Sermons on Expansion: showing 1,711-1,725 of 2,405

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2010

A light was going to illuminate those living in darkness, in the land Naphatli and Zebulun. Why did God only mention those two fairly insignificant tribes in this prophecy? And what was this light to accomplish in our our lives?

OPEN: How many of you have ever been in a cave? How many of you have ever been to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky? My family and I have been there several times ourselves and I’ve always been impressed by the beauty and grandeur of that cave and others we’ve visited. I once read about a tour of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 3, 2011

The relationship of the shepherd and the sheep is much deeper than many of us realize.

It’s interesting that the 23rd Psalm is one of the most loved and familiar passages in the Bible and yet so many people live their lives as if the version that I just read is true rather than the one in the Bible. We can live with such a wonderful sense of denial about the things of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 27, 2009

This Parable shows how outrageous the grace of God is and no one is excluded without first being included

Parable 14 - Laborers in the Vineyard When we were students in Los Angeles we used to go down to the beach with friends for a BBQ • at the time the big rage in drinks was wine-coolers • Being Australian and a little ignorant of brands in California, one day we bought a cheap bottle of wine from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christ-Centered Faith

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

A Christ-centered faith means that God gives His children a full life in union with Christ, when His children let Him be supreme over all.

A CHRIST-CENTERED FAITH-Colossians 2:1-10 Proposition: A Christ-centered faith means that God gives His children a full life in union with Christ, when His children let Him be supreme over all. Objective: My purpose is to challenge all to make a full commitment to Christ as one experiences a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Person Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we will spend the next several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we will see different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He

If you were with us last week, you’ll notice that we’re in part of the same passage we were then. Last week we started in verse 16 and looked at how and why the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and wanted to kill Him. At the same time, we looked at how we reject Jesus for the same reasons. We found ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Leads To Maturity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 27, 2009

Relying on external law is the bondage of slavery. Jesus redeemed us from the law & made us heirs of God. The Christian does not need to wait to enjoy the riches of Christ. If he is a son then he is an heir.

GALATIANS 4:1-7 FAITH LEADS TO MATURITY [Romans 8:15-17] One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer away from a spiritual dependance upon God. The Galatian Christians, like most believers, wanted to grow and go ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stir What You Got Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 7, 2009

Size doesn’t matter, because we have the resources of Jesus Himself and His Word to multiply disciples of Christ.

Stir What You Got (Mark 4:21-34) Andy Eddington, once the president of Shriner College in Texas, loved sugar in his coffee. On one occasion at a greasy spoon near Dallas, he dumped not one, not two, but three teaspoonfuls of sugar in his coffee. As the waitress watched, Andy said, “Ma’am, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Encouraging Difference

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 9, 2009

See how we can make a difference in people’s lives as we encourage them in the faith.

(This sermon was introduced by showing a video clip. The clip contained a series of short interviews in which people were asked the question. "For what do you wish to be remembered?" The last interviewee said "I want to be remembered as someone who made a difference." That is my desire! With that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

The I Am Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

John 14:6 may be one of the richest texts in Scripture. There are some very powerful implications to John 14:6 and it is important for us as Christians to know what they are and what they mean.

John 14:6—beginning of a mini-series November 11, 2007 I AM Our God is an amazing God isn’t He? What an amazing God we serve. I mean He is all powerful. He is just yet He is merciful. He created the heavens and the earth and yet He cares for each of us explicitly. What an amazing God. I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: *other

Essential To Implementation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-I—1Corinthians 12:31-14:1 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Most often love is portrayed in a romantic, sexual or setimental sense. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord, My King Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 2, 2009

The absolute supremacy of Christ means we are safe in his arms.

We all like to feel safe and secure. When I was a young lad, I had this dream that has stayed with me for 45 years. I dreamt about a large house with a flight of external stairs. For some reason I was scared, I couldn’t work out why. Then I felt compelled to climb the flight of stairs—step by scary ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divine Dirt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2012

God says we were created in His image. But what does that mean to us and how can that effect our lives?

OPEN: In the Beginning God created the heavens and the earth. On the 1st day He spoke “Let there be Light” – and there was light. On the 2nd day He spoke and He created the sky (atmosphere) above the earth. On the 3rd day He spoke and dry land appeared/ and plants & trees began ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Really Care About Everyone? Do We?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 23, 2012

God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people.

Recap the story of Jonah for those who may not know the story… Title: Does God Really Care About Everyone? Text: Jonah 3:1-10 Slide 3 Thesis: God challenges us to rethink our attitudes and actions toward all people. Introduction Westboro Baptist is a church in Topeka, Kansas whose ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good And Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

We were made for something better that what a life destroyed by sin has to offer. God wants to restore His image in us. God wants to transform our lives.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Transforms Lives” 2 Corinthians 5:17 March 6th, 2011 "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB) Introduction: > Last week we were greatly challenged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Above All Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2011

The church was flourishing until some false teachers came and disrupted the growth and confused their theology. The letter was written to encourage the believers to combat errors in the church, the most dangerous being the deprecation of Christ

COLOSSIANS 1: 1-2 CHRIST ABOVE ALL AN INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND TO COLOSSIANS [Acts 19:10, 20] For the next 16 weeks, we’re going to focus on one of God’s love letters to us. For some of us, it will be like going back to look at something we’ve read before and maybe forgotten. For others of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist