Sermons on Honey Sweet Words:

Not Peace, But A Sword Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 31, 2006

Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He is described that way prophetically in Isaiah 9:6. He gives us the peace that surpasses understanding [Philippians 4:7]. However, we must understand that being His disciple will not always be a peaceful life.

NOT PEACE, BUT A SWORD 1. Jesus is the Prince of Peace. He is described that way prophetically in Isaiah 9:6. He gives us the peace that surpasses understanding [Philippians 4:7]. However, we must understand that being His disciple will not always be a peaceful life. 2. Tonight’s text comes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assurances From The Resurrection

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Feb 17, 2006

This message reminds us that the resurrection of Jesus ought to assure us the deity of Christ, our forgiven sins, and our own resurrection in the future...

1 Cor. 15:1-23 Assurances from the Resurrection Intro: In our culture we have a tendency to set aside certain days to remember certain days of historical significance. For example: July 4th – Day when Declaration of Independence was signed; the birthday of the USA Dec. 7th – Day when Pearl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Poppy And Its Greater Counterpart.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 6, 2008

Short Rememberance Sunday message.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 2008 The poppy and its Christian counterpart. THE POPPY HAS A LONG ASSOCIATION WITH REMEMBRANCE DAY. BUT HOW DID THE DISTINCTIVE RED FLOWER BECOME SUCH A POTENT SYMBOL OF OUR REMEMBRANCE OF THE SACRIFICES MADE IN PAST WARS? SCARLET CORN POPPIES (POPAVER RHOEAS) GROW NATURALLY ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Your Calling: Breaking The Limitations Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 3 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 3 - Breaking the Limitations NewSong Church - 07/27/08 www.newsongs.org 1. God created us with unique abilities for a planned purpose. [s2] 2. Our abilities are intended to be gifts – given away to God and others [s3] 3. We realize God’s plan fully when we remove the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: *other

Living Your Calling: Recognizing Connections Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008

Part 1 of 3 in the Living Your Calling series

"Living Your Calling" Part 1 - Recognizing Connections NewSong Church - 07/13/08 This series will help us understand 3 truths about your life: • You are undeniably called by God to create change in the lives of the people you are connected to • You are spiritually and naturally gifted by God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: *other

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2008

Service to ordain 4 Deacons to the Ministry

Deacon Ordination Service Introduction Today, we have gathered to honor our Deacon candidates and to officially set them aside for the work of the ministry that they are called into. It is my pleasure to present to you Bo Doss, Chris Davis, Billy Wesson, and Mickie Conway for the office of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Lamps

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2008

A message from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2008 (pm) Ten Lamps Matthew 25:1-13 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

God Is With Us: To Give Us Hope And To Help Us Be Hope Deliverers

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 29, 2008

At times life can be difficult and even dark, as we prepare for Christmas and Jesus’ second coming we gain hope not by relying on this world but on Jesus. This Advent sermon explores what it means to be a hope receiver and a hope deliverer.

As we begin the start of the church year, our first Sunday of Advent encourages us to look at being hopeful. This week I read a story about a lady called Susan Duggan. Susan Duggan is a lady with hope. Not because she’s had an easy life or she has received great rewards. Listen to part of her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Trip So Far? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 1, 2008

Life is a journey and we, like Joseph, have a lot of choices to make as we travel.

I’ve been across the U.S. by auto two times. In 1965 I was the moody 12 year old traveling with parents in the cab of a non-air-conditioned F-250 pickup with a camper on it. The second time was the driver of an Areostar with six people and a heavy 19’ trailer. Both times were adventures. Both times ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

Who is this Jesus we are celebrating, a mythical legend, the most notable person on the pages of history; or the genuine Son of the living God?

Dakota Community Church December 07, 2008 (pm) The Greatest Gift of All Who is this Jesus we are celebrating, a mythical legend, the most notable person on the pages of history; or the genuine Son of the living God? His birthday gave the world a new era dividing the past from the future at a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Missing It

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 12, 2008

Despite the best efforts of the P.C. crowd the gospel can be seen and heard everywhere at this time of year but... how many are "Missing It"?

Dakota Community Church December 14, 2008 (am) Missing It Galatians 4:4 4But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, 5to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons John 1:10-12 10He was in the world, and though the world was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Serve To Seen (What Not To Do)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on what NOT to do as a Christian

Matthew 23:5-12 Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long; they love the place of honor at banquets and the most important seats in the synagogues; they love to be greeted in the marketplaces and to have men call them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:5-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Raising The Level Of Expectation Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

realizing that God cares for us, this sermon helps to focus on how God sees us and how we should be seeing ourselves

Sunday January 9th, 2005 Sermon: Raising the level of Expectation part II Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21 If you were to look close, we could see that God has been trying for some time now to encourage you. There have been many people who you have crossed paths with who are more successful—marriages, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change U - 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

The second of two sermons on change in the circumstances, but not the vision or goals, of a church body. This sermon was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

He hasn’t been gone very long -- just a week, but if you’re not missing Rick, I can tell you that he is missing you. Continue to pray for him. And for us.... To tell you where we’re at in the process... - informal conversations - collecting information (survey) - we’ll expand the rings with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Jan 4, 2009

Salvation by Faith and not by Works

Work out your savation Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Galatians 2:15-3:5 Salvation is not by working hard 1) We know salvation is not by trying, but by trusting v. 16a Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works[trying] of the law, but by the faith[trusting] of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist