Sermons on Grace Obedience:

How To Pray With Humility Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve b

How to Pray with Humility This morning we’re going to focus on how to pray with humility. Most of us are much better at excusing our sins and failures than we are at confessing them. We’re quick to point out other peoples’ mistakes, but we have a hard time admitting when we’ve blown it. Here are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-19, Daniel 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Theft

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003

Spiritually speaking there are some valuables that I want to keep safe in my walk with God. There are some things that I really value about living for the Lord Jesus Christ.

John chapter 10 is the teaching of Jesus about the sheep finding the true door, following the true shepherd, and avoiding the thief. According to John 10:10 the express purpose of the thief is to steal, kill, and destroy. He comes for no other reason but that of selfish gain. He comes not to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Judges 16:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way: On Trial Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 28, 2004

The Path to Jerusalem for Jesus contained His Betrayal, His Arrest and His Persecution. Our lives as Christians will also, in some form or another, contain similar Betrayals, possible confinement and most assuredly persecution. Are you up to it?

The Way: On Trial John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paying The Bills

Contributed by Ethan Muse on Apr 2, 2004

Discover Satan’s strategy to cause every Christian to be lost in the end.

This is my adaptation of a sermon by Pastor Henry Wright If you have your Bibles this morning, turn with me once again to the text that was read for our scripture reading this morning. Matthew 28:18-20, reading from the New American Standard Bible, says this: “And Jesus came up and spoke to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God's Cure For The Blues

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

When we are depressed things many times seem hopeless, don’t they? But in our study today, we will find that there is hope in the midst of depression. (1 Kings - pt 6)

GOD’S CURE FOR THE BLUES" TEXT I KINGS 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION [I KINGS 19:1-5] Elijah sat down under a tree and prayed that he might die? Now that doesn’t sound like the Elijah the great prophet taking up in a whirlwind. It really seems out of character for Elijah, a man who had walked so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2adventa: Preparing For Christmas Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Dec 8, 2004

We can learn from John the Baptist in preparing for Christ coming: 1) Don’t follow the world; 2) Do follow the Word, in a) different lifestyle, b) forward outlook, and 3) constant repentance.

Have you put up your Christmas tree yet? Last night, a bunch of you guys gathered at my house after the college group’s ice-skating and I should have brought out the Christmas tree for you guys to decorate. To some people, Christmas season will not arrive until you have the Christmas trees up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005

What if there were a Wardrobe that could usher us into an Unseen World? What would we see and experience. The Bible is very clear that an Unseen World does exist.

The Wardrobe: “Discover The Wonder” I must admit that there are times when I am convinced that we have made Christianity far more complicated than what it was ever intended to be. Luke the physician recorded many of Jesus’ profound statements, but none is more profound than the one found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Understanding The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Chris Brady on Dec 12, 2005

Using the magical world of Narnia, we will discover how the supernatural is real and is all around us.

NARNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SUPERNATURAL November 27, 2005 Chris Brady/Nelson Searcy Today we are launching our Christmas in Narnia series. Fantasy…the supernatural…there is something about supernatural stories that I love. In fact at any given time you will find a fantasy book in my bag. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vessels Of God's House

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 1, 2008

God told Jeremiah to go down to the potter¡¯s house and there will I cause thee to hear my words¡±. Jer.18:1. So Jeremiah went down to the potter¡¯s house and he saw the potter ¡°wrought a work on the wheels and the vessel that he made of clay was marred

The Vessels of Gods House What type of vessel are you 2nd Timothy 2:19-21, 2nd Corinthians 4:7, Jeremiah 18:1-4 In our society today the uniqueness of individuality is almost gone. Everything is produced in such a massive quantity that we loose the appreciation of something quickly and ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Hallways: Blending The Blended Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#5 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the concept of Step-Families and how to cope while blending.

“THE HALLWAYS: BLENDING THE BLENDED FAMILY” Home Improvement - Week 5 Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: (Video: Brady Bunch Intro = 1:00) That show was one of the very first to show a blended family. What is interesting is that it really wasn’t all that huge a hit back when it came out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This was a sermon prepared for a funeral of a dear saint within our church. It was written to honor him in death as he honored Christ in life.

Sermon Title: A Life Well Lived Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 13, 2008 Subject: Funeral of Lawrie Anderson Order of Service Prelude Welcome On behalf of Lawrie’s church and as I was always referred to by Bernice from Lawrie’s pastor, I want to personally welcome everyone here this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Mentoring Moms Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 11, 2008

A mom can be a spiritual mentor to her children with or without the help of a dad.

Mentoring Moms 2 Timothy 1:5 Rev. Brian Bill 5/11/08 Have you heard about the boy who wore a Green Bay Packer jersey for 1,581 straight days? David Witthoft from Connecticut (not Wisconsin) wore Brett Favre’s #4 jersey every day since Christmas 2003. He stopped wearing it a couple weeks ago on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Stand And Fight: Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 12, 2008

As Christians, we are to equip ourselves to stand.

Stand and Fight: Putting it All Together Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 26th, 2007 A few years ago I had the opportunity to go to the Great Lakes Naval Training Institute just outside of Chicago. Two of the young men from my youth ministry were graduating from basic training. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance