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  • Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 134 ratings
     | 22,078 views

    What are the implications to us today of the expression that Jesus used when he said "I will make you fishers of men"

    Briningham/Gunthorpe 20-01-02 Briningham 20-01-02 Fishers of Men - Mt. 4:12-22 This morning I would like to focus on three words from our Gospel reading. I want to look at the phrase "fishers of men" Story: There’s often more to life than appears on the surface. Take ...read more

  • The Aftertaste Of Alcohol Series

    Contributed by Dale Higgins on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    America has failed to realize that the greatest abuse of drugs there is - is the most acceptable one of Alcohol.

    Today I am going to preach on the subject of alcohol and its effects. Let me begin by by making some general observations and quoting some statical facts concerning alcohol. I believe that alcohol is the most abused drug in America. While we have gone through many years of the scare of drugs ...read more

  • Living By The Spirit - Part 2

    Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

    Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

  • Why The Big Deal About The Resurrection?

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    A Sermon I gave on Easter teaching why it is essential that we believe in the resurrection of Jesus.

    Introduction: Swoon Theory – Read Crucifixion Described Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul talking to those who deny the resurrection, still today, 4 consequences Purpose Statement: If Christ is not raised from the grave… I. Our Preaching is in vain A. Preaching a Dead Christ won’t save ...read more

  • "Hosanna!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 21,597 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday.

    Mark 11:1-11 “Hosanna!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Our Lord’s arrival in Jerusalem Just five days before His crucifixion is one of the stories that is reported by all of the Gospel writers. Everybody remembers that day! It was a ...read more

  • Purpose #3 Grow Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,965 views

    WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

    Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

  • Purpose #5 Reach Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

    Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

  • Strong Words About Responsibility

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    Today’s Gospel tells us that we are responsible for how we live, and we are warned not to be a stumbling block. Some don’t want to be bothered by any responsibility for anyone else. To become great is to become the servant of all.

    In his early years, American landscape photographer Ansel Adams studied piano and showed some talent. At one party, however, as Adams played Chopin’s F Major Nocturne, he recalled that "In some strange way my right had started off in F-sharp major while my left had behaved well in F-major. I could ...read more

  • Commitment

    Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 42,927 views

    Commitment - It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers”

    Commitment: It separates the “Doers” from the “Dreamers” Foundational Scripture: Psa 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Pro 16:3 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. This morning we will establish ...read more

  • Jesus Promises: He Is Coming Back

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,187 views

    This sermon takes the three promises of Jesus in Acts 1 and focuses on the fact that we can Rely on His Promise to REturn. We can be assured that Jesus will come back Personally, Visibly and Suddenly!

    Jesus Promises: I will be Back Acts 1:1-11 Intro.: A. There are some passages in Scripture that as you read them and study them, you really wish you could have been there personally! I would have loved to been there to witness Jesus’ Baptism when God spoke in an audible voice saying this is my ...read more

  • The Meaning Of Life

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,652 views

    There are many different philosophies of life, some more helpful than others. This message focuses on what life is really all about.

    14, April 2006 Easter Sunday Service The Meaning of Life We are here this morning to celebrate the greatest event in human history. This is the day that we remember the empty tomb and the final victory over death. John 5:24 "I tell you the truth; whoever hears my word and believes him who sent ...read more

  • At Your Word

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany The call of Peter

    5th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 5:1-11 "At Your Word" 5:1 ¶ While the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. 2 And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one ...read more

  • The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,403 views

    Love is important because it is essential, expressive, and eternal.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVE 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 (NRSV) 1/ If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. 2/ And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove ...read more

  • His Precious Blood

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    A Maundy Thursday Sermon

    Maundy Thursday 1 Peter 1:18-20 "His Precious Blood" 18 You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. 20 He was ...read more

  • Church And Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,583 views

    This sermon started when I was in Preaching Class, and it evolved into this. I preached this sermon my first Sunday at my church.

    I’m a “dunker.” Not with a basketball, as I am only 5’9”, but rather with chocolate chip cookies. There is nothing quite like the chocolate chip cookie. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they are very similar in how they are made. There is the flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla and, of ...read more