Sermons on Fate Or Faith:

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Fellowship Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God shares his fellowship with us, enabling us to share our lives together.

Scripture Introduction One of the changes in our world in the last generation or so is a loss of security. Expectations for what life offers have risen exponentially; fulfillments have disappointed. Cell phones are a simple example: the promise a connectedness everywhere available and never ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Idolatry - Then And Now Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008

Paul gives a strong warning from Israel’s history about avoiding idols. Will we heed the warning?

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a very helpful warning – Here are the top 10 things not to say to a police officer if he or she pulls you over. #10 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I can’t see anything without my glasses. #9 – Was I speeding? Sorry, I didn’t realize my radar detector wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Releasing Your Ownership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Nation...

Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008

This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:2-45

Denomination: Church Of God

One Head, One Body, Many Parts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2008

As Paul continues to address the problems in the church at Corinth, he now turns to the issue of spiritual gifts and how the church is supposed to function like a human body.

Introduction: A. Many of you know how much I love the Peanuts comic strip. 1. In one of the strips, Snoopy, the lovable beagle, was pictured with his left leg broken. 2. Snoopy philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse. 3. He thought, “My body blames my foot for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Source Of True Joy Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jul 17, 2008

"Book sermon" introducing The Letter to the Philippians and the study, "The Source of True Joy".

Title: The Source of Our Joy Series: The Joy of the Christian Life (Sermon # 1) Philippians Book Sermon Date Preached: July 20, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 (All Rights Reserved) Introduction A. What is it that gives you joy? Think about that for a minute. What is it for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gone With The Wind Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

How to avoid being tossed around by every wind of false doctrine.

INTRO>In the frigid waters around Greenland are countless icebergs, some little and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully and over time, you’ll notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while the huge masses of ice flow in another. The explanation is simple: surface ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Issues Of Marriage And Singleness For Disciples

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

Clearifying misconceptions regarding 1 Cor 7

ISSUES OF MARRIAGE AND SINGLENESS FOR DISCIPLES 1 Corinthians 7 Context of 1 Corinthians 7 It is a interest to see the background of 1 Corinthians 7 in order to understand better this chapter of Corinthians. The information in extracted from two sources: 1) The letters to the Corinthians. 2000, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 31, 2008

A new year means you again have 365 days to better yourself in a particular area before the next year rolls around. This morning, we will be looking at a passage that relates to these feelings of wanting to start fresh, setting goals, and making a clean

BACK TO BETHEL GENESIS 35:1-15 INTRODUCTION… “Kids’ New Years Resolutions” (www.bluefishtv.com) Today is the first Sunday of 2009 and you may have been thinking about New Year’s Resolutions. Most people do. With a New Year, comes the opportunity for a fresh start. There is something about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Makes A Difference In 2009

Contributed by William Jones on Dec 31, 2008

A call to return to God and His mission in 2009.

Living a Life that Makes a Difference in 2009 Haggai 1:8b, 9 (Message) “…rebuild the Temple. Do it just for me. Honor me. You’ve had great ambitions for yourselves, but nothing has come of it.” Good morning and Merry Christmas! And I will through in a Happy New Year as well! This morning I ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Has God Done For You Lately?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009

God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defeating The Darkness Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Up Close God

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing to be more than religious...

The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009

A discussion of what the bible says about divorce, remarriage, with special focus on 1 Corinthians 7.

1 Corinthians 7 Marriage and Divorce Itroduction:Today we’re looking at the subjects of Marriage and divorce. There’s more in this chapter than just those topics. But this subject alone will take the whole 25 minutes. So if you were hoping to hear about circumcision in verse 19, or other stuff, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican