Sermons on Gaps:

M.a.d. With Practical Love Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2008

4th in series: Following Jesus in how we as Christians and as a church can and are to make a difference in our communities through practical applications of love that bring Christ glory!

M.A.D. with PRACTICAL LOVE Fourth in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 20, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Important News Flash: VIDEO: “What Does It Take To Be A Superhero?” (BluefishTv) – 51.8 secs Last week we learned to better understand the radical love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Freedom Of The Glory

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 29, 2008

As Christians, we are free if we are in the will of God.

The Freedom of the Glory Romans 8 Part I Introduction: A We celebrate this holiday because of what happened in 1776. 13 colonies and 56 representatives met with congress and declared that no longer was America adjoined to Mother Europe, and no longer did we need to answer to her. 1 Thus the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Touches…

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 12, 2009

Jesus does not need nor want an audience in order to heal. He heals to bring people into service. He cures death to bring us to new life today.

When Jesus Touches… Mark 1:29-37 This morning it was so tempting to start off with a mother-in-law joke. But, I have several problems. First, I have been assured that it would be in very poor taste. Second, it would be a horrible thing to make light of this woman that was reported to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-37

Denomination: Congregational

Marriage And Sex

Contributed by Shawn Malloy on Feb 15, 2009

I touch on both subjects and how they need to work hand in hand

Marriage and Sex 1Cor 7:1-9 Today I want to talk a little about Sex and Marriage and the importance of them being together hand in hand and not one without the other. The purpose of this is to keep you away from immoral thoughts and actions. I did say thoughts too and for good reason. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Abram: A Man Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 16, 2009

There is a word in the English language that we hear used from time to time. Yet, this is a word that we rarely see modeled in our day. That word is the word "Integrity." It means the following: "possession of firm principles: the quality of possessing an

Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM: A MAN OF INTEGRITY Genesis 14:1-24 Intro: There is a word in the English language that we hear used from time to time. Yet, this is a word that we rarely see modeled in our day. That word is the word "Integrity." It means the following: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Impacting The Body Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:16-26 about how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem was used to build up the church in three ways

Text: Acts 21:16-26, Title: Impacting the Body, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about when Bailey Smith created such a stir at SEBTS, B. Background to passage: the third missionary journey of Paul’s ends here in Jerusalem. And when he arrives, as usual, his presence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Die

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2009

“The multitudes were taking discipleship very easily; He will drive them away rather than have them on such terms; He will make them see, by any forcefulness of expression, that discipleship is supremely difficult. And so He declares His terms.”

Called to Die Luke 14:25-35 Promise Keeper’s November 2006 … 6,000 men rocked the Hershey Centre in Mississauga with gut-wrenching worship and passionate desire that God would rush in and baptize us. Speaker after speaker stood with power and pizzazz as the audience remained riveted to every word. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shank The Rat - Prison Break 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the third week of our "Prison Break" sermon series focusing on the central character of King David. It includes a timely appearance by Illinois’ ex-governer Rod Blagojavich. What do we want to do with "rats?"

“Prison Break 3 – Shank the Rat” (Wait about 20 seconds) JOSH: Has anyone seen Pastor Homan. He was supposed to be back by now with our special guest, but I guess he must be running late. (Holds hand to ear) Oh wait a second… I’m getting a report that our special guest is here and ready to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Time With John The Baptist

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 7, 2009

A sermon on John the Baptist for Christmas (Idea came from Boyce Mouton)

Christmas Time with John the Baptist for 12/6/2009 Introduction: A preacher got up around this time of the year and said, “Today we are going to talk about the special birth of a baby boy over 2,000 years ago. His birth was predicted by the Old Testament prophets. An angel appeared to the father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Telling The Truth

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

ALLOVER THIS WORLD TODAY PEOPLE NEED TO HEAR THE TRUTH

TELL THE TRUTH: Prov. 23:22-23 All over this world today people disperately need to hear the truth. There is a big difference between what the people are told and the real truth. There is a credibility gap in the presentation of the gospel also. Countless numbers of people today are lost and on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Its A Wonderful Life

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is a remembrance of that innocence.

Every Christmas season I watch Frank Capra’s “It’s A Wonderful Life” on television. It’s not that I plan it or anything; it just happens to come on some night when I happen to be watching TV. Usually, one of the networks will air the movie on the 23rd of December; sometimes even Christmas Eve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

TITLE: "Shield of Faith" INTRO: July 1979, candidate for President Ronald Reagan visited NORAD (North American Defense Command in Colorado Springs, CO. inside Cheyenne, MT.) This visit changed his life, changed the future of our country. Learned how we could detect any launch from around the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seperate And Distinct Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2008

Exposition of Mark 10:13-16 about not hindering children from the Kingdom

Text: Mark 10:13-16, Title: Separate and Distinct, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/2/08, PM A. Opening illustration: A.W. Tozer says that people who are crucified with Christ have three distinct marks: 1. They are facing only one direction, 2. They can never turn back, and 3. They no longer have plans of their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones

Contributed by Don Jones on May 7, 2007

Each time the Lord did great and mighty works amidst the Israelites they built stone memorials. Peter reveals we are the stones. Delivered at the 50th anniversary of the church.

Living Stones Joshua 3:5- 4:24 Introduction It is gratitude that prompted an old man to visit an old broken pier on the eastern seacoast of Florida. Every Friday night, until his death in 1973, he would return, walking slowly and slightly stooped with a large bucket of shrimp. The sea gulls ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have We Found The Bones Of Jesus?

Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 23, 2007

The Christian faith is founded on the confession that Jesus has Risen. If the Tomb that has been making all the news lately is that of Jesus, what impact does it have on the Christian Faith? Can we still believe?

The Jesus Family Tomb: Have we found the bones of Jesus? John 20:1-18 A few weeks ago, on March 4th, the Discovery Channel aired a documentary entitled “The Lost Tomb of Jesus.” If you saw it, you may have noticed right up front that it was very well done. Obviously behind its production ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Brethren