Sermons on Human Obligation:

Becoming The Church That Changes The City Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Oct 8, 2005

Transforming our city by being a transformed church

Extreme Makeover: City Edition Session Two: Becoming the Church That Changes the City Acts 2:41-47 We began last week talking about Extreme Makeover: City Edition – changing our towns and cities for Jesus Christ. We began with placing up on the screen our purpose statement: Inviting People on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication, Building Dedication

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005

Dedication is Costly. The Dedication of this building has been costly to some of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally, it hasn’t been necessarily an easy ride, but we are finally here. The high cost of dedication takes me back to Solomon’s dedicat

Intro: Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Ticket Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 19, 2006

The same strategies that fail outside of God’s timing can work wonderfully within God’s timing. The patterns we see before Moses left Egypt are repeated as Moses left Midian, but they now produce success because God’s time is right.

The Return Ticket (Exodus 4:18-31) 1. I do not like many movies, especially newer ones. Although Christian convictions would limit what and how much I watch, if I was lost I still would rarely watch movies. It is who I am. I am, for the most part, a movie dud. 2. I will watch Charlie Chan, or ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Invitation To Contentment

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

THE INVITATION TO CONTENTMENT

Isaiah 55 THE INVITATION TO CONTENTMENT 1. Man's Problem ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

All Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2013

Try to understand the blessings of God upon all of us. Varieties of Blessings form a single source, Christ Jesus.

06.10.13 “Heavenly Blessings” - Ephesians 1:3-14 Illustration: In 1822 a boy was born to a Poor German Pastor. His name was Henry Seligmann. When he was 7 years old he was attracted by a drawing depicting “Troy City” was burning in fire. He also believed that the novel “Iliad and Odyssey” was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

You May Already Be A Winner

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 19, 2008

Realizing you are God’s child comes with reassurance and responsibility.

John 15:16-17 “You May Already Be a Winner” Jan 20, 2008 There is a historical account of the preparations for one of Napoleon’s famous battles. As Napoleon was talking to a group of his high ranking officers, his horse, standing nearby, spooked and bolted. A quick thinking private, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15-16

Denomination: Methodist

Bible Research #1 - Why Study The Bible? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 20, 2008

Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This first session answers two questions: 1. What is the Bible? 2. Why Study the Bible?

SESSION #1 – WHAT IS THE BIBLE? WHAT IS THE BIBLE? “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them, and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: *other

Making The Most Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2009

We may be pilgrims in this world, but we are to set down deep roots while growing toward heaven.

Making the Most of Babylon (Jeremiah 29:1-14) 1.This past week, Marylu and I were enjoying a lean pork tenderloin roast -- it was delicious. I thought to myself, "I am so glad I am a gentile." 2. According to WebMD, "It appears that the use of the term "swine flu" has had quite an impact. "The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Cure For Our Mistakes Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

The gospel in a verse is a reminder of the life we’re called to live

File under, "a little child shall lead them". Bryan McNair, a pastor who served First Baptist in Huntsville Texas tells a story about his daughter Laruen. Laruen wrote out John 3:16 one time and, to make it stand out, added colorful designs and doodles. Brain said, "she brought her finished ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Better Part

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Mar 25, 2010

This is a sermon about relationships, the burdensome type),verse those that are rested in Christ.

Luke 10:38-42- “The Better Part” Reflective questions: Given a choice, who will you prefer to be? Yes, yes yourself (but seriously) Is it a “Martha”? Or a “Mary”? …Really...just who are you now? Scripture passage: Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 1, 2017

Jacob the deceiver meets his match.

Let’s Make a Deal Genesis 29:15-30 We continue this morning with the life of Jacob, whom Jesus names along with his father, Isaac, and grandfather, Abraham as being alive and in special relationship to God. We have to keep the after picture clearly in mind when reading about Jacob. If we don’t, we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-28, Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017

Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Other

What Timothy Might Say To His Mother Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 25, 2020

If Timothy could have sent his mother, Eunice, a nice Mother's Day card, he might have said something like this.

(Note: this edited message is intentionally somewhat brief, in order to provide time for honoring mothers on Mother’s Day such as flowers, other awards, and so forth.) Introduction: Timothy was one of Paul’s co-workers. He traveled with Paul to many places, assisting in Paul’s ministry, and even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5, Acts 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 1:28, Hebrews 13:23

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don't Understand God's Plans

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Jun 9, 2021

What do we do when we don't understand what God is doing in our situations?

Introduction: We have been going through the pandemic since last one and half years and praying for God’s healing and end of the pandemic. Somehow, we feel that God is not answering our prayers and things are not changing fast as we expect. Some of us are going through personal battles and we ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Song Of Redemption Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016

Relationships, particularly marriage, are a major part of God’s plan to redeem us

Opening illustration about a wife who rescued/salvaged her husband Ruth 4 Finish up our series out of the book of Ruth: R&B: the songs of love. There are certain songs that must be sung and heard loud and clear in relationships if they are going to be strong and healthy. There is the song of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist