Sermons on Guideline:

The Great Engagement Party Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 24, 2012

In the midst of all the 'worship wars', it is important to buld a biblical foundation for worship.

“The Word on Worship: The Great Engagement Party” Leviticus 9:1-14 & Isaiah 6:1-8 During my sophomore year in college I learned that worship – which was instituted, commanded, and ordained by God – could be a real battle ground. Stunned as I was, it was good preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011

This sermon explains what must be done to obtain and maintain freedom; and what will cause you to lose it.

Freedom Romans 6:16 – 23 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Freedom is a wonderful thing. During the 4th of July Holiday we celebrate our freedoms here in America. Sadly though, freedom is very misunderstood. Even more serious is the fact that this misunderstanding of freedom poses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Attributes Of Action

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2012

Nehemiah models Patience, Prayer, Posession, Plan and Praise in his actions while being obedient to God.

Christian Attributes of Action Nehemiah 2:1-8 Intro: There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Has His Own Way

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 21, 2016

Changes God makes when we let Him have His own way

“When God Has His Own Way” John 6:38 / Matthew 26:39 David P. Nolte It is a human tendency to want to be in control. We want to be right. We want our own way. We want to win. We want to be in charge. But there is risk in that because the Bible says, “There is a way ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Of Christian Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

We have been made in the image of God, & God expects better of us than to fashion our lives according to the instincts of a beastly nature. So let's consider what the Bible says about some attributes of Christian love.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 John, 4:7; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 A. The Bible has a lot to say about love. In fact, from beginning to end that is its theme - God's love for each of us, & our love for Him, which results in our loving one another. ILL. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Christianish? Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

First message in a Summer Sunday Series drawn from the book "Christianish" by Mark Steele

Summer Sunday Series “Christianish” Part 1- Are You Christianish? Introduction: So, here we are on the first Sunday in July, kicking off our Summer Sunday Series. In a way, it’s kind of sad that we’re starting this particular series in the summer, seeing as from now until September our members are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Shepherding The Flock Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

Shepherding the flock involves dealing appropriately with elders, women, widows, young men, Not harshly but with love.

Over the last couple of weeks we've looked at the criteria for choosing elders and deacons, we've read Paul's instructions to Timothy to guard his inner life, to train himself in holiness, and now we come to more instructions, this time to do with how he's to relate to others in the congregation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Avoid The Traps Of “churchianity" Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 16, 2015

Church Membership, The Body, Selfishness

I WILL – “I Will” Avoid the Traps of “Churchianity” 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27-28 (pg. 799-800) November 22, 2015 Introduction: I need to openly tell you I stole this title from Thom Rainer’s book “I Will.” There is no such word as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So, You Want To E A Deacon

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 23, 2016

This is a sermon for Deacon nomination Sunday at our church

So, You Want To Be A Deacon Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13, (NLT) Intro: The story’s told of a long-winded preacher who had a member who fell asleep during every sermon. So the pastor said to his deacon, “Bob, I want you to take this long stick and use it to tap Brother John on the head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Label? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2013

Labels are necessary at times but can also be divisive and destructive. It's important for us to know about our label.

Today we will be talking about labels. Sometimes labels are important. Imagine going to the grocery store to get a can of green beans. But when you get there all the can goods are without labels. You do not know if you are getting green beans or corn. Labels also give you important information. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:2, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:35, 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Foursquare

The Joy Of Peace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 19, 2013

Paul gives clear instruction to teach us how to be free from worry and wrapped in the blanket of God's peace. If we want wholeness or victory and advance in our spiritual life it begins and is governed by our thought life.

Intro: David Jeremiah gave a list of how not to have joy and peace. In his book on joy he said I guarantee that if you follow these guidelines you will have unhappiness. 1) Make little things bother you: don’t just let them, make them. 2) Lose your perspective of things, and keep it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Journey Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 8, 2014

This sermon is an overview of the qualities that helped Ezra succeed in his return to Israel along with 3000 other exiles to reestablish proper worship among the Jews.

Strength for the Journey - Ezra INTRODUCTION: Summer is almost here! How many of you have some sort of travel plans for this summer? Is anyone planning to join about 3,000 people for a 900 mile hike? That’s what we read about in the Book of Ezra. That would be like walking from San ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Will Remember

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

A Growing Church With Growing Pains (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 14, 2015

A sermon examining the potential problems that may arise when a church expereinces growth.

A GROWING CHURCH WITH GROWING PAINS (Part 3) Acts 6:1-7 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026) I have a close friend who owns a small business; over the last few years his company has grown from a dream to a very successful operation. However, he would tell you that there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Sex, And How To Obey It

Contributed by Ken Henson on May 18, 2014

a description of what the Bible says about sex, along with some practical advise about how to obey what God commands

What the Bible Says about Sex 1. THE ORIGIN of SEX God’s first commandment to human beings was “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth”-a commandment to Adam and Eve to have sexual relations and make lots of kids who, in turn, are to have lots of kids. This is stated by God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: *other