Sermons on Human Love:

Divorce And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

Divorce was just as big an issue in the first centruy as it is today

Divorce and the Bible The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. The 10th chapter of Mark is 45 verses long and it is jam packed with instruction for the disciples and us. B. Remember that Jesus is heading for Jerusalem and ultimately His sacrificial death. 1. By this time He has pretty much ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching - The Need To Nail It

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 28, 2011

Preaching seminar taken from Eccl 12:9

PREACHING – THE NEED TO NAIL IT Ask most pastors today if they are good preachers and most will say that they are better than average. In fact, 90% of pastors surveyed ranked themselves as great preachers. There is always the temptation to overestimate our preaching. Every preacher is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being Thankful To God

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Being Thankful is showing gratitude and appreciation for what God has done for you.

Being thankful to God Psalm 95:1-7 Introduction- Psalm 95:1-7 You cannot after reading this Psalm not understand that we need a heart of thanksgiving toward God. From the very first verse we see that worship is individual and it is corporate. “Come let us sing for joy to the Lord, let us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Psalm 95:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

More Than A Spectator Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 2, 2011

It’s really easy to hang out on the fringe of the crowd around Jesus. You could settle for being a spectator merely watching Jesus work in and through others. Or you can experience an exciting life of significance as you follow Jesus and see him work in

Series Introduction/Review: If you are ready for more than a casual relationship with Jesus, he is ready too. If you want a relationship with God based on a true change of heart and a lifetime of becoming more like Jesus, then God is ready to give it to you. 1. TROUBLE in World A British pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tribulation (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

The Trumpet Judgments

“The Tribulation” Part Two Soap Opera Revelation 8:1-5 We are told that after the opening of the seventh seal for half an hour there will be silence in Heaven. What does this silence stand for? Some have suggested there will be no women in Heaven but I wouldn’t dare ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 22, 2011

The crossing of the Jordan River reminded us of the need to have a heart to follow God, a faith to believe Him fully, and the courage to act on His Word. God will do His amazing works, very often, beyond what we can see or imagine.

[The sermon thoughts here taken and adapted from Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith] God has promised to give His people the land of Canaan and to guide them there. • It does not mean, however that the journey will be smooth and easy. In fact, the opposite is true - there are obstacles and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Deliverer - Exodus Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

Explains how God is our "deliverer" from fear and captivity.

Introduction Exodus is an interesting book…full of pictures…Moses/Jesus (Moses led the people, fed the people and carried their burdens), Israel/church, Egypt/world, Pharaoh/Satan, manna/Jesus, Passover/cross • Genesis is a book on identity of God’s people • Exodus ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ordering Your Private World 2 - Exodus Part 8 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The second of three sermons exploring how Moses’ disorder of his personal life threatened his usefulness for God.

INTRODUCTION • The hardest thing about ministry is relationships. • Relating to those above us, beside us and below us is crucial for ministry success. • There is no ministry outside of relationship. • This encompasses all the key relationships in Moses’ life: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wise Men

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Advent story of the Wise Men

The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2010 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Leadership- Joanna, Wife Of Chuza Series

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Aug 12, 2011

This sermon is a lesson on the price of leadership from the perspective of a lesser-known Bible character named Joanna.

As you know, our leadership teaching is Bible based. I take examples from the Bible and use those as teaching points. Today’s lesson is called, “The Price of Leadership”. It’s from the example of a woman in Scripture that I’ve never heard anyone talk about before. She’s mentioned twice. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:8-10, Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Under Pressure"

Contributed by Don Baggett on Aug 13, 2011

Jesus gave us an example of how to get through every kind of pressure, and He has provided for us to live abundant lives.

If you look at the title that I have assigned to this passage of Scripture, you will immediately know that this message is going to be relevant to you. Regardless of who you are and what you do, I would venture to say that you know what it is to feel the pressures of life crowding in on you. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Creation, Part 7a Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2011

Part 7a reflects on the creation of man, and our purpose in this world to rule over creation; but to do so in worship of a mighty Creator. (Ref: Genesis 1:26)

Creation Series, Part 7a Genesis 1:26 Introduction - This morning, we begin the conclusion of our series on Creation - Let me ask … has this series helped you understand God’s miraculous work? -- If your answer is yes, I want to encourage you to be bold enough to share it -- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Positive Distraction

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Sep 17, 2011

Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and whether we want it to be or not? And, what’s wrong with being distracted?

“Distracted from distraction by distraction / Filled with fancies and empty of meaning / Tumid apathy with no concentration . . .” - T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets Are you easily distracted? Do you get a sense that distraction is a big part of our lives whether we know it or not, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Joseph - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.

Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church