Sermons on God Moves:

A New Beginning

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Nov 8, 2003

A message to our church as we start with a new location and try to overcome obstacles to our move.

A New Beginning 2nd Corinthians 9: 6-11 We are going to be a little different today. Instead of reading the scripture verses and then praying we are going to pray first and then read the scriptures when we get to them in our message today Please join me in Prayer!! As I was working on today’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Matthew 5:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

How do we spend our time, staring out hoping or moving forward and doing?

I remember several years ago rearranging my schedule to watch Tiger Woods in his attempt to win the Masters. I hurried home from the office at 3 for the afternoon coverage, turned on the television, and snow. We had paid the cable bill, so I knew that wasn’t the problem. So I called the cable ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The Gate

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 25, 2009

What Lazarus is at the gate of our house? How do we move from pride to compassion?

At The Gate, Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Isn’t light self-revealing? Do we need to stand out in the street and shout to those who pass by, "That’s the sun," as we point to it in all its brightness? The sun is self-revealing in the same sense that Jesus Christ was and is the Light of the world. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Indecisive Compromise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter.

The Roman trial of Jesus is a picture of indecisive compromise. The scene flows along with Pilate moving back and forth to Jesus and to His accusers or the people. Eight times in this passage Pilate moves back and forth, showing how indecisive he was in this matter. We have a lot to cover ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where To From Here

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Feb 18, 2004

Often the Lord leads us, but there are points in our lives that we have to move forward by faith...

Where To From Here Acts 12:4-10 4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him(this was 4 teams of four, or 16 soldiers altogether); intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. 5 Peter therefore was kept in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Peace With The People In Your Past

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2001

How to move toward forgiving those who have hurt you the most over the years.

Forgiveness is hard. When somebody does something that cuts our heart or damages our feelings, it’s difficult to forgive. But the difficulty of forgiveness is exponentially harder when the person we are trying to forgive has been in our life for years. A father or a mother, a brother or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

This One Thing I Do Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 4, 2014

A message about taking care of the one thing and then moving forward to greater things in the New Year.

Text: Philippians 3:13-14 Biblical Perspective for having a Happy New Year Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010

As the crew of the Dawn Treader move towards Aslan’s Country they find the longing, the glory, and the Lamb.

Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third book in the Chronicles of Narnia. It comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. We are actually purchasing a large block of tickets for 5 pm showing of the movie on Saturday, December 11. The tickets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking A Life Of Impact Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

The Church is to IMPACT the Climate and Culture around us. We need to understand this and move out in that understanding.

IMPACT Series Introduction Things that leave an IMPACT – • Meteors Leave Craters • Volcanoes Clear Forests and Bury Cities • Automobiles Leave Dents • Golf Clubs Leave Concussions (Why Andie doesn’t play w/ me) When Something Has Made an IMPACT You Know That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Freedom

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 27, 2009

From the Woman who was bleeding we can learn how to move from Bondage to Blessing

From Fear to Freedom Mark 5:24-34 * Someone very close to me made a serious mistake one time which landed them in jail. It was only about 8 hours behind bars, but that experience served as motivation for their lives. I submit to you that they learned, the hard way, about this thing called ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

And How Hot Is Hell?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if the speaker were "Dives" ... an appeal to move beyond "cool" and distant religion into compassion.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 26, 1986 I am Dives; and I have come to you today only because for this brief moment the unbridgeable is bridged, the chasm is spanned. I can speak to you only for a little while, and even then I am not certain that I can fully get through to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Religion Get Stuck On Your Shoe

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 24, 2007

Following Christ means we have to move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ.

Title: Don’t Let Religion Get Stuck on Your Shoe Text: Philippians 3:4b-14 Thesis: Following Christ means we move past the past in pursuit of increasing conformity to Christ. Introduction I was intrigued by a September 2003 postnote from the British Office of Science and Technology, which is an ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Completing Joy Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 12, 2004

The only thing that really matters in life is joyously moving forward in Christ to achieve the goal of perfection.

Many of you have probably already heard of ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder. However, many of you might not yet have heard of a new disorder that is being diagnosised. A serious illness of which I fear many of us may be suffering. It is called AAADD (Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 4, 2011

Mountaintop experiences are wonderful; but, we must move forward to reach the world for Christ Jesus.

Matthew 17: 1 – 9 / Good To Be Here Intro: The lawyer for the defense rose to his feet to give his summation speech. He began, “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, you must find my client not guilty of murder, if there is the slightest doubt in your minds. In conclusion, I want to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed