Sermons on Expanding:

Funeral Service For Baby

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

Again the arms of the Lord have opened to a child whom He has clasped to Himself in tender love. He was instructed us to ‘let the little children come to him’ not to’ hinder them’. The going of this one so dear to our hearts that it has brought heaven nea

Memorial Service for Kamden - Oct. 7, 2000 Prelude music – Tiffany McCartney on the piano Opening Prayer – Pastor Mike Special music – Ashley McCartney “Amazing Grace” on the Sax! Music/singing – Tiffany and Pastor Mike · Amazing Grace · Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus · What A Friend We Have In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Revelation 7:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

People Who Are Moth-Eaten

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 2, 2002

How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic?The damage a moth can do in your spiritual life.

People Who Are Moth-Eaten January 6, 2002 Intro: How many have ever seen a moth and went ballistic? Hurry... kill it! It’s going to eat up all our cloths. “Get the broom, get the newspaper.” And begin to chase it around the house until you finally kill it. Probably none of us. To us, a moth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bottom Line Choice Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Some of the decisions that we make in life are not that earth shattering, history will see little difference in the cereal you chose to eat for breakfast, but there are choices in life that important, even life altering. These are choice made by every hum

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 12 “The Bottom Line Choice” Joshua 24: 14-28 This week I listened as on the popular singers of our day (Alanis Morrisett) was interviewed about her work. When asked to characterize her music she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Being Jesus In The Quicksand Of Culture Series

Contributed by Darrin Koone on May 10, 2002

A study of Christianity in the Postmodern age and how to be culturally relavent.

I use the term quicksand because it has a scary connotation of being caught in something that I have no control over. Yet I have always heard that the best thing to do if your caught in it is to stay calm because all the flailing around we tend to due when we’re scared just causes us to sink ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worshipper's Portrait (Drawn With A Scripture Pencil)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Aug 20, 2002

In Psalm 15, David’s asking God what a real worshipper looks like; do we look like God’s answer?

One of the old confessions of the church (Westminster) says that man’s chief end is to glorify God and to fully enjoy Him forever. That’s a pretty decent answer to why we’re all here. We were created to worship. It is man’s chief end. Worship is an end, not a means to an end. We worship “because ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fisher's Of Men

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

We are called to be "fisher’s of men."

FISHER’S OF MEN Believing for BIG things from God! Psalm 107:23, 24 “Some go down to the sea and travel over it in ships to do business in great waters; 24) these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep. The mindset that I want us to have today as I talk about this scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Magnificat: The Particulars Of Praise" (Part I) Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Dec 18, 2002

An exposition of the Magnificat, highlighting the primacy and particulars of praise.

“The Magnificat: The Particulars of Praise” (Part I) The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com Luke 1:46-55 December 8, 2002 Unless you’ve been lost in an abandoned cave, or marooned on a desert island, you have heard, at least since the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-47, Luke 1:48-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 5, 2003

Without a vision we perish. What is your vison, purpose in life? This passage shows that our goal shoiuld be 1) fruit 2) Foreigners 3) Faith

Your purpose. Mark 11:12-25. WBC 7 Sept 03 pm In the words of Diana Ross- ‘do you know where you’re going to?’ - not ultimately, when you die! - > do you have a purpose here. Now. In this life. - Do you know whey God is allowing you to stay, here? The words “without a vision the people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2003

Thanksgiving Holiday reminder that we need to be aware of all year.

12, October 2003 Dakota Community Church A Heart of Thanksgiving Introduction: The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Mennonite

War! What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003

War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Holiness

What God Wants To Do In Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

Are you aware that God is working in your life? If not, be confident that He is, and He is doing it today. Also, He will continue to do it daily.

What God Wants To Do In Your Life Phil. 1:6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald If someone would come up to you today, and ask you, “what do you what to do with your life’? Would you be able to answer this question with out any hesitation? Have you taken the time to plan out your future? Most people have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Wars And Rumors Of War

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

On keeping our focus as a church during a time of national buildup toward war.

Wars and Rumors of War Matthew 24:6-7 Once again we come to a time in history when the sabers of battle are rattling around us. And once again we are faced with widespread opinion concerning the need for war, the ethics of it, the wisdom of it, etc.—everyone’s got an opinion, including myself. My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-7, James 4:1

Denomination: Brethren

Honor Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2003

We honor our spouse before God when we are faithful to them.

INTRODUCTION • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. Thus far the commandments can be summarized by saying we are to honor God and we are to honor our parents. Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death: R.i.p. Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

This Easter sermon describes the birth, life-cycle and fatal blow (as delivered by Jesus) of Death, currently on life support until the end.

1 Corinthians 15:55 - Death: R.I.P. We are here today to announce the passing of a faithful attender of this church for many years. In fact this faithful one has been coming virtually since this church began. Although he’s not here every single week, we are often reminded of his presence. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist