Sermons on Gradual Growth:

Our Standard Of Living

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

Our we living the life God has called us to live.

Our Standard of Living The standard of living refers to the quality and quantity of goods and services available to people, and the way these goods and services are distributed within a population. It is generally measured by standards such as income inequality, poverty rate, real (i.e. inflation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians Part 4 – "Profit And Loss” Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 6, 2005

We need to measure our lives in light of what is profitable for eternity and what is considered only a temporary earthly loss. To profit temporarily is no profit it’s only a permanent loss. So to make sure we are profiting for all eternity we must have a

Philippians part 4 – “Profit and Loss” On The Lighter side of life: The Mule, the Monkey & The Man God created the mule, and told him, "You are mule. You will work constantly from dusk to dawn, carrying heavy loads on your back. You will eat grass and lack intelligence. You will live for 50 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Envy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the devastating effects of envy - using the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 as a backdrop

How to Overcome Envy Acknowledgement (Rick Warren - Breaking Free Series) We’re in a series we’ve been calling “Breaking Free” from those sins in our lives that are not readily evident. We looked at temptations, pride, anxiety, and today jealousy. These sins become wedged in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

"It's Shaking Time!" Haggai Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2008

In Haggai’s day God shook up the Heaven’s and the Earth to awaken the people to their wrong priorities and to refocus them On the building of God’s House. God is shaking up the world today so that we reprioritize our lives God’s way so as to get us to ref

“It’s Shaking Time!” Haggai pt 2 Last week from Haggai chapter 1 we discovered that the Israelites who had returned from exile had allowed their priority list to get inverted and God and His house were placed at the bottom of the list. This caused God to send Haggai the Prophet to awaken even to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Escape! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives.

2 Peter 1 – “The Great Escape” Thesis: Jesus is the one who helps us to experience The Great Escape from the prisoner of war camp that we all found ourselves locked in. This prisoner of war camp is filled with evil desires and corruption and it has claimed many people’s lives. Video Illustration: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare 2 Share

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 23, 2008

A sermon based on Acts 8:5-40 and focuses on evangelism

Dare 2 Share Pastor Jeff Williams 07-08-07 I think I’m going to throw up! This past April, we took twenty-nine students to a youth evangelism conference in Chicago called “Dare 2 Share.” Started by Pastor Greg Stier after the Columbine school tragedy, Dare 2 Share seeks to train students to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perceive Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 19, 2014

We need to perceive what true love is and then live it out in our lives. When we do this we encounter God and please God. We also see lives transformed and changed!

Theme first ¼ - True Life Thesis: True life – a life that matters for eternity and pleases God is one which is based and rooted in truth. Jesus said he is the “Truth.” He is God’s truth to this world and all measurement of true and false are measured against Him and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doctrinal Drift Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2013

We who follow Christ are to exhibit a godly response to doctrinal drift in these later days.

“The Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods that God created to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Real Success - God's Way

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013

What is God's view on success, real success? A look at what makes us successful in God's eyes versus the world's view of success.

Real Success – Gods’ way Sermon by Paddick van Zyl 25-Apr-2010 Text Joshua 1:7-8 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hang On To Hope Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

The Apostle Paul said if you take all of the suffering you’ve ever endured in this life, it is like a drop in the bucket compared to a vast, deep ocean of glory that’s going to come. Paul gave us three examples of why we ought to have hope.

INTRODUCTION In the English language the word hope is rather an anemic, weak word. Sometimes when we say, “I hope something happens,” we’re not too certain it will happen. For instance, you may say, “Well I really hope I get a raise next year,” or, “I hope I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Incredible Plan Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

God is interested in making a whole family of people like Jesus. That is our destiny our destination and God has already predetermined to make us that way. So that’s God’s purpose. He chose us and then he changes us.

INTRODUCTION Last Sunday as we were reading Romans, 8:28, I told you it was like the spiritual Mount Everest. It is the pinnacle of biblical revelation to me. We’re going to stay on the top for a little bit today and admire the view from this great pinnacle of biblical truth. If you happen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Do This! James 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He challenges us and the church that it is possible to believe the right way and live the wrong way.

Series: Book of James: Let’s do this! Just do it! James- A Servant of the Lord – Some thoughts we need to ponder? Thesis of the book of James: His focus is on “How a Christian should act every day?” and “The importance of living like a Christian every day”. He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacons Who Serve Well Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 21, 2013

The rewards of serving well as a deacon are explored.

“Those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.” [1] Jesus said, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” [MARK 10:45]. Jesus also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:13

Denomination: Baptist