Sermons on French Fries:

"What Will You Do In The Face Of Fear?"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 26, 2003

Habakkuk decides that even though the judgment of God is coming upon his nation he will not turn away from placing his absolute trust in Almighty God.

“What Will You Do In The Face Of Fear?” Habakkuk 3:1-19 Corrie Ten Boom was born in 1892 into a loving, Christian family in the Netherlands. Corrie was living with her older sister and her father in Haarlem when Holland surrendered to the Nazis. She was 48, unmarried, and worked as a watchmaker in ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Unlovable

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

The main idea of our teaches us what we must do in order to hear Jesus say to us "Today salvation has come to this house". As we look at story, we need to ask ourselves: "Have I done what is necessary?" "Has Jesus said these words to me?"

by Pastor John Stensrud Immanuel Baptist Church Elgin, Il April 1, 2001 Luke 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of ZACCHEUS; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 26, 2001

Acts 16 reveals three basic facts about God’s direction for our lives.

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S WILL Acts 16:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A preacher received a call from a church that offered him a salary four times what he was getting at his present church. Since he was a very devout and spiritual man, he spent much time in prayer trying to determine what God wanted him to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Day Of Cheers And Tears Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem in the last week of His life he was greeted with cheers, but He wept over the city because of their superficial beliefs and spiritual blindness. Learn the valuable personal lessons that apply to us today.

A Day of Cheers and Tears Luke 19:28-45 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I turned 50 in January and someone in the church was kind enough to send me a revised list of hymns for the over-50 crowd: 1. “Precious Lord, Take my Hand, and Help Me Up” 2. “It is Well with my Soul; but my Knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Slice Of Humble Pie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

God doesn’t cause trouble and adversity, but He uses trouble to refine some humility in us. While trouble causes some people to raise their faces to heaven and become bitter, others bow their knees before God and become better.

Have a Slice of Humble Pie Luke 14:1-11 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Maybe you’ve seen Jeff Foxworthy’s “Redneck” list. He says, “You know you’re a Redneck if…”: 1. Directions to your house include, “Turn off the paved road.” 2. You take your fishing pole to Sea World. 3. You have flowers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

Abraham is called a friend of God and a mighty man of faith because he learned to say “I will Lord!”

Sermon 1: Abraham – “Friend of God” Series: God’s Heroes of the Faith Introduction to series: Over the next few months we will be exploring the Heroes of the Faith found for us in Hebrews 11. We will be taking a quick glimpse at a few characters sketches. Theses Bios will teach us primarily 7 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-24, Hebrews 11:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why, I Love Mom!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 14, 2004

Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine pu

Why, I Love Mom! Thesis: Proverbs 31:10-31 reminds us why we love our godly moms. Why, because she is a living sacrifice. Why, because she is a spiritual role - model. Why, because she wants to thrive not just survive. Why, because she knows her life and family work has divine purpose. Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

A Great God, No A Great People

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon was preached on Black History and deals with how God has used people of color throughout biblical history.

A Great People, No A Great God 2/22/2004 NLF Exodus 12:37-42 Galatians 3:23-29 What do you do if you want to build a great team in professional sports? The first thing you do is try to find the best coach that is available. Then you begin to scout other teams to see who you might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:37-42, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's All The Fuss About?

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

In a culture that acts as if marriage were of no consequence, there exists a fascination with marriage. Paul’s statement that it is a Great Mystery explains why there is such a fuss about marriage.

I know that all of you stand in line at grocery stores, and though I have not done any grocery shopping here in Orange City, I’d bet a bundle that the experience here is pretty much like my experience in a small town in North Texas. When I go through a checkout line, I am treated to a large ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving To Caesar, Giving To God Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003

We owe our nation our support, but we owe God our wholehearted devotion.

As you all know, our nation is at war. We’ve been expecting it to come for several weeks, but this week it finally came. And whenever war comes, it comes as a tragedy for all involved. And the dilemma for me as a pastor is what to preach about today. I’m sure many pastors will be interrupting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Mothers

Contributed by John Tung on May 7, 2005

Like Desperate Housewives, many mothers today are desperate mothers.

DESPERATE MOTHERS Gen. 4:1-8, Ex. 2:1-10, 1 Sam. 1:1-11 John Tung, 5-8-05 I. Introduction Happy Mothers’ Day to all the moms here. It is a special day for you. It is your day to be loved and appreciated in a special way. There is no doubt moms do a lot for their families. Everybody’s mom does ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 10, 2005

The second in a series walking through the book of James. This message explores the challenges which people have faced in finding their identity in financial status since the days of Christ, right up to today.

We are diving into our second week of study in the book of James. Let’s quickly recap what we learned about the book of James last week. Don’t be shy. If you know the answer, call it out. James is located in the Old or New Testament? (New) Anyone remember what number book James is out of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Small But Mighty Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 13, 2005

This is the seventh in a series of sermons working through the book of James. This one focuses on the power of the tonuge, and the words we speak into the lives of others.

(To draw the attention of the congregation at the start of this sermon, we conducted an old fashioned soda taste taste with two adults in attendance. They were provided four unmarked sodas, and asked to identify the correct one - Coke, Pepsi, Diet Coke, Meijer. Seemed to really get everyone’s ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed