Sermons on God First:

"No Star Tonight"

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 24, 2003

Tonight, all is not calm and bright in the city of Bethlehem. We may not be able to actually be there, but we know what it is like to live in darkness. Receive this, therefore, as a message of hope - - for 2000 years ago and for today....

"No Star Tonight" (Christmas Eve) Luke 2:1-20 "No Star Tonight" a Gatlin Brothers song... is sung here A mother wakes up her son one morning and says, “Honey, it’s time to get ready for church.” The son replies, “But mom, I don’t want to go to church today!” The mother persisted, “But you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what it takes to be a disciple

The Costs of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-34 July 20, 1997 Intro: Did you ever hear about the pig and the chicken who got together one day on the farm. They got to talking about how nice their farmer was, and that they should do something nice in return for him. The chicken made the suggestion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What He Did He Wants To Do

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus came to do great things and that hasn’t changed. He is still the same.

 Talk about respecting these men and women.  Talk about others that you respect. o I respect my parents for raising 8 kids and instilling values in our lives. o I respect the men and women of the military who fight to keep us free. o I respect the national and local elected ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Know He Can Do It?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus brought healing at the pool which wasn’t popular. Do we allow tradition to trump life?

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Energy Vampires

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Apr 3, 2007

Discovering the things that "suck" the life out of you.

New Year’s Eve is a time for us to reflect and remember the past events of the previous year, but for most of us it is a time to anticipate or EXPECT something new, different, and or exciting for the New Year! Most of us make resolutions in hopes to write a New Chapter in our lives … we develop ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The H-O-P-E Of Easter

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 11, 2007

The resurrection of Christ gives us hope in many different ways.

INTRODUCTION -Q: Wouldn’t you have liked to have been one of those who got to go to the tomb early on that resurrection morning? -I would have -I’m sure I, like they were, would have experienced many different emotions -Uncertainty, fear, joy, sorrow, peace -But, I believe the greatest thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting To Know Him 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 31, 2010

Getting to know Him is the key to avoiding legalism.

Dakota Community Church October 31, 2010 Getting to Know Him Ephesians 1:15-23 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. 17I keep asking that the God of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Matthew 13:33 - The Incredible Hulk And Yeast - Part 14 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 21, 2011

Many seem to have a problem with this parable? The trouble is that whenever yeast is used figuratively in the Bible it is usually speaking about "the bad guys" and the influence of sin, hyprocrisy, or their false teaching, (1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Galatians

Matthew 13:33 – THE INCREDIBLE HULK AND YEAST - Part 14 I’m thinking THE INCREDIBLE HULK! When Bruce Banner gets mad, he is transformed into a huge, out of control creature (I can’t help it. I have a grandson who loves cartoon characters and he always wants me to play the bad guy or the monstrous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soaring Like Eagles

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint..

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.. What do we need to “Soar like the eagles”? 1. Eat well Christian diet consists ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

Eutychus

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 12, 2010

This message urges the body of Christ to stay awake during the preaching of the gospel.

Eutychus (LUCKY ONE) Intro. There are no insignificant occurrences in the scriptures. All that is written is important and has great relevance to our daily lives. Let’s look at a fellow in the bible who is known simply for falling asleep in church. • Adam fell asleep and woke up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

"(Stretching Forth) Withered Hands

Contributed by Mark Mccool on May 25, 2007

Open honesty is essential for conversion. Conversion is essential for saint & sinner alike. Many times complete conversion is never manifested in one’s life simply because they have hidden shame, & witheredness, that has never been healed.

“(STRETCHING FORTH) WITHERED HANDS” Mark McCool TEXT: MATTHEW 12:9-13 9 And when he was departed thence, he went into their synagogue: 10 And, behold, there was a man which had his hand withered. And they asked him, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath days? that they might accuse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Part Of Christmas

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 11, 2007

How to deal with the stress of the holidays.

Luke 10: 38-41 “The Good Part of Christmas” Are the Christmas holidays the most peaceful time of the year, a time when you finally get to experience some peace in your life – is that Christmas? “Sleep in heavenly peace,” goes the hymn. “Peace on earth,” the angels sang. “Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Parenting Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 5, 2008

Simple Sermon on what it means to be a Christian Parent

Title: Christian Parenting Theme: Show what it is to be a Christian Parent Text: Proverbs 22:6 Pr 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. CEV 6 Teach your children right from wrong, and when they are grown they will still do right. NLT 6 Teach ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

4 Realities About Real Fellowship

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 3, 2008

real fellowship means that we experience life together. Real fellowship includes unselfish love, honest sharing, practical sharing, sacrificial giving and sympathetic comforting.

4 Realities of Real Fellowship Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal