Sermons on Generational:

Universal Forces

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010

The big picture of what God is doing in the world, and the opposition arrayed against him, is played out for us in this parable and it's explanation

Passage: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Intro: Global impact of this hunk of ice that broke off of Antarctica. PP huge iceberg from space PP further out photo PP whole of Antarctica 1. we can get very nervous about things when we talk about global scale. 2. but talk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010

To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

According To Jim - Pt. 4 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 30, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

According to Jim Pt. 4 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 4:1-3 1What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A National Repentance! Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010

Sermon 18 of the series. Influenced by leaders of this new community, the priests and Levites, along with others in Jerusalem, had intermarried with the pagan population they had found living in the land. When Ezra learned this, he ripped his garments and

The Book of Ezra Study #18 (Ezra 10:9-44) A National Repentance! • The marriage problems in Ezra 9-10 began in this way. • In the seventh year of Artaxerxes (458 b.c.), Ezra led a second group of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, only to learn that a serious problem existed ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:9-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free,

Introduction • For the past eight weeks we have looked at practical living steps that we should implement on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God; we looked at the quality of life, covetousness, authenticity, living stress free, boundaries and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010

This is the fourth message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". It talks about learning to listen. Wrong voices equals wrong choices. The outlines is 1-Hearing Problmes, and 2-Hearing Aids.

From The Problem to the Solution #4 - LEARNING TO LISTEN This morning, we are continuing our series of messages where we’re talking about going "From the Problem To The Solution" And we’ve been talking about the steps that it takes to get from the problem to the solution And so far, we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Important Than You Thought: A Called Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2006

God is always good to us.

MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THOUGHT: A CALLED COMMUNITY Ephesians 1.3.14 S: Community C: A Called Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: GOD IS ALWAYS GOOD TO US. ?: How? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 1.3-14 four blessings that show how God is always good to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Still Looking For A Few Good Men

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

Core values God is looking for in men that will serve him

GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN I Samuel 16:6-14 In Chapter 8 Samuel had appointed his sons judges over Israel, which has caused ill repute in Israel because of their corruption. The elders go to Samuel and tell them they want a king to rule over them. The Lord told Samuel to tell the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-14, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Counselor Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #9 in the John series where Jesus introduces his men to the Holy Spirit He will send to them after he leaves the earth

John’s Gospel #9 Another Counselor CHCC: March 30, 2008 John 14-17 INTRODUCTION: I like this series we’re having from the Gospel of John. Matthew, Mark, and Luke give more of the public teachings of Jesus. But John describes more long private conversations. In fact, John 13 – 17 goes ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 27, 2008

The Spirit is God who calls, gathers, enlighten, and santifies!

Sermon for John 14: 15-21 Sixth Sunday of Easter May 1st 2005 Say Amen! Say Hallelujah! Say Praise the Lord! What’s up with these strange looks? What is it about the Holy Spirit that makes us squirm in our seats? I mean we all believe in God right? And I probably preach about Jesus 90% of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Last Lecture

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Apr 28, 2008

In the farewell discourse Jesus is giving His "Last Lecture" that brings together the most important messages He has for us.

Introduction: This is the third in a series of sermons on Jesus’ farewell discourses in the Gospel according to John. These words have special importance because in them Jesus is telling His disciples and us what is critical in faith. John 14:15-21 Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sed Llenos Del Espíritu Santo

Contributed by Josue Martinez on May 11, 2008

Cristiano, ¿ya recibiste el Espíritu Santo? ahora tienes este mandamiento: Sed llenos del Espíritu Santo. ¿Cómo? investígalo en este sermón.

SED LLENOS DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO. Efesios 5:18-21 Oración: Señor gracias por tu Palabra, ya la hemos oído que nos mandas: “SED LLENOS DEL ESPÍRITU SANTO” Danos sabiduría, y humildad para someternos a ella. En el nombre de Jesús, amén. Efesios manda que los cristianos deben vivir en santidad. La ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

The Birth of Isaac. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

In His Father's Footsteps

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Isaac & Abimelech. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 26 verses 1-33: Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-33

Denomination: Brethren