Sermons on Human Effort:

Created To Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

Created to Worship – God created us to worship Him – To bring Him glory

The Body Beautiful Part 1 Created To Worship Last week I would consider a background As to why this sermon series is essential Today we will start this series By talking about How the Body was created to Worship After last week’s service I had the opportunity to speak with many of you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:19

Denomination: *other

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2012

We can understand God's nature by taking a look at the person of Jesus.

November 25, 2012 Morning Worship Text: John 8:48-59 Subject: The Eternal Nature of Christ Title: Who Is Jesus – Part 1 Now that we have gotten past Thanksgiving it is time to start looking forward to our celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus. Everything is different this year ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elizabeth's Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 2, 2012

Elizabeth's song of praise teaches us that we can praise God for the blessings that he gives us in discouraging times in our lives.

One of the Christmas memories that our family enjoyed while our children were growing in Michigan as to take a night time dive looking at Christmas lights. Our friends Dave and Sue were a young married couple who did not yet have children and they would pile into our blue Chrysler min-van and tour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

May God Be Gracious To Us Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2012

Consider what will happen when God is gracious to us. 1- His face will shine on us 2- His ways will be made known on earth

INTRO.- 1 May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, 2 that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations. Warren Wiersbe wrote: “The author this Psalm is unknown, but it was someone who had a vision for the whole world.” ILL.- T.E. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Banquet 2012

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 5, 2012

This was a devotional / sermon that I shared at our annual Christmas Banquet. It is a great outreach opportunity so the message is focused on explaining what Christmas is really all about.

Christmas Banquet Devotional – December 2, 2012 Good evening everyone! I want to take a few minutes tonight and to share with you two stories – one about a grown man and one about a tiny infant. The first story is told by radio commentator Paul Harvey. The second is written by God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25

Denomination: *other

Lasting Greatness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The greatest thing we can do in life is to do life with God, letting Him do great things through us!

Lasting Greatness Romans 15:18-22 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who like to toot their own horn? All roads lead back to them and what they’ve done for the betterment of mankind. Most often, those who accomplish the greatest things in life don’t really need to toot their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A God Pleaser

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Final Authority Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 6, 2012

What is our hope? For the Israelites it was for a Messiah, their nation seemed to be constantly under attack. We now have a Messiah, and we are still under constant attack form the enemy, so what do we hope for now?

When Jesus was born into the world at the first Christmas, the beginning of the prophecy of hope was fulfilled, Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-29

Born Again - Is The Messiah In You?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 7, 2012

You have all the characteristics of God dwelling in you by the Holy Spirit. Are you living like it?

December 9, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Isaiah 9:6-7 Subject: The Coming Messiah Title: Born Again – Is the Messiah in You? Last Sunday night I preached from this very passage so for those of you who were here last Sunday evening, you can just kind of kick back in the recliner, put it on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night

Contributed by James May on Dec 9, 2012

What significance do the shepherds of Bethlehem have to us today?

Shepherds Watched The Sheep By Night Sunday, December 9, 2012 By Rev. James May Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Luke 2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rivalry (Psalm 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

In this expository, alliterated sermon, Psalm 2 publicizes a great rivalry between God and his enemies which includes a Serious Rebellion, a Sovereign Reaction, and a Safe Refuge. Custom PowerPoint is available if you e-mail me.

The Rivalry Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/12 I’ll never forget watching the 1991 NBA Finals. It was billed as one of the greatest matchups in NBA history. It was dubbed “Manifest Destiny: Magic vs. Michael” by the Chicago Tribune and called “The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Basic Training 02 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 20, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 9 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans. My prayer is this, as we go through the book of Romans, each of us will begin to experience personal revival in our lives. In order for this to happen I challenge you to read through this book during the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mail Call - Pergamum Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012

A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation.

March 4, 2012 Revelation 2:12-17 Church at Pergamum Every city likes to have unique and catchy nicknames. Something powerful, positive, attractive and welcoming. Here are a few from Indiana. I admit I spent too much time on this part of the message . . . There’s ~ Churubusco - Turtle ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pe - Psalm 119:129-136 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

The psalmist gives great insight into God's Word/Law

PE March 14, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:129-136 (ESV) – 17 of 22 PE – 17th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… The goodness of God is found in all of creation. The apostle Paul reflects this in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Holy Living (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 31, 2012

What Christians should NOT wear to worship? (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Before we get dressed (vs 1-4) (2). What not to wear (vs 5-9) (3). What to wear (vs 10-17) SERMON BODY: • An alternative title for tonight’s talk could be: • ‘What Christians should NOT wear to worship?’ • Of course this sermon is NOT ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Brethren