Sermons on Festival:

Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2011

Loving those who are unloveable and unloving.

Redemptive Relationships “Loving Your Enemies” Matthew 5:43-48 Matthew 5:43 Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. 44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Ahead For Our Master

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 7, 2007

Our greatest goal as a church must be to grow. How can we move ahead for our Master? God’s Word gives us 6 great answers in these verses.

Moving Ahead for Our Master Acts 20:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 28, 2007 *This morning I sent out a letter to all of our church families about the great Christmas season we should have this year. It should be one of our best Christmases ever. Of course we will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something Out Of Nothing Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 1

BEGINNINGS INTRODUCTION Genesis is a universal, historical, and theological account of God, his creation, and man. The new is as old as the Bible, the more things change the more they remain the same, whatever will be has been, and there is nothing new under the sun. People repeat themselves ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Starting Right

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009

starting right

The Pearl of Psalms Psalm 23:1 Starting Right If I had to ask you what the most well know passage from the Old Testament was would you be able to tell me? This morning I want to start a mini series through one of the best known passages in all the Bible - many people who never go to church know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: *other

The City Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 6, 2010

The incentive of future blessings is held out to the present as reason for repenting and living a heart-emanating kind, compassionate and righteous life. So here we have the assurance of full kingdom blessing for Zion and Jerusalem.

ZECHARIAH 8:1-8 "THE CITY OF TRUTH" The remnant people have been told what disobedience to the Word of God had brought to pre-exiled Israel and what it would bring to them in chapter seven. In chapter eight they are told the glorious blessings of what repentance and obedience to the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Living Gift He Gave - Unwrapping Christmas Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

To share with the listener who the person of Jesus is.

The Living Gift He Gave – Unwrapping Christmas Scripture: John 14: 6-11 Date: 20 December 2009 Purpose: To share with the listener who the person of Jesus is. All of us have had fads that we drift in and out of and my brother and I ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-11

Denomination: Other

Unleashing The Power Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011

As we look at the Book of Acts, what we find is that when we are connected to God through the Holy Spirit, great power comes. We are not created to live powerless existences

Breathe: Unleashing the Power Acts 1:4-8 2 Tim. 1:7 Herbert Jackson tells the story of when he was a new missionary who was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Freedom Of Submission Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jun 17, 2008

This sermon deals with Paul’s conclusion to the Galatian church that teaches us to stand firm in Christ.

Seeking Out Truth The Freedom of the Gospel Galatians 5-6 Lawrence D Vinson Forest Lake Christian Church If there was one thing that you could say to a person you cared about what would it be? What if you knew, deep-down inside that you were never going to see or hear from them again? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me The Joy! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 25, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Nehemiah series from chapters 8-9 focus on how responding properly to the word of God brings us great joy.

#4 in the Nehemiah series: Nehemiah chapters 8-9 Show me the JOY! CHCC: May 25, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah is not the best known book of the Bible by any means. One of the reasons we’re studying it right now is that it’s one of the parts of the Bible I never preached from in the 36 years ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extending Grace To Others Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

We are an avenue of Gods grace to other Christians, even the ones who disappoint or hurt us.

This story quite honestly is a troubling one to me. Can I say that? Is it okay for me to say that? The reason it troubles me is because up until this point in the book of Acts, when the church had a disagreement (and they had some very significant ones), they worked through them and came to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

What To Do About A Broken-Down Church

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 7, 2009

God is not committed to maintaining a church just because it is there. His commitment is to maintain us if we show compassion, particularly on the young. Restoration of our church life in challenging times begins with repentance, self-examination.

Two or three weeks ago, on a Sunday morning, I noticed several of you staring straight up here, right into the notch of this arch. I too looked up there, and what we all saw was a sizable piece of paint and plaster hanging there by a mere thread. It looked as though it was poised and ready just in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

After Thanksgiving... Family

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 6, 2008

How do we mature in Christ as a church? What are some of the main elements involved and how can we put them to use for God’s glory?

My sermon last week on Thanksgiving received more responses from you than usual. Responses are very helpful to me. Preaching becomes a one way conversation between the minister and the church pretty easily. I prayerfully seek to bring a message from the word of God for the good of our family here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Joined Humanity Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 16, 2008

When the Word became Flesh there were some incredible results.

WHEN GOD JOINED HUMANITY Christmas is a time for receiving. Yes, that’s right; we do enjoy getting gifts at Christmas time. Even if we buy our own gifts it is a chance to indulge ourselves and buy ourselves what we really wanted. It’s also great to get a gift from someone who really knows you and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Mennonite