Sermons on Ignition:

Open Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 7, 2006

This sermon is part of a series dealing with our church mission statement. LOVE like Christ. the O=Open hearts and minds for outreach.

L .O.V.E LIKE CHRIST . . having OPEN hearts and minds January 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 PETER 3:15-18 As I was in line this week to buy 2 ct stamps reminded of story yrs ago city of Pittsburgh build a large, multi-million $$ post office at grand opening, Gov made speech, bands played and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Worries

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 21, 2008

We can fully trust God who created us and cares for us.

Title: No Worries… Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Thesis: We can fully trust God who created us and cares for us. Introduction Let’s look at a clip to start us thinking as we begin. (Play Clip: worshiphousemedia.com Clip: Matthew 6: Do Not Worry) That clip is a powerful reminder that God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Congratulations On Your Graduations

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006

A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: *other

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. In Acts 2, believers trusted the Spirit's power, spoke the people's language, and pointed people toward Jesus.

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/26/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Nearly two millennia ago on the opposite side of the planet, 120 ordinary men and women—tax gatherers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Mentoring Others Into Minisry - Allowing God To Use You To Help Others

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009

Sermon based out of Titus 2 to help motivate congregation (old/young believers) to get involved in building the Kingdom of God. Strengthening each other through the Word of God.

Mentoring Others into Ministry – Allowing God to Work Through Us to Help Others Titus 2:1-10 Strengthening our Faith – 2009 Black Creek (3/29/09) God has richly blessed us with many new converts over the recent months and years. God has richly blessed us with new opportunities for ministry – ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 6, 2023

A few hinderances to worship: Pride, Isaiah 14:12-15. Sin separates you from worship, 1 John 1:9. Etc...

Everyone Worships Something. Pt.3 Isaiah 43:21 True worship consist of a lifestyle, attitude, and actions that give honor and glory to God. I want to give you four points on worship: 1. Everyone worships something. If they do not worship, Jehovah God, then they worship another god, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, Colossians 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Josiah Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 3, 2023

God’s Word is powerful when we apply it to our lives, and God can use anyone—even youth—to display the strength of His Word.

INTRODUCTION • In the sporting world, a dark horse is used for teams, and athletes would unexpectedly outperform expectations. • Some people feel that they are too young or too old, or they let their past get in the way of doing something significant with their life for Jesus. • I hope that our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Broken Altar - When Worship Becomes Work Series

Contributed by Barry Tallis on May 2, 2025

The first in a four part series confronts the subtle drift from passionate devotion to empty religious routine, challenging believers to recognize the cracks in their spiritual foundations and commit to rebuilding authentic altars of worship in their daily lives.

INTO: Today we're kicking off a brand-new series that's going to challenge your spiritual comfort zone and reignite your relationship with God. We're talking about being SET APART in a world that wants you to fit in! Have you ever felt like your relationship with God has become more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, 1 Kings 18:30, Romans 12:1

Characteristics Of Real Fishers Of Men - Luke 5:1-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12

Characteristics of real fishers of men - Luke 5:1-12 Illustration:The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ouch, That Hurts!

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Nothing is more fagile than a bruised reed or a smoldering wick. Jesus can uncover our hidden pain and bring healing to our lives.

Imagine you are in the doctor’s office. The patient has had your patience tested because it’s now 4:10 and your appointment was scheduled for 3:00. You didn’t really want to be there for your general physical; you feel just fine, but you had no choice. Nevertheless you smile as the doctor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dream Will Happen!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 29, 2008

Nehemiah kept the his dream alive by keeping his eyes on what really matters. This is the fourth word of five that will lead us toward a day of pledges.

The Dream will happen! Text: Nehemiah 2:17-20 17 Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. (Need) Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” 18 And I told them of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Part Of The Revolution

Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009

A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Liberating Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 27, 2008

Jesus died to make us free. Jesus breaks the shackles of legalism and perfectionism and enables us to live true, authentic lives.

Galatians 5:1-6 “Liberating Grace” INTRODUCTION History is said to repeat itself. When it does, one of the constant truths that it displays is that people have a very difficult time dealing with God’s unconditional love and overwhelming grace. The idea that Jesus Christ died for our sins and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Vision

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Have you ever wondered whether you were pursuing your own vision or nursing someone else’s dead child?

DEAD VISIONS 1 KINGS 3: 16-21 Now two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. One of them said to him, “My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day after my child was born, this woman also had a baby. We were alone; there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal