Sermons on Gift Of Calling:

Responding To The Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

How to respond to a vision from God

Responding to the Vision – Sermon 2 Respond Patiently Nehemiah Patiently Served Nehemiah Patiently Prayed Nehemiah Patiently Planned Respond by Praising Respond by Presenting the Problem to the People Respond by Proposing the Vision of the Lord Slide 1 Slide 1 Have you ever thought of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 24, 2008

Christ always has been the provider of His people’s needs. He will always be. The question is will we see our true needs & look to Him to provide them. Jesus is the hope of the 2nd Exodus, which will lead to freedom from slavery to sin, self & satan.

JOHN 6: 1-15 JESUS FEEDS THE FIVE THOUSAND [Isaiah 55:1-4] The feeding of the five thousand is the one miracle along with the resurrection that is included in all four Gospels (Mt.14:13-21; Mk. 6:30-44; Lk. 9:10-17; Jn. 6:1-13). It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Jacob, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Godly Fall Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Jun 30, 2008

An examination of how we should seek forgiveness when we fail to live godly lives.

Title: When The Godly Fall Series: Living Godly Lives (Sermon # 4) Text: Psalm 51 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. For the past three weeks, we have been talking about living godly lives. We began the series three weeks ago with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Never Give Up! Ever!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 20, 2007

If you care deeply about somethng, keep praying and trusting.

Title: Never give up! Ever! Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: If you care deeply about something, keep praying and trusting. Introduction Larry Crabb, writing in the November/December issue of Pray! Magazine told this story. When he was ten years old, he first heard Matthew 21:22, where Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Primero Mi Vigas Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Oct 20, 2007

Primero mis vigas, luego sus pajas.

Primero mis vigas Intro: Unos estudiosos del comportamiento humano realizaron en alguna ocasión un experimento sencillo. Le pidieron a un grupo de personas que describieran algún episodio de sus vidas en las que hubieran lastimado a alguien, y otro en el que ellos hubieran resultados lastimados. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:41-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - Full Of Grace And Truth Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 21, 2007

John writes his gospel by making statements and then illustrating them. Today we are going to look at the statement that he made; that Jesus was full of grace and truth. Never in the history of the world has humanity seen One so full of grace and truth.

John 1:14-16 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, ’He who comes after me has surpassed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Unthankful Times

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Builders (Matthew 7:21-29)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the teacher of wisdom, warns us to build our lives upon solid foundations. ...

Jesus concludes his Sermon on the Mount with a story of two builders - a good builder and a bad builder, a smart builder and a dumb one. Some of you will be aware of the fact that I’m about to embark upon some building myself. Most of you know that Ange and I are in the process of buying a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making A Commitment - Part Two Of Four In Series "Firstfruits" Series

Contributed by Wade Leonard on Nov 23, 2007

The scriptures teach us that another critical part of our giving to God involves making a commitment

A young man went into a jewelry store. He poured out all the money he had and said “I’m looking to buy something special for my girlfriend for Valentine’s Day.” So they searched the store and then he saw a necklace with a heart-shaped pendant and said “That’s the one!” The clerk asked if he ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:30-38

Denomination: Baptist

24.22 Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 26, 2007

It’s easy to say we’ll follow him anywhere, Jesus tells us to be sure we know the terms and conditions

And so Jesus prepares to end his day and leave Capernaum. Following the morning of teaching Christ and his disciples began the walk back to the town of Capernaum. Remember that it was during that time that he was approached by the leper, whom he healed. And then as they came to the outskirts of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Means Having To Say You're Sorry Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Joseph, Pt. 4 (Final)

FORGIVENESS MEANS HAVING TO SAY YOU’RE SORRY (GENESIS 42:21-22, 44:33-45:8, 50:15-21) The first time we experience clogging in our double-basin kitchen sink was a nightmare. The water would drain from the left basin and come up on the right basin. We tested the garbage disposal but it was working ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have Thine Own Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 8

HAVE THINE OWN WAY, LORD (MARK 8:27-33) One of the most acclaimed Jim Carrey movies was “The Truman Show,” an inside look into future reality TV shows, a stunning prediction of the format’s runaway success and a biting commentary on its unrestrained excesses. The movie was about a man who was born, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is Not Always About You

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 16

IT IS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT YOU (MATTHEW 26:20-35) A young minister was being interviewed by a church board for the position of pastor. One hard-working Irishman who was on the board looked at the young man sternly and asked, “Young man, did God send you here?” He replied, “Well, I don’t know if God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:20-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible