Sermons on God In The Ordinary:

How To Keep The Disciplines Of Tradition While Bringing Change Through The Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without b

In this passage Peter and John provide us with a rich example of men who brought change through the Spirit without losing the disciplines of their traditions. The apostles continued to observe the traditions of temple prayer three hours everyday without being Pharisaical. They could have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid A Regrettable Response

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. B

1. Have you ever wondered how you might have avoided an interpersonal offense that caused years of regret? No doubt, Paul and Barnabas must have asked themselves that question after they parted company over a dispute regarding the credibility of John Mark. Both apostles should have been able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Finish That Counts

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005

IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Essentials Of A Happy Marriage Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

If you want a phenomenal family start building a phenomenal marriage! (Part 4 Building Phenomenal Families)

BUILDING PHENOMENAL FAMILIES (Part 4) Three Essentials for a Happy Marriage (Ephesians 5:21-33) “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called woman, because she was taken out of man.” (Genesis 2:23). A. COMMITTED LOVE Commitment is important because at some point ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other

Sex, Lies And Videotape,videotape.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 7, 2004

Conclusion of 3 part sermon. videotape deals with the deceptive power Satan and the Antichrist will use to destroy many.

Sex ,Lies,and Videotape-Videotape Conclusion; Videotape in todays world is based on these three things that we have been discussing. Sex has an overwhelming effect upon what gets taped and what gets cut. Even in the news the old saying, “Sex Sells “ applies in todays society. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-21, Ephesians 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter Sunrise Sermon

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 7, 2004

Sermon for Sunrise Service

Mark 16:1-8 1. They arrived early. These ladies didn’t arrive early in anticipation, but rather to take care of unfinished business. Luke 23:55-56 records that they had seen the tomb and where his body was laid after he was taken down from the cross. Yet, they had to return home where they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Betrayed For Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by Paul Anglemyer on Nov 22, 2005

How our lust leads us to betray those we love.

Sermon Title: Betrayed for Turkish Delight Theme: How our lust leads us to betray those we love Scripture: Luke 22:1-6; John 13:27-30; James 1:14-15 Have you ever been compelled to do something you knew was wrong? • To Steal – personal example from childhood • To lie • To cheat There are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Dec 24, 2007

Christ is our life.

"Christ, who is our life." Text: Colossians 3:4 Intro:Paul’s rich expression in our text indicates marvelously that Jesus the Christ is the source of our lives. Now, the concept of Jesus as the life-giver is explained and expanded in Ephesians 2:1 (KJV), "And you hath he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Church Of God

A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007

The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hell Has A Big Mouth

Contributed by Brian Buriff on May 2, 2007

Hell has enlarged itself. Poor original planning or simply overwelming volume of sin? However the wider Hell opens its mouth, the more wider Victory opens its mouth. Eventually death, the grave and hell will be swallowed up in Victory.

I. THIS IS AN INTRIGUING VERSE A. Other Versions: Isa 5:14 “Therefore the grave enlarges its appetite and opens its mouth without limit” -NIV Isa 5:14 “So the place of the dead wants more and more people, and it opens wide its mouth”. – New Century Version B. Sheol = she’owl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:14, Isaiah 5:14-30, Nehemiah 5:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Developing A Church That Cares

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007

building a community of faith

Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Church?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Churches Should Grow

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Nov 28, 2007

here are some simple reasons why every church should be a growing church

Intro: I believe every church should be a growing church. Not because of buildings or programs or even worship or preaching styles. The church should grow because of the many things it possesses that people need in life. Here is a list of why every church should be a growing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dried Out But Not Dried Up

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that stresses the importance of staying in the word and remaining prayerful. Otherwise, we are weak and then the enemy will try and tear us down and strip us of all our joy.

Text: Ezekiel 37:1-3,7-10 (NIV) 1 The hand of the Lord was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the Lord and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23