Sermons on Happy Family:

Fill 'er Up: A Praying Community Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 17, 2006

We should pray for our spiritual growth.

FILL ‘ER UP: A PRAYING COMMUNITY Ephesians 3.14-21 S: Community C: A Praying Community Th: Building Up in Love; Doing Our Work Pr: WE SHOULD PRAY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH. ?: How? KW: Requests TS: We will find in our study of Ephesians 3.14-21 three requests we should be making in order to grow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Purpose Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon deals with the purpose of our church as well as our purpose as Christians in reaching others for Christ. (Video version available at our web site at www.glenvillenewlife.com)

Our Purpose Is The Reason Genesis 6:1-22 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 If you were going to build a huge ship, where would you most likely start to build it? God wanted to build the largest ship, the world had seen to date. He had a purpose, which was to save a remnant of the life God had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Out Of The Boat! Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 20, 2006

Peter was the only disciple to get out of the boat. Jesus scolded them for their lack of Faith. They did not recognize His Deity!

I. Jesus Constrained His disciples A. Jesus Sent them into a storm B. Jesus Prays for them in the storm C. Jesus Sees them in the storm D. Jesus Went to them in the storm 1. He Comes In The Face Of Disaster 2. He Comes In The Face Of Darkness II. Peter Considers his Lord, 28 A. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

True Purpose Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 30, 2006

From the sermon series TRUE NORTH. Remembering that God’s Purpose is discovered through the TRUE CALL, TRUE WAY, TRUE GOAL. The Apostle Paul is our example of recognizing and fulfilling Gods Purpose for our lives.

TRUE PURPOSE Text: Acts 16:6-12 What makes the difference between a good parent and a GREAT parent? What makes the difference between a good teacher and a GREAT teacher. What makes the difference between a good coach and a GREAT coach. What makes the difference a good follower of Christ and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Calling Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 3, 2006

Fourth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the acceptance and movement on a divine call from God.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon, and the series "Prevailing Prayer" taken from Francis Frangipane’s booklet of the same name.) Everyone grab a Bible. When you get one, hold it up in the air. We have a bit different type of message this morning in that we are simply going to take a look at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Hope For Your Future! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2006

In these final verses the prophet Habakkuk shows us how to stand strong in true joy the next time the winds of adversity blow our way.

Scripture This is the sixth and final message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:16-19: 16 I heard and my heart pounded, my lips quivered at the sound; decay crept into my bones, and my legs trembled. Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Truth Matters: The Shift Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

Intro: Over the next three weeks we’re going to look at an issue that most of us don’t think about on a regular basis but that is fast becoming a serious problem in our society. The issue is that of truth in our culture today. What is True, what makes something true, Is truth universal? This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Body: Where's Your Place?

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at Service within the church.

The Body: Where do You Fit In? Last week we looked at the story of Esther and the way that God placed that young woman in the perfect place at the perfect time through a series of seemingly unrelated events in her life. And I talked about some of the things that I believed God expected of me as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

If you could spend your entire life listening to and obeying your God-given conscience, you could live a perfect life. But the Bible says we have ALL sinned and we fall short of the glory of God. All of us end up with a messed-up conscience.

INTRODUCTION This is the penultimate message in this series on spurious Bible verses. Next week, we’ll consider the final adage, “To Thine Own Self Be True.” I encourage you to investigate this week and see if you can find the true source of that saying. A helicopter pilot flying over Seattle got ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16, Romans 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Results Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 15, 2006

If God has done the most, will He not do the least? If He’s done the best, will He not do the rest?

The Results of Reconciliation Romans 5:9-11 Rev. Brian Bill 10/15/06 A teenager received his driver’s permit and asked his dad about using the family car. His father sat him down and said, “I’ll make a deal with you. You bring your grades up from a C to a B average, study your Bible more, get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, Romans 2:5-11, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

3rd in a series on the seven churches mentioned in Revelation 2-3

In a nutshell: The Lord of the church will not accept any form of tolerance in His church that compromises His truth! When I say the word COMPROMISE what comes to mind? To some, it’s a good word, a nice word. It can be a good thing when it’s used in relation to reaching an agreement in an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt3 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

REVELATION - Part 3 August 27, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:5-6 As we walk through the Book of Revelation together, remember that this special message has been given to reveal God’s truth, not conceal it, and to clarify God’s eternal purpose, not mystify it. This work was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared With Peace 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

11th in a series on spiritual warfare dealing with the source of peace

Chico Alliance Church October 8, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 11 “Prepared with Peace - 2” I. Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C.Stand firm – engage the enemy 1.Stand firm having girded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Veterans, Becoming A Soldier's Shield (For Veteran's Sunday)

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 11, 2006

There is no greater need than today to be in much prayer for our Veteran’s.

Turn your Bibles to 1 Samuel 12:23 Title: Becoming a Soldier’s Shield (For Veteran’s Sunday) Theme: Praying for Those in Harm’s Way Introduction: Our key text today is set in the time when the prophet Samuel is giving his farewell speech. In this speech Samuel confronts the people with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational