Sermons on Hard Knocks:

The Last Days: Be Devoted To One Another Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

A call to intensity due to the fact we’re living in the last days.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 16, 2005 The Last Days: Be Devoted to One Another Various scriptures... [SHOW CRUCIFIXION SLIDE DURING COMMUNION TIME] [SHOW TITLE SLIDE AFTER GIRLS SING SPECIAL] Imagine---it’s New Year’s Eve and your standing with thousands of others at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are In This Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2006

We are to be devoted to community.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that demonstrate how we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consequences Of Suffering Series

Contributed by John Walls on Jun 28, 2004

Seeing further why Christians suffer

WHY DO CHRISTIANS SUFFER? Message #2 CONSEQUENCES OF SUFFERING James 5:10-11 Introduction: Many times we suffer. Suffering is universal. Some Christians think that they are immune to suffering simply because they are saved. God allows suffering in the child of God’s life. We looked at the causes ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Internal Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005

When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understand Your Money Biblically Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

2nd in a five part series on seeing your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 2- Understand your money from a God’s eye-view.

UNDERSTAND YOUR MONEY BIBLICALLY LUKE 12:15-21 INTRODUCTION: In the book of Revelation Jesus Christ addresses seven churches. He has praise for all of them, but He rebukes 5 of them for not holding to the faith more fully. The Church at Laodecia, in particular, is called to task by our Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-51

Denomination: Christian Church

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ascended And Seated Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 24, 2004

The Apostles Creed - He ascended into heaven and is seated at teh right hand of God the Father

by Danny Saunders Since we announced that Ali is pregnant a number of our friends have lent us various baby & pregnancy books. We’ve got baby name books, the girlfriend’s guide to pregnancy, pregnancy journals & magazines & even a book written by a male especially for new Dads. These ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

Deep Throat (Story Of Jonah) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

4th in 4 part series on God’s X-Files "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

“Deep Throat” Book of Jonah (Selected passages) INTRODUCTION: There are a number of situations in this life, that for the most part, we have only one chance to get right. What are some that you thought of? (Take answers from the audience - 2 or 3) Well, there are some things that you have just ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

"God In The Midst Of His People"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 4, 2004

We see the human error and frailty of the church, but God has promised, and He is in our Midst still.

Then Moses said to the LORD, "See, You say to me, ’Bring up this people!’ But You Yourself have not let me know whom You will send with me. Moreover, You have said, ’I have known you by name, and you have also found favor in My sight.’ "Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

Denomination: Orthodox

There's No Reason To Dance Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 22, 2005

Message 5 of 6 on emotions. Depression.

There’s No Reason to Dance Psalms 10:1 LORD, why are you so far away? Why do you hide when there is trouble? We all understand what depression is and how it affects us. Some of us are more given to depression than others but we’ve all felt its power in our lives – irrespective as to whether or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To Wisdom, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 22, 2005

If Christians would but just take heed to the Biblical principles in seeking God’s perfect will for them and grasp the truths found in today’s message. The church would be seen as a people of God who knows, understands and walks in the wisdom of God.

Title: Keys to Wisdom, Part 2 Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost you all you have, get understanding. Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.” (Proverbs 4:7-8) “Do not merely listen to the word, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Is

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 27, 2006

This message looks at the Mission Statement of Christianity.

It was almost as if it had never happened. Almost as if it had been a dream, a bad dream, but just a dream. Everything was exactly the way it had been before. Jesus spoke about the kingdom, they walked everywhere they went and did lunch together. It was hard to believe that a month before they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan