Sermons on Immediate:

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We have GOOD NEWS to share and are called to share it.

Focus Passage: I Thessalonians 2:1-4 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 28:18-20 “The Great Commission” not “the great omission”. Introduction: We love to talk about the weather or sports or our kids or about politics. But when it comes to talking about our faith, many of us cower like chickens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Satan’s Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Robert Harmon on Mar 5, 2011

Jesus has a plan for us, but so does Satan! Who will we listen to when temptation sneaks into our lives?

INTRODUCTION When we look at the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry, we have a great contrast that starts off with Jesus being immersed in the river by John, and the glory of the Father and the Spirit shining on Him. Immediately afterward, we are taken to the dry, barren wilderness, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My True Best Friend

Contributed by Bart Leger on Mar 6, 2011

How can we respond when we feel like the whole world is against us and we can't see any end in sight. What if our friends don't seem to be helping much? Here we find out from Job how he beat his depression and came out the other side with his sanity and f

My True Best Friend Job 19:25 March 6, 2011 (The basic outline of this message is inspired by Roger Campbell in his "Preach For a Year #1) This morning let’s look at a man going through a tough time. He’s a farmer/rancher. He loses everything he’s got in one day. The day starts ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created To Be Liberated!

Contributed by Ken Crow on Mar 10, 2011

This lady could not lift herself up. She spent day after day in her misery . Everyday seem to get worse.

Created To Be Liberated! Pastor Ken Crow Luke 13:10-17 (King James Version) 10And he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. 11And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself. 12And when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing Temptation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011

Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Student Copy Series

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A Lesson on Assimilation for the inner-core or leadership team. Also, you could share this lesson with the hospitality or greeting core. Please keep in mind that many parts of this lesson were taken from books, tapes, seminars. I quoted where possible

ASSIMILATION Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Men And Five Trees

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision

Intro: Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision was restored in two stages. During ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: *other

The Father Recognizes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 10, 2012

The Father warned Jesus about how the Pharisees added words to what he was doing. The Pharisees were lying out their teeth.

Our Father, whose thrown is all around us in heaven, knows everything. When I say everything, I mean nothing has happen or will happen without him knowing about it. Yes the Father has power unlike anyone else. He can stop or allow anything from happening whether good or bad. Today, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would You Ask Jesus To Leave?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 23, 2013

When we cling to and refuse to forsake sin, habits, and less than admirable behavior, we are asking Jesus to leave us. Jesus wants to "cast out" those behaviors in our life if we'll let him.

If you are familiar with “The Andy Griffith” show, you may remember the loveable character named Otis. He was well known around town as being “the town drunk.” He was harmless and seemed to be more of a town mascot. However, this was not the case in our story in Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Big Is God

Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jul 14, 2013

Understand the undescribable ways God has moved in our lives. Seeing what caused us to miss the mark which lead to our promised blessing. Know that "God is a man that he should lie."

How Big Is God (Gen 18:1-9, 10-14) "Is any thing too hard for the Lord... (PRAY) I want you to focus on the title, "How Big Is God". Here is Abraham in the plains of Mamre (grove of Oak Trees) in his tent and receives three visitors, one being our Lord God. Immediately he humbles himself and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

We Will All Havetroubles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2013

We will all face troubles in this world; we must know why to deal with them or praise God for them!

One of the reasons I am here as a Pastor is because of a mature Christian woman who first encouraged Elsa and me to minister. But for over 2 years, I witnessed the suffering of this godly woman as she fought ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease); she lost her ability to walk but she always gave me an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary, Ark Of The Covenant

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2013

The woman of the Visitation and the woman of the Book of Revelations are one person, the Mother of Jesus.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2013 The New Ark In the year 1981 a feature movie was released that immediately made Harrison Ford a household name, and that reminded the general public of something from the Bible. The movie was called “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” and the Ark in ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Jonah Paid The Price Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 12, 2013

God had instructed Jonah, God had spoken to Jonah, I believe to go to a certain place to preach the gospel, but the bible say’s that Jonah turned to a different direction in order to disobey or runaway from God.

I believe he hadn’t read the scripture written by David, it says: even if I make my bed in Hell, thou are there “AMEN”. I have come to realize in life that no one can hide from God, if God doesn’t speak to you now, it doesn’t mean that you have succeeded in hiding ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013

Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Before Messiah's Birth

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 13, 2011

This message shows the truth that God had a plan for redemption right from the beginning. Using scriptures from Genesis 3 and Isaiah 7, a persuasive case is built for the Virgin Birth of Jesus Christ.

Before Messiah’s Birth Pastor Eric J. Hanson December 11, 2011 All the way back in Genesis, God had a plan for redeeming us from sin and its baleful effects. He announced His plan even while pronouncing judgment on the sin of our first parents. In addressing the Devil, who had introduced ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational