Sermons on Goodness And Mercy:

Get A (New) Grip Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Palm Sunday wasn’t just about the "triumph". It speaks directly to our feeling like we want to give up in the face of struggle

Get A (New) Grip: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Apr 1, 2007 Palm Sunday Intro: Not so long ago, late last fall, I felt like I wanted to quit. It was a Sunday morning, and I was sitting right over there where usually sit, and it was during our time of worship through song, and I sat there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Simpsons Go To Church

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 12, 2007

This sermon is about the way we as Christians sometimes act just like the rest of the world despite who we claim to follow

The Simpsons Go To Church According to a recent Neilsen’s Rating Poll, it is the number one watched show among young people between the ages of 13 and 25. The same poll shows that it is also cthe most hated show of their parents. It has been called “A Modern Masterpiece,” “Great Family Fun,” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: *other

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights From Abraham Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

some of the character and Kingdom of God as revealed in the Old Testament.

Kingdom Beginnings: Insights from Abraham Gen 12:1-3 Intro: When we talk about the Kingdom of God, it is easy to focus only on the words of Jesus and what He taught about the Kingdom of God. There is certainly enough there to talk about and try to understand! But we can also learn a lot about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Effects Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007

God has always blessed men and women of faith. He still does today. However, God will take a people and His church as far as their faith will take them.

THE EFFECTS OF FAITH A. FEAR is certainly prevalent in our society. 1. Saturday, a week ago, our nation marked the third anniversary of 9/11. a. Although we heard the word "TERRORISM" in newscasts and read about in newspapers, it was something that did not affect America only other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007

Stressing the importance of living for Christ instead of ourselves and our designs.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 1) Matthew 16:21-28 March 4, 2007 How many of you here had parents at one time or another? Was there ever a time when you felt that you knew better than your parents – about any given topic? If you’ve never felt that way, then something’s wrong, and we’ll have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

The Branches Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 15, 2007

Series on John 15 part 4

THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 4 John 15:2 1/7/07 I awoke on Monday, which was News Years day, and got up and went into the bath room. As I looked out the window I could see something down the road in the little pond that forms down there when it rains. It appeared to be white ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Bible Church

Following Christ - The Evidence Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 27, 2007

This Easter message comes from Mark 16 and examines various evidences for the validity of the Resurrection.

FOLLOWING FROM GALILEE TO GOLGATHA TO THE GRAVE AND BEYOND Follow The Leader – 7 Mark 16 INTRODUCTION: Who was the most devoted follower of Jesus Christ prior to Pentecost? This may surprise some of you, but I would actually suggest that it may have been Mary Magdalene. How did I get there? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Lionhearted And Lamblike: The Christian Husband As Head, Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

What it means for a married man to be the head of his wife and of his home.

If the Lord wills, both today and next week we will focus on what it means for a married man to be the head of his wife and of his home. We focus on this for two reasons. One is that the Bible says in Ephesians 5:23, “The husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church.” We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Intercessor Series

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Apr 1, 2007

The Gospel of John reveals to us candid Portiats of Christ to help Us understand who he is. In this portrait Jesus is Praying just before His betrayal.

Portraits of Christ : The Great Intercessor John 17 Review of Series Prayer Opening Illustration- Moody’s Barroom Meeting D.L. Moody once entered a tavern in order to ask the bartender if his two little girls might attend his Sunday School. He was told that an atheist club met there every ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

It Doesn't Seem Like Christmas Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #3 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #3: “IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS” LUKE 2:8-20 President John F. Kennedy’s goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s decade launched the space program and our imaginations. Everyone seemed caught up in the hope and the reality of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Are We Here?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 19, 2007

Gives five reasons God has us here.

“What in the World Are We Here For?” January 22, 2007 “The author: Solomon of Jerusalem, King David’s son, "The Preacher." In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile. For what does a man get for all his hard work? Generations come and go, but it makes no difference. The sun rises ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jan 21, 2007

We live in a very tense, fast paced world that is in a hurry!

The Place Of Rest Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 25, 2007

Everyone is looking for what makes life worthwhile. But a Life Worth Living is only found in Christ.

Introduction I. One of the things that a good writer or speaker will do at the opening of his work is attempt to capture your mind. A. Now you may not agree with this assessment, and that is OK, but someone once told me, 1. “Pastor. The best part of your message is your introduction.” 2. At ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist