Sermons on His Hearts Desire:

"Creation, Something From Nothing!" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 20, 2001

Being rooted in the first eleven chapters of Genesis is critical for every believer. In this series, we’ll be covering topics such as, where do cavemen fit? How destructive was the flood? Were there dinosaurs on the ark? To the false teachings of evol

"Something From Nothing!" "In The Beginning" series part 1 of 7 Text: Genesis 1 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - August 19, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Bible Church

Righteousness, Road Construction, And Redemption

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 29, 2002

How does one attain rigteousness? Which road to take? Only one.

RIGHTEOUSNESS, ROAD CONSTRUCTION, AND REDEMPTION (Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28) It’s summertime now, and that means that the road construction season is in full swing. During the road construction season, I find myself spending a lot of time looking for something that isn’t there. What I mean is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:34-35, 1 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture: Will You Be Left Behind?

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

Rapture

TEXT: Matthew 24:37-42 (READ) INTRO: Much has been written and said about the Rapture of the Church. Best-selling books (like the popular “Left Behind” series) have been written. Countless sermons have been preached on the subject. Many of us have watched gospel films (like the old Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-42, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

War! What Is It Good For?

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Feb 12, 2003

War is going to happen whether we like it or not. Regardless of our position on war politically and theologically, we are all called to turn to God and to love our enemies.

The major thing in the news over the last few weeks has been all this business over Saddam Hussein and the allegations that he is stockpiling weapons of mass destruction. Every day another part of the drama is played out—George Bush or Colin Powell or Hans Blix or any one of a number of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Holiness

Life Choices

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 5, 2002

God wants us to have a life that is useful and not useless, this sermon moves the listeners toward a life of usefulness to God.

Life Choices (Revelation 3:14-22) Robert Frost, one of America’s favorite poets, wrote a poem that I like very much. Listen to the words of Robert Frost as he penned in the poem, “ The Road Not Taken”: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 7, 2002

It is important to not only understand end-time events, but how the principles behind end-time events are relevant to daily life today.

The Olivet Discourse (Matt., chapters 24-25, Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36) NOTE: This is a handout included in the bulletin Some people love to study end-time events and all the big words that accompany it, such as "eschatology," which is "the study of last things." Other Christians have sour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sweet Redemption Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 4:13-22

Text: Ruth 4:13-22 Title: Sweet Redemption Date/Place: LSCC, 4/11/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Tom ran home and counted all his money. Exactly one dollar! When he reached the store, he rushed to the counter. “Here’s the money for my boat.” As he left the store, Tom hugged his boat and said, “Now ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Five Keys To Finding Victory

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 24, 2007

Joshua shows us the keys to finding victory in life. This message was written for Super Bowl Sunday.

Five Keys to Finding Victory Joshua 6:1-21 February 4, 2007 – Super Bowl Sunday Morning Service Disclaimer: Material from this message was adapted in part from messages found on the Sermon Cnetral website. Introduction Today is the biggest day in professional football. Super bowl Sunday and it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Women In Ministry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007

This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who's Watching Out For Me? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

We must learn to COUNT on God as the SOURCE of our protection. Do we depend too much on othe things and find that they disappoint us?

April, 2007 “Who’s Watching Out for Me?” Psalm 121 INTRODUCTION: Today’s Psalm is one of 15 Psalms called the Pilgrim Psalms or songs of Ascent. They were sung by those who journeyed toward Jerusalem or ascended to the temple for the annual feasts. Each psalm is a step along the way. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9