Sermons on False Professions:

What To Do With Your Words Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 19, 2011

This message examines the power that our words can have

INTRODUCTION * Over 600,000 words in the English language: average person uses 20,000 * The power of words... - “A word from the mouth is like a stone from a sling.” (African proverb) - “A word once uttered can never be recalled.” (Horace, Italian poet) - “Colors fade, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who R U Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really?

Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really? How many of us would agree, that would be an important question to ask ourselves from time to time? I want to look at 3 different references that scripture gives us, as people. These 3 are Sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013

Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

“let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Catholic

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2011

Which type of wisdom are we really listening to?

One of my favorite scenes in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is when the protector of the Holy Grail told the seekers, “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.” One of the Seekers was this “Nazi” Guy who went first and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 John

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012

How to Take Care of Pastors

Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Introduction to Galatians

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Introduction and Overview Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction to Galatians Galatians is unique among Paul’s epistles. His normal greeting is abrupt, with no prayer or thanksgiving for the evidences of grace, or some other prayer (see Eph 1; Col 1; and Phil ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calm In Chaos

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

Surronded by illegailities and judicial chaos, Jesus stands calmly in the midst of the storm. He had already accepted God's plan for Him, so there was no fear, no panic.

Passage: Matthew 26:57-68 Intro: Once is a while we witness it; that person who remains calm in the middle of chaos. Il) my father-in-law received the Silver Star for Valor for standing on the deck of a baby flattop in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and directing return fire while under ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Man Is Out

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 27, 2010

A perspective in Luke 24: 36-48 Yes! Jesus is alive. He is out. Jesus continues to invite everyone to "Touch and see," to be reassured that his presence is real and that his intentions for forgiveness are real.

Luke 24: 36-48 The Man Is Out. A man was released from prison recently after serving his term. After many years in jail he still maintains his innocence. What a horrible thought to suffer lies and false accusations from people that one knows, and then spending many years in jail when one is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

The Abiding Principle

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 30, 2011

Listen to Romans 5:10 For if when we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Intimacy with God begins now. He desires for His followers to cultivate His presen

The Abiding Principle John 15:1-2, 5-6, 15 1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 5 “I am the vine, you are the branches. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans, Part 32 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 6, 2011

Testifying to what Christ has done in our lives is not optional ... it is the POWER of the Holy Spirit unleashed through us to introduce others to Him.

Romans, Part 32 Romans 10:10-15 Introduction - Often the Law is referred to as being “abolished” by Jesus – but that’s not true - Jesus came as the fulfillment of the Law, which is opposite removal of it -- Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Espionage In The Church

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Feb 9, 2010

What does the Bible say about Satan? Where did he come from, what is he up to and why did God allow him on the scene anyway? Can He make us do things?

Satan Chad Moore, Preaching Pastor January 30th & 31st, 2010 Satan 1. He is an angel and is subject to the commands of God the Father and Jesus. 11 The word of the LORD came to me: 12 "Son of man, take up a lament concerning the king of Tyre and say to him: 'This is what the Sovereign LORD says: " ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Target Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2015

God has many directives for the church, and under the inspiration of the Spirit, Paul hits the ground running, implying what some of those directives are.

The Target (I Timothy 1:1-5) 1. Men’s retreat/turkey shoot. Barri usually wins… 2. Bud Newell and his friend Tony often practice corn-hole tossing. They are very proficient at it, and Bud has won a number of championships; a matter of aim. 3. Hitting the target, good aim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible