Sermons on Idle Words:

R U Gr8ing Or Gr8ful?

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 9, 2010

Each of us is given the opportunity to be grating or grateful, we get to choose which we will be.

After Michelle and I were married, in one of our early Christmas gift exchanges, she gave me a Franklin Organizer - a day-timer type calendar. At the time, I felt like the wife who was just given a treadmill or vacuum for Valentines Day. My face and demeanor gave me away and she could tell I wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1-2, Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love In Action

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Oct 16, 2011

How do we actually love each other? Scripture gives us a variety of guidelines and illustrations for doing so.

Love in Action-Caring for each other 10-16-11 Romans 12:9-16 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Knowing Who You Are 1 Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

Part 3 of 6 of the series, "Who Am I"

Title: Who Am I – 3 “Knowing Who You Are” Text I Peter 2:9 It is essential for every believer to understand and know who they are in Christ. So far, in this series, we have determined that the only person who determines who we are is us. Your financial situation does not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 27, 2011

Our faith works.

You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 2:14-26 "Faith that Works" Story 1 - Blondin In the late 1800’s there was a famous French tightrope walker called Charles Blondin. Blondin’s greatest act of fame came ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Outlive Your Life

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 31, 2011

What we do for God and others outlives us.

Title: How to Outlive Your Life Text: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Thesis: What we do for God outlives us. Introduction You can see the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on Logan Street in downtown Denver. It is a beautiful French Gothic structure. The front doors are brass. Its vaulted ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah, John And Us Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of different reasons. But, as we conclude this series wi

Elijah Part 4 "Elijah, John and Us" by Gerry Albers Malachi 3:1 Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant's Response!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Nov 8, 2011

As Christians in the radically self promoting age we need to remind ourselves that we are not lords over God's heritage but His servants, and servants to our brethren in our ministry to glorify Christ.

"If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksliving Part 3 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Two weeks ago we talked about being GR8ing or GR8ful where I laid out the need for having an attitude of gratitude, the science to back up the fact that gratitude leads to a better life, We looked at some of the Scriptures that command us to be thankful, grateful people. We looked at examples of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dangers Of Grace Part 2

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 3, 2011

A new generation was about to embark on a brand new journey into the long awaited Promised Land. The circumstances would be new, the enemies they would face would be brutal, but the challenge from God would not change: love Him and serve Him with all the

The Dangers of Grace Part 2 Deuteronomy 32:19-33 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: Moses is 120 years old and is about to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:19-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outlive Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011

We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

[The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Power To Face Your Giants

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 14, 2011

The story of David & Goliath shows how we should face the giants in our lives.

POWER TO FACE YOUR GIANTS 1Sa 17:1 Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle and were assembled at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah in Ephes-dammim. 1Sa 17:2 Saul and the men of Israel were encamped in the Valley of Elah and drew up in battle array ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37-51

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Make An Excuse For Excuses

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 8, 2011

A sermon about how we use excuses to excuse ourselves from doing the Lord's work.

DON'T MAKE AN EXCUSE FOR EXCUSES Gen 2 15-17, “15Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to tend and keep it. 16And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; 17but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Moment Of Evaluation

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Take time to evaluate your commitment to God. Evaluate wither you are giving God the honor and respect to God.

A Moment of Evaluation I have to start with a hard question… Do you remember getting your first speeding ticket? Driving down the road and there is a policeman on the side of the road….Get a knot in stomach. If speeding it seems worse…but most of the time I never know if I was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:6-14

Denomination: Congregational

Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 17, 2011

Even when Jesus was being arrested He revealed grace...

Luke 22:47-53 [ESV] 47 While He was still speaking, there came a crowd, and the man called Judas, one of the twelve, was leading them. He drew near to Jesus to kiss Him, 48 but Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?" 49 And when those who were around Him saw what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist