Sermons on Hate Evil:

Intentional Ministry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

If we want to minister like Jesus we must be intentional, unconditional and relational.

There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Its Time To Get Our "acts" Together-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 16, 2012

With the Pentecost Sunday around the corner, to focus on the factors which contributed to the resounding "success" of the Early Church with the primary focus on the responsibilities of the Church Leadership

It’s time to get our “Act” together -I Let me begin with the equivalent of a Democrat Presidential candidate giving a thumbs up to his Republican counterpart and vice versa!!! Boy, this would jolt even the sound sleepers from sleep. Have you caught up with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Listen To Your Heart Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

“Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Gospel Worth Accepting And Affirming

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2012

Paul accepted by the Apostles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE (1). Meet the cast: • Paul. • Barnabus. • Titus. • Peter, John & James. • ‘False believers’. (2). Drama in three parts: • Act 1: Paul’s Coming (vs 1-2a). • Act 2: Paul’s Companion(s) (vs 3-5). • Act 3: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

What To Look For In 2012 & Beyond Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 28, 2012

Israel/Jerusalem is the location of the final countdown clock (God’s timepiece) for end time events. (Our eyes should be focused there in the coming year)

The Final Countdown Has Began Series What To Look For in 2012 and Beyond 4 of 4 (Inspired by Jonathan Cahn’s book “The Harbinger”) March 4, 2012 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A God sees Jerusalem, The Temple Mount in particular, as the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Are Better Than One

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jun 12, 2012

"Two are Better than One" is an exposition of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. It teaches four reasons why two are better than one: (1) Two are better than one when you are work; (2) Two are better than one when you have fallen down; (3) TWo are better than one when

TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 The Book of ECCLESIASTES is the sad sequel to the book of PROVERBS. The book of Proverbs primarily consists of wise sayings Solomon teaches his children that they may live godly and peaceful lives. But in Ecclesiastes, Solomon laments the fact that he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Ecclesiastes 4:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Rahab

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2012

Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her city before they even entered the

The Story of Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 In the second chapter of Joshua, we are introduced to a woman by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

In The Fire! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2011

WHEN the fire comes, don’t let it burn you; instead, let it refine you. How? Don’t be surprised or ashamed by the fire. Instead, be glad in the fire, glory in the fire, and give yourself to God in the fire.

A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I'm dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and it hurts. I touch my chest and it hurts. You have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When God Moved Into The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

The incarnation of Jesus provides us with a model of how we are to interact with unbelievers in the world around us.

For the past four weeks, we’ve been focusing on the beginnings of the life of Jesus and seen how the foundations that were laid very early in His life were important throughout His earthly ministry. So let’s take a moment to quickly review where we’ve come so far. And I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. Calvary Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith “Mt. Calvary” Luke 23:33-43 Have you ever wondered why Luke and the other gospel writers don’t go into the details of the crucifixion? Luke only used four words in v. 33. He wrote, “There they crucified him.” The answer is simple. Nearly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43, Psalm 146:2

Denomination: Baptist

When Friends Fail Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is good…All the time!” When Friends Fail Job 2:11-13 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Got Questions Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “Got Questions?” Job 38-40 Presidents Calvin Coolidge was a man of few words, and the words he spoke were often blunt. A female journalist once told him, “Mr. President I made a $100 bet with another journalist that I could get you to say more than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 1, 2011

When life is unfair, put your faith in the Lord; be faithful to Him; and if things get worse, keep your faith in the Lord. Don’t stop trusting the One, the only One, who is absolutely trustworthy.

One of my favorite stories, which I’m sure I’ve told before, is about a young paratrooper who was learning to jump. He was given the following instructions: First, jump when you are told; second, count to 10 and pull the ripcord; third, in the unlikely event that it doesn't open, pull ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Main Thing

Contributed by Cleveland B. Bishop on Sep 6, 2011

“The Main Thing” is a sermon which assumes you have placed your faith in Jesus the Christ as your Savior & Lord and eagerly desire to live a life that is pleasing to God. It is also for those who want to know what true Christianity is really all about.

THE MAIN THING C. Bishop For the [true] love of God is this: that we do His commands [keep His ordinances and are mindful of His precepts and teaching]. And these orders of His are not irksome (burdensome, oppressive, or grievous). 1 John 5:3 (AMP) I want to impress on your mind that God says we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist