Sermons on Heavenly Silence:

God's Plan And Purpose Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

When God is in the picture, all the seasons of life become fulfilling.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GOD’S PURPOSE AND PLAN” ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 It’s good to be back with you this morning. I hope you enjoyed your guest speakers this past week as much as I enjoyed having a vacation. Several weeks back, we started a series through the book of Ecclesiastes called ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All That Jesus Did Is All That I Need

Contributed by Rick George on Mar 19, 2009

We’re no longer under the reign of the enemy - Christ is victorious through the Cross.

The devil wants us to be spiritual couch potatoes. He wants us to be satisfied and content with mediocrity. He doesn’t want us to dream radical dreams, to think revolutionary thoughts, to think of the impossibilities becoming possibilities. The devil wants us to pursue prosperity, security and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Messiah Who Blesses Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009

If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Your Blessed Life Now Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon answers the question, "How did I get here?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you stopped, looked at your life, and asked, “How did I get here?” This usually occurs when life doesn’t turn out as we expected. Divorce, bankruptcy, job loss, mid-life crisis, broken relationships, failure to obtain a goal or dream, health problems, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Question Of Identity Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Identity determines destiny.

“ A Question of Identity” Acts 21:37-22:21 July 20, 2008 Identity determines destiny. Now, hold onto that thought; I fully recognize that some folks will interpret that statement differently than others. Some of us have seen our share of televangelists who jettison the Word of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is The Lord Truly Your Shepherd?

Contributed by Brian Miller on Apr 24, 2008

It is an issue of surrender.

Is the Lord truly your shepherd? INTRODUCTION: Psalm 23 contains a short yet beautiful portrait of our relationship with God. It promises comfort and protection to those who remain close to the Shepherd and demonstrates how our spiritual needs are met in the Lord. Joel Preston originally wrote ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Going Global Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 27, 2008

As we grow, we’ll go global.

Going Global 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 Rev. Brian Bill 4/27/08 Introduction: “Think of Me” video I want to propose this morning that if we’re serious about growing in grace we’ll care about the same things that Jesus does. And since God is a global God, as we grow, we’ll go global. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 28, 2008

This message speaks of the great issues needing prayer, and the great necessity of prayer, as the power source for all we do for Christ.

Prayer: Provision For Power And Progress Text: Luke 18: 1 Intro: We have all heard or read about great prayer-warriors, like Praying Hyde, David Brainard, Hudson Taylor, and George Mueller. More than likely, hearing of the great things that God did in and through these men fills us with utter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 5b

“Get In Line to Fix Your Marriage!” Ephesians 5:21-33 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 5, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Things New: The After Picture Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 9, 2008

The After Picture

All Things New: The After Picture Beartown Road Alliance Church May 13th, 2007 A few years ago I read an article in one of my youth ministry magazines that was attacking the unrealistic and unattainable view of beauty that fashion magazines had created for young women. It was about a cover ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Coming To The End Of Ourselves" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 12, 2008

Sermon 14 in a study in Colossians

“So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Big Mistakes That People Make

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 30, 2003

We all make mistakes in life, but some can be very bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- A newspaper in Kansas, trying to correct a mistake that had occurred in a previous issue, carried the following item: “We wish to apologize for an error in the wedding story in last week’s paper. Due to a typesetter’s mistake we said, ‘THE ROSES WERE PUNK.’ What we intended to say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created In God's Image Or Offspring Of Apes Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 29, 2006

Why It Matters: Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes

Why It Matters - Created in God’s Image or Offspring of Apes? Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 John 1:1-4 *A 2005 poll by Newsweek and Beliefnet asked Americans this question: Do you believe that God created the universe? 80% of those responding said the universe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Considers the way godly living fits into the picture of our Christian lives and encourages us to hold each other accountable to be holy

1. Title: Working Out Your Salvation 2. Text: Hebrews 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, fpr the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what it means to “work out your salvation”; to understand that the root of disobedience is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stone Of Building, Stone Of Stumbling" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 1, 2006

Sermon 7 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2 like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation, 3 if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord. 4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox