Sermons on Graduate:

Seizing The Moment

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 9, 2005

A look at the life of Esther, and how we today can seize the moment in time that God places us in to make a dynamic impact!

It is always a privilege to worship together, and I always consider it a privilege when we have a few moments to share together from God’s Word. In many ways, life is a collection of moments put together through the years. Some of these moments are fairly routine and do not seem to carry all that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Authentic Christian Living Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 4, 2003

The Bible teaches us that true Christianity comes with True change in our live. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!(2 Cor.5:17)- The New, the Change the different from before is the badge of our Chr

“AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING” TEXT: Romans 8:12-17 INTRO: With so many beliefs and denominations in our society, a question that we must ask ourselves is: Am I a REAL Christian? Now I am not asking you to question your Salvation, as much as I am challenging you to look at your life, and see if ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marriage: What It Is And What It Isn't

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 22, 2003

This sermon was written to clarify our view on same sex marriages in light of recent Canadian Court decisions .

If there is one issue that will define the summer of 2003 it will be the issue of same sex marriage. If you’ve been living under a rock on June 10 the Ontario Court of Appeal stated that Canada’s marriage laws are unconstitutionally heterosexist, and redefined it as: “The voluntary union for life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Nothing Compares

Contributed by Mike Hays on May 31, 2004

Godly wisdom is more valuable than silver, gold, or precious gems.

No Comparison! Proverbs 3:13-26 Last Sunday we celebrated “Graduation Sunday.” We honored 19 of our graduates and prayed for them as they make important decisions about their futures. We all realize that the transition from high school to college is an important time in life. Young people have to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Back Up The Mountain

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This is a personal message preached on Dr. king’s Sunday, in which I challenge us, especially African Americans as to recapture the dream by going back up the mountain to see the promised land.

Dr. King Reflections by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Go Back To The Mountaintop Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Ephesians 6:10-18 Martin Luther King Jr. was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel. Much of his imagery in his messages came from being grounded in the word of God. He uses a lot of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Start At The Top Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2006

A study on the difference between power and authority and the importance of understanding it in our families

1. Title: Start At The Top 2. Text: Matthew 8:5-13; Matthew 9:2-8; Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 1:22; Luke 7:1-10; John 19:8-11; Rom 13:1-4; 2 Corinthians 10:8, 13:10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 23, 2006, First in the series “Family Made For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men We Are In Battle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 27, 2006

This is a sermon preached on Men’s Day Targeted For African American Men. You can see the video or download the audio version at our website www.glenvillenewlife.com. There is a video on our website that goes with the sermon. See date 11-26-06 on our vide

Men’ We’re In Battle Joshua 1:6-9 Ephesians 6:1-18 November 26, Men’s Day There is a reason that we live, and we act the way that we do as men. We do what we do because of what we believe about the world and about life. Have you ever believed a lie and acted upon it. I have. In college ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Just A Story

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 4, 2007

Is the Rapture, and the Second Coming reality to you, or is it just another story that you cannot really relate to? Each of us needs to make sure we fully understand this prophecy. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Most of us have been raised hearing about the return of Jesus. Among the earliest of my memories are those that deal with Jesus coming back. I remember that, because I didn’t know who Jesus was and my brother said he was going to reach out from the radio as I walked by and grab me. My first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Moving To The Next Level

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon looks at how little things can keep us from moving to a higher level in life and in God. It looks at Achan and his actions at Jericho.

Moving To The Next Level GNLCC 7/6/03 Joshua 6:15-7:1 1 Timothy 6:6-10 What if I told you that a baby by the name of Khalik , born in Fiwi, out on an island in the Pacific Ocean, started talking two days after he was born, was walking at the age of two months , and by the time he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Matthew 4:35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing His Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on the Great Commission, given by the Master Fisher of Men.

Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. Week after week, month after month, and year after year these who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Learning To Living Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

If you really want to worship God, then present yourself to him daily--as a living sacrifice.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: From Learning to Living Romans 12:1-8 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, June 29, 2008 I will never forget the first time I got behind the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The People Factor" Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013

This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

Scripture: John 20:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed