Sermons on Immediate:

Abandon Ship

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2008

It takes faith in Christ Jesus to abandon ship and walk on water out into the unknown of life.

Matthew 14: 22 – 33 / Abandon Ship Intro: Jed felt that his who life misfortune had been his lot; yet, he never complained / wife ran off with hired hand / daughter ran off with traveling salesman / son was lynched / fire burned down barn / cyclone blew away house / hail storm destroyed crops / ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

01 The Masters Touch Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 1, 2008

Bringing Mt 20:29-34 - Mk 10:46-52 - Lk 18:35-43 together on the healing of the blind men

- Our cat snuggles has a love/hate relationship with touch - Hates being forced to take hairball medicine - Loves being brushed - Americans are ‘losing touch’ with an important communication skill. with the words - "Don’t touch me" - Touch is the earliest sense to develop in the fetus, and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Universal Gospel

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 15, 2008

While the Gospel is for all men it will not be Received by all men.

THE UNIVERSAL GOSPEL 9/14/08 Romans 5:12-21 1. TEACHES A UNIVERSAL GUILT A. Reason 1. Disobedience of One Man – Adam a. sinner by nature b. born spiritually dead c. Genesis 2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat: 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 2, 2008

God cares for those who are outcasts, powerful, or givers.

A Church that cares Acts 9:32-43, 10:1ff Illustration: Advertisements that do not belong together. Angelina’s fine Italian food and bait shop Karate Club and Senior Center Divorce Lawyer and wedding planner KFC we do one thing, and we do it better than anyone else. We do Chicken right. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Commitment To Christ Pt.1

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 8, 2007

The story of Peter and Jesus.

MARK 4: 1-20 According to this parable.. Christians respond differently... According to the word Wayside,– Satan immediately steals the word Stony Ground, – Hear the word, receive it, NO ROOT, Cant withstand troubles Thorns, – Care of the world, Deceitfulness of riches, desires for other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go Fishing

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008

Are you ready to drop everything and follow Jesus? That’s exactly what He’s expecting when He asks "Follow Me?"

Let’s Go Fishing 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Addicted To The Ministry

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 8, 2008

The four signs of an addiction are also the four components of a meaningful ministry

ADDICTED TO THE MINISTRY Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 – 16 Introduction: • Ministry = “service” o To God (Playing an instrument) o To other Christians (Deacon) o To the unsaved (Prison ministry) o To those in need (Counseling) • Addicted = Old English for “devoted” • Four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Full Of Grace And Truth

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

Christ is our model of being gracious and truthful.

Full of Grace and Truth John 1:14 Intro: Graciousness and truthfulness are seldom found together. A person is generally either over-gracious to the point of throwing truth away or zealous for truth to the point of being harsh and ungracious. I. The Truth of Jesus a. The importance of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-14

Denomination: Church Of God

He Will Be Great

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 7, 2005

Jesus is great because of Who He is, what He has done, and the Kingdom He rules.

"He Will Be Great" Luke 1:32 Scripture reading Luke 1:26-32 INTRO.: Tell story of annunciation to Mary. John 1 speaks of the preexistence of Christ and tells us He was with the Father in the beginning and that He was the Word by which the universe was created. We are told the Word became flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by John Sj on Apr 14, 2006

We all desire to please God, for the most part, but how we go about it makes all the difference

Luke 10: 25-37 If Jesus were to come to you and tell you that this is the one thing that you need to do, in order to please God, would you not do it immediately? But will you be aware enough to be able to do it? Most people in the world want to be good, want to do good, in order to please God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

I have followed Him to far to turn back now

I’LL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM NOW Job 2:1-13 Intro: We find in this book a man named Job. A man that was perfect and upright and that feared God and eschewed evil. But let me remind you that Job was still just a man. He was still flesh and bone just like you and I. In the reading of the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love's Memorial

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Devotional to be used before communion.

LOVE’S MEMORIAL 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 INTRO: The immediate setting for the first observance of the Lord=s Supper was the Jewish Passover. This was an annual feast of remembrance. Its purpose was to com¬memorate the passing over by the death angel of Jewish families in Egypt, prior to the Exodus. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jehoshaphat (He Who Pleads)

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 7, 2007

How the prayer of Jehoshaphat and the unity of the people of Judah defeated the enemy and never lifted a hand.

JEHOSHAPHAT (HE WHO PLEADS) II Chronicles 20:1-4 Intro: In the reading of the text you find that some of the people of Judah have come to Jehoshaphat and told him the Moabites and the Ammonites and others are planning to attack him. This scares Jehoshaphat. Remember at this time the kingdom is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me?! A Wise Person? You've Got To Be Kidding!

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 15, 2001

An exploration of the availability of wisdom to all who seek it.

Introduction: It’s a shame that so many people immediately tune out when you start talking about wisdom. To them, wisdom is theoretical, academic book knowledge that has nothing to do with the real world. Yet that is not at all what wisdom is about. Wisdom is not abstract knowledge; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist