Sermons on Gossip:

Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This sermon is part of a series on the book of John and was preached in order to encourage the church to share the Gospel with friends and family.

Share the Good News John 20:30-31 Today I want to address the topic of evangelism. This is one of the areas that the church in America is lacking in. We have the tendency in our business thinking to count bodies in the pew and if that number is higher this year than last we think that things are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Growth In Suffering Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2011

The Early Church experienced growth in numbers, and growth in depth and growth in community. It also experienced a growth in suffering. Jesus said blessed are those who suffer and are persecuted because of him! This talk encourages the church to proclaim

Although I’ve only seen part of it on YouTube there is a humbling episode from the 1961 British film called, ‘Whistle down the Wind’. A group of Lancashire children have experienced the death of a kitten. They had prayed fervently that the little cat would get well, but instead it died. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-32

Denomination: Anglican

Feel Like Quitting?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 29, 2010

Ever felt like quitting? Ready to throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord, to serve Him but everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’re discouraged and want to run away. You're not alone

Feel like Quitting? Jeremiah 20:7-18 Introduction: Have you ever felt like quitting? Ready to just throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord and to serve Him but it seems like everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’ve become discouraged and wish you could just ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peace & Fire

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 15, 2010

In Luke 12 Jesus asks His disciples if they think He came to bring peace on earth and then - without giving them a chance to respond - He makes; what to me seems like a shocking statement, “No, I tell you, but division.”

Dakota Community Church Revised Common Lectionary August 15, 2010 Peace & Fire Quick background notes: A.) This month’s book of the month is “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” by T. David Gordon Excerpt: “I’ve really desired something fairly simple for my family: to be able to talk intelligently about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Mennonite

Absolutely Ridiculous

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 29, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding how do we become like those people?

Text: Heb 10:32-39, Title: Absolutely Ridiculous, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/28/11, PM A. Opening illustration: Radical Video, Gary Tryon speaking about Bill McDonald giving him $100 B. Background to passage: after scaring them to death, hopefully causing them to examine their own conversion, and make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Sep 16, 2011

Exactly what does the Bible mean when it speaks of a Spiritual Gift?

I heard a story about 3 sons who left home & went out to make their mark upon the world & did quite well. One day the sons talked about the different ways they were able to pay back their elderly mother for all of her generous sacrifices. 1. The 1st son said, “I built a big house for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Christian Church

You Have (Just) My Word

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 23, 2011

Why do we not trust God's word when he says we are forgiven?

You Have (just) My Word Sept 18, 2011 John 4:43-54 Intro: What would you accept from someone else at just their word? A promise to meet up for coffee? – probably yes. A friend who needs $50 to make it to payday, but will pay you back as soon as he gets paid? – maybe yes, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Things

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 3, 2011

God hides himself from the arrogant and reveals himself to the humble, childlike people who love him.

Imagine that you hear the roar of a car engine outside your door. As you look out, you see a red sports convertible, and in it is a young man with flowing hair and mirrored sunglasses. You can see that he is well tanned because he doesn’t have a shirt on — just shorts and flip flops. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting For Jesus: Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 3, 2011

Saying "Yes, Lord."

Good morning. My name is Elizabeth, and I am the wife of Zechariah ben Abijah, who is a priest at the temple in Jerusalem. That’s not his full-time job, of course, he goes up for a week twice a year to take his turn in the rotation. It’s ordinarily pretty routine - although a great honor, of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Inside Job

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 18, 2011

At this point in the letter to the Romans, the Apostle Paul turns from theology to ethics - from the description of what God has done for us to the question of what we should do for God. Given what God in Christ has done for us, how shall we lead our liv

TITLE: AN INSIDE JOB SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 12:2 I want to thank Elder Marco Hansell for such a powerful message he bought two weeks ago and thank Pastor Bernie Kidd, in his absence, for the powerful message he delivered last week. These preachers really encouraged us as we have experienced the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Self Lies Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011

Sermon #1 of a 4 part series on truth and lies. Based on material from a book called "The Lies We Believe, by Dr. Chris Thurman. Self lies come from erroneous thoughts floating around in our own minds.

Truth Series Sermon #1 SELF LIES CHCC – June 26, 2011 II Corinthians 10:4-5 INTRODUCTION: In this series of sermons I plan to focus on the kinds of lies people tend to allow to float around in their heads. We will deal with Self Lies, Worldly Lies, Marriage Lies, and Religious Lies. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Gift of Giving (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: • 1 Corinthians chapter 9 verse 7-14. • 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verses 6-15. • We tend not to get too much teaching on money & giving? • Over the past 5 or 10 years; • I could count on one hand, the sermons on this subject. • Probably because the subject of money / giving we find ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:6-15

Denomination: Brethren

When People Come Against Us!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today I want us to learn from the life of Daniel to close out this series on “Faith under fire”, how people can attempt to affect our faith, and our walk with Jesus.

When People come against Us! Am Service November 15th 2009 Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction Jim Cymbala preaches at a church in the slums of New York. Pastor Jim also makes frequent visits to Louisiana to preach at Angola. He tells the following story: It was Easter Sunday and I was so tired at the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Religiosity Or Spirituality

Contributed by Selvan John on Nov 8, 2010

To clarify the confusion between being religious and being spiritual.

We are very religious but not too sure, if we are spiritual, what is the difference? Are they the same? On the other hand, do they have different meanings to convey? We often confuse with both the terms, they have very different meaning to convey. In order to understand them better let us first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Grace Shapes Community Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 9, 2010

God’s health-giving truths transform a Christian community.

Scripture Introduction Sometimes it seems the Bible is a “waxen nose” – someone always twisting it to say what he wants. That certainly troubled the church in Crete, where empty talkers and deceivers, especially of the circumcision group, devoted themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed