Sermons on Immersion:

Having The Mind Of Christ.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 25, 2013

Having the mind of Christ is to love what He loved, and hate what He hated. Everyday we are called upon to imitate our Lord, reproducing His image, being more and more like Him, not only in the outward, but also in the inner life.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning November 25th, 2012 Let us pray Welcome...... "O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever." (Psalm 118: 1) “Oh, thank the Lord, for he is so good! His lovingkindness is forever.” Last Sunday we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Most Absurd Argument Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon examining Paul's gospel message.

PAUL’S MOST ABSURD ARGUMENT I Corinthians 15:12-19 We live in a day where there is no shortage of absurdity emanating from pulpits across the land. With the reach of modern media and the abundance of false teachers, rarely do I hear anything that surprises me. When I see a clip or read a quote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Five Keys To Getting A Strong Start In The Bible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 7, 2013

This message gives some basic advice for those ready to begin reading the Bible regularly.

[Possible skit: two people bragging about how much they’ve studied the Bible; get in an epic Bible trivia contest; as they give each other increasingly obscure questions and answers, they ignore or brush off people (the homeless person – “Do you know where I could get something to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Attitude

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 27, 2013

Everyone acknowledges that a bad attitude stinks. We don’t even need to discuss about how and why to have a sick attitude … it comes so natural because naturally we are born with it … though we are born in sin but we have a choice to choose our attitude.

Opening illustration: During 1997 as the world focused on the deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa, another significant passing went almost unnoticed. Austrian psychiatrist Viktor Frankl died on September 2 at the age of 93. During World War II, Dr. Frankl was imprisoned at Auschwitz, where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13, Philippians 4:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Linen Coat Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

The significance of Aaron's linen coat and its connection to the NT saint.

Exodus 28:1-8 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tracing Messiah Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2012

This is the initial sermon in a series on Christmas from a Messianic perspective. Why was the birth of this child so important, anticipated and prophesied about? Today we will briefly look at some prophecies that pertain to Messiah and focus in on Isaiah

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THIS SERMON: The week prior to this service we had planned the Lord's Supper, but due to unforeseen circumstances we were not able to partake in the Communion ordinance. Rather than preaching another Communion sermon and disrupting the preaching schedule, God laid on my heart to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mind Games Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

You receive what you believe. Then Jesus responded by saying, "Let it be to you according to your faith." This is the power of the mind and faith and why your mind is such a powerful battlefield because what you believe, you receive. What you think, you b

Mind Games Ephesians 4:17-24 Three storms in seven years. I don’t know about you but after Katrina I was hoping for another 40 year span of no storms like we had between Betsy and Katrina. As Isaac was bearing down on the city, it was dredging up all kinds of bad feelings and memories from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing For Jesus Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist.

Introduction Who is this Jesus? That is the question that underlines the gospel of Mark. He is a man like us and yet so much more. Throughout his gospel Mark raises that question and he begins in his opening passage about John the Baptist. The Prophecy 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Now I know that many people have a problem with the idea that baptism is for the remission of sins . . . To them, baptism has nothing to do with GOD’S plan of salvation. To them, to suggest baptism is necessary . . . is to deny we are justified by

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 4: ‘Is Baptism a Necessary Part of the Gospel?’ When you are out there busting your rear to make ends meet, we all have a tendency to put things on a ‘back burner’, and make plans to get them at a later date. The problem ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Resurrection Can Change Us

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 15, 2012

Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It will either energize you to love and follow Jesus Christ or it will harden your heart and you will leave here worse than whe

Purpose: To describe how Christ's resurrection changes the followers of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to surrender fully to the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today I am going to share the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What you are about to hear will transform your life. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glorifying God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2011

The Christian and food offered to idols. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, always headed his compositions “J.J.” • The letters stood for “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus Help Me.” • He ended them “S.D.G.” the letters stood for “Soli Dei Gratia” • Which means “to God alone be the praise.” • That would suggest to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Basic Training 06 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 23, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 4 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans after today. We have covered a lot of ground so far in the book of Romans. Hopefully you have read through the book of Romans at least one time since we began this journey. If you have not read through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Lust

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011

Lust does not discriminate it wants the Preacher, Pastor, Buisnessman, Executive,The President,etc...... Lust doesn’t discriminate it craves passion, affection,fulfillment,the right words,money,power,cars,credit cards,sex,etc..... The person or in

Lust 1 Peter 2:11 Comes from the Greek word Epithumeo which means to set the heart upon i.e. long for rightfully or otherwise): covet desire would fain, lust (after). Epithumetes - a craver; lust after Epithumia - a longing (especially for what is forbidden),desire,concupiscence,lust ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving, Greetings And Goodbyes

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 27, 2011

Principles on giving and examples to follow. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Outline: MONEY - HOW TO TAKE UP AN OFFERING: giving was Church centered (vs 1) giving was regular (vs 2a) giving was for everyone (vs 2b) giving was proportionate (vs 2c) giving was carefully handled (vs 3) PEOPLE - EXAMPLES WORTH FOLLOWING: Timothy (vs 10) Apollos (vs 12) Household of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Unholy Trinity: Me, Myself And I

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2011

Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the hum

THE UNHOLY TRINITY: ME, MYSELF AND I INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ