Sermons on Gift Of Faith:

In The Wrong Shoes

Contributed by Ken Osso on Dec 29, 2008

This is the second of a two-part series looking at the story of the lost son. This week’s message looks specifically at the older brother.

In the Wrong Shoes Luke 15:25-32 I had draped two new pair of sweatpants over the side of the red, plastic shopping cart as I approached a display of items at the end of a row in Target this week. There was a younger couple standing there already, and I can only assume they were registering for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Men Of Militant Mercy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2009

In response to the Million Man March and Promise Keeper’s rallies. God’s men need to step up and mentor children, take chances on the helpless, build practical structures, and become evangelistic.

The image remains strong and vibrant in my mind, after all these years: the image of my father, marching. Y’left, y’right, y’left. One-two-three-four. Marching. No, my dad was not in the army; he wasn’t even a veteran, having been born a little too early for the First World War and a little too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 20, 2007

True worship begins as 1) A Response to Contact with the Living God 2) Not limited to a Specific Location 3) Only as Valuable as Who it is Based on and 4) Is all About the Attitude of the Heart.

Rico Tice makes an interesting observation in his book, Christianity Explored: “I didn’t have a particularly religious upbringing myself. In fact, my experience of Christianity was limited to a few dull sermons, slightly spooky people in strange garments, hanging about in dank halls and religious ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Other

A Time For War: A Biblical Perspective On War Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on May 28, 2007

Examing war from a Biblical perspective, providing answers and encouragement during our nation’s involvement in the War on Terror.

Today we are beginning a new sermon series I’ve entitled “The Middle East Crisis.” I know that is a rather broad topic, but I chose that title because I wasn’t exactly sure what topics God wanted me to cover underneath this broad banner. So, I believe we will be covering a wide variety of these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Fail. Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

A series of 5 things God can’t do. God can’t fail to bring about his purposes

5 Things God Can’t Do – 5) God Can’t Fail. Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/2/05 pm (Adapted from “It’s Impossible for God to Fail” – By Doug Fields) We’ve reached the end of our series on 5 things God can’t do. 1) We’ve seen that God can’t lie – What he says he will do – no ifs, no buts. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What's Wrong With Gambling? Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

How Do You Define Worship?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 5, 2006

Often we come into God’s presence with a very wrong idea of what worship means.

Why are you here this morning? What was it that made you get up fairly early on a day that most of you have off of work and come into Beartown Road Alliance Church to join us for worship? For some of you, it’s the fellowship. This is where your friends are and you enjoy getting together once a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Many people think God’s ways are so mysterious, they are beyond our understanding. Perhaps the phrase “God moves in mysterious ways” was coined because in the Bible, God often did the UNEXPECTED. God seldom acts or moves the way we think He should.

INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks we’ve been studying popular sayings people think are in the Bible–but they aren’t. We’ve already discussed several pseudo-scriptures including, “God helps those who help themselves” and “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.” Today, we are focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart That Sees Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 29, 2006

6th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

Shift #6 The Heart That Sees MATTHEW 5:8, Proverbs 4:23 INTRODUCTION: The machine that usually did the job was broken. And so they hired a man to paint lines on a newly resurfaced portion of a remote highway. The first day he painted 9 miles, and the supervisor, impressed by such an effort, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whats So Bad About My Flesh? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

Why did Paul write about the battle between the flesh and spirit in almost every one of his letters?

Flesh & Spirit Sermon Series Part One: “What is so bad about my flesh?” 1. Over the past few weeks, God has been speaking to me about the power of the Spirit led life and the tragedy of the flesh led life. The consequences for a church, for a family or for an individual are dramatic, depending ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Reach Home Until You Leave First Base

Contributed by James May on Sep 10, 2006

God has a game plan for your life, but it’s up to you to choose to Love and serve Him and see that plan fulfilled.

You Can’t Reach Home Until You Leave First Base By Pastor Jim May Genesis 1:1 tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For 5 literal days He undertook the creation of something out of nothing, turning darkness into light, separating land from the water of the seas, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2006

This sermon deals with recognizing that even when things are going well, it may be time for a change.

It’s Time For A Change 1/08/05 2 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Back in 1980, there was a guy, whom I will call Mountain Jack, who had been living on Mt. St. Helens for almost all his life. Mountain Jack was true mountain man in every since of the word. Then one day a geologist ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Grief Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006

The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

“Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

In this Scripture we see one of the strongest statements there is for the authenticity, the wealth and the power of the Bible

Intro: During the Great Depression, there was a man named Yates who lived in Texas and owned a sheep ranch. But his financial situation was so strained he knew it was only a matter of time before he lost everything. -Every day Yates and his family did all they could to keep food on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist