Sermons on God Fearing:

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of His Acceptance Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus is ready and willing to accept all.

“THE WONDER OF HIS ACCEPTANCE” JOHN 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: You don’t have to travel to Samaria to find those that need cared for & accepted. It’s not necessary to go to an ancient well to find people who need living water. We are surrounded by those who constantly are living “at the end of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Sleeping With The Enemy: Coping With Conflict Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

3rd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY: COPING WITH CONFLICT Reel Relationships - Week 4 Romans 12:17, Psalm 86:5 INTRODUCTION: (Video clip from Sleeping with the Enemy - 29:16-32:40 = 3:34) Some conflict in marriage is so horrible people will do anything to get out. Every time I see that clip my heart ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Can You Take The Heat?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 9, 2006

We should be realistic about responses to our faith.

CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT? John 15.18-16.4 S: Persecution C: Witness Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE SHOULD BE REALISTIC ABOUT RESPONSES TO OUR FAITH. ?: How? How should we live? KW: Messages TS: We will find in our study of John 15.18 – 16.4 three messages from Jesus that will enable us to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know When To F.o.l.d. 'em Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jun 19, 2007

The great theologian Kenny Rogers said, "you gotta know when to fold ’em and you gotta know when to fold ’em. We are called to fold ’em. We are called to deny ourselves and take up our cross. This process is called discipleship. In discipleship we see

Know When to Fold ‘Em Introduction: A little boy constantly fell out of bed. No matter what his parents did, the boy couldn’t sleep without rolling out of bed. An uncle came to visit and in the middle of the night the usual thump and cry was heard. In the morning the uncle teased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Detour Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2007

2nd in 5 part series. This is an all church campaign/study put out by Zondervan in order for us not to just go to church but be the church.

DETOUR Faith In Action - Week 2 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION: How do you feel when you see this sign? (Detour sign) I doubt that there is anyone in this room that says when they see this sign, “Alright! I get to take a detour!” Instead you might feel a little anxious because you’re not sure ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Mark's Gospel An Introduction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 2, 2011

An introduction to the gospel of Mark. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Marks Gospel – An introduction Reading: Mark chapter 1 verse 1: Ill: • Sometimes newspaper editors state the obvious: • ‘If strike isn’t settled quickly it may last a while’. • ‘War dims hope for peace’ • ‘Cold wave linked to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Brethren

Will Jesus Come Again? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

While our country is fascinated with how the world may end, there hasn’t been much emphasis on the second coming of Jesus. The disciples didn’t doubt if Jesus was coming back – they just didn’t know when it would happen. We’ll look at some “signs” of Hi

Will Jesus Come Again? Rev. Brian Bill 5/20/01 This past Tuesday night Beth had a meeting here at church. As the girls and I watched her get ready, we noticed that she was leaving with two wonderful desserts. When we couldn’t get her to give us some before she left, we pleaded with her to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2014

If we want to build strong relationships for a strong church then replace old habits with new. Replace lying with the truth, anger with peace, stealing with sharing, hurtful words with helpful ones, and bitterness with forgiveness.

An executive was plagued by a strange disease that caused splitting headaches and ringing in his ears. He first went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who corrected his deviated septum, but the condition grew worse. He consulted an ophthalmologist who performed delicate optic nerve surgery. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Respecting & Rebuking The Saints.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 13, 2016

Respecting & Rebuking the Saints - 1 Timothy chapter 5 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • Good advice to older members (vs 1-2) • Good advice to widows (vs 3-16) • Good advice to church leaders (vs 17-25) SERMON BODY: Quote: G.K. Chesterton (the influential English writer of the early 20th century): “I owe my success to having listened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

Living In The End Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 17, 2010

As the time draws near for the end of the age, we should not be deceived or distressed. Instead, we should be aware of the signs and be alert to the time.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2015

When we think of the problems in the Corinthian Church they are numerous but Paul chose to address disunity first.

United we stand What a mess! It should have been a model church; after all it had all the earmarks of becoming the greatest church in the denomination. Its founding pastor was the most prolific church planter in the denomination; the next man was by far the best preacher that could be offered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010

In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Significance Of The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022

Many people don’t understand this why the Lord’s Supper is important. If we really understood the Lord’s Table, the Lord’s Supper as it is called in Scripture — it would be a transforming experience in our lives.

Today is a special day when take the Lord’s Supper together. In a just a few minutes we will take what is known as the Lord’s Supper. You should have picked up the elements on the way in. Find 1 Corinthians 11 with me. I wanted to see what God’s Word says about the instructions in taking the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Baptist