Sermons on Examine Onself:

No Regrets

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009

If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Encouragement

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

We need to be in the encouragement business! And If you have any message of encouragement for others,Please speak it!

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man who was getting ready to sail around the world in his homemade boat. • And there was a crowd of people on the pier that weren’t being supportive. • They were telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. • “The sun will burn you.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-43

Denomination: Christian Church

Becoming A Catalyst For Change

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Failsafe Investing Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2009

Where your treasure or investment is, there your heart will be! What are you investing your life in?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • At some point most of us will consider taking some of the money that we have today and investing it so that it will grow for tomorrow. • There are inherent risks when we decide to invest our money. We could easily lose all or part of our investment. • Will Rogers was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Search Me

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Growing in grace.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!" INTRODUCTION Taking a personal inventory is a difficult thing to do. In Paul’s letter to Rome he writes: For by the grace given to me I say to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Five Principles Of Growth Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 26, 2008

Food is necessary for physical life. Without food, we become weakened and eventually become ill. Just as this occurs, lack of spiritual food produces the same results in our spiritual lives.

Philippians 3:12-13 “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing Constant Is Change

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Nehemiah, Pt. 3

THE ONLY THING CONSTANT IS CHANGE: FROM AMBITION TO ADVANCEMENT (NEHEMIAH 2:11-20) In the movie Braveheart about Scotland’s struggle for independence from the English at the turn of the 14th century, William Wallace attempted to persuade the Scottish nobles to discontinue their ties with the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

World Religions - 2 Hinduism Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 13, 2008

All things are not equal. All roads do not lead to the same destination. Our experience bears this out. Who among us would trust our own guesses when traveling on a long road trip of many hundreds of miles rather than trusting a compass and a map? Let

What About Hinduism? Revelation 5:11-13 Introduction A Hindu said to a native missionary, “I am sure if I lead a good life and do what is right, giving up my bad habits, God will be pleased with me and receive me into heaven.” “That is the way most people reason today,” replied the missionary. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006

In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivate Love Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Love.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Love Galatians 5:16-25 A few months ago, we as a church went through a series titled “Doing Church as a Team”. Towards the end of the series, we took a small “side step” and spoke about making sure that we were developing the Fruit of the Spirit in our own lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Foursquare

The Tree Of Healing

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2009

Our blessed hope; the restoration of access to the tree of life!

“The Tree of Healing” Genesis 2:8-10, Revelation 22:1-5 Introduction Today, as we continue our examination of the Second Coming of Christ, we will look at a Scriptural motif which has long arrested my attention in study and my heart in worship of the Triune God of all glory and grace. We will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

You Have Dominion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our authority in Christ.

You Have Dominion Part 3 Scriptures: Matthew 8:14-17, 23-27; Luke 9:1-2, 10; 10:1-17; John 14:12- 14; Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: In my message last week, I gave you examples from the Old Testament of where God had given man dominion and expected man to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ripple Effects Of Communion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2010

Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world.

THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF COMMUNION * Mark 14:12-24 Sermon Objective: Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world. 12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Beautiful Feet Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 24, 2012

Are you willing to be the beautiful feet for a person who needs Jesus?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week finishes our Life Group series. We have examined three of the four ways we seek to help connect people with Christ through our Life Group Ministries at FCC. • Today We will conclude with one of the most difficult, yet maybe the most rewarding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pause Before You Act (Part 3b) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 29, 2011

Sermon 3B in series. Please see previous parts of the study. Often, we regret an action immediately, but too late to undo it. P - Pray before you act. A - Check your attitude before you act. U - Understand fully before you act. Three new Bible illustratio

PAUSE Before You Act Sermon 3B NOTE: This is part B of sermon three in the series, PAUSE Before You Act. While this sermon may be used independently, you may want to see the other sermons to give background and introduction. Handouts and keys for these studies are already prepared. Contact me if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist