Sermons on Forbidden Food:

Christ My Example Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Christ my example

Reading: Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-30: Ill: • Story told about a Jewish man in New York who bought a little shop; • Problem was it was squeezed in between two gigantic department stores. • He wondered what to call his little shop, • After much thought he had a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

What Is A Real Disciple?

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Dec 11, 2010

There is a difference between a believer and a disciple. There is no such thing as an instant disciple; like the word, it takes discipline.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barren Branches

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2010

The message is a call for Christians to vigorously pursue the life to which Christ calls us. The alternative is to be unfruitful and barren.

“In that day the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean. And it shall be as when the reaper gathers standing grain and his arm harvests the ears, and as when one gleans the ears of grain in the Valley of Rephaim. Gleanings will be left in it, as when an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's 9 Commandments Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2010

A study of Chapter 20 verses 1 through 17

Exodus 20: 1 – 17 God’s 9 Commandments 1 And God spoke all these words, saying: 2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 “You shall have no other gods before Me. 4 “You shall not make for yourself a carved ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer

In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solitude And Silence

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Nov 13, 2010

One of the most neglected areas in our life is solitude. We live in a world where busyness and activity is the norm – but you don’t hear many people talk about silence and solitude – do you? But do you know that silence and solitude were a reg

Have you ever lost your balance? Have you ever driven a car that had unbalanced tires? When a tire is out of balance – it can affect a lot of things. Sometimes we lose our balance on ice – and we fall. Sometimes we lose our balance in life and we fall too. One of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Does When Life Hurts Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 13, 2010

When life hurts, God provides His presence to protect us

THE STRESS BUSTERS # 7 WHAT GOD DOES WHEN LIFE HURTS "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5 INTRODUCTION: We're concluding Psalm 23 today. In Psalm 23 we have seen how much God loves you. We've seen how much God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Would Say To A Mormon

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2010

Jesus would say to a Mormon, "Who Do You Say That I Am?"

What Jesus Would Say to a Mormon Hebrews 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 11/14/10 I did something this week that I’ve not done for more than five years. I put it off as long as I could but decided that I could no longer procrastinate. Having hit the half century mark, I made an appointment with Dr. Watson ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

In Defense Of Integrity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Paul's Change of Plans. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 12 to chapter 2 verse 4. Ill: • A man working in a green-grocers shop; • Was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. • He replied, “Half a head? Are you serious? • Why, the good Lord grows these in whole ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Rekindling Your First Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 28, 2008

The first churches in history were just like the churches now...and they have a lot to teach us about staying close to Jesus.

Sermon for CATM – December 28 – Churches of Revelation – Ephesus and Sardis – Revelation 2:1-7; 3:1-6 Today we begin a 5-part series on the Churches of Revelation. Yes, it is a bit odd that we’re beginning such a series on the last Sunday of the year and that we will be starting the new year with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Thirst? Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The second of six sermons addressing sexual sin. This message focuses on pornography.

A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. For several weeks now, I’ve had this very strong sense that there are a number of things about which God wants to speak to us from this book. 1. It really is an amazing book. Now while there isn’t really any chronological or thematic order to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles

LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ilife, Part 2

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

In this sermon, Dino Rizzo explains and projects his vision for the ministries of Healing Place Church, showing how God’s will for the church has played itself out in their church’s history.

I’m excited about this series. I’ve been looking forward to this Sunday because we’re going to do something we have never done before. We’re gonna to look back and we’re going to give you a gift that I think is gonna bless you. But we’re going to enter into a series called iLife. And we’re gonna ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Conflict Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 7, 2009

Conflict is unavoidable and spiritual conflict is no different. This message looks at how Paul deals with spiritual conflict amongst the religious and how we still today battle between being religious and being saved by faith alone.

Illuminate Part 6- Conquering Conflict Pastor Ryan Akers Have you ever felt like no matter what you do you will never be good enough? Job- no matter how hard you work, how many extra hours you put in, how much you give up to be the best you always seem to get passed over for promotions, or your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm Off Track, And I Need To Get Back

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 28, 2009

What to do when we find that we have strayed from God.

I remember one night I was returning to college, one of the best schools in the country, The Texas A&M University. What, sermon introductions should get your attention right? •I was returning to school and it was late. I was driving alone and I had the music playing, but I began to get sleepy. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist