Sermons on Healthy Dating:

Could It Be I'm Falling In Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with Christian marriage.

Could It Be I’m Falling In Love 6/27/99 Proverbs 4:18-27 Colossians 3:1-4 Text Thessalonians 4:1-8 How many of us remember the days when we use to have crushes on someone as a junior or senior higher. As young as age 12, I can remember being on my knees praying that God would let me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Common Ground Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 11, 2011

Looking into 2011 year as a banner year for NRBC, this message is the common ground upon which every member can rally around--increase, improvement, impact

Text: Acts 15:28-29, Title: New Riverlutions: Common Ground, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/9/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Rocky theme, tell about eating breakfast at Two Trails with Jim, Will, John B. Background to passage: people stirring up trouble in Antioch, church on fire, division, etc. Exp the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

300 Trumpets !

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 25, 2015

Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? When Gideon and the 300 men blew their trumpets, God started moving on their behalf.

Blow your trumpets! Judges 7:22”When they blew the 300 trumpets, the LORD set every man’s sword against his comrade and against all the army…..” Have you tried blowing the trumpet – I mean blowing the ‘trumpet of prayer’ when your life is in shambles? ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relationship Busters Pt.5 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008

We are going to look at the foundation of what this house stands on and it’s self.

INTRO: In a 2001 Times Magazine cover article entitled, "Power Struggle—Who’s in Charge", a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Florida, spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she charged on her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not Without The Lord You Don’t.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2024

The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but now Paul is aware of his lack, and his need for spirit leadership.

Not Without the Lord You Don’t. Ephesians 5.18-33 The apostle Paul had the ability to look back on his life journey. (We all reminisce, don't we)? I’m sure He remembered, his training, his year of study, the discipline, his attitude toward law breakers, but ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 4, 2003

An Introduction to a series on the Ten Commandments: The Scriptures show us who we really are, that God might transform us.

Mirror, Mirror Intro – Mirrors, Morning Rituals What’s the first thing you do when you get up in the morning? Whatever it is, it’s probably the same thing every day. Everybody seems to have their own morning rituals to get them going. Maybe you have to have a cup of coffee before you can do ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007

How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Design For Love, Sex And Relationships

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2009

God created us to be loving, relational, sexual beings, and when we follow God’s design and purpose for these things, we will experience satisfaction, fulfillment and pleasure.

GOD’S DESIGN FOR LOVE, SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS (February 2009 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) TRUE LOVE WAITS: Tonight – abstinence youth rally. THE BIG IDEA: God created us to be loving, relational, sexual beings, and when we follow God’s design and purpose for these things, we will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: *other

Oil The Shields

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues)

I. EXORDIUM: Is your shield always oiled? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues) IV. TEXT: Isaiah 21:5 (New International Version) They set the tables, they spread the rugs, they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Upgrade Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

God’s 2nd greatest gift to humans is sex

2/9 Upgrade 1 Corinthians 7:3-5 A robust and healthy sex life is one of the best indicators of a healthy marriage A growing infrequency in love-making adversely affects intimacy at every level. There is no safe sex outside of marriage. God gives us 3 guidelines for married couples to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Galatians 4:4, describing how Jesus came at just the right time. This shows that the time was right SPIRITUALLY - He fulfills our needs as the Law never could.

Galatians 3:23-4:7 – It’s About Time When was Jesus born? The one that Isaiah called Wonderful - when was this child born, and when was this Son given? There are many ways to answer that question. Was Jesus born on December 25th? For about 1800 years, that has been the date assigned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Certainly -- At A Distance

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 18, 2003

For Good Friday: sometimes we no longer see things because we are too close to them. The disciples saw the cross "at a distance", but the centurion saw it through his callousness, cynicism, and skepticism, and affirmed, "Certainly".

Sometimes when you are too close to something you cannot see it. Or at least you cannot recognize what it is. You can be so close that you do not know what you are looking at. You need somebody else to give you a fresh perspective. My wife and I buy grocery items when they are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Forms Of False Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles.

Intro: The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles. There are at least seven extreme forms of Christianity that do not fit biblical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-14

Denomination: *other

Malware Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

God’s plan for humans is sexual purity and fidelity

2/2 Malware 1 Corinthians 6:13-20 Our body and how we use it is to be glorifying to God! The 2nd most beautiful gift God gave humanity is sex.” Five types of malware that are harmful to us: Malware #1: Cohabitation biblical pattern: date-engage-marry worldly pattern: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012

We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational