Sermons on Expend:

Dont Let Anyone Look Down On You

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Age does not matter, live and they will glorify God.

Introduction: A drunk was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for who there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But following his conversion to a new life with God, everything changed. Joe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Woman!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

A wonderful woman!

I was given two questions. "Why does the Bible not hold women in high regard (importance) in either the Old or New Testament?" "How does God feel about women in Power Today i.e. preachers, politicians, and CEOs?" I have used the emphasis in the questions as they were given to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:19-31, Jeremiah 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Contentment Challenge

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 30, 2007

Preached to a church immediately preceeding the announcement of it’s Senior Pastor’s resignation over moral issues. It is only by knowing the true condition of my heart that I can be intentional and effective in aligning it with God’s heart!

THE CONTENTMENT CHALLENGE 1 Timothy 6:3-21 September 4, 2005 Motive Check: “Gone Nutty” – Intro. from the movie, Ice Age Have you ever been like that about something before? Something you so much desire to attain or keep that nothing, not even a catastrophe (or the onset of the Ice Age) will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Less Than Your Best Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Sermon on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

Many people do not give the idea of excellence much thought in the church. “Well as long as we do it for the glory of God.” Consider this real experience: You drive up to the church at 10:10 and the sign says the service starts at 10:15…perfect you are five minutes early. You walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Time Came Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

1st in Christmas series based on Galatians 4:4 - why the time was right for Jesus to come. This is one describes the right time CULTURALLY - one language.

Galatians 4:4 – The Time Came (With a healthy dose of help from John Eldredge.) “In the beginning.” It might just as well say, “Once upon a time.” It’s a wonderful phrase, full of legend and myth, promise and mystery. And it’s a sort of invitation, too. “Come here, let me show you something…” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Twists And Turns Of Life Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:1-12

Text: Ruth 4:1-12 Title: The Twists and Turns of Life Date/Place: LSCC, 6/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell a story about getting lost here in Maine B. Background to passage: Recount the entire book of Ruth. We have just come from the threshing floor incident. Anticipation builds as we wait ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation For Defense Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of Jude 20-21

Text: Jude 20-21, Title: Prescription for Defense, Date/Place: LSCC, 10/1/06, AM A. Opening illustration: All the doctors giving Junior the run around while this cancer is eating him up. Can you imagine a doctor giving you a 3-hour discourse on the particular disease that you have, and then ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Who Missed His Cross

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2006

He walks up on the hill with his son. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was meant to die. He had to leave Jerusalem many years ago because of his reputation. He was a wa

THE MAN WHO MISSED HIS CROSS Text: Mark 15:6-15 Theme: Jesus replaces us on the cross so that we can take up the cross. He walks up on the hill with his son in toe. He is old. He has traveled a long distance to see this hill. He wanted to return to show his son the spot where he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Or The Worker Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 17, 2007

Which matters most to you - doing the job or getting the credit? That’s what Barak faces in a battle against Israel’s enemies. He makes the right choice - do we? Also - letting God do a complete work of healing in our lives.

Chapters 4 and 5 of Judges are a real bright spot in a book that is mostly bleak and depressing. Not only do we see a great victory but it also features some real role reversals. This time it’s not the guys who shine, but the gals. We have a woman, Deborah, who is both a judge and a prophetess. I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Cope With Stress Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. John the Baptist shows us how to cope in times of extreme stress by trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Title: How To Cope With Stress Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Luke 7:19-23 Subject: Stress is normal, and can be healthy. How we deal with it is what makes the difference. Introduction Psalm 23 Antithesis The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

What God Hates

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 31, 2007

God hates when we misuse the body He has given us for sinful purposes. Why? Because God hates sin.

The words hate and God do not seem to go together. Yet, the writer of Proverbs clearly declares that God hates something. What is it? Our initial instinct would be to suggest the terrible two: murder and adultery. Others would suggest drunkenness or debauchery. Not so, according to the writer of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Be "Wow"Ed! Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

A series exploring the God given desires of our heart. Inspired by "The Seven Longings of the Human Heart" by Mike Bickle.

(YouTube Video of "Quick Change" Artists from America’s Got Talent) How cool is that? The first time I saw that couple perform was live at a UK basketball game halftime and I was blown away! I absolutely love that kind of stuff. The kind of thing that you watch, and your mouth drop opens, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 20, 2009

When religion replaces Christianity, the result is spiritual superiority

Parable 13 – The Pharisee and the Publican In our unit complex we have a gym which I religiously use six days a week  One of the pieces of equipment there is one of those treadmill walkers  It has all sorts of fancy programming, adjust the speed, incline, personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking Up The Towel

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

A talk given at Pontiac Christian School’s 8th grade promotion ceremony

8th Grade Graduation 2008 Pastor Jeff Williams Recently, I’v enjoyed telling this joke, or variations of it, to Mr. Marley’s class: Two penguins are sitting in a bath tub. One says to the other one, “Could you please pass the marmalaide jelly.” The other one replies, “What do I look like, a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational