Sermons on Faithful Reward:

A Failed Fishing Venture

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jan 13, 2009

Have you ever wanted to give up and thought, “Who needs the church, I’ll believe in God and stay home?” Perhaps you have been DISTRESSED by the world’s problems. Perhaps the church’s past year of transition has DISCOURAGED you. Perhaps your DISIL

Cornerstone Church January 11, 2004 A FAILED FISHING VENTURE John 21:1-19 “I enjoyed a Charles Schultz ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It's Your Decision

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2009

This is the sermon I preached at my cousin’s funeral. There were many there who was living in sin including gang members. It was the first time I’ve ever had to preach a funeral where there was doubt about the person’s salvation.

Eulogy: Your Decision Only Scriptures: Luke 16:19-31; Matthew 7:21-23; Hebrews 6:4-6 Introduction Would everyone please stand up? I want you to look around at the people you see here today. Remember their faces. Thank you, you may be seated. My heart is been heavy today as we come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Fully Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 29, 2009

When we understand Christmas more deeply, we will worship Christ more fully.

Advent Conspiracy: Worship Fully Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/29/09 Note: The idea for this series and some content comes from a book by Rick McKinley, Chris Seay, and Greg Holder called, “Advent Conspiracy: Can Christmas Still Change the World?” Doesn’t it seem like there’s some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

"Nazarene"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 28, 2009

10/11ths of Jesus’ earthly sojourn was spent in obscurity in Nazareth. What do we learn from this?

“But when Herod died, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, and said, 20 “Get up, take the Child and His mother, and go into the land of Israel; for those who sought the Child’s life are dead.” 21 So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and came into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Informed Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 2, 2009

Sermon explores the "intolerable tension" between what is and what ought to be as motivation for prayer. How the word informs our prayers is also addressed.

Informed Prayer Daniel 9:1-19 9-20-09 Intro Jer 29:1-14 “Now these are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the remainder of the elders who were carried away captive -- to the priests, the prophets, and all the people whom Nebuchadnezzar had carried away captive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19

Denomination: Charismatic

The Feast Of Booths

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 7, 2009

The Feast of Booths was fulfilled by Jesus at His first coming by His birth and will be fulfilled at His second coming when He inaugurates His Millennial reign.

Pat: This morning we’ll wrap up our look at the Jewish Feasts and their fulfillment by Jesus as we examine the last of the seven feasts prescribed by God for His people. Before we look at the Feast of Tabernacles, allow me to share a word of personal testimony. Perhaps like many of you, there was a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restrain Sexual Desires Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the seventh commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 4, 2007 God’s Top Ten (7th commandment) Restrain Sexual Desires AFTER COMMUNION SHOW VIDEO CLIP “BA_ADDICTION” ---IN SHARED VIDEO FILE--- WHILE I’M GETTING THINGS READY ON THE STAGE… AFTER CLIP SHOW SERIES SLIDE---IT’LL AUTOMATICALLY ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Symbols Of Semblance Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

Our will and God’s will are as two separate pieces of wood; so long as both lie side by side there is no cross; but put them across one another, and then there is a cross. We must take up the cross Christ lays on us if we would be His disciples. Whenever

Illustration: The deepest demonstration of love is to willingly sacrifice oneself for the benefit of another. There is a story about Pat Thorne who was a sniper atop a tree, saw a platoon of Canadian soldiers walking on a road in the direction of a German contingent. Wanting to warn them and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Post-Christmas Blahs

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 30, 2007

After the crescendo of Christmas, some of us are back to our complicated and chaotic lives. Message looks at three post-Christmas scenes and then three lessons to help us beat the blahs.

Dealing with the Post-Christmas Blahs Matthew 2:13-23 Rev. Brian Bill 12/30/07 Dave Veerman has written a poem called, “Many Happy Returns.” See if it resonates with you: ‘Twas the day after Christmas And all through the room Strewn wrappings were crying For use of a broom The children were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great High Priest

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Jesus Christ has become our eternal High Priest. And I think there are three things that these verses tell us about our High Priest that should come as an encouragement to us.

From the time of the fall of Adam man has needed a mediator… someone who would span the gap that now separated him from God. Man is sinful. God is holy. And because of His holiness God will have no fellowship or connection with sin. Before the fall God and man had close fellowship with each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Our Loving God Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 13, 2008

Show the love of God towards the two son and how God loves each of us

What we believe series - Part 2 Our Loving God – January 13, 2007 Luke 15:11-32 (Acknowledgements: Work of Dr. Henry Schorr, CSC Church, Calgary AB) Introduction o Last week we looked at God’s holiness and justice. Today were going to look at another characteristic of God, His love o When I was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A look at the true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our lives

(adapted from a sermon by Darryl Dash) TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS” OPEN: A. In just two days, most of our entire country will shut down. 1. The offices will close 2. The roads will seem empty 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Goals Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 3, 2007

Using actual road signs, we’ll see that we must count on Christ’s work, stop sinning, and yield our bodies to the Lord.

The Goals of Grace Romans 6:8-18 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/3/07 Before last Sunday’s service one of our daughters turned to Beth and asked this question: “Is Daddy not preaching today?” Beth told her that some special guests were going to talk about their ministry in the Middle East ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-18

Denomination: Baptist