Sermons on Examine Your Work:

How Christians Should Live

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Too many people profess to be Christians but DON’T actually live the Christian life. Their Christianity consists mainly of going in and out of church on Sunday and special days. Friends, going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to

Intro: Too many people profess to be Christians but DON’T actually live the Christian life. Their Christianity consists mainly of going in and out of church on Sunday and special days. Friends, going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a funeral home makes you a corpse! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: *other

Water Into Wine - Change And Transformation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 15, 2011

A short talk given to believers. Jesus turned water into wine, thus revealing his glory and his disciples put their faith in him. What are we called to do, as agents of change in our community, that people will put their faith in Jesus too?

In the summer of 2010 I was hanging on every word of Steve Chalke as he preached at the New Wine Summer Conference. He was talking about Jesus being the one who transforms people and transforms situations; and he was calling the Church to once again become fully involved in the world as agents of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Three Paradoxes To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 5, 2011

People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them.

THE THREE PARADOXES TO A FRUITFUL LIFE John 12:24-26 People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them. Jesus said: Joh 12:24 I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Igniting A Lifeless Church Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 8, 2011

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? No one wants to be in a dead, dull, dying church. What do you think it takes for a church to burn for Jesus?

Have you ever wondered what it takes to ignite a dying church? Have you ever attended a dying church? Introduction - A Dying Church An artist was once asked to put on canvas what he considered to be the picture best symbolizing a decaying and dying church. After several months, he returned and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Offering

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 19, 2011

allows us to see the order of the offering so we can see how serious sin is.

Sin offering Sin is refusing to enter in to the will or image of God. high priest (Lev4:3) If the priest that is anointed do sin according to the sin of the people; then let him bring for his sin, which he hath sinned, a young bullock without blemish unto the LORD for a sin offering. he ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Concept And Truth Of Salvation

Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 24, 2011

A message that looks at the meaning of Salvation and the importance of knowing Jesus personally.

The Concept and Truth of Salvation Salvation is fundamental to everything in the Christian way of life and function of the church. A Vital question is do we understand what salvation is and is not? Salvation is not a way of life, A regular attendance at church, A standard of living to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2

Denomination: *other

Do Over

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2010

Sermon using the parable of the fig tree to speak of the relationship between repentance and bearing fruit.

9 / Do Over Intro: Three demons got together and they were trying to find ways to conquer the world. The 1st demon went throughout the world proclaiming, “There is not God!” Even though few people acted as if there was a God, they knew in their hearts that this message was not true. The 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

“Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Celebration Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 14, 2009

God pours out his grace upon us. Because of this, we have much to celebrate.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Celebration of Grace” INTRODUCTION Imagine what it would be like to uncover priceless treasures and riches beyond your wildest dreams. What would it feel like? What would a person be thinking? How would a person react? In February 1923, Howard Carter made one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Intentionally Seeking The Lost. Rejoicing When They Are Found!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 15, 2007

We are called to join in with God by deliberately, intentionally seeking out the lost. When the lost are found we are called to join with God in rejoicing!

A few years ago I was reading a book by Stephen Gaukroger. He tells the story of a New York Methodist minister who saw the need to bring his ‘ninety nine righteous’ sheep back into the fold. He put an advert in the local paper: “Lost, stolen or strayed; a large flock of Methodist sheep. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Stop Looking For The Answers In The Cemetery

Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 25, 2011

Stop looking for the answers in the cemeteries, there is no life there, there’s no celebration there, there’s no music and there is no fire.

It is reported in Matthew 27:50-51, 54 (NIV) And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split. Matthew 27:54 When the centurion and those with him who were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Matthew 13:51 - Understand?! - Part 19 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2011

Is it "WHAT you know or WHO you know"? Or is it that "what you know helps you know He who knows you better than you know yourself". UNDERSTANDING = PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ABOUT CHRIST.

Matthew 13:51 - UNDERSTAND?! - Part 19 Why is He asking me this question? Yes, I understand! Well, not everything but I get most of what He is trying to tell me! Actually I miss quite a lot of what He is saying. OK, OK. I admit it. At times I so don't get it. My teacher in primary school slammed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Changing Discovery Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 16, 2011

The women discovered an empty tomb. The implications of their discovery changed their lives and ours forever.

Mathew 28: 1-10 “A Life Changing Discovery” INTRODUCTION What would your list consist of if I were to ask you to name some of the greatest discoveries of history? This would be a list of discoveries that changed our lives. My list would include: A sun centered solar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: What If Christmas Never Was? Series

Contributed by Brian Smith on Jan 11, 2006

What if Christmas Never Was? What if Christ never came for us? We’ll look at these questions...how this impacted Narnia and how a "lamppost" leads to home. God with Us...how do we respond?

What if Christmas Never Was? Luke 2:8-14 The History of Narnia Narnia background: through a wardrobe...they go to another world and then find all sorts of odd creatures and adventures Aslan: is the Lion, the Great Lion = Jesus Christ figure The White Witch: evil, satan-like figure Peter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

I Am The Life Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

Jesus made some clear statements introducing Himself to the world and letting us know who He is. This series explores a few of those statements.

I Am the Life Text: John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. There are four things essential to human life: light, air, water, and food. Jesus says, “I Am…the LIFE.” We notice that He is to our spiritual life what these ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Holiness