Sermons on Fake Family:

Running To Win!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 1, 2012

The Christian as an Olympic Athlete. Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Listen to audio of this sermon at: www.gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (a). Look around at the winners (vs 1a). (b). Look at yourself! (vs 1b). (c). A Look at Jesus Christ (vs 2-4). SERMON BODY: If the Apostle Paul were alive today and picked up a newspaper: • I think like many of us he would start reading it at the back page. • Taking in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Brethren

The Things That Are Above

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

(Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings.

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings. Fear is, somehow or other, the archenemy itself. It crouches in people’s hearts. It hollows out their insides, until their resistance and strength are spent and they suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 4, 2012

We have been brought out of darkness to show forth the glory of God.

I opened the last chapter describing the watershed interaction between Jesus and his disciples, which culminated in Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the living God. In a similar manner God and his people, the Israelites, had a watershed experience in which their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of A Clear Conscience Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 10, 2012

How do we live in an unjust world?

Introduction Peter’s epistle begins in such a nice way. He tells of all these wonderful blessings we have, how we are such special people; then, just when we are feeling so great about the Christian life, he throws these water balloons at us, that splash us with sobering exhortations. Obey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Education Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this sermon we examine what the Bible says about education.

Scripture We are approaching the end of summer. Soon, students will go back to school, and some will tell about their summer. In the classroom setting of one Peanuts comic strip, on the first day of the new school year, the students were told to write an essay about returning to school. In her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Reason To Run Out Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2012

Have you ever heard about Christians running out of Gas? It happens. Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of the fuel of the Holy Spirit. The believers in the book of Acts learned quickly the lesson of needing a refuelin

No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of Gas? I guess that I have been lucky, because I have only run out of gas once in my life. I can still remember what happened, because it was embarrassing and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 2, 2012

Believe it or not, Paul was a mystery writer. But not fiction. His mystery was the previously unrevealed truth of the union of Gentile and Jewish believers into the body of Christ, the Church. This sermon examines this earth shattering truth.

The Mystery of the Church Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh September 2, 2012 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 3. INTRODUCTION We live in a world of unsolved mysteries. • Being something of a history buff, I’ve always been intrigued by what might have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Temptation Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Sep 4, 2012

Ephesians 2 reminds us that temptation comes from three sources – a cursed world, a corrupt heart and a cunning devil. Accounts of both failure and victory are illustrated in the biblical stories of David and Joseph. In James 1:14,15 the enticement of tem

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION “Blessed, or happy is the man who does not give in and do wrong when he is tempted. Because when he has stood the test he will receive as his reward, the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12). Is there anyone here today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Excellent Guidance For Everyday Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2012

1. Seek God’s help for your suffering (vs. 13a). 2. Sing God’s praise (vs. 13b). 3. Share your faults with one another (vs. 16a) 4. Speak to God for others (vs. 14-18). 5. Steer people to God’s truth (vs. 19-20).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 12: Excellent Guidance for Everyday Life (Part 1) James 5:13-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6 2012 *Someone put together a list of Kid’s Instructions on Life: -9-year-old Rocky said: "When feeding seagulls, always wear a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2012

Some people think that the only reason to pray is to cause a change in our own thinking. But the Bible teaches that prayer can make a difference in what God does, and that prayer can also have an effect on our circumstances.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. The apostle Paul is praying. He is praying for the Christians in Ephesus, & he is also praying for us, for all those down through the ages who come to know Jesus as Savior & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 3:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transform Your Workplace Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 6, 2012

Understanding that stress and incivility on the job lead to poorer health, and knowing that both are on the rise, how do we transform our workplaces?

“Building Quality Relationships: With Workers - Transform Your Workplace” Eph. 6:5-9 Your job might be killing you—literally. More specifically, strained relationships with co-workers could be negatively impacting your health and longevity. That's the conclusion of a 20-year ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Church Is Going To The Dogs

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 7, 2012

This sermon teaches that all are loved by God and therefore the Church should reach out to everyone.

The Church is Going to the Dogs (Mark 7:24-37) Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Provoke Your Rainfall,sunday Message By David Kayanja

Contributed by David Kayanja on Sep 11, 2012

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1Kings18: 41: “And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink, for there is sound of abundance of rain.” Notice that there was no cloud and no noise, but by faith Elijah said there was abundance of rain. Verse 42: “So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal