Sermons on First Class:

The Real Lord’s Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 1 – 4

Luke 11: 1 – 4 The Real Lord’s Prayer Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.” 2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say: Our Father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blinded Minds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

The devil uses everything he can to blind our minds. This message deals with some of the things that he will work with.

2 Corinthians 4:1-6 KJV Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; [2] But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Slow Fade Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see the Israelite people make a bad decision. And at the beginning it didn’t seem like they were that far off. But b/c they weren’t hitting life in the CENTER of the club, so to speak, they ended up in a

“The Slow Fade” 1 Samuel 8: 1-18 May 26, 2013 Intro: For some strange reason I LOVE to play golf. When the weather’s good I usually get out to play golf once a week w/my dad. But as much fun as golf is, it has to be the most infuriating sport there is. It’s such a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Which Door Do I Open? Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

We only want to go through doors that God’s hand is opening.

Well we’re in this series called doors and we’re discovering that in many ways, life is all about the doors. It’s about the doors you go in and the doors you come out. It’s about the open doors and closed doors and sometimes its even all about the slammed doors. And ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live A Life Of Holiness In A Tainted World Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 13, 2013

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.

What holiness means; the word holiness is a noun that means "state or character of being holy." Holy is an adjective that means "belonging to, derived from or associated with a divine power” and also "set apart to the service of God. Holiness must be the goal of every person who is serious ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix It Up Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 19, 2013

I want you help fix up your love shack because some of our relationships are in disarray

Well we’ve taken quite the journey together over these last several weeks at The Love Shack. If you’ve missed a week of this series, you can pick it up online or on iTunes, but we’ve been learning what it takes to move on up from the love shack relationally to the love palace or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2011

What should we do when our day goes from bad to worse? We should run to God. In this sermon, we see what Moses does when things don't go the way he would hope.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had a truly bad day? 1. Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? 2. Imagine this guy, parachuting into a beautiful lagoon populated by alligators! 3. How about this guy, being rescued by helicopter, only to be eaten by a shark! (probably a doctored ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And The Law Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2011

In Romans 6, Paul dealt with those who think they can do whatever they want now, even live sinfully. Now Paul turns to those who think they need to follow “the rules” in order to be a Christian. What we find is that our only hope for living is a relatio

The Law and the Christian The Law does not have authority over us (v. 1-6) The Law does still have purpose for us (v.7-13) The Law does not have power to change us (v.14-25) Slide Intro It has been hot out there! We have been facing extreme heat this past week. On Thursday, while driving, my car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 29, 2011

Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice, and kindness.

Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: Proverbs 3:27-35; 4:21 Truth: Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice and kindness. Aim: To encourage improvement of relationships with others by the practice of Christian virtues. Life ?: What godly virtues are we to model as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Traders

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and mak

Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Madness Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011

If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is serious with his Christian life operates sometimes in a way that is not logical. If unbelievers call you a fan

This message entitled, “Madness of faith” would serve to strengthen the faith of those who have been overtaken by the spirit of doubt. If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Midnight

Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013

How God changes our gloomy outlooks on life into bright, sun shining days.

I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ugly Praise

Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013

Life has a way of bringing you down, BUT God WILL lift you up out of the pit that life throws you in. All you have to do is praise Him.

Joseph’s own brother Rueben was responsible for Joseph’s pit. It was Rueben that suggested they throw Joseph in the pit. We don’t know what happened but whatever it was; we know that Rueben was there when Joseph was thrown into the pit but he was not there when Joseph was lifted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

Psalm 8 reveals the humility of Jesus, which is the model for the way we should live.

You may have read some articles over the past couple weeks about a group of atheists in Santa Monica, California who have essentially prevented the display of a 14 scene Christmas diorama that has been a 60 year old tradition in that city. The local committee that has been responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Beyond Vapor"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 13, 2013

James wants believers to forsake living like practical atheists. They profess that they know God but their hearts are cold and far away from God. THE PROBLEM: A Shift / Transition has occurred within Christian Culture. America Needs revival!

Cornerstone Church August 11, 2013 “LIVING BEYOND VAPOR” James 4:13-17 James 4:13   And now I have a word for you who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free