Sermons on Fear:

Will You Let Just Anyone Eat At Your Table? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2008

Meditations on the Lord’s Supper preceding a Communion Meal

1 CORINTHIANS 11:20-22 WILL YOU LET JUST ANYONE EAT AT YOUR TABLE? “When you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper that you eat. For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Climax Of The Story: An Arrest, A Trial, An Execution, A Savior Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

The Gospel reaches it’s climax as Jesus is executed and pays the ultimate price for our sins.

Do we have any artists in here? If you are an artist then you probably enjoyed art class in school while you were growing up. All of the different mediums, all of the colors and all the expressions of creativity would have been something that you enjoyed and looked forward to. While that would ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Attitude To Small Things

Contributed by Sunday Adelaja on Jan 16, 2008

Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things.

Every little thing has the potential to grow into something big only if you know how to care for it. It depends on your organizational skills and ability to pay attention to small things. Then Jesus said, "Make the people sit down." Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:10-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Study On Angels

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 24, 2007

THIS IS A STUDY ON THE DOCTRINE OF ANGELS

A STUDY ON ANGELS Text: Hebrews 2:5-9 5 For unto the angels hath he not put in subjection the world to come, whereof we speak. 6 But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? 7 Thou madest him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Glorify The Lord" Romans Pt. 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

Saints are to glory in Jesus Christ and in service to His Kingdom not to themselves, idols or to others.

“Saints Glorify the Lord!” Romans 15:17-33 Testimony: Mary Strom Opening Illustration: Have the congregation pray for me before I speak. Scripture Verse: Romans 15:17-33 17Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God. 18I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:17-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sometimes I Don't Want To Pray Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

3 of 5 messages. This message is on the Lord’s prayer and how we can learn to pray especially when we don’t feel like it.

Sometimes I don’t feel like praying Prayer has always been a challenge in my life. I know that sounds wrong to many of you but this series is about confessions so I guess I’ve got to be honest. Prayer is something I’ve always struggled with. Maybe it’s my expectations – or maybe it’s what I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Must Be Factions Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007

Worship at the Lord’s Table may either be focused on Christ, or on the individual participating. Paul cautions against trivializing the Lord’s Table to suit oneself.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-20 THERE MUST BE FACTIONS “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I believe it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Perks Of Being God's Children Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 17, 2008

Three of the many incredible benefits of being God’s children.

We’re in the series, “Made to Count, Am I Living a Life that Matters?” and so far we’ve seen that FELLOWSHIP and LOVE are integral parts of making our lives matter. If we want to live in a way that brings both recognition to God and significance and meaning and joy to our lives we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Defense Of Integrity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Paul's Change of Plans. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 to chapter 2 verse 4. Ill: • A man working in a green-grocers shop; • Was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. • He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? • Why, the good Lord grows these in whole ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Forgotten

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Joseph in Prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 39 verse 21 to chapter 40 verse 23. ill: • I was relieved recently to find out that I’m not the only one who forgets things. • According to researcher Karen Bolla. • Everyone does at one time or another. • These are the six things people ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

I’m No Good At Praying

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

I’m no good at Praying (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Nehemiah chapter 1 verse 1 to chapter 2 verse 10 Ill: • It was the late American pastor and author Donald Barnhouse; • Who stunned his congregation one Sunday by declaring; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of The Blood And The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2010

When the church removes the central theme and central action of the church it becomes ineffective and nothinig more than a social club. We need to make sure we keep the blood and the cross in the church.

“The Power of the Blood and the Cross” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Character Study: Mary

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Mary (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. • The next day in a written test, she included this question: "My full name has six letters. The first one is the letter M. I pick up things. What am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Brethren

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Brethren

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal