Sermons on Friday:

The State Of The Church

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004

Our church, like many churches, is in need of some repair much like the walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s rebuilding began with reliance on God, repentance from sin, and risking obedience.

January 4, 2004 Nehemiah 1 “The state of the church” INTRODUCTION It’s a new year. And that means that it is time for evaluation. One of the things that gets evaluated the most at the beginning of the new year is a person’s weight. My family and I just got back Friday from my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

New Life At New Hope Through God's Resurrection Power

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 17, 2004

A sermon describing the Resurrection power of God that is given to the believer as we allow Christ to rule our hearts and lives

New Life at New Hope through God’s Resurrection Power Pastor Glenn Newton Jan. 11, 2004 18 “I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, 19 and his incomparably ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 10, 2004

If we are to have a Biblical worldview, we must develop Biblical convictions. TS-------------„³ Today, we are going to look at one key crucial conviction by addressing two questions related to the sinless life of Jesus Christ.

Do You Have A Biblical Worldview? A Sinless Messiah (topical) Intro 1. What is your worldview? 2. James Sire defines a worldview as, ¡§¡Ka set of¡Kassumptions¡Kwhich we hold (consciously or unconsciously) about the basic makeup of our world.¡¨ 3. A worldview is a grid-work, a paradigm, a model, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing The Passion

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 27, 2004

This is a response after viewing the movie "The Passion" and it’s call to reap the harvest af those who will be viewing it.

Sharing the Passion 2/26/04 John 4: 27-38 As I thought about what to preach on this morning I found myself all week thinking about the movie most of us went to see Tuesday night. Now I wanted to make sure that it was God giving me the message and not just the everyday talk. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The Living Saviour

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2006

What if there is no resurrection? It means death has won and there is no life. It means darkness reigns and there is no hope. But Christ has been raised, therefore now we have God’s gift of life and hope.

[I’ve taken some points in this sermon from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon ‘Jesus, the Living Savior’ at SermonCentral.] BUDDHA’S FINGERS In 1981 there was a devastating flood in central China. During the flood an ancient pagoda collapsed at Famen Temple. A few years later, archaeologists were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Still Moves Stones Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 1, 2006

This speaks of the guards and the rolled-away stone from Jesus’ tomb. It basically says that God’s plans cannot be stopped, and we can trust Him with the things that seem to block His will for our lives.

Matthew 27:62-28:15 – God Still Moves Stones Today we are continuing our series called He is Risen Indeed, based on the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What did His rising from the grave prove to us? What did it accomplish for us? Today we are looking at the story from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Proper Response To Leadership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

#27 in series on Hebrews. How a church member should respond to godly leadership.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 27 “A Proper Response To Leadership” Hebrews 13.7-18 Today’s text is one of those that a pastor comes to with some reluctance. The reason for this reluctance is the fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Church On The Move".

Series: Church On The Move (Colossians)[#6] VICTORIOUS (PART 1) Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: I get many emails forwarded to me each week. To be honest I don’t even read them all; but I received one the other day marked, “Best email I’ve ever read”. So out of curiosity I read it and they ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Church Of God

What Makes Jesus A Great King?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

What Makes Jesus a Great King? 1) Ability; 2) Humility; 3) Popularity

When Pierre Trudeau passed away not too long ago I could hardly keep up with all the articles about the man and his career. I suppose that kind of coverage is only natural for a former Prime Minister of sixteen years. The articles I enjoyed reading the most were the ones debating whether or not Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Standing At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 7, 2004

Many people were there at the foot of the cross, but they did not look at it in the same way. We’re going to see through the eyes of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of Jesus and John the beloved disciple.

Five more days and it will be Good Friday - the day we remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. When you come near to the cross again, what is in your mind? How do you feel? What should you do in response to such a sacrifice? On the day Jesus was crucified, many people stood watching. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004

Easter Sermon that deals with the blessings we have through Jesus’ resurrection and the purpose of God to use us to bless others.

BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Romans 4:25 (This sermon and the subsequent series is inspired by the sermon series BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING, by Rick Warren of Saddleback Valley Community Church.) I think one of the easiest traps we fall into is taking the blessings of God for granted. We are so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 2, 2004

David gives us a fool proof pattern for finding victory in our lives.

Finding Victory 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 May 2, 2004 Some years ago a young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. "That depends," replied the foreman. "Let’s see you fell this tree." The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Heals The Man With The Withered Hand Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 6, 2004

Ninth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

The Miracles of Jesus Miracle # 9 “Jesus Heals the Man With The Withered Hand” (Matt 12:9-14, Mk. 3:1-6, Lk. 6:6-11) Jesus has just healed the man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath. Now as He and his disciples pass through a field, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Communion With God Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 25, 2004

Discover where prayer begins and how that can make a difference in where prayer can take you.

This morning, we begin a new series on the topic of prayer. Most people are fascinated with the topic of prayer. Religious people see prayer as a duty to their god or a privilege of their faith. Non-religious people may see prayer as helpful self-talk or a comforting mental exercise. Even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-10, Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: *other