Sermons on Importance Of Prayer:

The Election's Over - Now What?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 19, 2008

Message meant to address those who were disappointed in the results of the election.

The Election’s Over – Now What? Various Scriptures November 16, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The election was just under two weeks ago, and it wasn’t my intention to address it, other than to say that we need to continue to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008

When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Provision Of The Spirit. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2008

Exactly what thirst does the Spirit satisfy?

On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." By this he meant the Spirit... John 7:37-39 It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 7:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What are you looking for? Are you looking for someone to give you all the answers? Are you looking for someone to liberate you from bondage? Are you looking for someone to reveal the mysteries of life for you? Jesus wants to show you so much more.

What are you looking for this morning? What is the reason you got up and came to church this morning? Did you expect anything when you walked in this door this morning? Expectations are amazing things, aren’t they? It seems like many times, our expectations lead to disappointments. They hype ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 2, 2008

What’s going on when the saints sin?

When I put my faith in Jesus Christ decisively at the age of 21, God spoke a sentence into my consciousness that I will never forget: “You’re forgiven. Go and sin no more.” From the moment that lightning bolt realization struck, I’ve never doubted God’s complete forgiveness. That simple ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Polishing Doorknobs

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 20, 2008

Is your ministry all polish?

Polishing Doorknobs There is an old saying when something is futile or a waste of time and money. Doing (whatever) is like polishing doorknobs on the Titanic. I am sure that when that ship went down it had nicely polished doorknobs but they didn’t stay that way long under water. The loss of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 26, 2008

Is God calling you to a new place or will you continue on the same limited path with the same limited results?

December 28, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 40:1-10 Subject: Trusting in God Title: Reshaping Your Spiritual Plans Here we are at the end of another year. Most of you will agree with me that it seems as though the time goes faster and faster. I don’t know about the rest of you but at the end ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Clean Slate

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Dec 30, 2008

Going into a new year, God wants to give us the gift of a clean slate, a fresh beginning.

I’ve got to admit something; I started working on this message the week before Christmas, and I’ve got to tell you something: working on a message for the week after Christmas the week before Christmas is no easy task. Sitting at my desk, in front of my computer, Bibles at the ready, It’s hard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 31, 2008

This sermon draws some New Years resolutions from God’s rescue of Israel from the Egyptians at the Red Sea.

Resolutions Gleaned From The Red Sea Rescue Text: Ex.14: 13-15 Intro: Here we are facing the beginning of a new year. Who knows what 2009 will bring. It’s anyone’s guess, for no one can foresee the events of tomorrow. It is as the Scriptures tells us: Prov.27: 1 “Boast not thyself of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reason For Hope On The Road Ahead Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 1, 2009

The road ahead is about to get rocky, but, we have reason for hope.

It’s hard to believe another year has come and gone. It’s 2009 and what makes this new year unique is there’s more reason for pessimism than optimism at what it will bring. Maybe you’ve heard some of the dire predictions about what the near future holds. A couple of weeks ago, economist and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The North Versus The South Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 7, 2008

Part 11 of a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel.This begins an in depth study of the prophecy of chapter 11.

The Prophecies of Daniel Part 11: The North versus the South (Daniel 11) We have reached the eleventh week of our study on the prophecies found in the Old Testament book of Daniel. When we started this series I never thought we’d still be at it eleven weeks later. I never realized how much ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sophomore Or Saint? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2008

We tend to use our limited knowledge to bludgeon others who do not know what we know or whose behavior does not match our standards; but we are called to be in Christ first and to love them, letting behavior flow from the relationship.

There is an old, corny story – and please don’t stop me if you have heard this one – a story about the young man who was the first in his family to go to college. In fact, he was the first in his small town to go to college. And so when he came home after his freshman year, he was the apple of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Want To Be Happy? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2008

Find joy in the journey.

SO, YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY? Philippians 4.10-23 S: Joy Th: Toward the Goal Pr: FIND JOY IN THE JOURNEY. ?: How? How do we find it? KW: Source TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 4 three sources that are key to finding joy in the journey of life. CV: “We will passionately pursue full ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2008

God always reveals Himself in personal ways. Three times "hidden" appears in Colossians: to show that there is meaning in our suffering, to demonstrate that transformation can come, to call us to personal commitment, all at the right times.

Every child loves to play “Hide and Seek”. And every grandparent loves to play with them. But the lesson I learned is that playing “Hide and Seek” is a delicate operation. It is a test of grandpa’s interpersonal skills. “Hide and Seek” is about more than using your powers of observation to find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Strength Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

How can you be a faithful church like Philadelphia was?

Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:7-13 Out of all seven of these churches we’ve been looking at in Revelation 1-3, there were only two that were getting it right. There were only two that faithfully looked to Jesus as their Head in all things. They were the persecuted church of Smyrna ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist