Sermons on God Created Man:

Honor Your Parents! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2003

We are called to honor our parents no matter what!

INTRODUCTION • When you are out in public or even when you are in the church, do you ears perk up when you hear someone say “yes mama” or “yes sir”. What about the young person who calls someone “Mr. or Mrs. So and So? It seems like we have lost a bit of formality in our society doesn’t it? • As ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Jesus: Shepherds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Ordinary people, holy times and places

Zach and his flock were the last into the fold for the night. One hundred and thirteen sheep, just the same as last night and the night before. He pushed the last one into the enclosure and pulled the dried thornbush into the space between the two rough stone walls. On the way up to the heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Comeback - Christ's Suffering And Glory

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 8, 2012

We all love a comeback story. Today is Easter, or as I like to call it, Resurrection Sunday. The Resurrection story is about victory rising out of suffering and defeat. It is the story of the greatest comeback in human history!

I love a comeback story! Last week, Kim and I watched “War Horse.” It’s a Steven Spielberg film about a young English boy and his horse. The family is about to lose their farm because dad bought a horse for his son. The father bears a war injury and cannot tend the farm. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Unmistakable Task Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

We are living-and longing -for the end of the world

OUR UNMISTAKABLE TASK Matt 24:14 March 11, 2012 “And this gospel of the Kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations…and then the end will come” My In-laws have a new favorite show on T.V. It’s on the National Geographic channel; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Investment Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

You know there’s all kinds of people out there trying to sell you on some investment scheme. You know the kind. All you have to do is invest in their product or invest in their stocks or invest in their marketing plan and you’ll be wealthy beyond your wildest dreams! Of course the only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Ideal Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 16, 2012

Pointers from the New Testament Church

“The Ideal Church” August 19, 2012 Acts 4:32-35 “All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Holiness

Essentials For Life Together Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission

The life of the early believers and church was most unusual. It was a far cry from the way the church and its believers live today. Yet, as we study their lives, we get a clear picture of the essentials for living together and for fulfilling the mission of the Lord. The first thing we see is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Starts Here

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 31, 2012

Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that another year has once again quickly passed by. What a roller

Video Church & the Race Track SLIDE #1 Welcome… / Holy Grounds / Benevolence Prayer Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Com-Mission Impossible

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Sep 18, 2010

Making the Great Commission my Mission

Com-Mission Impossible Matthew 28:16-20 INTRO: (Start the Mission Impossible theme music) You’ve seen the movies and know the concept. But, how many of us have been given a job that seems like Mission Impossible? We all probably have! Either there wasn’t enough money, or time, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Passionate Pursuit Part 4 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The third purpose of spiritual growth is that it gives us firm footing.

There are two reasons why we wear shoes. One is function, the other is fashion. Of course, there are shoes with a mix of both. But, every pair of shoes has a number one reason for being. Now, I will show pictures of shoes and you tell me whether it is for function or for fashion. [Show the shoes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2003

Experience the reality of learning to appreciate more than just one person in your house.

Family Ties How to Appreciate More Than Just One Person in Your House I. Introduction A teacher was trying to teach her class a lesson about fractions. After the lesson she tested one of the boys who was in a large family. Johnny, she said, There are six people in your family. Your mom bakes a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21, Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reading The Bible For Life Change

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010

The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Mount - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 21, 2019

Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” This part considers blessedness in persecution and insults.

Part 7 - Beatitudes – The Persecuted and Insulted Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 7 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12, 1 Peter 4:15-16, Acts 8:3, Acts 9:1-2, 1 Timothy 1:15, Mark 13:9-13, Mark 13:14-20, Matthew 10:28, 2 Timothy 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accept One Another

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

WE ARE ALL CONSTANTLY GROWING SPIRITUALLY. THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CHRISTIANS FOR 20 YEARS, SHOULD NOT BE AT THE SAME PLACE AS A PERSON WHO HAD BEEN A CHRISTIAN FOR ONE OR TWO YEARS. WE MUST HELP NEW CHRISTIANS DEVELOP.

ACCEPT ONE ANOTHER ROMANS 15:1-13 TODAY BRINGS US TO THE END OF THIS SERIES ON THE BOOK OF ROMANS. NEXT WEEK WE BEGIN OUR ADVENT SERIES. AS WE STUDIED THE BOOK OF ROMANS, I HOPE YOU COULD SEE THE LOGICAL PROGRESSION OF PAUL’S IDEAS IN THE LETTER. PAUL HAS THREE MAIN AREAS OF THOUGHT IN THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Redeemed Me From My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2015

To prove by this scripture verse that the LORD alone delivered us from our enemies, and we need to declare this truth even in the face of our enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Who redeemed us from our enemies? The LORD alone. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal