Sermons on Holding Fast The Word Of Life:

Functioning Family Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The importance of the various family members to use their spiritual gifts

1 Cor. 12.12-27 “Functioning Family” 1. In order for a family of God to be a functional family, first, we must find a family. We can’t be a part of the family of God at home by ourselves. We have to find a family, then, we join that family at events like worship when we gather together to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Heart Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2010

Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship - a heart of worship (love for God), a heart of faith (trust in God) and a heart of generosity (gladness).

This is the last of a series of 5 messages on stewardship, and probably the most important. Good stewardship is more than just giving of money, time or things to God. It is about the HEART of stewardship. • In order words, good stewardship is a matter of ATTITUDE. The attitude behind our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Religion Police"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 28, 2010

Our value as a person has nothing to do with having our name on the up in lights. God loves us; we can’t improve on that! You don’t have to try and prove you are worthwhile by sneaking your nametag a little higher up on the table. And praise God for that!

Luke 14:1-14 “The Religion Police” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Luke opens chapter 14 by telling us that Jesus “went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee,” on the Sabbath and that “he was being carefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

All I Want For Christmas Is...gold! Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

What Birthday gift will you give Jesus? You would be wise to bring GOLD!

All I Want for Christmas is...Gold Matthew 2:1-11 When do you start your Christmas Shopping? • The Day After Christmas • The 4th of July • The Day School starts • Black Friday • ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Matthew 2:1-11 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Make This Church The Best We Can Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2009

An introductory sermon on Ephesians

Sermon for 1/4/2009 Make This Church the Best We Can Introduction: I was talking with the guys installing my satellite. Knowing that I was a preacher, one asked, “Can you be saved and not go to church?” I said, “Sure, the same way that you can be a soldier and not be in the military.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Lent 6: The Donkey Reveals A Burdened Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 6 - “The Donkey Reveals a Burdened Savior” We are in the home stretch now. Lent… is coming to an end. We have spent five full weeks trying to get ready for Easter by focusing on Christ and preparing our hearts and minds for that splendid Easter morning. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jephthah For President

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 5, 2010

A statesman makes decisions based on what’s best for the next generation...a politician on what’s best for the next election. Jephthah-Character in the face of difficulty, and Courage in the face of danger. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerP

Jephthah for President Judges 11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Jephthah.html This 9th judge of Israel was a man of impeccable character and integrity. He stood out among his brethren because they had little or no character. And oh how people of character stand out in our society today, even in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected To Truth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 4, 2010

Too many people think their perception is reality but it must be subjected to the truth or it can become extremely dangerous.

Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected to Truth (Matthew 15:15-17) Matthew 15:17-20 (New International Version) 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity By Conduct

Contributed by Patrick Mccosh on Jul 23, 2007

Characteristics which describe Christian behavior.

Identity by Conduct Philippians 1:27-30 I used to work for a Japanese company. I started there before they began production so I saw a lot of Japs coming in and out to set up the equipment. They were not hard to tell from the American workers. They were all probably 5’6 or under. They all had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Kiss Or An Embrace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

Blessing in wholeheartedness

A kiss or an embrace Rth 1:1 Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons. Elimelech and family left Bethlehem which means the house ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The Church Can Learn From Geese. (Pp)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 28, 2008

This is a revamp from a 2001 message. This one is set up with PowerPoints.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  Sometimes it is fun to just look around and see what we can learn.  I remember watching cartoons when I was a kid. I learned a lot from watching the Road Runner. (GIVE EXAMPLES)  Sometimes we can learn some lessons from some interesting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry (Mark 9:31-34)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

You get the feeling with Jesus and the disciples that they’re never really on the same wavelength. Indeed, you get the feeling that if the group were there together at a fool...

Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

This Blood's For You

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to your house! When we sin, we treat Jesus as if he had never lived and never died, while all the while He shed His blood to make us just as if we had never sinned!

Hebrews 9:22 22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. (NIV) A Trail of BLOOD runs from the Garden of Eden to Bossier City! Since Adam and Eve bit the serpent’s bait in the Garden and God provided ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Conflict Resolved Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 13, 2007

We are called to make and maintain peace

Conflict is part of our lives here on earth. Our Lord Jesus Himself said, “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.”[1] The question is not if but when are we going to have conflicts. If you notice it, a small issue can even escalate into a big fight. It seems making peace is easier ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sent Forth On A Mission Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 18, 2009

Jesus sends His disciples out on their first "mission." His instructions to the twelve give us an indication of what we should do when we are sent to carry out a mission for Jesus as well

SENT FORTH ON A MISSION Text: Mark 6:7 – 13, 30 Introduction: • 1986 decided to major in secondary education • Transferred to Ohio University • Took courses in curriculum development, educational psychology, media methods, teaching methods, and mathematics • Before I could get my diploma and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Baptist