Sermons on Honesty Truthfulness:

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

We are living in tremendously challenging times as we look around and see things happening on a daily basis around the world that does not seem to “make sense”, and even as Christians we are prone to look at the “bad news” without giving much thought to the good news. The Bible makes it clear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When A Nation's Godly Light Flickers

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

4th of July Patriotic Sermon

"WHEN A NATION’S GODLY LIGHT FLICKERS" 1 KINGS 22:51 - 2 KINGS 1:14 INTRODUCTION: Some time ago I ran an experiment in my office. I retrieved a candle and matches and took both into my office and turned out the lights. My office has only one window and when the blinds are pulled it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus gives purpose to life.

“THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian Church

The Wonder Of His Commission Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

"THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Are Your Priorities?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 23, 2004

This sermon tells us that our priorities should be on prayer, praise and people - all in God’s context, not on the world in all its sin and devestation.

In a two-day period of time in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker and a dog were killed on the subway tracks. Ninety people called the Transit Authority to express their concern about the dog, but only three called about the worker and nobody called about the homeless man. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

Who's In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

Women have a proper place in worship.

I CORINTHIANS 11 WHO’S IN CHARGE HERE? I Corinthians 11:2-16 S: Women C: Women’s participation in worship Th: Live the Difference Pr: WOMEN HAVE A PROPER PLACE IN WORSHIP. ?: What? What is being said? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 11:2-16 three subjects that give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find A Great Church - And What You Might Expect To Find There

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Aug 5, 2004

Many have noted to me that they wish they could find a really great church - one that might truely inspire them. These are my opinions and those of a great many others who have written on the topic. I hope you find them of use.

How to Find A Great Church - and What You Might Expect to Find There Salvation is by Grace and through faith in Jesus but the offerings of a great church can be of immense value in furthering your walk with the Lord and most importantly meeting your true obligations as a good Christian. I am ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay The Course Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 5, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "Going For the Gold." The second characteristic needed to become a world-class Christian is determination.

STAY THE COURSE Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1b August 8, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our series titled “Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian.” Last week we looked at the issue of sacrifice and learned that we have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Dealing With Divorce: Part I Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 11, 2004

Part 1 of a two part series on Divorce. Part 1 deals with God’s Biblical view of divorce and the church’s attitude toward the divorced.

DEALING WITH DIVORCE - PART I MATTHEW 19:1-12 INTRODUCTION: “Just Married” Video Clip 2:41 {See illustration file for this sermon for scene from this movie} Don’t we wish it was that easy? You know, your marriage is crumbling but just one pep talk from Dad and your commitment is renewed for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Sovereign God" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 14, 2004

God is Sovereign in Calling, in Choosing, in Preserving.

“For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things that are strong, and the base things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Orthodox

Gain Your Money Correctly Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

3rd in a five part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 3- Gain your money honestly.

GAIN YOUR MONEY CORRECTLY MATTHEW 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: VIDEO CLIP: INTOLERABLE CRUELTY - 2:03 1 Tim. 6:10 "For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people craving money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows." There are some who will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Wisdom For The Neighborhood

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Solomon teaches his son about how to live at peace with those around him.

Wisdom For The Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Once upon a time in a land far away neighbors welcomed new people to the neighborhood with a freshly baked apple pie, they offered to watch one another’s house while they were away visiting family, and people felt a sense of security and unity. Kids who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Cirumstances Are Desperate Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 23, 2004

Connecting with God’s abundance is often missed out in our world that believes in hoarding

When circumstances are desperate A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck and everyone inside dies. When they get to meet their Maker, because of the grief they have experienced, He decides to grant them one wish each before they enter Heaven. They’re all lined up, and God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sex And The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:18-20

Denomination: Wesleyan