Sermons on Fallen Short:

Encouragement To Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on May 30, 2007

Barnabas - is an encourager and we should learn from him

ENCOURAGEMENT TO BE AN ENCOURAGER ACTS 11.19-26 The Duke of Wellington, a famous military leader who defeated Napoleon was asked at the end of his life if he had any regrets. He said that if he had a regret it was that he did not give more praise. Someone once said “flatter me and I may not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Good News At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Crow on Dec 12, 2006

The world is filled with so much bad news, it is refreshing to hear some really good news. Good News! There has been a New Birth in Bethlehem!

Good News Luke 2:10-11 Good News!!! Walking along the beach, John tripped over a half buried kerosene lantern. He rubbed its side and sure enough, a genie materialized. "I can’t grant your wishes, I don’t work like other genies" explained the freed spirit, "But since it is Christmastime, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Rest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2007

Finding and entering the promised place of rest in these sometimes overwhelmingly hectic times.

Dakota Community Church March 4, 2007 Soul Rest Matthew 11:28-29 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Introduction: We are now on the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Mennonite

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008

Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be.

Stuck in the Mud Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Purpose: Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be. Introduction: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Becoming A Sprinkler Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 13, 2008

Jesus moves from talking about being in the vine to abiding in his love, words, and joy. Learn about what it means to have so much of Jesus in you that you just can’t keep it in any more!

The themes in this chapter are: abiding in the vine, pruning, bearing fruit, experiencing love, joy, a new type of relationship with Jesus, persecution, and the witness of the Spirit speaking out of our lives. We’re going to talk about abiding mostly—abiding in Jesus, in His Word, His love, His ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Word Speaks Louder Than Actions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2009

Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.

We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A New Leaf On Life Series

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 29, 2010

As we celebrate this most blessed occasion, I'm reminded of a song that says "Ring out the old..Ring in the new." God is the giver of many new wonderful things. Now- to you and me, God is giving a new year. Now, we have not lived for God as we should,but

Genesis - Chapter 3: verses 7, 20 and 21. They sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. For Adam also and for his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them. A NEW LEAF ON LIFE (repeat) As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Prayers And Trumpets And Prophetic Proclamation

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 18, 2010

Revelation leaves us gasping for breath when we see God’s response to the saints prayers. When God sends even his limited judgments against his enemies... "Woe, woe, woe! is about all that can describe it.

Take the book of Revelation and remove it from its historical foundation and give it to scholars with a fertile imagination and let them consider their present situation and they will surely make a new application or see it as a biblical alegorization. Revelation 8-11 shows us how the saints’ ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 10, 2010

The third sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians. This sermon discusses the fact that there are only two types of people in the world, those who are in Christ, and those who aren’t.

Which Side Are You On? Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as we continue on in our study of Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians we come to our text. If you remember, the first 12 verses of this chapter we saw that Paul had a deep conviction of his stewardship to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Make The Sign Of The Cross

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 12, 2010

A user-friendly explanation of the important biblical truths that the Sign of the Cross symbolises.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:18, Deuteronomy 6:5, Romans 3:22, Genesis 1:9, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How To Get Right With God Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010

How to get right with God. Why works does not work.

Text: Galatians 2:1-21 Title: How to get right with God. Introduction Of all the world’s great discoveries Galatians 2 records the greatest discovery of them all – “How a person gets right with God”. For Jesus said, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing Is Impossible With God!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 6, 2004

We serve the God of the Impossible... Do you believe that? It will change how we live when we really take hold of this truth.

"Nothing Is Impossible For God!" Pastor Glenn Newton December 5, 2004 LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel went to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ordinarily Extraordinary

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Band Of Brothers Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 27, 2006

4 of 4 messages on becoming Mighty Men of God. This message focuses on the importance of standing with one another.

Mighty Men of God Band of Brothers Two Lies Many Men Believe I CAN DO IT BY MYSELF The first statement is one made by the man who is in denial and is dishonest in his assessment of himself. This statement is born out of the desire and need to be in control. Face it; most of us want to believe ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Up Your Hands In The Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Sep 30, 2006

Teachings on the Hebrew word "towdah" and how it applies to our worship experience.

In American criminal law, a trial is an event in which parties to a dispute present information (in the form of evidence) in a formal setting, usually a court, before a judge, jury, or other designated finder of fact, in order to achieve a resolution to their dispute. Courts use various terms to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:11-18

Denomination: *other