Sermons on Hurricane:

Jesus Can Set You Free

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 12, 2006

This sermon examinces how the jailer was brought to despair and back through the earthquake and testimony of Paul. It is Epiphany Sunday celebrating Jesus’ baptism.

January 12, 2006 Acts 16:25-34 25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Lutheran

What A Difference A "Second" Can Make

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 25, 2006

This sermon examines how God gave Jonah a second chance to preach, and what a difference that second chance made to Jonah and the Ninevites.

January 29, 2006 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: “Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you.” Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city—a visit required three days. On ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sure And Steadfast Hope Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 11, 2006

Can we have a sure and steadfast hope in a mad word?

Hebrews 6 teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love v10 • Diligence and perseverance vv 11-12 We have looked at these previously and the end of the chapter goes on to talk about hope. This should be a key ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 12, 2005

In this first sermon I discuss what the rapture is and show how close we really are to the Lord’s return. I give 5 points backed with news information that show the Lord could come back in our lifetime.

Title: The Rapture Of The Church (Part 1) Text: I Thess 4:15-18 and I Cor 15:51-52 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Arrogance Of Wealth Or A Wealth Of Generosity Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 15, 2005

3 of 4 on 1 Timothy 6. This message explains the purpose of wealth.

An Arrogance of Wealth or a Wealth of Generosity The Apprentice There was a TV show a number of years ago called "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous". In this presentation we were given a glimpse (just a quick peek - mind you) of the kind of life wealth can provide. It was ostentatious, opulent, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are You Going? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 6, 2005

1st of 4 messages from the book of Jonah. This message focuses on God’s calling and the consequences of rejecting the call.

Four questions God asks Every Believer Where Are You Going? Where Do You Come From? What Are You Doing? What Do You Care About? In the next few weeks we are going to look at the critical question of purpose, the important issue of priority, and the vital parts of everyday decisions. In other ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flexible Christians

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 12, 2005

Paul gives us three guidelines for effective evangelism.

Jim had a passion for God, a love for people, and a burden to communicate the gospel. But he wrestled with the question of how to bring the message of Christ into a setting that seemed so far from him. How could he help people see and embrace the truth when they had so little biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Come And Hear

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2005

Come and Hear what the Lord has done for me, and for us all. We are a people that are truly blessed!

COME AND HEAR By Pastor Jim May Psalms 66:16-20, "Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: But verily God hath heard me; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:16-20, Psalm 66:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Much Does God Want? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 27, 2005

God wants us to share our resources generously with those who need them and for us to give in a manner that demonstrates faith.

INTRO: “The church is always talking about money.” “the minister just wants my money.” “they don’t care about me – just that I give my offering.” Such things are often said about churches – and sometimes, unfortunately, it is true. I heard of a church recently that has a little mini-sermon EVERY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Join The Symphony!

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

Praise is more than an expression of lip service: it is a daily life style. It is more than a jubilant worship song. It is an attitude. It is more than a bubbly personality. It is the way we live our life in appreciation for The Lord. It is obedience

The Law, Sin and Redemption… God is good! His mercies endure forever! Ps 106:1, “Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” For those of you looking for something precious to give to the most passionate love of your heart: Jesus Christ, the Savior and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dance Of Law And Grace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2006

There are ditortions and blessings of both law and grace. It is not one or the other, but a dance of the two.

Elizabeth Elliot, in her book The Liberty of Obedience, tells the story of a young man who said to an older Christian, “I am in earnest about forsaking ‘the world’ and following Christ. But I am puzzled about worldly things. What is it I must forsake?” The response he received was this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Jonah - His Message Then And Now Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 19, 2004

Jonah’s real life story is on him as a Runaway from Duty, his Repentantance of Sin, his Restoration to Fellowship and Recommissioning for Service

My first encounter with Jonah was when I was in my teens. Perhaps the preacher was parading his modern scholarship or talking “tongue in cheek”, but he certainly startled his congregation by saying that he wasn’t concerned “if Jonah was swallowed by a whale or if Jonah swallowed the whale!” He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Calculated Risk Taking

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001

Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist