Sermons on Genius:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Kindness 2- Generosity 3- Anxiety

INTRO.- ILL.- Automaker Henry Ford asked electrical genius Charlie Steinmetz to build the generators for his factory. One day the generators ground to a halt, and the repairmen couldn’t find the problem. So Ford called Steinmetz, who tinkered with the machines for a few hours and then threw the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004

Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cut In On You?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 24, 2005

It was for freedom that Christ has set us free!

WHO CUT IN ON YOU! GALATIONS 5: 1 ~ 13 1. Introduction: Mindset God has given His salvation freely to every one who believes in the atoning sacrifice and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. But the enemy, whom the Amplified Bible aptly describes as the evil genius of this world does his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

New Year Necessities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 5, 2004

Some new year necessities.

INTRO.- ILL.- "The Fabulous Life of: Arnold Schwarzenegger.” Here it is: * He smokes $4,000 cigars but that’s not all. * Arnold is worth up to an estimated $800 million. His holdings in private companies like Microsoft and Starbuck’s are valued at over $20 million. * Even his shoes are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004

This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Eylogy--Lloyd Simmons

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a eulogy for a Christian who died at age 89. He was very active in the life of the church and he loved his family dearly.

Lloyd Dayton Simmons Sr. January 20, 2004 We sometimes see the greatness and love of our God by the kind of people that He sends into our lives. Who would have thought that little black boy, born under the weight of segregation and racism, working in the cotton fields of Mississippi ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Psalm 139:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Heartbreak Of Disappointment Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 29, 2005

Part 1 of 3 part series. God will never waste a hurt. He uses the broken heart of disappointment to make us more like Christ and to minister to our world through us

The Heartbreak of Disappointment Scripture: I Corinthians 6:19 Exodus 2 & 3 Theme: Sometimes God allows us to be disappointed so that he can shape us and prepare us for the tasks to which he has called us. Seed: Devotional by Oswald Chambers Purpose: To help the congregation realize that ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Jesus The Only Way To God?

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 1, 2005

A prayer request and Internet link to a video clip of the Oprah Winfrey talk show was recently forwarded to the Prayerneed Internet ministry of praise, prayer and encouragement. The sender requested prayer for Oprah Winfrey and the many people she influe

Is Jesus the Only Way to God? A prayer request and Internet link to a video clip of the Oprah Winfrey talk show was recently forwarded to the Prayerneed Internet ministry of praise, prayer and encouragement. The sender requested prayer for Oprah Winfrey and the many people she influences daily ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Double Or Nothing Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007

Good stewardship doing the most with whatever God gives. So as he gives you time, it is your responsibility as a good steward to use it the best you can. Ephesians 5 says we are to redeem the times, but the NIV of the same verse says that we are to make t

Double or Nothing - Sermon 4 of 4 Matthew 25:20 - And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. Sermon: This week as we bring this time of sharing on this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:20

Denomination: Baptist

Weight Lifters

Contributed by James May on Sep 24, 2006

In the battle of the wills, one must die, either yours or God’s. Which ever one lives will be the one that is the Weight Lifter, carrying the burdens of life.

Weight Lifters By Pastor Jim May One of the characteristics of the church of today that I find is so prevalent is that we seem to never get enough rest. It’s a rat race world that we live in, and every day that we live we wake up to world that is on the move. It seems that the more we work and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wall Street-Christian Style

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Oct 12, 2006

This sermon looks at how we need to keep money in its proper perspective. It looks at what challenges us in this area and how we can best view our finances. Preached during a stewardship campaign.

In the movie “Indecent Proposal”, a young couple who is newly married is approached by a Billionaire with an offer, an Indecent proposal. The offer is this, in exchange for one night alone with the new bride, this billionaire would offer the couple a check for a million dollars. One night of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Listen To Your Mother! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 15, 2006

A Jewish proverb says, "God could not be everywhere so he made mothers." The power of a godly mother who understands the issues of the Faith and who takes the time to communicate those to her children surpasses the impact of a thousand Dan Brown’s.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and psychologists and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

"Hosea's Message: God's Faithfulness” Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2006

God is faithful to the extreme, which is why we need to see the extraordinary way He reached out to a rebellious people in Hosea and respond accordingly

“Hosea’s Message: God’s faithfulness” Opening Statement: Erma Bombeck tells of God in the act of creating mothers. She says that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one." The Lord turned ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Da Vinci Code: Is It Real? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 24, 2006

Part 1 of a 4 part of series on topics that tend to divide people from each other and from God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 1 “The Da Vinci Code: Is it real?” Colossians 2:8-10, 1 John 1:1-2 INTRODUCTION: The book has sold over 40 million copies, it has been on the best seller list for almost 3 years and is presently the New York Times Best Seller as the #1 paperback fiction. The movie, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Prepared For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 11, 2006

How did Joseph and Mary prepare for their 1st Christmas? And what does this say about how we can prepare for pleasing God this season?

OPEN: A new Christmas movie has just come out starring Matthew Broderick and Danny Devito. Does anybody know the name this movie? That’s right “Deck The Halls”. It’s a comedy about two neighbors who engage in a cutthroat competition to have the most decorated home in the neighborhood. Devito’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ