Sermons on Feeding The Flock:

Awesome Ways To Be A Great Dad!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 19, 2004

Father’s Day sermon.

Awesome Ways to Be a Great Dad! Various Scriptures June 20, 2004 Introduction Popular comedian/entertainer Bill Cosby wrote, "Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9, Matthew 12:50

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit

Contributed by Kenric Jameison on Jun 11, 2006

What kind of tree are you? We all need to become good, full, filled, nourishing trees for Christ. But good soil is required so we can all reach our potential of bearing good fruit.

Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit Luke 8:5-18 Amplified Bible Everything God made on this earth has an ear to hear. How do I know that? We can find examples of it throughout the Word. In Mark 4 and Luke 8 Jesus tells his disciples to go to the other side with him. Jesus falls asleep and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-18, Matthew 7:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accountability Throughout The Body Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

From a series on our church’s Core Values

Trinity Baptist Church May 21, 2006 True Values Accountability throughout the Body Leroy Eims used to tell the story of a man named Robert Robinson. Robinson lived in the 1700’s. He was riding one day in a stage coach -- and he sat slumped in a corner, trying to sleep. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Personal Passover

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 25, 2005

There is no power that can contest with the power of prayer.

Exo. 12:21-31 “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Love For His Own

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spending - Where Does Our Money Go? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2008

In this sermon we try to bring our finances under control through CONTENTMENT and CONTAINMENT.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two friends who met on the street. 1. One of the men looked so sad and was almost on the verge of tears. 2. The other man asked, “Hey my friend, how come you look like the whole world has caved in?” 3. The sad fellow said, “Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Strength Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting God For The Future Of Our Church Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages our church to trust the promises of God in reaping a harvest of milk and honey even with two different perspectives in the church.

As I review this past year in the life of our church, it is apparent that God has been speaking to us in a language of promise just as He did with the people of Israel. I did not review the past year from a standpoint of what went wrong and what went right. No instead I reviewed this year from a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When God Fills The House

Contributed by James May on Mar 2, 2008

Are you hungry for a mighty move of God? Take the example of the opening of Solomon’s Temple and learn what it takes for God to fill the house.

When God Fills the House Sunday, March 02, 2008 By Pastor Jim May I hear these same words coming from the lips of nearly everyone I meet. There seems to be a great hunger for a mighty move of God in the church. I believe that we are coming down to the last of the last days. Jesus is coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience Works! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 3, 2008

In one sense, the remnant was just like us--they had free access to the Word of God. God had just spoken His Word to them through Haggai and Zechariah. God’s Word was available--what were they going to do with it? What are we going to do with it?

1. Obedience was immediate 2. Obedience was inspired 3. Obedience was inclusive 4. Obedience was investigated Imagine if you will, not having access to a Bible. Throughout history, that’s the way it’s been for most people. In the early church, the Bible consisted of the Greek translation of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 5:1-4, Ezra 5:7-17, Ezra 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why This Waste? Series

Contributed by Andrew Street on Mar 9, 2008

The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciples - Total commitment.

“Why This Waste?” The Lavish Love of a Devoted Disciple Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-8 “Why this waste?” I have often – practically every time I have read this story – recoiled with the disciples! 300 denarii! Mark indicates that she could have sold it for even more than that! 300 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Meeting God When You Are Hungry Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 12, 2008

God allows us to participate in building his kingdom.

Introduction Thomas Edison (inventor of the light bulb) said, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” Today we are with Jesus’ disciples when they miss an incredible opportunity. Not dressed in overalls, but as the much despised Samaritans. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living Hope Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2008

In this sermon we see that Jesus gives us a living hope in the face of discouragement and hopelessness.

Scripture Easter is the greatest celebration of the Christian Church. But what does the word “Easter” mean? Where and when was it first celebrated? The origin of the word “Easter” is uncertain, but the Venerable Bede claimed that the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ displaced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed