Sermons on Grace:

Strength To Continue

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2008

In this sermon you will find encouragement and strength to continue when trials are present.

Over the past few weeks I have shared several messages from the book of Nehemiah. One week we looked at Nehemiah 1. In that message, “Rising Above The Rubble”, we saw how Jerusalem lay in shambles and Nehemiah lead an effort to rise above the rubble of defeat. In the next message, “From Sadness to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Begins Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Looks at the Life of Joshua to encourage others to focus on the legacy we will leave

Leaving a Godly Legacy Begins with Faith in God Leaving a Godly Legacy Requires our Faith to Grow. Growing Faith in God requires knowledge. Growing Faith in God requires a willingness to obey. Growing Faith in God requires courage. With the earthquake that happened in the Indian Ocean last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008

Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live As Children Of Light

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2008

1- Seek to the please the Lord 2- Have nothing to do with darkness 3- Make the most of every opportunity 4- Be filled with the Spirit

INTRO.- Live as children. ILL.- It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florist’s son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s right" the boy said, "but how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Unity Through Humility Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008

We must have humility to maintain the unity needed to advance the gospel.

Prenote: After delivering this sermon, it would have been better as two separate sermons! Too much information! Introduction: I learned of a man who was out on a walk one day when he saw another man about to throw himself from a bridge into the river. He ran over to save him. “Why are you ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Christianity Is...a Resurrection!

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jun 8, 2008

Christianity is not merely a religion, not just a "crutch" for the weak, not merely an organization asking for money, it is a resurrection! Life from the dead! New Life!

Let’s open our Bibles this morning to John chapter 5. I want to tell you of a wonderful thing that Jody and I watched on YouTube the other day. A middle aged man had died, probably from a heart attack, and medical personnel were working on him, all of this was being videotaped, they were literally ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resist And Stand Firm

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 22, 2008

Resisting and Standing Firm in Spiritual Warfare means being clothed properly and being armed properly.

RESIST and STAND FIRM Scripture Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Do you see your daily struggles as spiritual struggles? When is an argument with your best friend…just an argument? Is it just an argument…. Or is it a test of your character? Is it a spiritual test? Prepare you for when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For Revelation Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 22, 2008

Just the mention of the book of Revelation will often bring a dejected sigh that, “No one can really understand this book.” But, if we can’t understand the message of this book then why did God give it to us? Why is this the only book that promises a bl

THE REASON FOR REVELATION REVELATION 1:1-3 Purpose: To understand why Revelation was written. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in Christ’s present exalted state. INTRODUCTION: Just the mention of the book of Revelation will often bring a dejected sigh that, “No one can really understand this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bring Jesus To Our Youth

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Praying for the young in the Church.

Life has its many peculiarities, especially as your age changes and life takes its many leaps. Moving from high school to the real world, having a baby, menopause, your children leaving home, moving where you live, and many more life changing events occur. Amy and I are finally getting into a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Absent Acrimony Alleviates Animosity Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 13, 2008

The mariners of Jonah have much to teach we Christians on how to get along with others-even if they are impossible people.

JONAH 1:11 ABSENT ACRIMONY ALLEVIATES ANIMOSITY I. ADVERSITY: A. Accidental. B. Acrimonious. C. Acute. II. ATTITUDE: A. Amicable. B. Accommodating. C. Accountability. III. ADMIRABLE: A. Altruistic. B. Analytical. C. Acceptance. The mariners now pose the second question to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Are Christians Destined To Be Borg?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2008

Does having the mind of Christ mean being mindless?

If you are not a Star Trek fan you may be wondering what in the world is up with that title. Star Trek has been used to preach “another gospel” since the original series came on in 1965. Only since I became a Christian in 1975 have I understood the Star Trek message. Before that it was just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Apr 23, 2008

An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening?

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 An excited little boy was telling his dad about what had happened to him that day. His dad said, Slow down, you’re talking too fast! His boy shot back at him, Oh, no, Dad, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening too slow! Are you listening? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Deal Or No Deal: The Choice Is Yours - It's Not My Testimony

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 28, 2008

Today, I want to focus on one unique perspective when talking about one’s testimony -- I want you to think of your testimony as a GIFT, A GIFT you can give certain people in life as a gift that keeps on giving.

Deal or No Deal, The Choice is Yours It’s Not My Testimony, It’s His! Four weeks ago, we began a new sermon series entitled Deal or No Deal? The Choice is Yours! I wanted to talk about making the choice to obey God and not waver from His ideal for your life in the following areas of your life: ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

Blocking And Tackling Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“The secret of success is in the blocking and tackling. Focus on the blocking and tackling and everything else will come along.”

It was something I should have learned in High School football. After all, I played tackle; it would have made my experience more meaningful if I knew it then. But I didn’t. It was a lot of years after high school; when I was in business and a mentor shared it with me. “The secret of success is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational