Sermons on Heart Over Appearance:

Life Is Not Always Easy

Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 26, 2009

This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining A Mature Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Christians are to mature in their walk with Christ and have a mature witness

Gaining a Mature Witness Philippians 1:12-18 February 8, 2009 Evening Service Introduction During the days of World War II there were three pastors who led national movements in the church. 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Powerful Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2009

There is no name like the name of Jesus. This message shows the power of the name of Jesus in the early church and reminds us that that power has not faded. Jesus still heals, He still saves and He is still on HIs throne. 5 main points in the message.

“The Powerful Name of Jesus” Acts 4:13-31 These men who stood here and witnessed the courage of Peter and John were now in a huge dilemma. No matter which way they turned they were trapped. They couldn’t deny the miracle that this lame man had been healed because he was standing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders Needed I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 7, 2009

Exposition of Acts 27:1-22, regarding leadership and the Apostle Paul

Text: Acts 27:1-22, Title: Leaders Needed I, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/6/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Leadership is the ability to put the plans into practice, and to accomplish the specified objectives through the skillful management of people, time, and tangible resources. A good leader is one who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

They Can't Kill The Sparrow's Soul

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 3, 2009

Proposition: God cares deeply for you and the life to which he has called you, therefore you can be confident that you are in God’s will regardless of the situation being faithful has caused you to be in.

Placing the passage in context: Jesus has given his twelve disciples authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every sickness and disease. As he sends them out into their first experience as evangelists, he gives them very specific instructions: 1. They are to proclaim “the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

My God Is Bigger Than Your God

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 12, 2009

This "God of Wonders" that created this universe and placed all these stars into place is a star-breathing God. How big is the universe? Is our God really that much bigger?

My God is Bigger Than Your God Psalm 33:4-9 January 11, 2008 Grandma was rushing her two grandkids ages five and three out to the car from shopping when five year old Jason spoke up. “Grams, Susie put something in her pocket in the store.” After a quick investigation, Grams discovered that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Church's Medical History Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jan 12, 2009

Introduction and overview to a study of 1 Corinthians using the Body and medical analogy to understand what it means to be a healthy and holy church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today I. A CHURCH’S MEDICAL HISTORY (Intro., 1:1-9) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, January 11, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: It’s 2009 and what a world we have made for ourselves! Given the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Check It Out"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 13, 2009

Do people see Jesus in us?

John 1:43-51 “Check It Out!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org John Mellencamp has a song on his album, Lonesome Jubilee, which I think speaks to the human condition pretty well. The song is called: Check It Out. Listen as I read ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: United Methodist

Angels Belong In The Outfield Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about the placement of a people in the hierarchy of Creation.

Today we live in a profoundly spiritual culture. Now when I say spiritual, I do not necessarily mean that we are talking about Christianity, but rather that there seems to be a new cult or group starting every day. Some people are seeking meaning and direction in life. Others are simply looking ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008

The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Boys Will Be Boys!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 7, 2008

This is a sermon that deals with the influance that we can have on others on our children and learn from the example of some other children who did the right thing.

“Boys will be boys” Daniel 3 10/07/08 There is a saying that shares the title of my sermon, “Boys will be boys”. It is not that I disagree with the saying, but I do not believe it can be used as an excuse for the wrong doings that boys often do. I like to look at it rather as a reference ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-29

Denomination: *other

Daniel Chapter 9a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 15, 2008

A wonderful example of intesessory prayer

Daniel – Chapter 9a Chapter 9 Outline I. Historical 70 (9:1-19) a. The Scripture (9:1-2) 1. Time (9:1) 2. Text (9:2) b. The Supplication (9:3-19) 1. God’s Character (9:4-9) 2. God’s Command (9:10-14) 3. God’s Covenant (9:15-17) 4. God’s Compassion (9:18-19) II. Prophetical 70 ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Empowered To Engage Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

God has empowered each one of us to engage so that we can express love to one another and so that we can exalt Him.

The Beijing Olympics has come and gone. Sadly, our athletes did not win a single medal, let alone a gold medal. Yes, we won a gold medal in Wushu. But it did not affect our medal standing because it is just a demonstration event. I am not putting down our athletes. They tried to compete against all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2008

It was only with a shepherd’s staff that Moses parted the waters of a great sea, that he commanded natural disasters and demanded water from a rock. It was in the great lesson of a simple stick that when anything is given to God it wields mighty power!

“What is that in Your Hand?” Exodus 3:16-4:2a It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. The leaders picked him last. Last for basketball ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Faith That Walks

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2008

Our faith should be demonstrated in a close walk with God that grows stronger every day.

A Faith That Walks Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Key verse: Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Premise: Our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist