Sermons on Family:

We Need A New Nature Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 16, 2013

Our nature became corrupted through Adam. We are totally depraved and in need of a Savior!

WE NEED A NEW NATURE THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS TRUTH IS BROKEN DOWN INTO TWO POINTS 1. OUR NATURE BECAME CORRUPTED THROUGH ADAM When God made Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, he stated that all of His creation was “very good” (Gen 1:31), so how can humans now be considered corrupt? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Changes Everything

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 4, 2014

Easter Resurrection (With Some Humor) Presenting Jesus resurrection as the most important world event of all time.

TITLE: This Changes Everything 04-15-2014 TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10 Start the service by reading the resurrection story from the Bible Luke 24:1-12 I. I REMEMBER WHEN THAT HAPPENED! A. There are significant discoveries, inventions, and events down through history of which have shook the world. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Promise-Keeping God Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 12, 2014

We have a God who keeps His promises.

Introduction: A. Ann Landers, former advice columnist, challenged her readers to come up with the world's 3rd -biggest lie. She wrote, “The world’s biggest first two lies are: ‘The check is in the mail’ and ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help you.’ ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don’t We Speak In Tongues? Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 18, 2014

Why do we take the cessationist position on the sign gifts?

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is very concerned that false teaching be acknowledged and corrected. In our last message, we began to look a Christ’s corrective teaching on prayer. During that study, I made a short reference to the subject of speaking in tongues. I noted in that message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014

By the Israelite's failure to possess the land, we can learn valuable lessons in overcoming our enemies. This is the intro to the series.

Leaders, Legends & Losers Series: Leaders, Legends & Losers May 18, 2014 So today, I’m starting a summer series of messages on the book of Judges. I’ve always liked the book of Judges because of the classic bible characters and stories that you find in it. People like Gideon, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rules Are Rules Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2014

The Pharisees of Jesus' day died long ago. But their spirit lives on in congregations across the land. How can we recognize if we have become like the Pharisees, and what did Jesus teach us about what we need to know to avoid becoming like those men?

(Before reading the text I noted that the stories in this section of Mark detailed the conflict between Jesus and a religious group known as the Pharisees… and I emphasized the word "Pharisees" as I read through the text) OPEN: Back in the 1980’s, the Minnesota Twins had this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Praise

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 3, 2014

Praise God for that is what we are commanded to do.

The Importance of Praise By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 29:35 says “And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing”. The Law of First mention:- The Law of First Mention basically states ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35

Denomination: Apostolic

5 Steps To Leading People To Jesus

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

In this sermon, I use Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 to give us five steps that help us to share our faith with others.

FIVE STEPS TO LEADING PEOPLE TO JESUS Text: John 4:3-26 Message: You can lead people to Jesus using these five easy steps. Teaching: Evangelism Response: For listeners to be more comfortable with sharing their faith. Do you want people to be saved? Non-Christians do not typically go to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #21 Series

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2015

Continuing study of Romans, Chapter 9:1-18

Book of Romans Lesson # 21 By Rev. James May Romans Chapter 9:1 – 9:18 We ended last week with a discussion of the predestination of God for man. God has already determined that we should live victorious; that we should be blessed; that we should fulfill his will in the earth; and that we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Humility Or Humiliation Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE HUMILITY OR HUMILIATION - Esther 6:1-13 (ESTHER 6:1-4) -Hook: Ever have a week you aren’t too proud of? -A week where you weren’t patient enough with your kids? -Or you weren’t kind enough to your wife? -Ever had a week where you just ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Catching The Wave Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Feb 3, 2015

This is the fourth message of a sermon series on the Book of Acts. Other messages from this series can be read on www.uplandfirst.org

Videos may be downloaded from www.uplandfirst.org/YouTube. Intro – Video: All together … SMART CAR GWR version (Guinness World Record) A new world record … 18 adults in a SMART CAR. AMPLIFIED PASTOR KRATZ (APK version) 18 DUMB ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 9, 2015

Tongues & Prophecy Part 1 - – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Tongues & Prophecy – Two Views: • Cessationism • Charismatic (2). Some Introductory Remarks: • We are studying 1st Corinthians, not just tongues and prophesy • The main subject of chapters 12-14 is spiritual gifts • Paul addresses chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Brethren