Sermons on Excess Baggage:

The Sins Of Favoritism

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

The church does not and should not have a caste system. The church is not a place of racism nor classism, yet why are we not growing?

The sins of Favoritism James 2:1-13 (Instruction: Come in dressed well) Jesus Christ is the Lord who left the glory of heaven and came to this corruptible world to save sinners like us. He humbled himself, laid aside His position in heaven, and became like us. He was born is dire ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Rush Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 2 of 15

WHAT’S THE RUSH? (EXODUS 2:11-25) People value quickness, service and convenience, and smart businesses know how to capitalize on and profit from that need. Customers can get their passport pictures processed in an hour, shoppers can use the express lane for 10 items or less and subscribers can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Happens When I Die?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2005

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

“What Happens When I Die?” 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Revelation 7:9-17 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What happens when I die? Certainly this question has been plaguing human kind since the Fall. Living in broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 6, 2008

In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity.

The Decision That Determines Your Destiny Griffith Baptist Church – 3/9/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Key verse: The Introduction In God’s realm, all we are offered is two choices. What direction we choose will affect where we spend eternity. Thomas Edison had a unique way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 6, 2008

Giving Christ the supreme position in our lives is a decision we make. Paul opens his letter to the Colossian church with a reminder that he was sent by God.

Introduction: I. I have a friend, a co-worker to be more specific, who comes from an American Indian heritage. A. He is actually quite proud of his background, B. In talking with him about Christ, I also discovered that he claims Christ as his savior. 1. Sounds good right. 2. That is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Purchased With His Precious Blood Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again.

1. One of the greatest encouragements in tough times is the wonderful truth that Jesus is coming again. Psalm 30.5 For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy comes in the morning. a. The pains, the problems; the trials, the troubles. b. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Great Need Of Patience Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James encourages us to follow in the footsteps of patience laid by those godly ones who have gone before us.

A man was walking through a supermarket with a screaming baby in the shopping cart. A woman nearby noticed that time and again the man would calmly say: “Keep calm, Albert. Keep calm, Albert.” Finally, in admiration for the man’s patience as the child continued to wail, the woman walked up to him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

What's The Rush? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 2

WHAT’S THE RUSH? (EXODUS 2:11-25) People value quickness, service and convenience, and smart businesses know how to capitalize on and profit from that need. Customers can get their passport pictures processed in an hour, shoppers can use the express lane for 10 items or less and subscribers can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Backbone Of Barnabas

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 3, 2007

The real need for encouragement.

Barnabas was THE ENCOURAGER … he was always looking out for the underdog … he always attempted to see the “good” in everyone … he tried to focus on the positives! How many of you know a Barnabas? I have had a number of Barnabas’ in my life … but do you know what I have realized over the years … ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Re-Discovering The Resurrection

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 9, 2007

Emotions ran high for those who witnessed the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. How those emotions changed and what changed them made the difference between faith and disbelief.

For many of us, when I say the word "Easter" or "Resurrection Sunday" or even "Third Day" it brings things to mind. If you are a Christian you may think of the empty tomb, or of the angels and Jesus’ visit to the disciples. If you are not a Christian you might think of the Easter Bunny or "maybe I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sl6th Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 26, 2008

Sloth is more than laziness. It is lack of working for the betterment of the community: both the community of the body of Christ and the community at large. Basically, it is the failure to make a contribution to make the lives of people around you better.

SE7EN: SL6TH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14 June 22, 2008 Alright, we are coming down to the final two deadly sins. They are deadly practices and lifestyles because they lead us to destruction and trash the community formed in Jesus. And this one is no different: sloth. Sloth is more than laziness. It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Intimacy With God - What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 21, 2007

God wants more than a casual relationship with you. He desires to be intimate.

July 22, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 40:27-31 Subject: Intimacy with God Title: What Are You Waiting For? I want to share with you today about a topic that might scare you. I want to talk to you about relationships, specifically, your relationship with God. Relationships can be confusing. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gideon, The Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2007

Have you been afraid that your lack of skills, background, or ability to hear God disqualifies you for service? Learn how God worked with a timid man and turned him into a hero.

Do you remember the Sand People from the original Star Wars movie? They lived on Tatooine - I guess their proper name is: Tusken Raiders. Anyway - these nomads were covered all over with rags with little lenses or something to see and breath out of. They carried these big sticks and traveled on ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Foundation Of Following Jesus, Part 3 - Applying God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Part 3 of this series - this message focusing on our need to be "doers" of the Word, and not just intakers.

The Foundation of Following Jesus Part 3 – Applying God’s Word James 1:22-25 January 23, 2011 Audio of this sermon can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Introduction This is the third part of a four-part series on the foundation of following Jesus, which is the Bible – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Growing In Leaps And Bounds Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Apr 20, 2011

Keys to growing in faith: release what is weighing you down, let God be in charge, walk by the eyes of God's Spirit, and receive the promises of God. Lessons learned as Abraham deals with his nephew Lot.

It’s spring – the time to plant. The time to see our first tulips begin to peek out of the ground and in a few weeks start to bloom. I can’t wait! I’m so anxious for the grass to turn green and to smell the flowers. It’s a wonderful time. It’s also a time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Lutheran