Sermons on Gospel Of Love:

The Right Kind Of Full House

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord's Supper: What You Should Know Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 1, 2006

Every disciple should come to the Lord’s Supper with thanksgiving for the New Covenant and repentance from all sin.

Imagine if you would it’s thanksgiving dinner. You and your loved ones are sitting down to eat. The turkey is delicious – so is the mashed potatoes and the gravy and everything else. In the middle of the meal, your host stands up with a loaf of French bread and begins breaking off pieces, saying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The World's Best Or Worst Decisions- The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT)

THEME: God reveals His mission through His Word, His Spirit, wise counsel, and His work in circumstances around you. (Principle 5 from MADE TO COUNT) Introduction: Have you ever made a lousy decision? As you’re laughing, you’re probably really thinking, “What do you mean?” A bad decision. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven Or Forgotten

Contributed by David Roshto on Aug 9, 2006

Boaz was a picture of our great Kinsman Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

I’ll never forget it. My brother and I went to the same private school. I was in 2nd grade and he was in the 6th. After school everyday, a teacher walked us out to a place on the asphalt that was drawn off by a yellow painted box. About 30 students would wait for their parents in that box. Well, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Help, I'm A Parent!

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 10, 2006

Keys to parenting: 1. Prayer 2. Modeling 3. Training

Morgan Freeman narrates the documentary film The March of the Penguins. It follows the epic journey of the Emperor Penguins of Antarctica 70 miles inland to their breeding grounds. It is an arduous walk as they tilt side to side through the ice, snow and natural barriers. The film captures the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham- Faith And Fear Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 21, 2006

Abraham’s "two steps forward, one step back" life story is just like ours. How does fear undermine our faith?

Abraham: Faith and Fear Genesis 12 “It is only the fear of God that can free us from the fear of man.” -John Witherspoon ***IF you were to WRITE A BOOK about your life...and you gave EQUAL TIME and EQUAL WEIGHT to every person and every event in your life...it would be IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006

The most important thing that Jesus tells us about His second coming is to be ready.

Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning Text: Matt. 25:1-13 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 25:1-13 2. Illustration: Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Giants: Faith To Face Your Impossibilities Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Aug 28, 2006

In the movie, Facing the Giants, the team thought the playoffs were impossible, but Coach Taylor challenged them to believe God. What causes us to give up on the seemingly impossible?

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goddess Of Reason

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Sep 8, 2006

So often we rely on reason to explain and give us hope but faith moves beyond reason

INTRODUCTION On July 18th 586 B. C. Nebuchadnezzar breached the walls of Jerusalem and totally devastated the city, the temple and everything therein. When they left the city, it laid in ruins. The beautiful temple that Solomon built was no more. The icon of the Jewish religion was gone, totally ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Numbers 11:21-23, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 33:9, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Matthew 14:17-19, Joshua 6:1-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Preparation For Promotion Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Our growth in Christ

Preparation For Promotion Part 2: Test of Security Scriptures: Deuteronomy 8:2; Luke 4:1-4; Ephesians 4:13-15 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you that God has a desire to promote us, to bring us to a stronger place within Him so that He can fully utilize us for the work ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Advantage

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2007

Can you believe it? God wants us to take advantage of Him and His Church! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Take Advantage Ecc. 2:24, 3:13, 5:18-19 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TakeAdvantage.html Can you believe it? God wants to be taken advantage of! Usually when we think of ‘taking advantage’ of someone it’s a bad thing, but not necessarily w/ the Lord. The book of Acts shows God moving among the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"After Pentecost - Then What?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 3, 2007

After Pentecost, when the early church was filled with the Holy Spirit, they did five important things. This message directs you what those five things are after you are filled with the Holy Spirit.

“After Pentecost - Then What?” September 1, 2007 Acts 2:1-13 After Jesus was crucified, He hung around for forty more days teaching his much loved disciples many things. John wrote about a few of the things He did, then said, “Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Sickness Of Sin And God's Cure

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Sep 14, 2007

GOD LIKE ANY GOOD PHYSICIAN GIVES MAN A THOROUGH EXAMINATION.

The Sickness of Sin and God’s Cure MATTHEW 9:10-13 MAY 26, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church GOD THE FATHER IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN. WE ALL KNOW THAT GOD KNOWS ALL AND SEES ALL. AS THE GREAT PHYSICIAN, I BELIEVE THAT GOD LAYS HUMANITY OUT ON THE EXAMINING TABLE AND LOOKS IT OVER. GOD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Upside Of Being Down

Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007

The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Work Of The Spirit, Part C Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 21, 2007

God has a specific direction for each one of us. He desires that you be set apart for the work that He has prepared for you. His directions are clear, concise and timely. They won’t lead you astray.

Life, Everlasting, Part IV – The Work of the Holy Spirit, Part C. ACTS 13:1-4 13:1 In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. 2 While they were worshiping the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel