Sermons on Expend:

By The Sweat Of Your Brow

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

Christians need to be hard-working people.

BY THE SWEAT OF YOUR BROW Gen. 3:19 “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” INTRO.- Sweat and dirt. Those don’t sound very inviting or interesting to me. DO THEY TO YOU? God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Serving Saints In Need Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 20, 2002

An exposition of Rom 12:13 dealing with generosity and hospitality as a demonstration of genuine love.

“Serving Saints in Need” Romans 12:13 Previously in Romans 12 Renewed thinking always precedes consistent transformed living. Paul shifts from anchors for navigating troubled times to admonitions for ministering to troubled saints. Verse 13 ends this lengthy series of “ing” phrases with a final ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

2003 State Of The Church Address

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 28, 2003

This is a call to hear what God is doing and calling our particular church to be and do. I submit it as a sample of how one might go about communicating God’s vision to the congregation.

2003 State of the Church Address (Topical) I. God Is Doing a New Thing II. Based on His Eternal Plan III. To Move Us Toward Embracing Our True Identity IV. So, Where Do We Go from Here? A. A commitment to a corporate lifestyle of dependency B. A commitment to becoming healthy C. A commitment to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

It Is Your Responsibility

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2002

We can’t gussy up our attitudes or actions to make them seem righteous on the outside and think that we are pleasing God. It’s much better to be transparent and let God deal with you, than try to hide sin under a pretty blanket.

The latest answer when you are caught making a mistake, doing something wrong – even breaking the law is: There was an error in judgment. Not, I goofed, or I’m guilty – but an error in judgment was made. That goes right along with this one: "I assume responsibility for all of my actions, except the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Competence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004

Week two in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

08, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK TWO: COMPETENCE Introduction: None of us wants to be incompetent. We all want to succeed. In looking at the different conquerors we have studied over the last weeks one thing becomes evident – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

My Ministry

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Waste Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

Today, we are going to study the life of Samson, and as we survey chapters 13-16 we will see that Samson is a powerful example of wasted potential.

"WHAT A WASTE" TEXT: JUDGES 13-16 INTRODUCTION I don’t know about you but something that really aggravates me is waste, "W A S T E" not "W A I S T", even though our waists can be a little aggravating at times as well. Sometimes it seems as though we are surrounded by waste, every where we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For War

Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003

There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:8, Deuteronomy 20:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Worth It To Resist Evil? Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 13, 2006

The Christ-follower will be challenged to examine their lives for areas where evil has taken root and learn to resist evil by trusting Christ’s sovereignty and by standing firm in community, salvation and God’s truth.

Open your Bible to 2 Thessalonians and as you are doing so let me remind you of why this Harley and scooter are on the stage. Last week we used these items as an analogy to describe our faith journey in Christ. The scooter represents a Christ-follower who is playing it safe and being rather passive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Male-Female Equality & Male Headship

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2005

God instituted sexual equality and male headship.

God’s Glorious Church Male-Female Equality & Male Headship Genesis 1:26-27 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 15, 2005 Introduction (See credit below) Many times now we have considered the words of Ephesians 3:21. The apostle Paul, writing by inspiration of God, said, “Unto him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Time For A Fresh Start.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life?

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life? For many of us here, as well as you who have tuned in, have made many missteps and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2006

God can and will change your life.

EXTREME MAKEOVER, SPIRITUAL EDITION Acts 9:1-19 S: Salvation C: Change God brings Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD CAN AND WILL BRING CHANGE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Inductive I. FURY (1-2) II. CONTACT (3-5) III. INSTRUCTION (6-8) IV. CONNECTION (9-16) V. FELLOWSHIP (17-19) PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sharpening The Saw Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Life Management 101, part 1. Seen in Stephen Covey’s principle of sharpening the saw some basic principles set forth in scripture.

Sharpening the Saw Series: Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church June 18, 2006 David Flowers How many of you have heard the story told by Stephen Covey about the two men having a contest to see who could saw down a tree in the shortest time? The two men are in a forest, far from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Don't Weep For Me......."

Contributed by Steve Klink on Nov 25, 2005

Preached on the Sunday before my heart surgery.

Title: “Don’t Weep For Me.........” Text: Luke 23:26-31 “As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005

This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ