Sermons on Gift Of Forgiveness:

Overcoming A Setback

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jan 24, 2009

Wisdom from above is contrasted with wisdom from below...if you are wise show it.

SHOW AND TELL James 3:13-18 I remember what I loved best when I was in elementary school; show and tell. We usually had that at the beginning of the day and anyone in the class could come up front to show something or to tell something. I always loved show and tell because I always had something. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 26, 2009

In Galatians 5:1-6, we see Liberty 1) Defined (Gal. 5:1) 2) Defended (Gal. 5:2-4) and 3) Described (Gal. 5:5-6)

In 1963 American civil rights proponent Martin Luther King said: "So let freedom ring. From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, let freedom ring. But not only that; let ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Other

Facing The Storms Of Life Like Jesus

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 10, 2007

This is my "first sermon". It uses the example of Jesus in the Garden as an example of how we can face the storms of life.

Good morning! Today is kind of an anniversary for me and I’m really excited to be here with you today to mark this day. You see, it was eleven years ago today that I was sitting out there in a pew in my dress blues after my thirteen-week vacation at Perris Island, South Carolina. I can still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be A Daniel Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Serving God in the Workplace.

Dare to be a Daniel Or- The Kingdom in the workplace Tables appear accurately at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/danielcell.htm Summary of sermon-full notes follow • • Why Daniel? 1. o Much to say to us in the realm of our work • Dare to be like Daniel! 1. He resolved to be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007

The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

*Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Live Faith" Romans Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live their faith on a daily basis and it will be revealed to those who are around them. When we live our faith we actually encourage others in the Body of Christ.

"Saints Live Faith!" Romans pt. 2 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Blue Fish TV called Fast Food Parody - McFaith - This humorous clip expresses the truth of how some people approach and live their faith in today’s world. Thesis: We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' House

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

Individual followers of Christ are Jesus’ "house" - His dwelling place - making Jesus’ cleansing of the temple also a call to personal holiness.

Jesus’ House TCF Sermon April 1, 2007 Mark 11:7-11 (NIV) 7 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12, Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Person To Doubt The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The impact of God’s entrance onto the human scene was difficult for many, though it held the promise of life.

LUKE 1:26 34 THE FIRST PERSON TO DOUBT THE VIRGIN BIRTH “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Andrew

Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

Your Eternal Reward - The Judgment Of The Believer

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

The person you are today will determine the rewards you will receive tomorrow.

INTRODUCTION: Although all Christians have been saved by faith, Christ will still judge them for the “deeds [done] in the body…whether good or bad” (II Corinthians 5:10). How well or poorly we do here might indeed determine our status in heaven for all eternity. God is seeking a bride who can sit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:12-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Ingratitude In The House Of Mercy"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

There is no better time than now to begin showing gratitude to God in both word and life

“After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, [waiting for the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Don't Mess With God! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012

From this story we learn how God humbled a pagan king. There is important truth here for all of us to ponder.

“Don’t mess with God!” Date: Feb, 15, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 4 Sermon I begin with a simple question: How far will God go to get his message across to us?  The answer is not hard to find.  He will do whatever it takes/make sure we get his message. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Can Dreams Come True! Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 9, 2012

I mean, when we emulate Daniel and decide to live by our God-given convictions with respect and tact...people are impressed.

“Can dreams come true?” Jan 29, 2012 Daniel 2:1-49 Introduction Daniel the ABC’s of Bible Prophecy. Revelation contains the XYZs.  I want/use history/Bible to show you/amazing this book is that you hold in your hands.  If you aren’t yet ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist