Sermons on Friendliness:

Snakes!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

We must learn to shake off those snakes!

ACTS 28:1Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Faith is not a feeling or emotion. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God.

Faith Heb 11:1-3 What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see. 2 God gave his approval to people in days of old because of their faith. 3 By faith we understand that the entire universe was formed at God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Poured Out Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Do we train ourselves and fill ourselves in life so that we are ready to be poured out? Or are we always looking to be poured into? We must come to church to learn how to "be the church" not just attend a building somewhere.

Poured Out … ready to be poured out Coming to church ready to be the church Colossians 3: 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by N A on Apr 24, 2009

As believers, we are engaged in a spiritual war. We need to put on all of God’s armor, so we can stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.

THE INVISIBLE REALM #2: SPIRITUAL WARFARE OPENING TEXT: “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” (1 Peter 5:8). REVIEW LAST WEEK: “Angels and Demons” In addition to the physical realm that we see, there exists an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: *other

Flee To Egypt

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Following God

In today’s Gospel reading, we are taken on a twelve-year journey in the life of Jesus in a just a few lines. Joseph and his family have been forced to leave Bethlehem to leave Judea in order escape the wrath of King Herod. This has lead to a lot of speculation over what took place during those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Family Feud Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 14, 2008

God works in the life of Jacob even through an intense feud with Esau.

Family Feud Selected Passages Series: Essential 100 January 13, 2008 Evening Service Introduction One of my favorite game shows when I was growing up was Family Feud. The show squares off two families against each other answering various questions based on surveys. The first family to three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-41

Denomination: Church Of God

When The Impossible Becomes Possible Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 14, 2008

Abram comes to find that God works out the impossible in the midst of personal pain

When the Impossible Becomes Possible Genesis 15:1-5 Series: Essential 100 January 13, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Pain was not part of God’s original plan for creation but when sin entered, pain became a part of human life. Pain seems to be a recurring theme throughout the scriptures. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Simple Steps To Finding Truth

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Aug 23, 2008

If we are to make the most of our Christianity, we must realize that we are starving, stand on God’s word and take steps to glorify God.

In verse 97, the author says, “How love I thy law…” The word love here from the original language can mean “a human love for another” or “a human appetite for objects.” Sometimes, our affections and our base needs are very different, other times they are one and the same. Many people would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: United Methodist

Git-R-Done Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 13, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 3 about the organization and leadership required to begin the project of rebuilding

Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Title: Git-R-Done! Date/Place: NRBC, 9/16/17, PM A. Opening illustration: tell about the mission team from Petsworth that really got her done in April of 2003 B. Background to passage: A burden was born, a king was won, a midnight moonlit ride was taken, and a speech that was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Fulfillment Of The Law

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 19, 2007

Pentecost 16(A) - Love is the fulfillment of the law. Believers obey God’s established government and honor their neighbors above themselves out of love for God.

LOVE IS THE FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW (Outline) September 16, 2007 - PENTECOST 16 - Romans 13:1-10 INTRO: What do you think of when you hear the word: Law? Or how about the Ten Commandments? Very often these words do not cause a positive reaction. It is true that the law, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Peas And Carrots Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How The World Changes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 6, 2008

Pentecost 3(B) - How the world changes because man sins and ruins perfection. How the world changes because God saves and restores perfection.

HOW THE WORLD CHANGES (Outline) June 1, 2008 -- PENTECOST 3 -- Genesis 3:8-15 INTRO: Biblically speaking the world has had major changes in history. Whether the world wants to admit it or not God’s word is very clear concerning cataclysmic events that completely changed history. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008

Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Growth By Addition: Brotherly Kindness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Oct 19, 2009

Spiritual Growth is important! In this series we’ll use 2 Peter 1 as a blueprint for the areas we are called to continually add to our faith as we grow spiritually. This week: Brotherly Kindness

Growth by Addition Brotherly Kindness 2 Peter 1:5-7 (NIV) For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Foursquare

A Grasshopper Complex

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Aug 6, 2009

In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized by our childhood and criticized by others, would-be giants often shrink further at the thought of overcoming. But if we, “…rebel not against the Lord, neither fear ye the people o

Moving Beyond A Grasshopper Complex “And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of The giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, And so we were in their sight” (Numbers 13:33). Introduction: In Modern America who would want to have a ‘grasshopper complex?’ Satirized ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational