Sermons on Expression:

Our Ministry

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007

In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Leaving The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 28, 2007

A sermon for Resurrection Sunday

“…He was lifted up while they were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” When publicity shorts and previews and posters came out for the soon-to-be-released movie of Superman in 1978, the tagline heard over and over again was, “You’ll believe a man can fly”. The line was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9

Denomination: Orthodox

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 29, 2007

We think of Feburary as the Love Month as a result of Valentines Day. This Sermon Reflects God’s Love to Us and It’s outpouring to Others.

For The Love Of God I John 4:7-12 Feb. Is LOVE month Valentines Day - What If Everyday was Valentines Day, what would the world be like Years ago, Back in the 70’s Coke had a tv commercial with a bunch of people holding candles swaying back and forth to a song whose lyrics are true today as it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About You

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An overview of Ephesians teaching that believers live for and by the power of Christ.

It’s Not About You Ephesians Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: “It’s not about you. The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind and your happiness.” That’s how Rick Warren begins his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part one in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom)

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 1) Sermon – 20 June 2004 I know today is Father’s Day and is would be quite seem to make sense that I preach on a subject that would speak to us Fathers. I am not necessarily opposed to preaching messages based upon special seasons, times of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One More Chance Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 2, 2005

God gives one more chance to his fickle children, one more chance to return to him, one more chance to avert destruction, one more chance to know him and be healed.

Aren’t you glad that God is the God of second chances? This week I have been sick with a nasty bug, which has left me at times with a migraine that keeps me from being able to read. This is one way God slows me down and forces me to meditate. I spent more time than usual laying around thinking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Jul 9, 2005

My wife and I put together this ceremony for a couple in our church. If you’d like to know more about the music, email me. I’ll give you more information as to where to purchase it.

Wedding Ceremony 12:30 — Entire wedding party dressed and in sanctuary for pictures 2:00 — Wedding party ready for ceremony (time to relax and take care of little details) 2:00-2:30 — Prelude, you can have solos or music played while guests begin to arrive and ushers take them to their seats 2:30 — ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's Your Purpose? Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 11, 2005

Christians must understand we are here on earth to do more than just exist. We must live our lives to fulfill God’s plan for our lives.

CSI: CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL IDENTITY “What’s Your Purpose?” Intro: We started two weeks ago looking at the identity of the Christian. What does it mean for us to have been brought from death to life in Jesus? It was that God loved us so much he wanted to rescue us from ourselves. Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference A Day Makes Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

God intended the Sabbath for blessing, we’ve turned into burden; meant for enjoyment, we’ve allowed it to enslave; created for our pleasure, we corrupt it into added pressure.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES! (Exodus 20:8-11) The newspaper editorialized: The world is too big for us. Too much going on, too many crimes, too much violence and excitement. Try as you will, you get behind in the race, in spite of yourself. It’s an incessant strain, to keep pace.…and still, you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Consistent And Committed

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 12, 2006

We should strive to be more like GOD in every way and not in just the ways we find easier to accomplish.

Hebrews 10:19-25, “Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus, by the fresh and living way that he inaugurated for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray Like Jabez

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 12, 2006

A 4-point sermon explaining how and why we need to apply this short prayer to our lives, both as Christians and as the body of Christ.

Everybody wants to know what purpose they have. Does God really have a plan for each one of us? The Bible says God knew us even before we were born and that He has a unique and distinct plan for each one of us. JEREMIAH 29:11 says, ‘I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

Meltdown: Imminent Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006

How to handle those emotional meltdowns in life.

Meltdown: Imminent 4-30-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:2-12 Intro. Have you ever felt like you’re on the verge of an emotional meltdown? Your life is a mess, your circumstances are out of control and if you could ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"One For The Many"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2006

‘Words of prophecy in the mouth are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart’. Matthew Henry

“But he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead’”. Luke 16:31 Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead over in Bethany, located about one mile east of Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives. Now how does one ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Orthodox

The Law, The Christian And The World

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 28, 2005

We can learn from Paul the importance of relying upon Jesus. We can rely on Him to provide us the life testimony that He desires to be put in front of His people at the appropriate time and place.

Title: The Law, The Christian, and the World… Scripture: Acts 24 I would like to use some scripture to use as a sort of prelude to Acts 24. Then, with that in our minds, we’ll be better able to understand a short discussion on Acts 24. (2 Timothy 3:1b-5) There will be terrible times in the last ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Law Versus The Promise Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 6, 2005

Let’s avoid the mistakes the Judaizers made and focus our thoughts on Paul’s history lesson in Galatians 3:15-22. We will observe the solid, historical fact of justification by faith alone in contrast to the perilous fiction of justification by works.

Scripture Allen Dale Golding tells the story about when he and his wife were missionaries in the Philippines. They vacationed in Baguio City in the mountains of Northern Luzon. While there, they visited the St. Louis Silver School, where silversmiths are trained. They admired exquisite workmanship ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed