Sermons on Extravagence:

Worshiping God As Creator Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

First in a series on worship - this message focuses on worshiping God because He is the Creator.

That’s Why We Worship - Worshiping God As Creator "Worshiping God As Creator" Creation Joke: There were these three professionals sitting around a table talking about the oldest profession. The Doctor says, "well, the Bible says that God took a rib out of Adam to make woman. Since that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church-Bethany Style

Contributed by James Groce on Nov 25, 2001

Bethany represents UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL

------------------------------------------ Luke 10:38-42 38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman namedMartha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

'tis The Season To Be Expectant Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A new look at the Christmas Season

Matthew 4:18 - 22 Intro: 6 - ’Tis The Season To Be Extravagant To Love Him with all of our being! 13 - ’Tis The Season To Be Confident To Know He is there no matter what! 20 - ’Tis The Season To Be Jubilant (Part 3 of 4) To Trust in Him alone for our Joy! 27 - ’Tis The Season To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pictures Of Our Father

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

A father’s day sermon.

Happy Father’s Day, dads! Did you all get pounced on in bed this morning? My boys each made me a card (that was very special); but Bethwyn went all out! She gave me my own rock. She painted it green, and she drew a smiley face on it, and gave it to me with a card. It couldn’t be more precious to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3, Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Pleasing To God? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Romans 8:5-9 concerning the certainity of God’s approval and acceptance for the Christian. Romans Series #34

Romans Series # 34 April 17,2002 Welcome to New life in Christ. We are currently going through the book of Romans verse by verse. I believe all of us have found this book of the Bible to be challenging to understand at times but also very instructive and encouraging. Tonight we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning Signs That I Am Entering The Debt Zone Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

Part 3 of the series Getting a Grip on My Finances focuses on warning signs over overextending one’s finances.

(Power point available) SLIDE 1 A recent government report with a boatload of statistics reveals people owe for a lot of big things other than houses. These debts all need to be repaid, and meanwhile finance companies are pulling in a lot of interest payments from the loans, which total well over ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-28, Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

Giving As Worship Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2004

Martha’s worship language was service. Lazarus spoke the language of witness.Mary shows us how to speak the worship language of giving.

#3 in the series “Finding Your Worship Language” Giving As Worship John 12:1-8 For the last couple weeks I have been preaching about different ways of worshipping God. We looked at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. Lazarus was an example of Witness as Worship. Today we look at Mary as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Worship

Contributed by Mark Jones on Feb 24, 2003

The Fragrance of Worship; A Sinful Woman Anoints Jesus

I. Introduction Some preliminary thoughts: “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Essence of The Lesson: Worship is a flow and a dialogue between you and your Savior, it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Jun 5, 2003

The miracle at Cana is a sign of the mission of Jesus: transformation.

WATER INTO WINE TEXT: John 2:1-11 The story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana, I think contains one of the most powerful messages in all of Scripture. But it seems that a lot of times, people get snagged on one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Read My Lips Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 15, 2003

What does Jesus want us to put into practice (Matthew 7:24) so that we will be attractive bait? This week: A Promise Means Something; Giving, and Faith

Sermon for 9/14/2003 Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The only President ever to fulfill all of his promises was James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States. President Nixon with the Watergate scandal. George Bush, Sr. said, “Read my lips, no new taxes.” President Clinton, “I did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lesson Of The Wine

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Oct 29, 2003

The little things in the Bible are easy to overlook, yet it all has meaning. In the miracles at the wedding in Cana, the 240,000 servings of wine can teach us about the difference between the Law and the Spirit, God’s Grace and God’s character.

I love weddings. I have only had the occasion to perform two weddings and those were both great and special occasions for me. I had so much fun. And weddings are supposed to be fun. I think we should take a lesson from 1st century Judaism on how to party. The usual festivities consisted of a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

God's Plan For Intimacy

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The need for intimacy is fulfilled in marriage, family, and the church.

God’s Plan For Intimacy Genesis 2:18-25 A small child came home from Sunday School and told his mother: "The teacher told us how God made the first man and the first woman. He made man first, but the man was very lonely with no one to talk to, so God put the man to sleep, and while he was asleep, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pro-Vision Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 15, 2003

God’s provision is provision for the vision... not for our squandering or hoarding.

Pro-Vision. James 5:1-6 WBC 16/11/03am Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, "Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask." She put him up in the cart & he sat in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6, 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The External Evidence: Authenticity Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 15, 2002

2nd of 4 in an examination of the Great Commandment

The External Evidence: Authenticity Mark 12:28-31 Last week we said that authentic Christianity is motivated by a passion for God¡K That authentic Christianity is motivated by a strong, extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, and desire for God. Passion is essential¡K it¡¦s a necessary ingredient if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist