12, first of a two-part message from this text about worship in the revival that Nehemiah helped lead

Text: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Title: Model for Corporate Worship 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the different options opened to the church planter for worship service like the musical style, the dress, the orders of service, buildings, preaching styles, position of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Crossover

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

What it takes to risk that next step towards the significant life.

Last week, the banner headline of the newspapers was “Stocks plunge worldwide.” Yet, some of us still risked buying stocks on that day even if the world market is down. Because of that, you even cashed in on the slump. This morning, I would ask you to take an even greater risk that would pay an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist