Sermons on Five Foolish Virgins:

A Look At Poverty Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

The two things that break God’s heart are people in need and people in greed. God’s people must be those who minister to those in need and never tainted by greed.

1. Review and Overview a. We have been talking about letting God turn us inside out and change the focus of our lives from being self-centered, self-interested, and self-absorbed to that of a God centered, Kingdom minded, outward focused people of God. b. This transformation will not come about as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

God promises Abram that if he will go on this faith filled adventure that he would be made into a great nation (a great legacy), that his name would be great! He would be a blessing, and moreso, ALL THE FAMILIES OF THE EARTH would be blessed in him. I w

1. Overview and Review a. Last week I began my December sermon series on what it means to leave a legacy. i. I talked about how we all leave a legacy, good or bad, whether we want to or not. ii. Legacies are what one generation leaves to another, what one ancestor passes on to his descendents. b. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth, The Whole Truth And..." Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Nov 7, 2006

The letter to the church at Pergamum Part 1.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church October 8, 2006 "The Truth, The Whole Truth and..." (The Letter to the Church at Pergamum, Part 1) Rev. 2:12-17 [SERIES SLIDE WILL TRANSITION AUTMATICALLY TO TITLE SLIDE THEN TO BLANK SLIDE] [note to techs----if you want to liven up the opening ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Might Be A Great Servant If...

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

This sermon examines the life of John the Baptist as a model of servanthood and challenges the listener to look for those qualities in himself.

Introduction: One of the features of the Bible that I love is how people basically haven’t changed much in the past 6,000 years. Jn 3 shows that well. First, open to Mk 9:33ff, a scene 2 years later. Just kind follow along with me there. The disciples are on the road to Capernaum, having an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a rest that is known only when we learn to come to Christ and to take up His yoke.

REST Matthew 11:28-30 I love the “Peanuts” characters and comic strip, probably because I can so easily relate to Charlie Brown. In one of his strips, Charlie visits Lucy at her psychology booth, and she gives him this advice: “Life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it to see where they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Holiness

Essentials Of Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Helping the audience to develop a sound theology of worship by identifying some of the necessary elements of worship

1. Title: Essentials of Worship 2. Text: (several) 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., October 1, 2006, First in the series on worship “Stand in Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what constitutes an “essential” in worship; to understand why the essentials of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

Third in a series of characters mentioned in Hebrews 11

Chico Alliance Church November 10, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Gideon” Unlikely Heroes Part Three Introduction We have focused on the individuals listed in Hebrews chapter 11 as people who believed God in spite of the difficult circumstances they found themselves and who God used to bring about ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Michael Pasarilla on Nov 20, 2006

Introduction to the book of Hebrews: Jesus exceeds all the Old Testament types and shadows and is the fulfillment of all to which the OT was pointing. Mission accomplished!

Today we are beginning a new journey together in our worship services at Grace. Lord willing, we are going to travel through the book of Hebrews in the coming months. Some of you may have started your mental calculators. “Let’s see, it took about nine months for us to go through the five chapters ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the role description for a disciple

The Cost of Discipleship - Luke 9:18-27 Gladstone Baptist Church – 31/7/05 pm I’ve got a couple of questions to ask you? How much does salvation cost us? Nothing - It’s free. How much does being a disciple cost us? Everything we have. There was once two cadets at West Point Military ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Church: It's A Productive Place

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Nov 22, 2006

A practical message on outreach using the early church’s growth as a model for us.

The Church: It’s A Productive Place Acts 2:42-47 & 9:31 INTRODUCTION:(Prop: Houseplant) I want to introduce you to “the plant.” The reason I say, “The plant” is because it is the only plant in our home that is alive. In fact, it’s probably lived longer than any other plant we’ve ever had. My ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Christian Church

Standing Ready Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

As Christians, we are to be continually ready for battle with the enemy. Truth, righteousness and confidence in our reconciled standing before God will give us the strength to stand ready for the battle.

1. The first key to readiness is standing resolute before the enemy (6:14a) 2. The second key to readiness is standing righteous before the enemy (6:14b) 3. The third key to readiness is standing reconciled before the enemy (6:15) EPHESIANS 6:14-15 I read in the news that Russia tested some new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 4, 2007

Without Faith, it’s impossible to please God... but how did such a religious community as Nazareth misplace its faith?

OPEN: A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But one year his joy in these creations was threatened by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Want Me To Do What?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 7, 2007

On the mount of God’s testing, He will provide. Learn to trust God’s purposes without knowing why. Learn to trust God’s provision, that He will make a way, without knowing how. Learn to trust God’s timing, without knowing when.

Have you ever had one of those days. If we’re honest we have to admit that not only have we had one of those days, we have had one of those weeks or one of those months or one of those years. One of those times when everything seems to happen. After a while, when we have been bombarded with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

It's In Your Own Best Interest

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 7, 2007

This sermon deals with it being in our own best interest to follow the word of God and being willing to die to our own selfish nature to build relationships with others.

It’s In Your Own Best Interest 9/2/2007 Proverbs 1:8-19 John 10:1-18 Could you help me out for a moment. Let’s say one day a family member by the name of Charles shows up at your house with no money, no food, no clothing, no nothing except a sad story about being down and out. It’s cold, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:8-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

Is it worth it to follow Christ? Is it worth it to live faithfully? Is it worth it to give faithfully? Paul’s answer is, "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

This message is based on three verses: Romans 8:18, 26, 28. The Bible states that those who sell out to Jesus Christ have the power of God at work within them. We’re not going to be living perfect lives. All of our lives, we’re going to be saying with Paul, "Wretched man that I am! Who will set me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Baptist