Sermons on Hostile World:

It's Go Time Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 15, 2008

How do I reach my family and friends for Christ? This message gives a practical formula that everyone can follow.

TEXT: Matthew 28:19,20 TITLE: Intentional evangelism (vs. Accidental Evangelism) SERIES: The Growing Church part 2 (# 2 of 4) TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 16, 2007 PROP.: In this message on evangelism, the GO TIME plan will be shared, and each person will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Burn?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

Do we have heart burn? Does our hearts burn with zeal for Jesus in our midst?

DO YOU HAVE HEART BURN ? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. INTRODUCTION: A. Before we can understand this lesson we must have a basic understanding of WHAT PRESENT MEANS: PRESENCE: Being in view or at hand. The fact or condition of being present. Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hidden Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

What is the problem with our sin, if no one knows about them but us? Ask Achan and the Israelites.

Hidden Sin Joshua 7 Today I want to talk to you about something very serious… sin in the camp. I believe this is one of the biggest problems in the world today… sin in the camp…. Sin in God’s people I think most Christians do not take this very seriously because they say to themselves… I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Discover How To Build Your Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008

Instructions from Jesus on how to build your life - used on Sunday we honored our graduates

SPECIAL DAY: HONORING OF GRADUATES TEXT: MATTHEW 7:24-29 TITLE: “DISCOVER HOW TO BUILD YOUR LIFE” OPEN: A. In just a few short weeks, the Class of 2008 will be graduating --We’re glad that each of you are here this morning and that we get the opportunity to honor your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Galatians 1:1-10 , What Is The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 1:1-10 , What is the gospel?

What is the gospel? Galatians 1:1-10 ? What must I do to be saved? - Is salvation a combination of my good works and Jesus? - Is salvation 90% of what God does and 10% what I do? - Do I need Jesus and to keep the 10 commandments? - Am I required to be baptized and join the church to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Thin Red Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on May 28, 2008

The Law, above all else, says that to be a sinner is to be a transgressor of the Law. There is no way around it, the Law of the Bible has announced the just sentence of death. What is there to do?

Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Thin Red Line Scripture: Romans 3:22-24 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 and are justified freely by his grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With Conflict Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008

A part of the Romans series. How did Paul deal with the conflict over "salvation?"

DEALING WITH CONFLICT Romans 4:9-12 * What comes to your mind when you hear this word; Conflict. For the normal person, the very word brings about some physiological changes which correspond to apprehension and stress. Perhaps your heart races, your blood pressure raises a bit, maybe your hands ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of God�s Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

Peter summarizes the 4 basic things for a Christian to do (pray, love one another, hospitality, and using our gifts to serve one another).

Throughout Peter�s letter he has been teaching Christian believers how to live as strangers in this world since we are now citizens of God�s kingdom, heaven. Peter gives God�s wisdom on how we as Christians live in a culture which doesn�t share our values, and is perhaps even opposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Healing School: Signs And Wonders Today Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 31, 2008

The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today. Because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever - and He is the Lord who heals us - He is still healing the sick today.

HEALING SCHOOL #1: SIGNS AND WONDERS TODAY DOES GOD STILL HEAL TODAY? There are many people who don’t believe that God still heals today. This may be because of (a) personal experience or (b) wrong teaching. THE BIG IDEA: The goal of today’s message is to convince you through laying a strong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

You're Confirmed, So Now What?

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 4, 2008

A sermon preached on Confirmation Sunday/3rd Sunday after Pentecost (proper 4) at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Well, today is the big day! Confirmation Sunday! In a few moments, these 12 young people will stand in front of this altar, and make some pretty big promises. This last Wednesday evening, you read your essays entitled “What It Means to Me to Be a Christian” and made some pretty bold statements of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Assembly Required

Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2004

The church comes with the same directions as many things that we purchase. "Some Assembly Required."

Some Assembly Required Pastor, Jim May The church is a wonderful creation of God. It is here where we come together, not just on the Lord’s Day, to worship Jesus, but at all times and for a multitude of reasons. Yet every time we come together, whether it is for a regular service, a time of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

People Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 3, 2005

Why don’t more people take time to read and study God’s Word. This coming year let’s make Jesus our model. Become a "People of the Word."

People of the Word -Let the Word of Christ Dwell in your richly- Colossians 3:16-17 Our model for Christian growth is Jesus. Jesus grew “in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” (Luke 2:52) Throughout his life Jesus sought guidance from scripture and obeyed the written Word of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Incarnate Mercy

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on Jan 5, 2005

The coming of Jesus brings the mercy of God as close as it could ever come for people, who desperately need His mercy.

I want you to show you pictures of Jesus today. My prayer is that the eyes of your heart would be open by the Holy Spirit to this truthful representation of Jesus Christ through preaching. My hope is that you would see Him in the light of His glorious mercy because if you do, you will never see Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham: Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Consequences of our actions as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: I can remember growing up, every night at 7:00 PM we would all come into the living room and gather around the TV. Bob Barker -- before the Price is Right was around -- would come on a show called “Truth or consequences.” He would get contestants who had to answer three riddles, and if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational