Sermons on Faithful Service:

Examine Yourself Before Partaking Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2011

In this lesson we learn that we are to examine ourselves before partaking the Lord's Supper.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of proper Christian worship, and for the past two weeks we have been looking at the Lord’s Supper as an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Honest Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 27, 2011

Jesus had an honest heart and so must we, because we are his followers.

Introduction: A. Jim Harte sent me a story this week, and it is a perfect story to begin with. B. The story is told of a teacher who asked her elementary school students what their favorite animal was. 1. One little boy said, “Fried chicken.” a. The teacher said that he wasn't funny, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Light Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011

Jesus is the true Christmas light and if we want out of the darkness we need to accept Him into our lives.

The Christmas Light Text: Jn. 1:6-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: History records for us an interesting footnote. It was during the dark winter of 1864. a. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. b. The war was now ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-13

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011

Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What If God Says 'no'? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2011

WE've all heard 'No" to our requests. But what if the 'No' comes from God?

“Questions of Christmas: What If God Says ‘No’?” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 The kindergarten girl asks her 2nd grade sister, “Can I play with your doll?” “NO!” The just turned 16 year old asks his dad, “All my friends got to drive a group of us around for a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running On Empty

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

IN A WORLD WHERE WE CAN SO EASILY END UP RUNNING ON EMPTY, THE FORGIVER OFFERS US AN ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE.

Running on Empty July 4th, 2010 Introduction: As a teen in the70's one of the classic songs was Jackson Brown's Running on Empty. Listen to it with me. Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields In sixty-five I was seventeen and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Royal Wedding

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

This is a narrative sermon that tells the story of Ruth and Boaz.

A ROYAL WEDDING Mother’s Day is typically a time to emphasize and celebrate not just motherhood, but home and family. And the surrounding weeks are also popular seasons for weddings. With the storms of last week, the Royal Wedding of William and Kate did not get as much local attention ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is The Head Of The Church

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 3, 2012

Ephesians 5

CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE HOME (EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4) What marriage means to you Different people have different definitions of marriage. So, what's yours? ACCOUNTANT: Marriage means making a profit, having another person to share the daily expenses. ECONOMIST: A man is said to be incomplete before ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Dilemma Is Discouragement

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

Discouragement is one of the devil's deadliest tools to use on the church.

Numbers 21:4 KJV And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. Numbers 21:4 Amplified . . . and the people became impatient (depressed, much discouraged), because [of the trials] of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A strong warning to not look back.

Luke 17:32 KJV Remember Lot's wife. I. INTRODUCTION—HONORING HEROES -If you only look at the calendar in a year’s time, you will discover that there are certain days set aside to honor people. There are a few days every year that schools, banks, government offices, and many places ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 8th sermon on Bible Characters and this one is on Job. Outline is 1-Job's Identity, 2-Job's Adversary, 3-Job's Agony, 4-Job's Recovery.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 8 – JOB This morning, we are continuing with our sermon series, entitled, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking about the fact that if there’s ever been a time for us to have close encounters, it’s now And we’re going to be preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010

We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Numbered

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 4, 2010

A message to backsliders about Judas.

Acts 1:16-19 KJV Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. [17] For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. [18] Now this man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tuesday - "Missing The Point" Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

Understanding who Jesus really is.

Tuesday – “Missing the Point” (Matthew 26:6-13) 3rd in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Adventures in missing the point! There’s a story by Dennis Tice that shows with certain originality how people can miss the point. It’s called: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Church Of God