Sermons on Grace And Forgiveness:

A Fresh Touch From God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

The Christmas Touch - part 3 Lessons learned from the shepherds.

Advent: This morning our journey to Bethlehem continues. The season surrounds us and the pace quickens as we count down the final days to Christmas. Amidst the hustle and bustle we sometimes suffer from tunnel vision. We’ll wake up one day and realize Christmas has come and gone and we missed what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradox In God's Greatness Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 28, 2004

God’s plan of salvation for us is great.

THE PARADOX IN GOD’S GREATNESS I Corinthians 1:26-2:5 (I Corinthians 1:18-25) S: Salvation Th: Live the Difference Pr: GOD’S PLAN FOR SALVATION FOR HIS PEOPLE IS GREAT! ?: How? How does it happen? KW: Options TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 three options God does not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is part 6 in a 7-part series I did on the "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 22, 2003 John 14:1-7 “The Way, the Truth, and the Life” Intro I’ve got some good news and some bad news this morning. Let’s start with the good news! In The Gallup Guide: Reality Check for 21st Century Churches, author D. Michael Lindsay concludes, “Surveys record an unprecedented ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do You Ask? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Neither conservatives nor liberals are really interested in learning; all want their opinions confirmed. Jesus teaches us how to deal with both by asking questions to test the argumentative spirit, to test honesty, and to get people to listen to their ow

Some folks want their religion to confirm everything they’ve already committed to, but other folks want, or say they want, a religion that will challenge to change. And there isn’t much common ground between these two types. Or is there? Some folks want their religion to confirm everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

It Was A Setup Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 30, 2003

We set ourselves up for failure if we are afraid to risk using all we have been given, if we are shy about our average-ness, and especially if we are ashamed of our poverty. Sermon for Martin Luther King Sunday

On one of our trips to Louisville to see about my mother-in-law, we stayed at a motel right next to a Baptist church. It happened to be a church which had been started as a mission congregation by my home church back when I was a teenager. I told Margaret that I remembered that vacant lot between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Minded, Earthly Good Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 9, 2003

Introductory sermon to a series on the Purpose-Driven Life: the world says life’s purpose is having things or impressing people. But we are empowered when we use our lives for the purposes for which they are intended.

The choir began to sing, “This earth is not my home”, and I began to be uncomfortable. The more they chanted, the more I squirmed. “This earth is not my home, I am a stranger here, but I am bound for heaven, whence I shall never roam.” Well, yes and no. It is true that this earth is not our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"My God Is Yahweh" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 10, 2003

This sermon is the first in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of Elijah.

“Elijah” (Part 1) “My God is Yahweh” Of all the Old Testament prophets, not one is mentioned more or is held in higher esteem in the New Testament than the prophet Elijah. His ministry is significant for a variety of different reasons and his experiences are valuable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Showdown Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2003

We must have the courage to do battle.

SHOWDOWN I Kings 18:17-40 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO BATTLE. ?: Inductive KW: Sections TS: We will find in our study of I Kings 18:17-40 how the battle against evil is ensued. The _____ section of our story is the… I. CONTEST (17-19) II. CONDUCT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 25, 2003

Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-70

Denomination: Christian Church

Driving On One-Way Streets Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Partying Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 24, 2002

We have taken our cues about how to have fun from the wrong places. When Jesus parties, he includes rather than excludes the misfits; he goes not to participate nor to criticize, but to listen and redeem; and when you party with Jesus, you have joy and z

Suppose you gave a party and Jesus showed up! What would that do to your party? He wasn’t on the invitation list, He didn’t RSVP, but here He comes, making a beeline straight at you, with arms outstretched in greeting, and about twelve of his best buds looking eagerly at the buffet table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

This sermon gives 5 reasons that God considers love to be supreme above all other desirable characteristics in the Christian life.

November 17, 2002 I Corinthians 13:8-13 ¡§The supremacy of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION In the book, ¡§Children¡¦s Letters to God: The New Collection¡¨, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: ¡§Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole world. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Baptist