Sermons on Hostile World:

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 12, 2007

Moments in Jesus life where the wittnesses were amazed.

Are You amazed? Sometimes I think it is hard to amaze me any more. I wonder if it is the same for you. We can see so much on TV and movies. Magical things and places and they look pretty real. I am seeing the commercial for Ghost rider on TV and whenever the star cranks his motorcycle he looks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:47-52

Denomination: Congregational

Just Get Some Rest

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Aug 16, 2007

Rest, rest, rest. This is what I was told after my heart attck at age 34. It’s one thing to be told what you need to do, it’s another thing to be shown where the answer is.

Just Get Some Rest! It’s funny that one of my favorite Bible verses, John 14:27, mentions the word “heart”. You see, I had a heart attack a couple of weeks ago, and that is one verse that I have been continually going back to. The KJV reads, “Let not your heart be troubled: neither let it be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

I Shall Not Be Moved

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discussed being fully planted and committed to Christ.

I Shall Not Be Moved Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; James 1:22-24; 1 Corinthians 15:58 Introduction The last time I stood before you I told you that we are all living testimonies. We are a living testimony whether we are having a great time or going through hard times. The question that we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Deadly Sins: Gluttony Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the sin of Gluttony

Seven Deadly Sins Part 4: Gluttony Introduction When I was discharged from the Air Force, I weighed 202 lbs. During my time in the military, I considered myself a lean, mean fighting machine. Although I did no fighting for the whole time I was active duty, I was physically fit and ready. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Faith Is

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Aug 20, 2007

From the Faith Chapter, a reminder that faith comes from hearing God’s word and obeying it.

What Faith Is Heb 11:1-16 Introduction This is the great chapter on faith. It is the greatest example of faith in the whole Bible. In the last few verses of the previous chapter, the writer outlines how the Hebrew Christians in Rome needed to persevere in their faith. “Therefore do not cast away ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Jonah Attitude

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses Jonah’s attitude and how it is reflective of ours today.

The Jonah Attitude Scripture: Jonah 1-4; Matthew 12:40; Psalm 139:7-10; James 4:17 Introduction: This morning I have a question to ask you, "Have you ever met someone with a Jonah attitude?" I will tell you more about Jonah later, but right now I just want you to begin thinking about whether ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses our role as a parent.

Train Up A Child Scripture: Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction Today we have the opportunity to dedicate our newborns and small children to God. In thinking of the importance of this ceremony I thought it would be fitting to take this time to talk to each of us, parents and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Hope Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the differences between faith and hope.

Faith Part 6 – Faith and Hope Scripture: Luke 17:4-6; Mark 11:24; Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:24; Introduction Last week I shared with you about walking in your profession of faith. I dealt with profession as a “job” and as a “confession”. As I have been going through this series, I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast Of Firstfruits

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009

How Jesus fulfilled the Feast of Firstfruits by His resurrection.

Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by both of our Pastors. Pat: On this morning when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, we’re going to continue with a journey that we began last week back to our Jewish roots with a look at the seven Feasts, or festivals that were prescribed by God in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Bypass (1996)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 15, 2009

If we do not understand what God does for us every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. Sometimes He must withdraw from us because our abundance blinds us. (Communion message)

If we do not understand what God does, every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. If with both minds and hearts we do not grasp that it is God who provides for us, day after day, even when we don’t think we need Him, then our minds will be closed and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

"A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 15, 2009

Jesus teaches us that the way to keep from murder is to deal with our anger before it gets out of control.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 1: If Looks Could Kill Text: Matt. 5:21-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Three Benefits Of Worshiping God Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2009

This sermon looks at three benefits of worship. 1. Worship gets your FOCUS on God 2. Worship increases your UNDERSTANDING of God 3. Worship helps build your CONFIDENCE in God

Three Benefits Of Worshiping God For centuries being a worshiper of God has meant offering the right sacrifices – following the right set of rules – obeying a certain set of guidelines and worshipping on the right day week or in the right place. Do you remember the woman at the well? Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Driven To Prayer

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 25, 2009

Prayer works and God wants you to know that.

April 26, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Acts 4:23-31 Subject: Prayer Title: Driven to Prayer Have you ever stopped and thought about what it is that drives people to prayer? You can answer that question for yourselves, but when I stop and look at it I see that there may be many things that push ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blood In The Temple Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 25, 2009

What is the significance of blood in the Bible? We see sacrifices in the OT and in the NT all involving blood. Why?

Hebrews: Chapter 9 November 2nd, 2008 Blood in the Temple Through the majority of the book of Hebrews there is a single dominant theme: the superiority of Christ. Hebrews 1 and 2 Jesus better than the angels, Hebrews 3 Jesus better than the Moses, Hebrews 4 Jesus better than the law, Hebrews 5, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-28

Denomination: *other

Devotion To The Lord – In The House.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 27, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ALL ABOUT TRUE CHARACTERISTICS TO BE FOUND IN OUR DEVOTION TO THE LORD.

JOHN 12:1- 11 DEVOTION TO THE LORD – IN THE HOUSE. ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I CAN’T HEAR YOU, ARE YOU DEVOTED TO THE LORD IN THE HOUSE TONIGHT? I STILL CANT HEAR YOU.......... TONIGHT WE WILL BE EXAMINING THREE CHARACTERISTICS OF OUR DEVOTION TO GOD - WHICH WE FIND IN ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist