Sermons on His Voice:

When Community Hurts Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 20, 2007

God calls all of us to live lives of love amongst each other. To help our neighbors and to become a family, a community of believers that help one another. But what happens when community hurts because of broken relationships and hurt feelings? How do you

What ever happened to Ice tea and Front Porches? Part 2- When Community Hurts… Colossians 3:12-17 Pastor Ryan Akers Video- I belong- found on sermonspice Me- Have you ever gotten into a fight with a next door neighbor? Story of Rambo. Mom and neighbor got into a fight about our trash being spread ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Amazing Facts About Grace

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 28, 2007

What’s so amazing about Grace?

Ephesians 2:8-10 Our goal this morning is to understand – THE GRACE OF GOD We are saved by grace— WHAT IS GRACE? Grace is God’s power in your weakness— Grace is God’s power in you to be and do– What you don’t have the power to be or do Some have called grace unmerited favor----Some have said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: Romans 1:16-17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2007

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just

A. SCRIPTURE “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith” (Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In The Midst Of Trouble

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 25, 2006

Joy to the world, the Lord is come! "It’s the most wonderful time of the year!" Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? It is joyful? Or is it Depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy?

THOUGH TROUBLE, YET JOY! INTRODUCTION: “Joy to the world, the Lord is come! It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or is it…? What one word describes Christmas for you? Is it joyful? Or is it depressing? Stressful? How do we experience God’s joy? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of Light Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

One of the great gifts that God gives us is light--light for our world and our spirits. We celebrate this gift at Christmas

John 1:6-8, 19-38 “The Miracle of Light” INTRODUCTION I’m not sure that Thomas Edison had any idea how his invention of the incandescent light bulb would change and revolutionize our lives. Now, we have light everywhere; we find it difficult to escape from light. People call it light ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Journey To Bethlehem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 25, 2005

Some reflections on the Journey to Bethlehem

NR 25-12-05 The Journey to Bethlehem I would like to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or put another way - to view it from the balcony. What do I mean by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

300 – Who's Ahead Of You

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 17, 2005

Wars are only won when God is ahead and the head!

Illustrate Humor: Listening--Two men were talking over coffee one day. One said: "I’m concerned about my wife. She talks to herself a lot these days." The other said: "Mine does too, but she doesn’t know it. She thinks I’m listening.” Is Worship primarily about God listening to us, or us listening ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:21

Denomination: Baptist

This One Thing I Know

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Feb 27, 2005

Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge.

One Thing I Know John 9 February 27, 2005 AM Subject: Knowledge Central Theme: What should we know about Jesus. Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge. Introduction: I have been reading and thinking about this passage of scripture for a while now. I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: *other

Expectation Examination Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005

This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.

What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other expectations are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Poker: Winning And Losing With The 7 Of Hearts

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 21, 2005

We are going to look at our lives through a playing card, specifically the 7 of hearts. Scripture tells us there are 7 attitudes that we must deal with in order to be in right relationship with God.

“Spiritual Poker: Winning and Losing with the 7 of Hearts” 04/24/05 Intro: Our world is going crazy over poker. It seems you can’t turn on the TV without the World Series of Poker being on. I am not a big fan of the trend, and a lot of good discussions could take place about the health of this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

B-Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2005

Part 2 of a 5-part sermon. Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. 17 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God.

B-Setting the Stage for the Spirit-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of Jesus earthly acts/ministry as well as an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in His absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 ways in which the Stage ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 7, 2005

An open door of opportunity stands in front of all churches waiting on them to walk through in obedience to share Jesus with the world. A sermon to Calvary Baptist Church with an open door to reach a community for Christ.

No one came into this building tonight that did not come through a door. It was either opened for you or you opened it. But to gain access to this building tonight you had to make you way through one of its many entrances. We as Calvary Baptist Church have an Open door before us tonight. We can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Advent #3: How Long Do I Have To Wait??

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

WAITING IS ABOUT BELIEVING AND BELIEVING IS KNOWING HE WILL COME AGAIN!

ADVENT #3: HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT?? JAMES 5: 7-11 DECEMBER 12, 2004 PM SERVICE INTRODUCTION: Christmas Survey What do people believe about the birth of Christ? A few days ago Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy And Successful Marriage; Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Layton on May 28, 2005

Husband and wife working together

A Happy and Successful Marriage Part 3 Matthew 19:5-8 Introduction: Today we come to the third and final element for a happy and successful marriage. We have looked at how the wife is to be a Christian Helper, and how the husband should be a Christian Lover. I must warn each of you, unless this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ropehandlers

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

everyone is important to the work of God

Intro: when I was younger I had the lone ranger mentality, the rise and fall of every situation rested squarely on the shoulders of the leader. So I went into ministry thinking I had sole responsibility for success in every situation. Now 18 years later my thinking is exactly opposite, to see the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God