Sermons on Forgetting The People:

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

The Challenge Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 26, 2009

Challenges people to be generous with time, talents and treasure.

This Sermon and series based on sermon series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Generosity Slide Good morning. Welcome to Hickory Creek Community Church. We are glad that you are here today. We hope that because of your being here, God would speak to you through the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

False Pillars Of Salvation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Many people base their salvation on the wrong things

FALSE PILLARS OF SALVATION Romans 2:17-29 Matthew 7:22-23 (AMP) Many will say to Me on that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name and driven out demons in Your name and done many mighty works in Your name? 23 And then I will say to them openly (publicly), I never knew you; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son's Repentance Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

God always calls people back to Him.

THE PRODIGAL SON’S REPENTANCE Luke 15:11-24 Intro. A. This morning, let’s study the biblical illustration of repentance and find out what are involved in a true repentance. Take note: this story basically presents a very fundamental truth –“Apart from God, we can do nothing.” B. The story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Forever

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 4, 2005

It’s important to bring people to Jesus

Friends Forever. Wow those are some very powerful words when you put them together you know? I mean, think about what this phrase means: being a friend forever; always there no matter what. This popular phrase can be found in letters from one best friend to another, on the split necklaces when put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Real Christianity In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005

A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 17, 2005

God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom.

#2005-42 Sermon Series: Finding Your Focus Title: Wisdom Text: I Kings 3:7-14; 4:29-30, 32-34 Truth: God honors the prayers of His people for wisdom. Aim: To help you pray for wisdom to determine the primary focus or priority of your life. INTRODUCTION A redhead is walking through the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 22, 2005

How do people respond to being lost?

Matthew 18:12&13 LOST!!! OPEN: On CBS there is a show called LOST, Oceanic flight 815 has crashed 1000 miles off course no one knows where they are. There are 42 survivors on the island maybe more. Some believe someone will come and rescue them, some do not. The strange thing is to watch the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Restoration Of Creation

Contributed by Matthew Hallam on Feb 1, 2006

God uses people to restore his creation.

The Restoration of Creation NKJ Romans 1:2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, Attention: You are looking in the newspaper for an apartment to rent. In one of the ads it says, “Beautiful Apartment for rent 2 BR, 1 Bath w/ Jacuzzi, Large LR and Kitchen Area $200 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2

Denomination: Holiness

The Sheep Of His Pasture

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

We are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Sheep of His Pasture Psalms 100:1-5 Note Verse 3 Intro: This is one of the most well known and well loved Psalms in the Bible. I learned it as a child when I was only 5 years old. There are given in this chapter seven ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking Of Our Faith

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 8, 2006

What are people saying about our faith?

SPEAKING OF OUR FAITH ROMANS 1:8 I. A CERTAIN FAITH A. There is A False or Invalid Faith 1. Faith Based On Feelings 2. Faith Based on an Event 3. Faith Based on Belief James 2:19 (KJV) 4. Faith Based on Religion Micah 6:6-8 (KJV) 6 Wherewith shall I come before the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The KOG is the reign of God in the hearts of people.

Thesis: The KOG is the reign of God in the hearts of people. Intro.: 1. Last Sunday PM we asked the question, "Who is a Christian?" a. Many are asking this question. 1) Used to have neat, tidy answer--not anymore. 2) Past: Only members of churches of Christ (cf. joke!). b. Illust. Em Griffin, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-12

How Jesus Overcame The Problems Of Poverty

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty.

Many people wrestle everyday with grinding poverty. Yet, Jesus did not allow people to use poverty as an excuse for failing to accomplish His purposes. Our Lord said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." (Matt. 5:6) The Savior knew that poverty could be a blessing, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unlovables

Contributed by Jason Winters on Dec 8, 2007

Loving the difficult to love people in your life

The “UnLoveables” “We love each other as a result of his loving us first” 1 John 4:19 NLT). I. God loves the U . “The LORD did not choose you and lavish his love on you because you were larger or greater than other nations, for you were the smallest of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist