Sermons on First Communion:

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

God Gives

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The first sermon in the summer 2008 series ‘God is...’

(Sermon was opened with the Reader’s Theater script, ‘Lost in the Desert,’ written by Tom Ewald in the ‘Christian Readers’ Theater’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing © 2005) (Slide 1) Have you ever been lost? (Slide 2) I am not talking about being lost on our way to another ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Alvaro Dominguez on Nov 3, 2007

Believe (Trust) is the second word of the Gospel, the first is repent.

Trust in the Lord Sunday Morning Sunday February 11, 2007 Prov. 3:5-7 INTRO. Human interruption will short-circuit God’s work. Let Go and Let God. Total Faith & Trust in Him required Fear, Doubt, Unbelief our enemies. I. ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN CHANGE PEOPLE 1. Trust God’s Spirit to change ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

The first of a three part series, ‘Growing As We Go.’

Slide 1 A few weeks ago, I shared some questions that Gordon MacDonald believes are being asked by people at different stages of life. Now not only did those questions really interest me and cause me to think about the questions that I am asking at this point in my life, the story that MacDonald ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Baptism As Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 7, 2008

A sermon for the first Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Sermon Matthew 3:13-17 "Baptism as Life" "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" But Jesus answered him, "Let it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursuing Gold: Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Aug 17, 2008

This is the first in an Olympic Themed series of messages on the spritual disciplines.

This week we are starting a new Olympic themed series called Pursuing Gold. I’m sure many of you, lime me, watched in awe last night as the USA men brought home another swimming Gold. Their relay win also gave Michael Phelps his eighth gold medal of these games - the most ever by any one person in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Father, Forgive Them” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 19, 2007

The first sermon on the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross.

The last words of a dying person are normally never forgotten. A person’s closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter sentiments that disclose their values, priorities, and innermost thoughts. The great Bap¬tist preacher, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This is the first in a three part series about the Holiness of God.

Holiness. It’s such a big word – especially to beings that are not holy. To be holy according to Webster is to be perfect in goodness and righteousness. To be holy is to be set apart. We are not born holy. No one teaches a child to lie or steal. We are born corrupted. David tells us that we born in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Holiness

Greater Is He Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

First in a series of how Christ helps us to overcome

SNAKEBITES & STOMPING Part 1 Greater is He! Genesis 3:15 & Romans 16:19-20 Sunday, September 27, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Open with video from “The Passion of the Christ” Genesis 3:15, “And I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Disciplines For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 16, 2009

Looks at Paul’s closing to the first letter to the Thessalonians

Disciplines of Discipleship 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28 Be Joyful Be Prayerful Be thankful Fan into Flame the zeal of the Spirit Heed the Word of God Test the Truthfulness of Teaching Focus on that which is Good Avoid that which is Evil Slide Introduction Knowing God’s will. It is something that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Trust You? Can You Trust Me?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

First of a series based on the six pillars of 'Character Counts!'

Today, we are part of six or seven congregations in the East Noble School district that are addressing the six pillars of 'Character Counts!' program that East Noble has been running for the past couple of years. It is not often these days that the church and the school get together on the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The first of a series dealing with the articles of the Baptist Faith and Message.

The Scriptures (BFM #1) Text: 2 Timothy 3:10-17 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Today we are starting a series on the Baptist Faith and Message. Now some people would ask, “Why are we doing that? Why go over the BFM when we can just look at our little tract and read it for ourselves?” Others might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Things New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2009

Repentance is the first word of salvation. Without repentance, there is no salvation.

This man is running around screaming with joy. You couldn’t stop but notice it. He was making such a hoopla you would have thought that he won a million dollars. People stopped what they were doing, you could see the smiles on their faces when they heard the man shout for joy - then, you could see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fhpr, Part 1 - Having A Common Faith Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

First in a series on healthy relationships that Christians can have.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 1 – Having a Common Faith 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 August 1, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FORM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’m generally what people call a “people-person.” I generally like hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Warning #1 - About Drifting Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 9, 2009

The first in a series of warning offered from the book of Hebrews.

Code YELLOW Alert “Warning About Drifting” Hebrews 2:1-4 * In the aftermath of 9/11, President Bush established a Department of Homeland Security to protect us from this sort of terrorism. This was a progressive concept which took almost 18 months to flesh out. However, only 6 months after 9/11, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist