Sermons on Excellence:

Saving Grace, Serving Grace

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 11, 2003

God’s grace is sufficient to save, and to empower us to work in His service.

SAVING GRACE, SERVING GRACE Ephesians 2:8-10 By Kenny McKinley (Read Text) Now, if you will turn with me in your Bibles to the book of Romans, chapter 3 and follow along as I read, beginning in verse 9 (read Rom. 3:9-18). In these verses Paul is speaking about all of humanity, he says that we ALL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, 2 Samuel 9:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Working For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 14, 2003

How we behave at work says a lot about our faith to those around us. It also says a lot about our attitude toward worshipping God. How to make our workplace and our worship work together.

OPEN: During the middle 1800’s there was a popular set of rules for the office that showed up in one form or another across the nation. They all resembled something like these which were posted in Zachary Geiger’s establishment: 1. Office employees will daily sweep the floors, dust the furniture, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christ The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can We Live As God's Children?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 14, 2003

Because of God’s covenant of grace believers are called to live separate and holy lives.

"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithful Fellowship

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on fellowship

FAITHFUL FELLOWSHIP PHILIPPIANS 1:5 10/25/94 In 1765 John Fawcett was called to pastor a very small congregation in Wainsgate England. For seven years he labored at building up this small work. But because of the size of the congregation and the fact that they were all poor his salary was so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5

Denomination: Bible Church

Casting The Deciding Vote Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

Many people believe that the deciding vote in any election is cast in the privacy of a ballot box... but in reality, the deciding vote in elections is cast somewhere else entirely.

OPEN: (A sermon given just prior to the California recall vote on October 7th 2003). How many of you have heard about the upcoming recall vote in California? (A resounding number of people raised their hands). Well, I don’t how you could have avoided it. But it has been an excellent example of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses At A Fork In The Road Of Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2003

A look at what it cost Moses to follow God’s will.

When you were a kid did you ever dream that you were a part of the royal family? Maybe a day dream that one day a king or queen would drive up to your house and offer to adopt you? A fantasy that you could leave all the cares and concerns of being common folk behind you and just have to worry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Influence

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 28, 2003

We are to change the world we live in.

Intro: (Start with Blank) A lady was getting on a bus for her early morning commute. She had her small baby in her arms. She walks up the steps and the bus driver looked at the baby and said – mam – that is the UGLIGIEST baby I have ever seen. It made her mad. She slowly walked to the back of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider The Miracle Of The Loaves Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 19, 2001

That’s the lesson, don’t ignore problems and don’t take the easy way out, face your problems with God’s help realizing He knows what He is doing.

John 6:1-14 Mark 6:52 "For they considered not the miracle of the loaves: for their heart was hardened." Craig Randall drives a garbage truck in Peabody, Massachusetts. In a garbage container one day, he noticed a Wendy’s soft drink cup bearing a contest sticker. Having won a chicken sandwich ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, Mark 6:52

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Balance Into Your Life

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 9, 2001

In order to get balance into your life: 1. You must discover your purpose. 2. You must establish your priorities. 3. You must make your plan.

I receive somewhere between 25 and 50 e-mails a day — sometimes more. Faxes come into the office. There is a pile of mail at our home and the church every day. I hate to think of how many times the phone rings — and I even carry a cell phone to make sure I can always be reached. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Drowning In Destruction

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001

PEOPLE TRUSTING IN MATERIAL THINGS INSTEAD OF SPIRITUAL THINGS.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2001-----------WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: DROWNING INTO DESTRUCTION.......PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"We Give Up Hope On No One.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “We give up hope on no one.” 1Timothy 2: 1-7 Paul always taught sound doctrine that guides individuals, right conduct, the “is,” what is from God’s side, forms the basis for the “ought,” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Facts About Failure - Part One

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 15, 2001

Everyone fails, but not everyone responds to failure the same way. Here are some biblical truths to help people recover from failure.

“All of us have failed, falling way short of fulfilling the beauty of God‘s plan, that which God intended us to be.”(paraphrase of Romans 3:23) Americans have very little patience for losers. A team starts having a losing season, ticket sales plummet. A certain sports star, who has the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Finished

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross.

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross. Today we are going to consider the meaning of these words of Christ "It is finished" Q What does "It is finished mean" What does Jesus mean? The word in particular that Jesus used means "complete, perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist