Sermons on Great Earthquake:

Bye Bye Passivity Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

We are called overcomers. One of the first steps in overcoming is to fight and resist passivity.

Sunday January 6th, 2008 Scripture: Matthew 11:12 Sermon: Bye Bye Passivity Pastor: Michael West, River of Life Overcomer—say it—overcomer… It is the call of God upon our lives. It is the nature of Christ within us and that character of all those who “through faith and patience inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Go To The Street Corners"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2008

God is not a buzz-kill.

Matthew 22:1-10 “Go to the Street Corners” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Have you ever heard about a party… …perhaps, you knew, through friends, or whatever that another friend or acquaintance was throwing a party, but you never received an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

You Can Not Fail If You Love

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renew The Call

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 19, 2008

This message challenges the church to renew the call from God, both as a church and as individual Christians.

Renew the Call Michael Wiley November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:13 NOTE: The back half of this message is taken almost exclusively, from John Hamby’s message, “Called to be the salt of the earth.” Introduction: We are on the backstretch of 2008. For me, November is about “Thanksgiving” and thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching Across The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 4, 2009

Why are missions so important?

OPEN: A Jewish father was concerned about his son, who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Sustainer Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Look at the Great Comission

Today is week five of our study of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. It’s where Jesus said---Go and make disciples, In fact—let’s read it together this morning. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 29, 2011

The Greatness of Wisdom

Topic: WISDOM'S PRECIOUSNESS Text: Prov. 3:13-20 Christ is the Wisdom of God, and to them that believe He is precious. Those who have put on Christ have such an adorning that all the material glories of earth are not to be compared with it. "She is more precious than rubies." From these verses we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

Priority One – Making Love Of God The #1 Focus Of Your Home Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

Our homes deserve our attention to making sure that our love for God is priority one. This message is to set the groundwork for a series on the family.

Matthew 22:35-40 Have you done your homework? Aren’t you parents glad that summer’s here and you can quit asking it? We expert parents know that you’re supposed to say that so that later you’re not saying, “What went wrong on this report card!?” Schoolwork is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Cool" Christmas Shopping...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 29, 2011

Significance of Christmas to those who have never tasted the Savior's love...

Cool Christmas “shopping” Once when a Sunday schooler was asked what she would give to her parents lovingly during Christmas, she is said to have replied with a disarming smile “A list of everything I want!” Cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:25

Denomination: *other

Sacrifice Required Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 11, 2012

It is always good to be reminded of what the Lord has called us to do. What is our mission and how does Hickory Creek accomplish this mission? How are we doing at it and what can each of us as individuals do to be part of the body of Christ called to ac

On a Mission from God - Sacrifice Required Mark 12:41-44; 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Series intro Slide “We’re on a mission from God” Blues Brothers If you grew up when I did, you remember those words from the movie, “The Blues Brothers.” John Belushi’s character, Jake Blues, was in a church service with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 -- What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This morning, we w

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE HABAKKUK 3:3-15 INTRODUCTION: Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2010

What Does It Mean To Be A Child Of God? 1) Now: trouble 2) In eternity: glory

Do you remember the television show “The Lives of the Rich and Famous”? On the program you may have seen a house like this one in New York. It’s supposedly the most expensive house in North America and has 29 bedrooms, 39 bathrooms, and is surrounded by 63 acres of manicured ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2, 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Whoopers, Nice Guys, And Rabbis

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

Some churches want entertainment, some want not to disturb anyone. But a Great Commission church will be interested in teaching everyone to obey everything commanded.

Funeral services always challenge me. It is always a high and solemn duty to speak a word from God to those who gather to remember someone’s life. I can hardly say that I enjoy funerals; they are a lot of work. But I can certainly say that I find them a challenge, I find them occasions that demand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Impact

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

Living the life God planned for you, fulfilling the purpose you were created for, reaching those He created you to reach and radically impacting eternity for Him.

Impact. One second before you die...? What would you have to do to be remembered 10 years after you die? 50 years after? 100 years after? 1000 years after? Would you like to live that kind of life? How many of you want to: Live a meaningful life? Live a life of impact? Change this world for good? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 13, 2009

Examining Moses’ excuses to God as to why he should not be the one to go and demand Israel’s release from Pharaoh.

So What’s Your Excuse? Text: Mark 16:15; Exodus 3:1 – 4:17, Romans 1:16 By: Ken McKinley For Sunday, Jan. 18 2009 (Read Text from Mark) One of my New Year’s Resolutions for 2009 was to share the gospel with at least one person per week. If I’m faithful in doing that it will mean that I share the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible