Sermons on Grace Obedience:

What Is God's Plan For You?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 5, 2005

After preaching this sermon, 62 people came forward at invitation.

The week before our revival, I started this series of sermons that are all based on what God’s purpose and desires are for you. I spoke about how your purpose is to serve God, and that He values you ever so greatly. Today, let me start by telling you what God’s plan is for you. 1. GOD’S PLAN IS ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: *other

From Complaining Through Communication To Conviction And Commitment

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 8, 2006

Shows how the Psalmist in Psalm 73 moves from complaining through communicastion to conviction and commitment; and encourages Christians to listen to hurting people.

FROM COMPLAINING THROUGH COMMUNICATION TO CONVICTION AND COMMITMENT (Psa 73:1 NIV) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. (Psa 73:2 NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. (Psa 73:3 NIV) For I envied the arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christ As The Judge In The Teachings Of John Part 2 Series

Contributed by George Barton on Aug 2, 2006

Continues the description of Christ as the Judge in the teachings of John and gives practical implications.

CHRIST AS THE JUDGE IN THE TEACHINGS OF JOHN PART 2 V. HE IS COMING AGAIN A SECOND TIME FOR JUDGMENT. Even Christians may think that He delays His coming (Rev. 6:10), but He will surely come quickly (Rev. 22:16-21). (Rev 6:10 NIV) They called out in a loud voice, "How long, Sovereign ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Practice His Presence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

0400: Learning to Practice His Presence Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 26, 2006 In season 5 of the series “24”, Jack Bauer has his hands full tracking down a nuclear missile before it detonates on U.S soil. Every minute of the show is packed with action. However, your name doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Holiness?

Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 29, 2005

This message gives a practical explanation to those seeking to learn how authentic holiness is lived out in the life of a committed Christian.

What is Holiness? This morning I would like for us to take a look at one of the most amazing, overwhelming, misunderstood appeals in scripture. Leviticus 11:45 NIV I am the Lord who brought you up out of Egypt to be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy. That’s quite a challenge! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Member Of My Dreams

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

The kind of church members that every pastor would love to have in their church.

ACTS 4:36-37 "THE CHURCH MEMBER OF MY DREAMS" A) Now what would a pastor’s dream church member be like? * If I had the kind of church member who would be the church member of my fondest dreams, what would he be like? * Well I’m going to show you in just a moment what he would be like. * Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Revive In 2005 Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2005

For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying.

Revive in 2005 – Part 3 Thesis: For the church of Jesus Christ to be revived in 2005 we must get back to the old-fashioned way of attaining revival by praying. Opening Illustration: From the Quickening Our clip illustrates from history and current day stories the power of revival to transform ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Me, Lord?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005

A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: *other

Breaking Barriers And Building Bridges

Contributed by Steven Dow on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus shattered the stereotypes of "us" and "them."

BREAKING BARRIERS AND BUILDING BRIDGES Theme: Jesus Shatters the Stereotypes of “Us” and “Them” February 13, 2005 Introduction: In 1962, George Wallace ran for governor of Alabama on a platform that was blatantly racist. He promised to fight integration to the point of defying federal orders ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Furnace And The Sky

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You meet the Lord in the furnace long time before you meet him in the sky

Title: The Furnace and the Sky Text: Daniel 3.19-30 MP: Jesus is always with us, if only we have the eyes to see him. Intro: Part of what fascinates me about the Bible is that it shows me how to see the things that I cannot see. Seeing C.S. Lewis said it so well: “God whispers to us in our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Giants

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

We’ve all been to the place where we’ve had to deal with giants; giants like worry, doubt, fear, anxiety, depression. Whatever it has been, we’ve wandered through those dry valleys looking for answers, and sometimes we come up empty. We f

DEFEATING GIANTS Students involved in a research project at the University of Illinois called 2000 homes at random between midnight and 2 A.M. on a Friday night in the city of Chicago to see if parents knew where their children were. In 75% of the homes called, a child answered and didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Supreme Gamble

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 1, 2007

There is no resurrection before there is death

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, July 1st, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation 1 Cor 15:51 – 57 Invocation Michael Hollinger *Hymn #553 “Nearer My God to Thee” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #807 “My Country Tis’ of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

My Servant Job Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 6, 2007

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. Job gives us a great example to follow when we find ourselves in the midst of great adversity.

Today, I’m beginning a series of lessons from the book of Job. If you have ever gone through anguish and pain of a sudden and tragic loss you may know something of which this book of Job speaks. Job1:1 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving To The End Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #8

Serving to the End Malachi 3:13-18 A man stopped by a house with a sign out front that said, “Talking Dog For Sale.” The owner directed him to the backyard to see the dog. He was pretty skeptical and called out, “You talk?” “Yep,” the mutt replied. The man then said, “So, what’s your story?” ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational