Sermons on Farming:

What Is Your Aim?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2008

As you read this sermon you will be led to evaluate your aim in life.

This weekend the Olympics began in Beijing, China. The world will be focused on China for the next several weeks. There are thousands of world class athletes competing for medals. Their aim is to win a gold medal. They have focused their entire lives on this goal. I would like to use the Olympic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 5a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008

The world is having one big party, but God will have the last word - the writing is on the wall

Daniel – Chapter 5a A. Chapter 5 Outline I. Belshazzar (5:1-4) a. The Party (5:1) b. The Preposterousness (5:2-3) c. The Profanity (5:4) II. The Lord (5:5-9) a. Look At The Wall (5:5) b. Look At The King (5:6-7) c. Look At The Wise Men (5:8-9) III. The Queen Mother (5:10-12) a. Her Ignorance ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Culture Shock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 1, 2008

Was Jesus culturally relevant? Should we try to be or is it a better "witness" if we distance ourselves from "worldliness"?

Dakota Community Church June 1, 2008 Culture Shock I don’t know if I am just too easily amused or what; but I find the study of people, relationships, and group dynamics to be simply fascinating. Those things that we all share, the cultural norms, the humor, the acceptable and unacceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

Things You Can't Buy

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

Listed in the outline are a few things that are not For Sale. Items that have been bought and Paid for, and are no longer on the auction block

THINGS YOU CAN’T BUY I Corinthians 6:19-20 Introduction; The text tells us that a price has been paid. That we have been purchased, a slave being purchased at the auction block in no longer his/her own, but to the one who has paid the highest cost. We can look back into the Story of Hosea and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do They Give Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 18, 2007

This expanded outline examines why we give/tithe. It is part of series on questions people have asked in the church. Specifically, it attempts to answer the question, "I don’t understand why people who have less money than I, continue to give to the chu

WHY DO THEY GIVE? Several weeks ago I gave you some index cards and asked you to fill them out if you had questions or had been asked any questions about church, the Bible, things we believe or about Christianity in general. We got a number of responses. The first week I asked, we got a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Stockpile Factor Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

As contagious Christians, we must make sure we not only look to see the blessings of life but be willing to share the gift of our blessings with others.

INTRODUCTION Today we begin a six week series entitled “Becoming Contagious”. How do we, as believers in Christ become more contagious in making a difference in the life of one who’s life either does not show evidence of Christ or is unchurched. A. WHY THIS SERIES 1. We All Have the Desire to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sealing The Deal Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2007

Exposition of Neh 9:38-10:39 about the covenant signing commitment ceremony that the people made as a culmination of the revival that began in Neh 8.

Text: Nehemiah 9:38-10:39, Title: Sealing the Deal, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/23/07, PM A. Opening illustration: talk about that conversation that James Boice had with his psychiatrist friend about why people have a lot of counseling but rarely any real change—Boice Comm p. 106 B. Background to passage: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story From One Ancient Guy

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 21, 2007

The christmas story from the shepherd’s viewpoint giving hope for all people.

Would you give some time to an old man? I have seen lots of things in my life but what I am about to share, if I did not experience it myself, I am not sure if I’d believe it myself. But let me share about my background first. My life revolves around my work and let me tell ya, it can be quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Expect The Unexpected

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007

A Christmas eve sermon that highlights God often surprises us with what He does and how He does things.

What do you expect on Christmas Day? For many years our family did much the same thing. All kids we would wake up early in the morning, even my sister who was normally a sleepy head. We expected gifts under the tree, so we’d rush out to the Christmas tree to make sure they were there. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Foolish Pride Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 28, 2008

I wonder, when something bigger than ourselves eclipses our importance, how do we feel?

Foolish Pride Griffith Baptist Church – 3/30/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 4 Main Verse: Daniel 4:37 - Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. The Introduction For ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipper Or Worrier

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 2, 2008

The bow that is always bent will soon break. People are intensely worried today. To avoid worry, we must have the proper focus, and focus comes through worship. Time to sit back and let Him do what He pleases. Let Him be in the driver’s seat and you’ll ex

Opening Illustration: In her book, Celebrate Joy! Velma Seawell Daniels gives a striking new meaning to this familiar phrase. She tells of interviewing a man who had made a trip to Alaska to visit people who live above the Arctic Circle. "Never ask an Eskimo how old he is," the man said. "If you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swords Into Plowshares Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 1, 2007

When will the war end?

When will the war end? We are fighting a war in Iraq that began on March 20, 2003. One month before that, the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld said “It is unknowable how long that conflict will last. It could last 6 days, 6 weeks. I doubt six months.” (USA Today, April 1, 2003, “Prewar ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Or Who Are You Following

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 5, 2007

Priorities are important in life. We need to think critically about what our priorities should be and work to live them out.

I want to start off tonight by asking you guys to get into pairs and discuss the following question. “What are the top five priorities in my life?” ***Take a few minutes to share responses with the large group*** This issue of what are our priorities is such an important question for all of us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gethsemane Experience.

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 15, 2008

It then reminds us that at one time or the other believers and non belivers alike are going to experience their Gethsemane. It then encourages us to go through it the same way Christ went through it.

Introduction: Today is the Palm Sunday; the day Jesus rode a colt triumphantly into Jerusalem. It also marks the week of His crucifixion. One of the incidences that happened during this week is his travail or struggle in Gethsemane. This Gethsemane experience like every other events of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Showing Your Faith?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 21, 2008

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:15-21 Showing your Faith? 15* ¶ "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16* And I will pray the Father, and he will give you another Counselor, to be with you for ever, 17* even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran