Sermons on Heart Soil:

The Original Christmas—part 1—what We've Been Missing

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 13, 2008

Did you know that parts of the traditional Christmas story we tell and sing about in our churches are from a 3rd century novel and not the Scriptures?

The Original Christmas—Part 1 What We’ve Been Missing Matthew 2; Luke 2 Every year as Christmas draws near, pastors and churches around the world begin preparing sermons, pageants, cantatas, and a variety of other spectacles to retell the oft-told story of that very first Christmas long, long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power To The People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 23, 2008

Part 3 in series Slowing Down. This message plays down pastors and spiritual professionals, and plays up the unity and equality of all people who follow Jesus.

Power to the People Slowing Down, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 25, 2008 In last week’s message I posed the question, “How do we pursue God in ways that do not end up doing spiritual/emotional/psychological damage to ourselves and others.” Remember how I answered that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27-28

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Fresh Start....with God - A Message Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 11, 2009

When we feel like failures, a fresh start is right around the corner. Luke details what repentance looks like and how it should be done.

TEXT: The anointing of Jesus’ Feet - Luke 7:36-50 TITLE: Fresh Start: With God - a Message on Repentance SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Repentance OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 11, 2009 PROP.: When we feel like failures, a fresh start with God is right around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting The Pace To Finish Strong

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 16, 2009

Running the race of faith requires building a strong foundation on the Word of God and practice.

January 18, 2009 Morning worship Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Subject: Your Christian Walk Title: Setting the Pace to Finish Strong Thirty – nine years ago this May I graduated from high school in Troy, MO. I was an average student. I did well I the classes I wanted to do well in and didn’t do as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Or Disciple 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 18, 2009

This is the second part of a message that looks at what makes a disciple

Last week we started to take a look at what being a disciple looked like, We discovered that the word Christian came from the original word Χριστιανός or Christianŏs and it originally showed up in Acts 11:26 where we read It was at Antioch that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving The Perfect Gift Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Jan 19, 2009

We open up our Bibles once a year at this time to read the Gospel accounts of Jesus coming from the portals of heaven to lie in a bed of straw on this earth. Yet, to be honest isn’t it so much more than that? Isn’t there something more majestic about the

Everyone loves to receive gifts at Christmas time. And I am sure that as Christmas approaches we are wondering what lies behind those wrapped presents. I remember as a child that these 4 weeks of advent were so difficult. I would go by that tree about 30 million times a day looking at the box and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Stewardship Of Time

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 19, 2009

God expects people to use their time wisely. It matters what we do with our time.

Title: The Stewardship of Time Text: Psalm 90:1-7; Ecc. 3:1-17; Eph. 5:8-17 Truth: God expects people to use their time wisely. Aim: To help them use their time wisely. Life ?: What does it matter what I do with my time? INTRODUCTION Maybe you remember the 1974 folk song by Harry Chapin, “Cats in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Mothers Make

Contributed by David Owens on May 11, 2009

Take a look at some of the mothers from the Bible and see the difference they make.

Introduction: A. Today is Mother’s Day, so we want to express our love and appreciation to all the mothers who are with us today. 1. Mother’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year, because I love and appreciate all the mothers in my life. 2. My experience with the mothers in my life has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Love Shown In Discipline" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2009

Sermon 24 in a study in HEBREWS

“and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, “MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; 6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” NASB There are some things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009

Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 19, 2009

Is preaching foolishness? Believe it or not, that’s what the Bible says. The preaching event seems like foolishness to people. But despite how it might appear, it’s the way that God has ordained to equip His church.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com 2 CORINTHIANS 5:11-15 As you know, this past week I went to a pastors’ conference called Basics 2009. Somebody saw the announcement up on the slides last week and jokingly said, “Don’t you think you’ve got the basics down already?” I don’t remember how I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To Revelation Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The first of a two part sermon on Revelation. (I come from a futurist approach.)

Title- Intro to Revelation Text- Revelation 1-11 Disclaimer I. Background Info- 1 a. Author- John b. Date- 90’s AD c. Purpose- Prophecy/future events/”the time is near” d. Imagery 101 II. The Seven Churches- 2-3 a. Ephesus- lost their first love b. Smyrna- faced persecution c. Pergamum- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

It is only by understanding and believing Genesis 3 that we can understand salvation and accept Jesus Christ as our savior.

“The Fall” (Genesis 3:1-13) Today is a difficult day as we cover what is undoubtedly the most important and saddest part of the Old Testament. Today we learn what went wrong, and we learn of our biggest need as human beings. Today we find out why Jesus had to come and how the process of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13