Sermons on Generational Change:

Worship: The Eternal Perspective Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 22, 2008

We need to have a eternal perspective on life, and it’s the very key to worshipping God in every moment of your daily life

Worship: The Eternal Perspective Colossians 3:1-2 Intro Paul Azinger was at the top of his profession, and that profession was a pretty desirable one: PGA golfer. But at the age of thirty three, he faced his greatest crisis. He was diagnosed with cancer. I know a lot of us here today can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Live Lives Worthy Of God's Gospel

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 3, 2007

Pentecost 18(A) - Believers can live lives worthy of God’s gospel because they are united by faith to God and other believers. This unity leads to joyfulness in faithful, godly living.

LIVE LIVES WORTHY OF GOD’S GOSPEL (Outline) September 30, 2007 - PENTECOST 18 - Philippians 1:18b-27 INTRO: Every day you and I and everyone else in this world make choices, value judgments. According to our standards we decide what is important or not important. We judge what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

If Jesus Can, He Will

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Nov 11, 2002

You do not doubt that God is able to work mightliy in your life. You know he can, but you may question if He will.

If Jesus Can, He Will Matthew 8:3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. "I Will", one of most powerful statements ever made by our Lord Jesus Christ. We long to hear those words spoken into our lives, especially in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks

Contributed by Robert Thomas on Mar 11, 2002

A Thanksgiving week sermon

Give Thanks 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 Introduction: {The Gum} Missions trip to garbage dump in Tiawana, Mexico ~ 3 10 year olds playing ~ one comes to try out English ~ gives Gum to boy ~ takes it divides it into 3 pieces shares with his 2 friends. We are so blessed - hard for us to be thankful - we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing In The Storm Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004

God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Love Shows Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 7, 2004

Victory in Jesus comes when Christians have a balance between sound doctrine and holy living. It matters what we believe and teach we cannot be victorious if we adulterate the word of God. Moreover, we can know, believe and teach sound doctrine, yet, if

True Love Shows 1 John 3:11—18 INTRODUCTION In the very beginning of his epistle, John, encourages Christians to remember the sound doctrine preached to them "from the beginning." Remember that John was writing to combat false teaching and the only way to correct the error of false teaching is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Started As A Leader Series

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jan 14, 2007

All great leaders have three things in common . . .

What are the three things that all leaders have in common? They are the three things that Nehemiah did in chapter 1. 1. Nehemiah’s eyes were attentive to needs Are you asking people what needs they see around them? Eyes open to needs your children have? Family needs? Work place needs? Church ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dream Makers Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 12, 2005

This is the third in a series of sermons on our stewardship of God’s vision. Adapted from a message by Denny Feasby on this website. It covers the idea’s of being dream makers by looking at Joshua and Caleb compared to the other spies sent into Canaan.

Dream Makers Numbers 13-14 Dream Makers ¡V these are people who lift you up, pick you up, and encourage you through life. Moses sends the spys. Exo 13:1-2, 17-20; 25-31 1) Dream Makers ask the right questions ¡V Notice what it was that God who sent the twelve men to do. They were to search the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Discovering The Hindrances To Successful Prayer Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Looking at how the Apostles and early Christians when they prayed they had success and breaking down barriers that cause our prayers to fall short.

Discovering the Hindrances to Successful Prayer Early Christians devoted themselves to prayer They were successful- Acts 4:31 Prayer is our communication & fellowship w/God! Many questions exist about prayer Why should I pray? Who do we pray to? Father, Son, HS Does God hear my prayers? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

This message examines James assertion about faith and what faith really is.

Introduction In just a few minutes, remember the death and sacrifice of Christ. Remembrance of faith or it is not a remembrance. Same way that baptism is an expression of faith or it is not truly baptism. Last week: explanation, 2 examples and essence of faith – life of pleasing God. This theme ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Look Again Series

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

It takes time for a: -Vision...Provision...Revival...Blessing...to come through.

GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN! Text: Habakkuk 2:1-3 “I will stand on my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. Then the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, the he may run who reads it. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 17, 2004

This is the ninth in a series of teachings on the book of Ephesians and is adapted from a full text sermon by Rev. David Slone(on this website). This teaching investigates Paul’s teachings on marital realationships.

Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom Edition Ephesians 5:18-33 *Adapted from a message by David Slone (Extreme Makeover: Master Bedroom.) Computers are female *No one but their creator understands their internal logic. *The native language they use to communicate with other computers is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: *other

Be Transformed (You Are A Friend Of God!)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2008

Examing the believer’s life to be transformed; understanding that God wants to have fellowship and friendship with us.

Be transformed! (You are a friend of God) John 15:13-15 Introduction - Every day, we are challenged with the ways of this world conflicting with God’s ways - From the news media to prime time TV to even our friends – we have to choose - We have to choose even who we call friend; and how that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nicodemus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 15, 2001

A right standing with God does not come through 1. correct beliefs, or 2. correct moral conduct, but 3. through an ongoing relationship with God.

A national magazine recently ran a contest to see who could come up with the best real-life quotes resembling the cartoon “Dilbert.” If you are not familiar with Dilbert, he is a character caught in a bizarre office situation where bureaucracy rules and common sense is uncommon — a workplace not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of Temptation

Contributed by Chris Smith on Jul 21, 2001

Our immediate reaction to a heartache, or a successful achievement that took years to overcome, must be one of getting ready for the next hurdle. If you don’t have any hurdles to jump in your life – if there aren’t any goals set for you right now – if yo

The Purpose of Temptation Chris Smith Matthew 4:1-2 Oscar Wilde once said that he could resist everything except temptation. An old cartoon had the two characters looking at each other with a caption below them saying, “How come opportunity knocks only once, but temptation beats the door down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist