Sermons on Goodbye:

Carnally, Halfheartedly, And Faithfully Committed!!

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

A look at types of Committments Christians make to Christ.

[Ps. 37:5] Commit thy way unto the LORD: trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. In this day and age there is a word in the English language that seems to have lost its definition and meaning to most people. We know the word, we read the word, we understand the meaning of the word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciplines Of Disciples

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

Running the race is a difficult thing, but through certain Christ oriented practices we can have the endurance to complete the race.

87% of Americans own running shoes but don’t run. One cannot be a disciple without learning discipline! ". . . discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness." ~ 1 Timothy 4:7b (NASB) If I am going to develop Christ-like character in my life, there are certain disciplines, or habits I need to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adventures In Life Management

Contributed by John King on Nov 9, 2006

What the world sees as financial success Jesus sees as "foolish."

ADVENTURES IN LIFE MANAGEMENT (stewardship) John L King, Taconic Christian Church, Shrub Oak, New York Introduction (sarcasm) •Jesus told a parable about A Rich Man in Luke 12 This guy was Rich and famous. (Tell parable in own words) •This rich man had evidently been very successful and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Mom And Dad With Love Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the Fifth Commandment

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God will give you.” Exodus 20:12 A mother that had scrimped and saved to put her son through college sat in her son’s graduation. She watched as he walked across the platform and received his degree with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: *other

No Holding Back In 2007

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 15, 2007

Don’t hold back this year!

NO HOLDING BACK A single step with no regret is our theme today. There’s a saying “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. How do we take those steps that we need to take? How do we live with no regret? To look back over your life sometimes can be filled with regrets and bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have The Favor Of God In Your Life

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Have you ever noticed how hard we work at trying to get another person’s approval? People have an instinctive desire to have another person’s approval. We long to have the approval of our neighbors and friends. A child desires the approval of his or her p

Text: Galatians 3:9-14 (AMP) Introduction: Some time ago The Wisconsin State Journal surveyed Vice Presidents and Personnel Directors of the nation’s largest corporations for their most unusual experiences interviewing prospective employees. Their stories included the following: • A job ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 2, 2007

What’s it gonna be like in Heaven?

Revelation 21:1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Picture This! Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Jesus used money and things to illustrate a spiritual point because everyone understands money. So if the kingdom of heaven is so valuable, why doesn’t everybody do everything they can to be a part of it? I think it’s because value is often in the eye o

I have always been a car nut. When I was fourteen I asked my dad if he was going to buy me a car when I turned 16. He told me that if I wanted a car, I had better start saving for one. So I did. I worked hard all summer helping to paint houses and stuck every penny I could into a savings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

The Holy Spirit produces kindness and goodness in us. Does our culture value these?

Kindness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:16-26 November 21, 2004 Intro: Putting something to music is a great way to learn, and so it probably comes as no surprise that the list of fruits of the Spirit, which we read about in Gal 5, have been put to music so that people can learn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rebellion

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 29, 2006

Today I want to look at the difficult side of the family and what happens when rebellion hits your home.

Dealing with rebellion at home Luke 15:11-31 Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a genius. No one in his day knew more about electicity than him. Henry Ford realized this when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Will You?

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 11, 2006

Know God by obeying him.

Will You? Jonah 1-4 October 29, 2006 Experiencing God #7 Today is our final Sunday I our series called Experiencing God. We’ve been walking on this journey together for the past 8 weeks spending time in small groups, Sunday School, reading and praying at home. It has been my prayer and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Could Jesus Do With Sinful People?

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 23, 2003

A plea to become like the forgiving Christ in a rejecting world

36One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. 37Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a bottle of very expensive perfume 38and stood at his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do Not Be Ashamed Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

Shame often hinders our effectiveness as Christians.

How To Become An Effective Christian “DO NOT BE ASHAMED!” II Timothy 1:8-18 Introduction It’s safe to say that we all have embarrassing moments that we’d like to forget… A woman told of a time when she was in high school and musical car horns were popular. Her mother’s deluxe car horn model ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is For You In Every Crisis Of Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

Even when surrounded by life’s challenges Jesus is present to give us victory. In Jesus we are overcomers.

The Good Shepherd Protects His Flock -Jesus is for you in every crisis of life- Psalm 23:4-6 Have you ever felt afraid? So afraid you feared for your life? On several occasions I have felt intense fear. Once when I was a young teen and a tornado was headed toward the farm house we were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4-6

Denomination: Free Methodist