Sermons on Impact:

Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Dec 23, 2002

This message focuses on a bunch of surprises that must be some of the greatest ever!

SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE! Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION HOLD UP PICTURE OF SERGEANT CARTER Who is this? (AWAIT RESPONSES) What TV show was he in? (AWAIT RESPONSES) That’s right he was ‘Sergeant Carter’ in ‘Gomer Pyle’. HOLD UP PICTURE OF PRIVATE GOMER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Brother?

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005

Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-21

Denomination: Orthodox

True Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Spiritual Power is a life changed for Jesus through presenting the Gospel. A spiritual Leader is someone who is willing to pay a personal price for his concern, his message, and his lifestyle as he bears the message of Jesus.

Any written statement carries certain dangers with it. It sets down a confirmed record and holds the writer to account. It can also be misinterpreted and misunderstood if the exact context of what was said and why it was said isn’t understood precisely. E-mail heightens these dangers because it ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006

This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

- Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Owns You? [the Sermon On The 'amount'] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

Do you own your possessions or do they own you? "Things" can take a toll on: The Heart-AFFECTIONS, The mind-PERCEPTIONS, The will-DIRECTIONS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Who Owns You? Matthew 6:19-24 We can divide life into 2 broad categories: the spiritual, and the material. But the Lord Jesus never made that distinction. Matter of fact, He often taught that our attitude toward the material is a mark of your true spirituality. v. 21 ‘Where your treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral sermon for a woman who enjoyed life but was bedridden for her last years. She was a Christian woman

Life is a very precious gift from God but moments like this remind us that life is short and very fragile. The Apostle Paul likened the body to jars of clay. But in these moments, in our sorrow and grief, we take the time that too often we are too busy to take. And that time is the pause in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Out Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006

Learn what it means to be a partner, not a party pooper!

Good morning, and thank you for worshipping God with me. For those new here, we’re involved in a really awesome emphasis right now – how we are better together! And let me tell you that some really cool things are happening! • Surprise attacks on many people this past week (like John and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Da Vinci Code: I Know Something You Don't Know Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on May 3, 2006

What’s the underlying doctrine to the Da Vinci code? Gnosticism. The da Vinci code is one more example of a resurgence of an ancient heresy.

A companion powerpoint to this sermon is located at: http://www.stilltruth.com/downloads/ppt/I_Know_Something_You_Dont_Know.ppt I know something you don’t know. Say it with a sing song in your voice and you sound like a child on the playground. Say it with a whisper and you sound like a gloating ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Today we are going to take a look at the kingdom of heaven.

INTRO: When I say the word Heaven what comes to your mind? "There are a lot of questions the Bible doesn’t answer about the Hereafter. But I think one reason is illustrated by the story of a boy sitting down to a bowl of spinach when there’s a chocolate cake at the end of the table. He’s going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

I’m taking about one concept: Giving it away.

INTRO: Last week as I was sitting on stage, Ben was singing "History Maker". The impression that came over me for mothers was they are history markers and they don’t even realize it. Moms are making history by raising kids who are going to impact history. But as I began to reflect each and every ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Race Of Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Running the race of life

INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Value Charity Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parents need to teach and model what it means to love as God loves.

As we conclude this series, I want us to think about how Christian homes to value charity - love. The word for love that Paul uses here is "agape," which is "God’s love." It is a love that is unconditional, a love characterized by an attitude which says, "I want the best for you." it is the word ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If Satan Could Change History

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jun 1, 2005

Eye opener to if satan had the opportunity to change history, what would some of the things be that he would tamper with?

If Satan Could Change History Rev. Eric D. Smith Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Resurrection Power

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002

There are more hymns celebrating the cross than the open tomb which might lead some to think Jesus’ death was more important than His resurrection. But, how important is the resurrection to us?

OPEN: Women: are there times when your husbands don’t seem to be paying attention? One man wrote: The ears are a marvelous creation: A piano has 88 keys, but each of your ears has a range of 1500 keys. They are so finely tuned that you can hear the blood running through your vessels. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Authentic Love

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002

A Christ Followers involvement in the world is to be salt and light. What happens to a culture when the light is dimmed and the salt looses its saltiness?

Authentic Christian love John 13:31-36 Beginning: The church is moment by moment becoming more and more like the world around it. Instead of changing the world we are being changed by the world. We have bought in to a deformed love that has a defective and inauthentic DNA. We have weakened our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-36

Denomination: Baptist