Sermons on Family Life:

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

The Bible has much to say about the topic of sex. Our culture also has lots to say about sex...and the two do not agree.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:14 "Fatal Attraction" Today we’re talking about the Seventh Commandment, "You shall not commit adultery." • I read a true story about a pastor who was leading a Bible study on faith and obedience. Abraham and Sarah were cited as Old Testament examples. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Changed Heart Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008

The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

David & Bathsheeba (2 Samuel 11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 28, 2007

David and Bathsheeba - an old story with a very contemporary ring to it, and a few things still to teach us!

"You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on to the stage and then slowly lifting the cover so as to let everyone see, just before ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 29, 2007

It tells us that the Lord took Philip away suddenly, and one day, we who love and belong to the Lord are going to be taken away suddenly. We are going to be caught up, raptured literally into the air and into His presence

How Should We Live Lord Before The Rapture Acts 8:26-40 Look at verse 39 and notice in particular the words "the Spirit of the Lord caught away Philip." Was this a literal, physical transportation? Was Philip caught away as Enoch was? Look up Genesis 5:22-24; and as Elijah was (2 Kings 2:11)? I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

How Close Do You Want To Get?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 1, 2007

God is inviting you to get as close as you dare to get.

December 2, 2007 Evening Service Text: Exodus 33:7-23 Subject: The Presence of God Title: How Close Do You Want to Get? I have known a lot of different people. When I worked in a factory as a young man I think I knew every one of the 200+ people that worked there. When I worked in construction ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bottom Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 15, 2007

The true ‘bottom line’ isn’t going to be found at the end of a company ledger, or a balance s

Romans: The Line in the Sand (Series) Message Title: The Bottom Line Scripture: Romans 1:13-15 13 And I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that often I have planned to come to you (and have been prevented thus far) in order that I might obtain some fruit among you also, even as among the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Waiting For God's Ultimate Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 16, 2007

John the Baptist understood the power of the miracles, but wanted judgment to accompany them. He was having trouble waiting for justice -- as we do.

Third Sunday in Advent -- Lectionary A: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-12 I was cleaning out some things this week and came across some papers, among which were some cartoons I had saved. I must have been having a bad day, for one of the cartoons was Ziggy sitting at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Desire This Christmas?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 19, 2007

There is no better place to understand what our desire should be during this time of the year and every time of the year than in the Word of God.

Pray. Father, open our eyes to the truth of who You are. Help us today to understand what our true desire must be. Open my eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and open our hearts so that we may receive Your Word today. Amen. One word that is often ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beauty And The Beast Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 18, 2008

The myth we are going to look at today is "Giving Means Subtracting".

INTRO: How many of us liked math when we were growing up? I remember in college, before being called into the ministry, I was going to get a math degree. But I realized I could not make it through Calculus 3. I just could not understand it. It’s like today living in a society that teaches us one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power, Wisdom And Glory Of The Cross

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 25, 2008

There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. These divisions in the church at Corinth were caused by pride, for “only by pride cometh contention” (Prov. 13:10).

The Power, Wisdom, and Glory of the Cross 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 There were contentions that is, (quarrels; arguments) among the church at Corinth because they were glorying in human leaders. Some were glorying in Paul; some were glorying in Apollo’s; and some were glorying in Peter. All this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Parting The Red Sea

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did?

Something’s been bothering me since the seventh grade and now’s a good time to get it off my chest. It’s about God. About His abilities actually. Did He really do all those things the Bible claims He did? It was in seventh grade that the question first came up. Until then I just assumed that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Show Favoritism

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

Showing favoritism is a form of discrimination and prejudice.

DON’T SHOW FAVORITISM PT 1: DON’T SHOW FAVORITISM Jas 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. Jas 2:2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. Jas 2:3 If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Altar Of "I" Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

House Rules (4 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 17, 2008

Our giving to God should not be a mindless impulsive response to him. The lesson here teaches that our giving should be systematic, deliberate, intentional, and carefully though through. Not only that, but it should be proportionate to the income we recei

Today – conclude the series on Stewardship. * First sermon – God owns everything we have. God gave us the responsibility to manage his resources. * Second sermon – Stewardship of time * Third sermon – Stewardship of talents (gifts) * Today – Stewardship of treasures (money) Don’t leave! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 4, 2008

This sermon deals with giving the tithe to the Lord.

Title: Good News, Bad News Text: Malachi 3:8-10, Date: 1/06/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Well, I’ve got some good news and some bad news for you this morning. The bad news is that we still don’t have heat over in the fellowship Hall so we won’t be able to have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist