Sermons on Growing The Church:

Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009

We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To The Top

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jul 26, 2009

Abraham’s assignment was to be a good father. From this God could bless the world

The Way to the Top Gen 18:19 July 27th, 2009 What do you think is the most important job in the world? Soccer player David Beckham makes ½ million $/week, but most soccer players probably make about $100,000/ year. Dentists and doctors make 100 – 300/year. Big jet pilots about 200. Stock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Mennonite

A New King - Zechariah 9 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009

Zechariah 9-14 is mostly Hebrew Poetry. One commentator has called these "perhaps the most problematic 6 chapters in the bible"

A New King Zech 9 October 5, 2008 Intro: This morning we are going to continue our study of Zechariah by looking at chapter 9, and we might need to work hard with it so before we dive in, let me begin with these: The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot’s wife looked back and turned ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Pentecost Sunday

May 11, 2008 Pentecost (Red) All scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Ac 2:1-13). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Let Us Pray While I was in Kuwait, I watched several times in the DFAC the coverage of the Pope’s arrival to the US. This was Pope Benedict’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 17, 2008

Matthew used the Great commission to emphasize the authority, priority, and the assurance behind Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

May 18, 2008 Trinity Sunday/First Sunday after Pentecost [White] All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Mt 28:16-20). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. On May 2, 2008 the USS North Carolina was commissioned by the US Navy. The 337 foot long submarine has a crew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What is the problem with our sin, if no one knows about them but us? Ask Achan and the Israelites.

Hidden Sin Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today… sin in the camp…. Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to themselves… I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 28, 2010

Truly a perplexing event in the ministry of Jesus, the Triumphal Entry marked the beginning of Jesus' last week before His crucifixion.

Sermon for CATM – March 28, 2010 – The Triumphal Entry – Matthew 21:1-10 Over the past number of weeks we have been travelling with Jesus on His journey to the cross. We’ve seen Jesus being tempted in the desert, we’ve seen the transfiguration. Lazarus was brought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unreasonable Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

God did not create us to stand around and watch life pass us by.

Living a No-Regrets Life Series Unreasonable Faith July 5, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Love our self pg. 34: “In fact, loving ourselves is a biblical command. Jesus Himself said this in identifying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

We must die to ourselves in order to be fully alive in Christ.

Dying to Live Matthew 10:37-42 37 Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38and anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 11, 2010

Why did Jesus die.If He is not the Son of God, then He died for no reason.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last two weeks we have looked at the fact that Jesus is the Son of God and then we found out that He is the only way to God. • If Jesus is the son of God and He is he only way to get to God, then what? • This week we are going answer the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Hearing From God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Aug 7, 2008

Are You Hearing From God or someone else?

John 12:27"Now my heart is troubled, and what shall I say? ’Father, save me from this hour’? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. 28Father, glorify your name!" Then a voice came from heaven, "I have glorified it, and will glorify it again." 29The crowd that was there and heard it ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Teacher

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 8, 2008

This is an exposition of John 8 which shows the way the Lord dealt with the woman who was caught in the act of adultery.

The Wise Teacher John 8:1-11 The wise teacher had to prepare for His class. His early arrival marks Jesus as being a diligent teacher who is prepared and anxious to teach His pupils. The last verse of the previous chapter tells us that all the pupils went into their own houses. The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Work! Our Hands!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

Seeing that today is Father’s Day, I’m going to share with you the greatest story ever told—it is a story about a Father’s Love!

Sermon for Matthew 9:35-10:8 Father’s Day 2008 The new ELCA motto or slogan is God’s Work! Our Hands! Through God, through the Spirit our Hands are to care for this glorious creation and one another. God’s Work! Our Hands! Seeing that today is Father’s Day, I’m going to share with you the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Stolen"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 12, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that when Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD.

12 April 2009 Resurrection Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are rattled, worried, anxious, and disturbed - over and over again - they forget the PROMISES of GOD. REFERENCES: Luke 8:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deserving Poor?!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

So was the ’Lazarus’ we read of in Luke chapter 16 really a good man, and was his rich neighbour really a greedy, money-grabbing, tight-fisted, slave-driver? Don’t know, not...

I had a guy at my door on Friday night who asked rather aggressively, “where do I go to get a meal around here?” I said back to him, equally aggressively, “where do you normally go for a meal?” He said, “I want a meal.” I said, “mate, it’s outside hours, I don’t know you, and I’m not giving you any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican