Sermons on Forgetting Our Forgiven Sin:

Good Soil

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart That Is Powerful Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 18, 2011

Adapted from Tim Hawkings book and study Awesome on the inside.

Awesome on the Inside #1 A Heart that is Powerful Intro: Image is everything It is not hard to understand the message that the media tries to present as the “ideal” teenager or person or family. TV, movies, magazines, internet advertising and radio all tell us how our lives should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Needs A Lifeboat! Just Walk On Top Of The Water And Calm The Storm. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 5, 2011

short story sermon

In Matthew 14 after John, the Baptist was beheaded at the request of the daughter of Herodias, his disciples ran and delivered the tragic and frightening news to Jesus. Upon hearing about the untimely demise of his contemporary and friend, Jesus withdrew to a place of solitude. Nevertheless, the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Hatred

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

They know the way they are living, so to put a Christian down makes them feel better about themselves.

Strife-bitter conflict or rivalry: bitter and sometimes violent conflict, struggle, or rivalry Hatred is inescapable. Sooner or later, despite all our precautions, someone, somewhere will hate us. And if we're followers of Jesus, it will happen sooner rather than later. In John 15:18-16:4, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

We All Have A Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 15, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVEN GIFTS PAUL MENTIONS IN ROMANS 12.

SPIRITUAL GIFTS ROMANS 12:4-8 INTRO: WE ALL HAVE A GIFT 1: MANY MEMBERS A) LOT A DIFFERENT PEOPLE MAKE UP THE BODY OF CHRIST B) PAUL USES A HUMAN BODY AS AN EXAMPLE C) OUR BODY HAS MANY DIFFERENT PARTS D) THEY DON’T ALL DO THE SAME THING POINT: ARMS AND LEGS DON’T HAVE THE SAME FUNCTION. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Other

Compulsive Clean Church Disorder

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 30, 2009

this is a message against being a status quo church--don’t mark a calender change a life

Intro: most people have seen shows on Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. There are a lot of people who have minor problems to some who have major disorders. One such disorder is the desire for everything to be spotless, immaculate, not one thing out of place. Some people clean out of fear of dust, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sell It All?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The command to become poor for the Gospel’s sake is really a liberation to preach the Gospel.

Tuesday of Second Week in Easter John 3 Today’s reading from Acts is a little scary. We always worry about the preaching of the Gospel, lest it impact on our lifestyle. It looks today as if Luke is telling us to sell our property and give it to the poor or to the community for the poor. A ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting On God Beyond Expected Time

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Aug 11, 2008

This defines the many miricles Jesus had performedin the latter part of his ministry,nevertheless; the miricle he had performed in this event was to be an impression upon the disciples.

Waiting on God Beyond Expected Time John 11:4 When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby. When Jesus had gotten notice of Lazarus’s sickness he did not hasten to heal him nor come ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Onboard With The Church Family, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008

A challenge to commit ourselves and covenant together in the body of Christ.

What are we aiming for? Getting onboard with the church family Part 3 A. A church covenant is an agreement between parties on certain matters a. We could then say, that the covenant we will enter into the next week or so, is our solemn agreement between the other brothers and sisters in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Participating In All The Mysteries Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

We need to imitate Mary, Mother of Jesus, especially by participating in the suffering of Jesus.

Participating in All Christ’s Mysteries Sept 15, 2008 When the Vatican Council schemas were laid out initially, the Blessed Virgin Mary was to have her own separate document. But Pope John and the Council Fathers wisely placed her within the context of the Church, as “Mother of the Church.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Legacy That We Leave Behind

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2008

What example will we leave the next generation of Christians to follow?

I. David had a personal Goal Psalm 27:4 A. Deliberate Passion B. Daily Passion C. Discerning Passion 1. Behold 2. Enquire II. David had a goal for His Family A. He Gave Solomon the Purpose - 1 Ch 22:11-12 1. God is With You 2. God will Help You B. He Gave Solomon the Plans -1Ch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Parents To Do Exactly What You Want Them To Do

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Youth Talk: If you honor and respect your parents they will do what you want them to do (because you’ll be wanting what they want)

How to get your parents to do exactly what you want them to 1) Why are you here? Because of the cool title? a) Can you imagine saying “Dad I want this …” and he says “sure Honey” b) What kind of things would you like your parents to do for you that they aren’t doing now. c) Stacy comes and cuddles ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

How About Love?

Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009

How do you look back on your life?

A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Horror Of Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 7, 2009

Jesus was, in fact, nonviolent, even when he used force to expel the merchants who desecrated the Temple. Violence is incompatible with human development.

Feast of Dedication of St. John Lateran November 9, 2009 Let’s confront a misconception about today’s Gospel, and that has to do with Jesus and violence. What Jesus did to the moneychangers and pigeon salesmen who had coopted the Court of the Gentiles was to clean them out. He used force to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

Building Homes Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

What is the Church?

What kind of Church will Calvary Be? Therefore: "What is a Church?"—How would you define a Church? A biblical picture or a photograph of a church is: A church that God can honor. A church that God can use. A people that God can bless. Ephesians 2:19-22 “Consequently, you are no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist