Sermons on Friday:

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

The Right Side Of Easter

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter.

The Right Side of Easter Point of sermon: Many Christians are living on the Calvary side of Easter. They live as if Jesus died for their sins (ie… they are saved) but without the power, the joy, the redemption and the transformation of Easter. Sermon: Earlier we sang the familiar words, "Low in ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 The Greatest Legend And Legacy Of All Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage people to become legends when it comes to telling others about Jesus.

We’ve heard a lot about legends and legacies this month. Everything from the legends of the Olympics and the legacies they’ve left to the legends of politics like Ted Kennedy passing the torch to the next generation, or Senator Barak Obama becoming the first African American in our countries ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Who's The Authority?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 4, 2009

We live in a culture where vacuous celebrities are given amazing amount of authority. We need to look to the real authority, Jesus, who will lead us to right decisions.

Who’s the Authority? Deuteronomy 18:15-18; Mark 1:21-28 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, February 1, 2009 Introduction: Before I read the story, I’d like to explain a few things that will make the passage clearer. We’re still in the first chapter of Mark and we will stay ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Gary Harrison on Jun 19, 2007

Truth, faith and how they are tied together

How Do You Know? 2 Timothy 4 : 1 - 8 Friday at quitting time, Jim said, ‘Boss, have you got any extra work I can do tonight?’ Sure do but I can’t pay you overtime. That’s okay, I just don’t want to go home. Why not? Well, I’ve been in the doghouse since last night. I see...Why? What did you do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Think You're Talking To? Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

In our story today, the Forbidding Pharisees are back and do they ever have an attitude! They have a whole slew of legislated laws regarding the Sabbath that they expect everyone to keep with exacting detail, and they have made it their life’s work to ens

Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees – Part 2 Who Do You Think You’re Talking To? Matthew 12:1-14 During the Victorian era, one how-to-do-it-right manual was Lady Gough’s Book of Etiquette. In this volume, putting books by male authors next to books by female authors was forbidden – unless the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007

God shows up in the chaos of life.

Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Dangerous Desire Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 26, 2006

4th in series on Judges. This message is about Gideon and Abimelech and deals with the dangerous desire of recognition.

The Verdict on Judges One Dangerous Desire February 26 How God’s Victory became Gideon’s Victory Headline in the Manessah Times: 300 destroy army of 120,000 with torches and trumpets Gideon was a timid farmer hiding his grain in a wine press. When God told him to fight the Midianites he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Have To Want It Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 14, 2006

What it takes to receive all Jesus has to offer.

The No Nonsense Jesus Part One: You Have to Want It John 5:1-17 Trey Harris The movie Seabiscuit captured a portion of the American Dream. It portrayed the unlikely partnership of a washed up race horse, a has been trainer a troubled jockey named Red Pollard and wealthy businessman Charles Howard, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

What A Day

Contributed by Randall Bates on Apr 20, 2008

There are two days in the future that I qualify as deserving the title "What a Day." More preaching notes than full text.

WHAT A DAY REVELATION 20. 11 - 15, 21. 2 - 4 One of the beauties of having a long drive is that you have plenty of time to think. Plenty of time for God to speak to your heart without the normal distractions of daily life. As I was driving home from Lynchburg on Friday, God began to speak to my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2008

The church may be limited in strength, but they were obedient and faithful, and the Lord open the door of ministry for them. We need to seize the opportunity and walk through.

The Lord is the one who opens the door of ministry for the church. • Rev 3:7 “What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.” • When He does that, no power in hell or earth can shut it. • When He closes a door, there is no power that can open it again. • He is the sovereign ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living God's Dream: Persisting In Prayer And Justice

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2007

Focussed on how God’s dreams for us are further revealled through prayer

I have a question for you today How is your prayer life? I ask this question because I am interested in you thinking about three things: Are you praying regularly? What and who are you praying for? And how is prayer affecting the rest of your life? Are you praying regularly? What and who are you ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Last Words

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Nov 26, 2006

After Thanksgiving Sermon. Text selected from assigned lectionary passages.

Last Words 2 Samuel 23 All scripture marked (NIV): The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 . Zondervan: Grand Rapids All scripture marked (NLT): Holy Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House, 1997. Over the last month, I have attended 7 “change of command” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Scars Of Easter

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Nov 3, 2006

He lives but there are scars to remind us of the price paid for our salvation

SCARS OF EASTER Jn 20:24-31 INTRO: 2000 years later & we are still talking, singing about Jesus 1. Movies, TV news, media, magazines newspaper articles politicians 2. He is the Central figure of ALL Human History a. His crucifixion & Resurrection is the crucial events of all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Ready or not, Jesus is coming again and the wise person will be prepared for His imminent return.

READY OR NOT Matthew 25:1-13 Are you ready for Christmas yet? It is hard to believe, but the big day is only a little over 5 weeks from now. This can be one of the most frantic times of the year for people. As we busily make preparations for sending Christmas Cards, buying presents, setting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness