Sermons on Heart Commitment:

How Long? Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

Elijah asked the question which needs to be asked of God's people today..."How long will you sit on the fence?"

HOW LONG 1 Kings 18:21 • The first message today is the first message of the church. “Jesus saves.” The second is likened unto the first, “Jesus and Jesus ONLY – SAVES.” The Bible records the very words of our Lord Jesus (John 3:16 & John 14:6). What does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The In Crowd

Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008

Message on what we have in Jesus that the "In" Crowd in America doesn’t posses. Can be used with fourth of July.

"LOOKING AT THE IN CROWD" 1 SAM 16:4-13 INTRODUCTION: THIS PAST WEEK THE “IN” THING TO BE DOING IN AMERICA WAS FOURTH OF JULY, FLAG WAVING, PATRIOTISM! THIS “IN” THING REMINDED ME OF A CONVERSATION I ONCE OVERHEARD EVANGELIST JUNIOR. HILL TALKING TO A PASTOR JUNIOR ASKED "WHO IS SUCH AND SUCH ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 3, 2016

The secret to closeness in marriage is not sparkling conversation, or shared interest or incredible sex. As good as those are, the secret is practicing plain old-fashioned thoughtfulness and kindness. The stuff we learn when we are young and forget when w

Give Your Marriage A Tune-Up! Ephesians 4: 29-32NKJB During the rehearsal for her wedding a nervous bride was having a difficult time remembering all the details. Her kind pastor took her aside at the end of the night and said, “When you enter the church tomorrow, you will be walking down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Courage Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 9, 2009

Courage moves us to risk ourselves for the sake of others or a higher cause. Faith and risk are inseparable.

Philippians 1:20-27 “Humble Courage” INTRODUCTION Courage is not often connected with the Christian life. It isn’t listed in the fruits of the Spirit i.e., love, joy, peace, patience, etc. Jesus doesn’t instruct his disciples to be courageous, though he did encourage them to “take heart,” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Under The Fire Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 18, 2002

This teaching compares the heart of Uzziah with the heart of Isaiah

4/17/02 IGNITING A PASSION FOR GOD VIII HOLY FIRE WITHIN Isaiah 6:1-10 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

All People Matter To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 24, 2009

Highlighting our 3rd Core belief

All People Matter To God Matthew 9:35-38 * Have you ever sat in an airport or a mall and just watch people? What an interesting and revealing time that is! You’ll see people of all races, cultures, and interest. You find their “attire” to be markedly different because God makes all people a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

When You Really Need God To Show Up

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2016

The story is Elijah's proposed show-down between God and Baal at Mount Carmel. God doesn't want just part of us. He wants all of us, and he will tolerate no substitute, because he knows nothing else will satisfy in his place.

1 Kings 18:20-39 When You Really Need God to Show Up Today’s story might be called, “The Great Show-down at Mount Carmel.” It is an ultimate, winner-takes-all kind of challenge, Yahweh God vs. Baal. Which one is real? Which one will come through for his people? But why all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Stagnant Christians

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 25, 2016

6 common characteristics of stagnant Christians (Outline taken from Mike Mack in a small groups class at Cincinnati Christian University)

HoHum: THE KEEPER OF THE SPRINGS by Peter Marshall Once upon a time, a certain town grew up at the foot of a mountain range. High up in the hills, a strange and quiet forest dweller took it upon himself to be the Keeper of the Springs. He patrolled the hills and wherever he found a spring, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hangin' On Tight

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

Today in the life of this church more than any other time in history we are faced with crossroads, one path leading to prosperity and another leading to a slow deterioration….either HANGING ON TIGHT to your commitment as a Christ Follower, or letting it g

OPENER: Game: Human Knots Great Small Group game. If you use a big group, separate them into small circles. Everyone squeezes together and grabs the hand of a person not standing next to them. They may not let go of the other person’s hands. So in order to untangle they must go over and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is My Everything Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011

Introducing Philippians, the most joyful letter in the New Testament. And the joy is all about Jesus.

There are three New Testament books that are letters written from jail: Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. I don’t know if anyone here has been to jail or prison, but I have... not as a resident or inmate, but as a minister. My cousin Phillip Melson, whom some of you may remember when he came ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians In The Wild Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

By forcing the reader to see what it means to serve Jesus in extreme circumstances, Luke challenges us to consider the depth of our own personal discipleship.

Message Hard Sayings of Jesus - Luke 9:57-62 “The Truly Committed Don’t Look Back” In America there is a mountainous forest called the “Bridger Wilderness Area”. Let me say that again the Bridger WILDERNESS Area. The idea is to go there and have a genuine wilderness experience. After you visit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 22, 2013

Paul in Romans 12 calls on the followers of Christ to yield themselves completely to God, to capitulate to His Lordship. Until we do this we can never experience the fullness of joy and blessing God has for us individually and as a church.

Absolute Surrender Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Chosen's Choice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 23, 2014

As Christians we were chosen by God to be recipients of God's amazing grace. The blessings of having been chosen are unfathomable. Being chosen there are also responsibilities to be fulfilled and choices to be made.

The Chosen's Choice Titus 2:11-14 As Christians we were chosen by God to be recipients of God's amazing grace. The blessings of having been chosen are unfathomable. Being chosen there are also responsibilities to be fulfilled and choices to be made. I. Our great privilege - we have been chosen ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Real Oil Crisis

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan