Sermons on Forefathers:

Character Counts

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

This was actually delivered by my son Matt. He preached during YOUTH SUNDAY. Character counts, and we all should still be working on it.

Character counts: I am working on it I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah: The Education Of A Prophet

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2004

In the small fragments of Elijah’s career given in the Scriptures, we can find the outline for the education of this prophet. In five simple lessons: the lesson of provision the lesson of patience. the lesson of power the lesson of preservation the

Elijah: The Education of a Prophet Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Text: "After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Then a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why All The Blood?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Why were the blood offerings done in Leviticus

“Why All The Blood?” Leviticus 17:11 Intro: Can I be very honest with you? I’m rot really a generous, giving person. In our marriage that’s Ronda. For me, giving is intentional, I have to think about it. For her, it’s spontaneous, it’s part of her nature, who she is. Often, when we go to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Are You Truly Free?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2001

Find true indepedence today.

Are You Truly Free? We were founded as a nation to provide liberty and justice for all. Well, we have certainly been a tad off on the justice part at times, but are we still in a land of liberty? We have one of the best documents in the world proclaiming and detailing our liberty. However, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

The Lord's Supper is an opportunity to fellowship with Christ and other believers.

The Lord's Supper Matthew 26:17-30 Now on the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?" [18] And He said, "Go into the city to a certain man, and say to him, 'The Teacher says, "My time is at hand; I am to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Starting New All Over Again

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 10, 2001

New beginnings are a gift from God, not based on our past actions, but upon His present Character.

STARTING NEW ALL OVER AGAIN EZEKIEL 36: 16-32 JUNE 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In his book Enjoying God, Lloyd Ogilvie writes: One of the most astounding achievements in ophthalmological surgery is the implanting of lens in a human eye. After a friend of mine had this surgery in both eyes, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Enjoyment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 24, 2003

The gift of enjoyment is a gift that comes from our happy God; without it, life will not satisfy; with it, we can find enjoyment in the simplest of pleasures.

The Gift of Enjoyment Ecclesiastes 6 1. There’s a story about a child psychologist who wanted to observe how different children respond to negative circumstances. They got a room and filled it with horse manure. Putting the pessimistic child in there, they observed how he responded. Predictably, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12, Ecclesiastes 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Have All The Fathers Gone?

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

To be a great father, you must first become a great husband.

Where Have all the Fathers Gone? As a teenager I thought my dad was the dumbest person in the world. I loved him, but I didn’t think that he was too smart especially when he disciplined me. After getting married and having 5 kids that thought that I was pretty dumb, I soon realized how smart my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 19, 2005

We sing about the glory of God. We speak about experiencing the glory of God. We do all kinds of different things and claim that it is “All done to the glory of God”. But do we really understand it?

20, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Glory of God We sing about. We speak about experiencing it. We do different things “All to the glory of God”. We say we want it, that we want to bring it to His name. When someone compliments us on an act of Christian service we respond with, “Glory ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Heaven's Just A Stone's Throw Away Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

The story of the first Christian martyr

The story of the first Christian martyr The kingdom of Heaven is at Hand - it is always a stone’s throw away Life is short - to live like Stephen you must: Decide before you go through tough times how you will act and what you will say AC 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Someone Find The Book

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Feb 20, 2007

The importance of rediscovering what the Word of God can do in our lives

Someone Find the Book! (2 Chronicles 34:1-8; 14-15) 1Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem one and thirty years. 2And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in the ways of David his father, and declined neither to the right hand, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Citizenship

Contributed by John Gaither on Nov 4, 2006

We are in three wars in America. War against Terror. War against Christian Values. War against Our Souls.

CITIZENSHIP TEXT: Acts 16:35-40 - And when it was day, the magistrates sent the officers, saying, “Let those men go.” 36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.” 37 But Paul said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Scriptures Skillfully Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 10, 2008

How much of the Bible is a normal christian supposed to know? The standard for all of us is a skilled workman. There are several basic skills we should all have as beleivers.

Handling the Bible Skillfully Janet and I love the Colonial period of time. I read about it regularly, both about the Revolutionary War and the period leading up to and immediately after the writing and adoption of the Constitution. I love studying the war and the incredible victory won under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist