Sermons on Ignition:

Don't Act Like A Christian Just Be One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2009

Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. We pull out our church clothes, our chur

Do you ever feel like you are just going through the motions of being a Christian? Being a Christian isn’t like wearing a winter coat, one minute we put it on because we’re cold, and then the next minute we take it off and store it away until harsh weather rolls in. Yet that’s how many of us act. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Stairway To Heaven Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

The Tower of Babel reflects a desire that we still have today, to be independent of God and focus on human achievement.

When I was a teenager one of the most popular songs out there was a classic by that wonderful, very non-Christian rock band Led Zepplin, it was called “Stairway to Heaven”. There have been few songs in history that have been listened to under the fog of marajuana more than this one. Fortunately ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-32

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 5, 2011

Healthy churches actively invite people to relationship with Jesus. Here are some tips on accomplishing that goal.

SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “:THE INVITATION FACTOR” ACTS 8:26-40 OPEN We’re in the middle of our series called “Healthy Church!” I shared at the beginning of this series that I was working on getting physically healthier. It’s working. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Hope In Our Uncertainties Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2020

Hold on to hope when it's hard to cope.

Note: The idea for this series and the title for the sermon came from Outreach.com. How has 2020 been going for you? It’s been quite a year: a global pandemic, economic recession, unemployment, political division, cultural upheaval, racial tension, record wildfires, floods and Derecho. On top of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge And Strength Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 26, 2021

This is a sermon for Epiphany Sunday. I've linked Psalm 46 with the hymn "We Three Kings" as a way of reminding ourselves who this child/King is why He is worthy of any all the gifts we have to give Him.

Samuel could tell by the look on their faces that the elders weren’t making a social call to inquire about his health … and he was right. One of the elders cleared his throat. “Samuel … you are getting old and, well, no offense but we’re more than a little concerned about the future of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Micah 5:2, 1 Samuel 8:7, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, Matthew 2:12, Exodus 30:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Sardis: The Dying Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 7, 2021

can a church that was once so full of life become a white-washed tomb full of dead men’s bones and rotting corpses? That, my fellow investigators, is our job this morning as “Christian Soul Investigators.” Get it? “CSI”

God morning, brothers and sisters! Welcome to “CSI: Canton.” For those of you who live in a cave and don’t have cable, “CSI” stands for “Crime Scene Investigation.” Now, CSI started out as a weekly crime show that literally began at the turn of the century … in the year 2000 … on CBS. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020

Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2019

When you realize that Jesus did not cancel God’s Law, but completes it, that it continues today, and that you have to keep every part of it from the heart, there is only one thing you can do to be "good enough" for God's Kingdom and that’s count on Jesus.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 8:1-4, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7e Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 7, 2018

Part 7e addresses the functions of Evangelists, Preachers, and Ministers/Servants/Deacons and some variations between the New Testament church and modern practice in the way these functions are implemented.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:16-23, Acts 15:2-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-12, 1 Timothy 3:8-10, Ephesians 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:7-31, Romans 10:14-18, Romans 12:4-8, 2 Corinthians 8:1-6, Ephesians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message 3 in our discussion of the foundation elements of a healthy walk. This message continues fleshing out the first element of continually cultivating a dynamic relationship with God with a focus on renewing our thinking.

Chico Alliance Church David Welch “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 3 INTRODUCTION Paul identifies an internal war between the flesh and the spirit for control of the soul. We only have the strength to wage this war when we have a strong heart. We must focus attention on four areas of the daily walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Can You Hear Me Now?” (Sermon On Prayer) (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 25, 2023

The cell phone industry is one of the most highly competitive businesses in the marketing world. In the U.S., that competition is extreme.

Beginning in 2002, Verizon ran a TV campaign they called "Test Man." Their catchphrase became - "Can you hear me now?" This became the catchphrase for Verizon for the next nine years. It was an interesting marketing strategy. Many cell phone providers fight the competition ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Matthew 5:5-6, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Children Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023

For the love of family, the children in our lives need our unconditional, steadfast love. We need to learn some Biblical ways to show that love each day.

Introduction Video Ill.: Do As We Say - The Skit Guys Well that’s certainly one way to raise children, isn’t it. I wouldn’t say it is a very effective way. Solomon also had some ideas about raising children. I love the way that the Living Bible shares this passage from Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beacons Of Hope Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 12, 2024

We discover the power of sharing hope in Jesus Christ, embrace the simplicity of the gospel and living out our faith. Let's be beacons of hope as we share the good news!

Introduction Video Ill.: Golf Buddies — The Skit Guys Title: The Discovery ChatGPT Prompt: give me a story about exciting news that someone just could not wait to share In the heart of a bustling city, amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, there lived a young scientist named Emily. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, John 13:34-35, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, John 16:7-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hopelessly Devoted To You Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 15, 2022

Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted in prayer and make the most of their conversations with outsiders

Above All: Colossians 4:2-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-14-2022 Hopelessly Devoted to You On Tuesday, we lost another one of my childhood artist. Olivia Newton John lost her battle with breast cancer at the age of 71. She was a four time Grammy award winning singer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist