Sermons on Gentleman:

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2006

In the great adventure, God does not promise us that there will not be problems along the way, but He does promise to be with every step.

The Great Adventure Text: Matt. 2:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful." The ad was signed by Sir Ernest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Vulnerability And Victory: The Seven Churches In Review

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2010

Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities / temptations … and a common solution … Jesus Christ.

Vulnerability and Victory: the Seven Churches in Review Revelation 1:9 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities … and a common solution … Jesus Christ. INTRO: Those who study the seven churches of The Revelation closely see some broad ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010

God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Love The World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

What is so bad about the world that we are told not to love it? Why is the world so evil? 1- The lust of the flesh 2- The lust of the eyes 3- The pride of life

INTRO.- 15Do not love the world or anything in the world. What part of "no" do you not understand? Or better yet: What part of "do not" do you not understand? Who said those words? It’s probably not the person you thought it was. The phrase got a wider audience when it was used as the title of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 24, 2010

We preach Christ crucified. I. Christ crucified - REJECTED II. Christ crucified – ACCEPTED

Christ Crucified Our text for today is found in First Corinthians chapter one. Follow along with me as I read: “We preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to the Jews and foolishness to the Gentiles. Yet to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is God’s power and God’s wisdom.” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

How to weather doubt, discouragement, and hardships.

Keeping the Faith ILLUS: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18, 2 Corinthians 4:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Time Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 27, 2009

Why does God allow evil? Jesus answers this question in the parable of the weeds.

HARVEST TIME In his book, The Case for Faith, Lee Strobel introduces us to the puzzling life of John Templeton. You’ve probably never heard his name, but Templeton was a contemporary of Billy Graham. In fact, they were both behind an evangelistic crusades in the 1940’s and 50’s. A short time later ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Since You're Going Anyway, Teach

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2009

Jesus’ call to us is to use the natural intersections of life to share what we know, to learn together with others, and to claim the victory of the Lord who will always be with us.

My wife and I made the rounds of the carpet stores one evening last week. She is a member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee and has been given the assignment of refurbishing my office. It was an educational experience, but not a particularly entertaining one. At one carpet store we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Created (Trinity)

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 15, 2008

Today, be reminded that you and I have been created Imageo Dei; in the very image of the perfect and triune God who created! Amen.

The God Who Created, Genesis 1:1-2:4a Introduction Does one duty ever take the precedence over another? It is the old question over which the rabbis disputed. “Which is the first and greatest commandment?” The question was, after all, a legitimate one. Even among unmistakable obligations there ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Glory In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cowards Can Become Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 26, 2007

Many of us are just like Joshua. We feel inadequate for the task of leadership.

Even Cowards Can Become Leaders Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua is exhibit A of a reluctant leader. In fact when it came to taking the leadership baton from Moses he was a coward. Listen to the words of the Lord to Joshua: Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gold, Frankincense And Much More Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 4, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the wise men at Christmas.

-->At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his one hundredth birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana’s failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest until she peered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Just Want To Be With You Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

3rd in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Looks at the community of believers.

Just Want to Be With You 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 SEBRING (FBW)—Susan Cook, a member of Sunridge Baptist Church in Sebring, Florida recently received a letter from her 21-year-old son Dustin Beerbower, a specialist with the Army National Guard serving in Iraq. Dear Mommy, Just want to let you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Healing Power Of Positive Words Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 17, 2009

Words have the power to hurt or heal... Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively.

Title: The Healing Power of Positive Words Text: Proverbs 12:18, 15:4 and 16:24 Thesis: Words have the power to hurt or heal… Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series During the last six weeks we have read a sizeable portion of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational