Sermons on Holy Faith:

Becoming A Community Church—value One Another Series

Contributed by Charles Mims on Feb 3, 2011

Becoming a community church by valuing one another.

Becoming a Community Church—Value One Another February 6, 2011 Ephesians 4:16 16from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on May 4, 2008

Part III of our examination of the Parables of the Kingdom looks at the emphasis of the opposition to the Kingdom of God, the Presence of the Tares and their final destiny.

Introduction As we examined the first of the parables in this chapter last week we examined the parable of the Sower and the 4 types of soil that the seed (the word of God) falls upon. The emphasis of that parable was upon the hearts of the hearer of the Word of God. Today we shall examine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Have A Part To Play Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Four Ways To Love Your Mother

Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 12, 2008

Regardless of our age, we can love mothers these 4 ways. Let’s make a lasting impact on our mothers!

Mother’s teach on a daily basis… RELIGION: "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." FORESIGHT: "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident." IRONY: "Keep laughing and I’ll give you something to cry about." STAMINA: "You’ll sit there ’til all that ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Correction Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 9, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

There was a small town that had been “dry.” A local businessman decided to build a tavern. A group of Christians from a local church were concerned and planned an all-night prayer meeting to ask God to intervene. It was not long afterwards that lightning struck the bar and it burned to the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Would Jesus Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Celebrate Christmas like Jesus would. viz. without the religious trappings.

Would Jesus celebrate Christmas? Christmas is possibly the most religious time of year. It is a time when people who don’t usually think much of Jesus, find themselves humming Carols and they even go to church. Christmas is classified as a religious holiday. holiday noun 1 an extended period of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Woman Of Impact

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 9, 2007

To become a woman of impact, a Christian woman must set an example in the way she live and she must encourage other women.

Happy Mothers’ Day! How did it all start? This special day for mothers go all the way back to the 19th century. Meet Anne Marie Reeves Jarvis. She was a daughter of a Methodist Minister in Virginia. Tragedy brought out the best in her. Four out of her six children died of various diseases. All ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Right Priorities In Life Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 11, 2007

A sermon about finding Godly priorities to live our lives by.

Finding the Right Priorities in Life John 4:31-38 Are any of you busy? One of the great revelations of life is that while some folks will spend a lot of their later years relaxing, many people retire only to discover that if they hadn’t, they wouldn’t have had enough time to hold down a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter People Living In A Good Friday World

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Contrasts how we are living in this world.

Easter 2006: Easter People Living In A Good Friday World Scripture: Mark Chapters 14-16 Introduction This morning we celebrate one of the most important of Christian holidays, Easter. Christianity rests on the foundation that Christ died and was resurrected. The celebration of His ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Miss Christmas

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 22, 2008

A mini-sermon i shared on a Sunday night after a last minute change of plans, plenty of room for expanding and improvement.

How to miss Christmas Luke 2:1-12 Intro: Ask for important figures relevant to the Christmas story (write down responses) We forget a prominent figure in the birth of Christ was Herod. In fact they dynasty began by Herod the Great covers 4 generations of rule in Israel and we are witness to 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Banquet

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2008

God takes the initiative to invite us to connect with Him. Many are too preoccupied with things, too busy making a living, and too caught up by other loves, to be able to make a wise choice.

Someone said (in verse 15), "Blessed is the man who will eat at the feast in the Kingdom of God." To be eating at the feast in God’s Kingdom is a blessing. - God wants us to fellowship with Him. He wants us to come back into His Kingdom. - God is inviting us today, and Jesus wants the people to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Handle Criticism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Ps 7 about the words of Cush against David and his pleas for God to execute justice

Text: Psalm 7:1-17, Title: How to Handle Criticism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: The church in Jacksonville and media criticism, Rick Warren and Ann Curry B. Background to passage: Concerning the works of Cush the Benjamite—Shimei and Sheba of Benjamin, 2 Sam 16:7-8, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 25, 2008

Welcome to the fourth Sunday in Easter, a Sunday often referred to as ‘Shepherding Sunday’, as it’s the one on which we read again everyone’s favourite psalm - the 23rd psalm, that begins, “The Lord is My Shepherd; I shall not want”

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Entrusted With God's Truth

Contributed by Mark Roper on Apr 15, 2008

We have been entrusted with God’s truth, we are to live it, and proclaim it.

In John 18:38 NIV Pilate asked, "What is truth?” I. There is Worldly Truth Some say Truth is contemplated, like Plato Some say Truth is reasoned, like Aristotle Some say Truth is variable, says the Contextualists Illustration: Bill Clinton; “That depends on what the definition of is, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38

Denomination: Church Of God

A Fresh Look At Grace

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon is from an “Exchanged Life” perspective on the grace of God which describes that grace as Unimaginable Kindness, Unrestrained Affection and Unceasing Flow.

Years ago we went with Kathy’s parents to visit the Grand Canyon. It was beautiful and the sheer majesty of that sight took my breath away. So did the shortage of guardrails! Our young son wanted to race to the very edge and look over. My instinct was to hold him back safe from any danger of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist