Sermons on Fantasy:

Narnia: Not A Tame Lion Series

Contributed by Jack Starr on Jan 8, 2006

God uses reality to shatter our false images of him in order for us to embrace his more amazing truth.

Not A Tame Lion Sermon - 1/8/06 Colossians 1:15-20 Opening My wife has become an addict of home improvement programs and It’s Sunday night. That means that in my home we will be watching a show called Extreme Makeover: Home Edition I actually like it a lot, except when she looks over at me ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Methodist

Back To Slavery Or Forward To A Christ Filled Life

Contributed by James Tetley on Feb 15, 2006

BIG IDEA: The formation of Christ in us should be our life’s desire and work BIG RESPONSE: To see the formation of Christ as our TOP priority

INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how all of the recent blockbuster hits at the cinema have at their core a battle of good vs. evil. In Harry Potter its Potter vs. Voldamort, in Narnia its Aslan vs. the White Witch, or going back in Star Wars we see Skywalker vs. Darth Vader. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Is The Victory” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Just Say No! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009

Adultery is a major issue in the USA, which makes it a very relevant topic to discuss in church.

June 7, 2009 Just Say No! Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 An elderly couple was sitting by their fireplace, enjoying their evening. They were reminiscing about their years together, when the husband said to his wife, “After 50 years, I found you tried and true.” The wife, whose hearing was poor, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God Who Can Give You Peace Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Jul 14, 2009

Peace is God holding you together while everything else around you is falling apart.

Jehovah Shalom – The Lord Who Is Peace Judges 6:22-24 Martin R De Haan II in his booklet: “Surviving the Storms of Stress”, tells a story of a woman named Nancy. Nancy’s glass of stress is full and overflowing. Wedged between the demands of single-parenting, a rebellious son, and managing an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Second part of Study in Hebrews. 1 of 4. This message is focused on the importance of spiritual maturity in the Christian believer

Is following Jesus a burden or a joy? Mike Croschere was a young man that started coming to church because a neighbor invited him and his wife – and they came. They came back and eventually he and his wife decided to become followers of Jesus and were baptized into Him. They came to the Family ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Were Still In The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 21, 2008

An Easter message about the blessings of the resurrection.

If Jesus Were Still In The Grave Introduction: We are all familiar with the truth of the saying, "Of all the words of tongue and pen, the saddest are, it might have been." Have you ever considered what might have been if Jesus Christ had not been raised from the dead? If His shattered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 13, 2009

How to make wise decisions.

Decisions (Part 2) Financial Decisions Text: 2 Corinthians 1:17 NASB “Therefore, I was not vacillating when I intended to do this, was I? Or what I purpose, do I purpose according to the flesh, so that with me there will be yes, yes and no, no at the same time?” This message is the second in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Life And Death

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2009

Life has to be more than what many in our time think it is. It does have meaning, as does death, if we live out of our sense of the purposes of God and if we have Christ as our constant companion.

He was all of thirteen years old, just beginning to emerge from boyhood and to fill out a little. He seemed, to look at him, alert, intelligent, full of the mischief you would expect from somebody entering the awkward years. His voice wavered between high-pitched laughter and the creaking croaking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

An Astonishing Gospel Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007

I preach expository messages, and this is the 24th in my series on the Book of Acts.

“An Astonishing Gospel” Acts 13:4-12 November 18, 2007 Last week, we considered the critical role of the local church in sending out two men, Barnabas and Saul, for the work God had prepared for them. Here, in our passage today, we see reiterated the other absolute essential for Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Rebellion

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

Today I want to look at the difficult side of the family and what happens when rebellion hits your home.

Dealing with rebellion at home Luke 15:11-31 Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a genius. No one in his day knew more about electicity than him. Henry Ford realized this when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Body Matters Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

Paul speaks once again to the issue of sex and how we use our bodies. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - that means more than quitting smoking; more than overeating...read the sermon and find out what it does mean.

YOUR BODY MATTERS It’s time for Body Break with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, those Canadian health and fitness experts. You know those commercials on TV where a man and woman come on and tell you that all the stuff you’re eating is killing you? That’s them! Did you know that a can of soda ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

The Perfect Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Big Idea: I get the most out of worship when I bring together 3 distinct elements to form an exceptionally strong—or perfect—worship experience. 1. Private Preparation, 2. Divine Destination, 3. Public Proclamation

The Perfect Worship Experience The Perfect Storm: A “confluence” (bringing together) of three elements that together created an exceptionally strong storm. If any one element had been displaced in time or space the result would have been far less powerful • but because just the right things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus???

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 6, 2007

This is a apologetic response to the March 4, 2007 Discovery Channel documentary on "The Lost Tomb of Jesus."

THE LOST TOMB of JESUS??? Acts 1:1-4 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 After his suffering, he showed himself to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 15, 2007

Belief in Jesus brings clarity to our lives.

BELIEVING IS SEEING John 20.19-31 S: Resurrection C: Belief Pr: BELIEF IN JESUS BRINGS CLARITY TO OUR LIVES. TS: We will find in our study of John 20.19-31 where our relationship with Jesus begins. Type: Inductive I. PEACE (19-20) II. MISSION (21-23) III. UNBELIEF (24-25) IV. WORSHIP ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist