Sermons on Fear And Battle With Faith:

Preparing For Revival Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

What can we do as Christians to usher in a spirit of revival in today’s church.

Preparing for Revival Joel 2:12 – 18 How many of you are fans of David Letterman? I am not one to watch his show, but there is one aspect that I used to tune in for. I loved his top ten lists. Recently, I came across a top ten list that wasn’t written by David Letterman, but I think it is ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The One And Only - Made Visible In Us Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

As representative of Jesus we dress for success: shirt of compassion, slacks of kindness, socks of humility, shoes of gentleness, jacket of patience, tie of love.

Colossians Series # 3 Jesus the One and Only Made Visible in Us Colossians 3:1-17 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: According to Colossians 3, Heaven is more than a destination for us. Colossians 3:3 says your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It’s a mysterious idea, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unequal Yoke Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007

Message No. 1. An introduction to a series on the unequal yoke

The Unequal Yoke Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 – 7:1 Introduction: Few matters can be of such vital importance to the welfare of the Christian than the matter of the unequal yoke, and yet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Holding Back In 2007

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Don’t hold back this year!

NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Author Of Life Series

Contributed by Chris Clay on Feb 1, 2008

This sermon describes how that God is the author of all life.

God of Wonders The Author of Life Genesis 1:31 Introduction: “Top Ten Ways to Know You Need to Study Genesis”: 10. The kids are asking you too many questions about your unusual bedtime Bible story: “Noah the Shepherd Boy and His Ark of Many Colors.” 9. You keep falling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Greatest Book

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 1, 2008

In this sermon you will examine your commitment to studying God’s word.

The past month we have celebrating the ministry of the Sunday school. The Sunday school ministry is focused on studying the greatest book in the world. I want to begin by giving you a test to determine the strength of your Bible knowledge. Q. Who was the greatest financier in the Bible? A. Noah. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Work It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

What can the remnant teach us about how to be a working church? They can teach us three traits of a working church.

1. A working church is mobilized (3:8a—emphasis on “ALL they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem”) 2. A working church is organized (3:8b—emphasis on “APPOINTED” and “SET FORWARD THE WORK) 3. A working church is unified (3:9—emphasis on “TOGETHER”) Well, the delay is over. Last ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-9, Ezra 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You One Of Those Born Again Christians I Hear About On Cnn?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2008

To be born again is not a stopping place, but just the beginning!

John 3:1-17 “Are You One of those Born Again Christians I Hear About on CNN?” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor, Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org In their book Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Wherever You Live authors Will and Lisa Samson write: “a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Is "Sex" A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jan 18, 2007

Why can’t we talk about sex in the context of Christian marriage? Does sex belong to the world or to God? Where does our sexuality come from and when are desires a good thing?

IS “SEX” A DIRTY WORD? Some time ago I watched a movie called “Arabesque” in which Gregory Peck plays a stodgy professor of hieroglyphics. He is explaining the various symbols on a chart and how to interpret them. The lecture is dry and anything but captivating. In fact a young man is nearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

The Mark Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Feb 1, 2007

What do we do when life treats us unfairly? This look at the trial of Jesus shows us trust life’s inequities to God’s sovereignty.

“The Mark of Contentment” Luke 23:1-25 Think with me for a moment about your greatest injustice. When did everything that was right seem to be turned upside down? What happened that made you really question the fairness of life, others, America…even God? I’m sure many of you have stories ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Danger: Strong Currents Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Riptide Series Week 3: Danger Strong Currents Speaks of our responsiblity to not only stay away from the pull of sin, but to be sure we aren’t leading others into it.

RIP TIDE 3. Danger Strong Current This is week three of our Rip Tide series, and this week we are going to talk about the consequences of leading someone else into the flow of a rip tide. Now some of you said you were good swimmers, and that’s great, but I hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

What this woman does stands in stark contrast to all of the other players. When we read of her deed side by side with Jesus’ hate-filled adversaries, the treacherous Judas, and the confused and misguided disciples, we can’t help but ask ourselves, where

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Extravagant Love Matthew 26:6-13 According to businesses, Valentine’s Day is the third biggest day of the year for buying gifts. Christmas is first. Mother’s Day is second. I am not sure Father’s Day made the list. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Your Experiences Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 21, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to help understand how God gives positive and painful experiences in our life to shape our ministry.

We are in the last week of our series “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” Our key passage has been Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have been exploring over the last four weeks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection & Worship (Luke 24:13-35)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

Christian worship starts at the resurrection of Jesus. ...

If I asked you what events you believe are most likely to rock our world (ie. make the biggest impact) over the next 12 months, it would be interesting to see what you’d come up with I doubt that the wedding of Charles and Camilla is going to change much. I could be wrong. The choice made in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican