Sermons on Grace:

Revealing Jesus’ Mission-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 23, 2012

4 of 6. Luke recorded the public assignment of Messiah’s mission to Jesus. Jesus’ mission is publicized/revealed. But for whom is it publicized/revealed? Jesus’ mission is revealed for the...

REVEALING JESUS’ MISSION-IV—Luke 4:16-21 Attention: Vacuum Manure A little old lady answered a knock on the door one day, only to be confronted by a well-dressed young man carrying a vacuum cleaner. "Good morning," said the young man. "If I could take a couple of minutes of your time, I would like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of The Bible - Job Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

Often we only see our situations but not the reasons. There is a vast battle taking place in the spiritual realm and we are right in the middle of it.

Perhaps one of the most amazing men in the Bible and the one we can learn the most from, especially in today’s world, is the man named Job. There are two ways to look at this man’s life. One from an earthly perspective and the other is from God’s perspective. How many of us can ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Peter Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Oct 25, 2012

When we left Peter he was broken and discouraged. Now we see the restoration of one of the most faithful of the apostles

Men of the Bible X When we left Peter the last time, he was dejected and all hope seems to have been dashed. Jesus was crucified on Friday morning and has been dead for three days. And Peter as far as we can tell from the scriptures has been hiding in the upper room this whole time. Sunday morning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Qr Codes For Your Life: Going To The Source Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 28, 2012

This is the introduction to a series that we look at where to go in the Bible when faced with difficult situations. This message looks at the validity of the source.

QRC Intro They are everywhere. You can find them in magazines, in newspapers, on bill boards, stores and restaurants. You know what I’m talking about those funky little square bar codes that are showing up everywhere. They are called Quick Response Codes and they were first developed by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Witnessing To Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2012

How could you possibly witness to someone who’s hurt you? Someone who has gone out of their way to make you miserable? Paul and Silas did it. Can you do it too?

OPEN: In the 1870s, in the Old West, a town called Truckee, California decided to build a jail. This wasn’t just any old jail - this was wonder to behold. The walls were 32 inches thick at the lower level and there were no windows unless one counted the small vents for each cell. The ceilings were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trinity 1 - Where Do I Begin? Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 31, 2012

Sermon on the Triune Nature of God

THE TRINITY I Where Do I Begin… 09/23/12 How many of you are familiar with that old Andy Williams song, “Love Story”. The first line of the song goes, “Where do I begin, to tell the story of how great a love can be…” That my friends is my quandary, where do I begin to tell the story how ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Caring About Others Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

I want us to look at how to share our faith without coming off like a jerk. We will make some observations about how our cultural context has changed in the last few decades, and then share five principles about how to share our faith in Jesus.

Caring about Others Romans 9:1-4a I speak the truth in Christ-- I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit-- 2 I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just Give Me The Dirt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 1 through 15

Luke 8: 1 – 15 Just Give Me The Dirt Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, 2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The requirements for Biblical elders should be something that every Christ follower strives for.

When the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last Sunday, Eli Manning was chosen the Most Valuable Player in his role as the quarterback for his team. But he was certainly not the only reason, or even the main reason, his team won the game. They won because every one of the 45 players on the roster, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What?! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 13, 2012

Loving a neighbour can be hard enough, but loving an enemy? What was Jesus thinking? How do we respond when people treat us poorly, insult us, ridicule us, or set themselves up against us in our homes, our schools, our places of work and our communities

Jesus, You Want Me To Do What? – Matthew 5:43-48 - February 12, 2012 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #17 Picture this: Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

The Cross Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 28, 2012

When we understand teh nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ.

Title: The Cross of Temptation Text: Mark 1:9-15 (Matthew 4:1-11 and Luke 4:1-14) Thesis: When we understand the nature of temptation we can fully appreciate and share in the suffering of Christ. Lenten Season: The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and culminates with the celebration of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Green Acres Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 4 verses 1 through 20

Mark 4:1-20 Green Acres “And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said to them in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Horton Hatches The Egg Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2012

This message uses "Horton Hatches the Egg" as a spring board into Galations 6:9 and looks at reasons people quit.

Horton Hatches the Egg (Read from beginning to page with animal friends running away) Yep this is the same Horton who Heard a Who, and this is where we first hear his philosophy “I meant what I said and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful one hundred percent.” Is the book ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Messiah And Mob Rule Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 18, 2012

We must always do the right thing and not follow the crowd.

The Messiah and Mob Rule Text: Matt. 27:11-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: In a recent NCAA cross-country championship held in Riverside, California, 123 of the 128 runners missed a turn. One competitor, Mike Delcavo, stayed on the 10,000 meter course and began waving for fellow runners to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

Second in a deven week series on the "I am" sayings of Jesus.

Last week we began a seven week journey to get to know Jesus better through His own words. In particular we’re focusing on the seven “I am” sayings of Jesus that are recorded for us in John’s gospel account. As we discovered last week, with each of those seven sayings, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist