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You Have A Part To Play Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

Every part is needed within the church. There are no useless or devalued parts. When every part does not do its part we can not be what we are to be as a church.

Sermon Title: You have a Part to Play Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 20, 2008 Subject: Missions – Call Introduction I brought to church with me this morning some everyday objects that would be around any of our homes. These are very useful and sometimes needed objects. What I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Elections: Our Response

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 11, 2008

With the elections over, what should be our response as we seek to follow Jesus. Is it enough to get on with our lives? Or is there more asked of us?

Elections: Our Response Romans 13:1-7 November 9, 2008 There were two men who were good friends but disagreed on one thing: what color Jesus was. Jack was certain that Jesus had been white. Charles was convinced that Jesus was black. Around and around they went. Well, as strange circumstances had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God Longs To Rescue! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 20, 2012

Hosea the prophet foretold the doom of Israel he forth told why. The nation were unwilling to turn aside from theor ways towards destruction and turn to the One True God. find out more.

I had said at the start of my sermon series on Stewardship and Life Management that I was going to then do a series on the “wrath of God” prior to looking for a new congregation. At the time I was only really joking about the matter. By that I mean the sermon on the wrath of God. Given that I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Journey Through The Old Testament #7: Perseverance And Passion Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2012

The story of Nehemiah is an example to us for how we can overcome discouragement and distractions in our lives.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE O.T. #7: PERSEVERANCE AND PASSION OPENING: • I have good news for you this morning – the Gospel is good news! • The good news is that we can defeat discouragement! We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Different Set Of Beatitudes

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013

A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2014

Cultivate obedience through building intimacy with God. Obedience is a choice we make.

There is no excuse for not knowing God’s Word. Moses had spent the last 40 years teaching them what God has revealed. • If ever they strayed from God’s path, it would not be for a lack of knowledge. It would be a choice they made. Moses gave voice to the possible excuses the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Top 12 Lies You'll Hear In College

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 7, 2010

Modern academia is more a quagmire of deception than a beacon of truth; know what lies are being told on campus and why they just aren't true.

The Top 12 Lies you’ll hear in College
 Note: There are numerous sources for the information here. Jn.8:32 - Jesus says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. 
 Denzel Washington started out the “Great Debaters” saying, “I am here to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visible Faith

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 2, 2010

We need to make sure our faith is visible and real so others might see who God really is in us!

Visible Faith -Our lives are on display. This is true of all who calls themselves Christ followers or Christians. Since our lives are on display, we need to be sure that people can see Jesus, not just us. People won’t stay interested very long if they just see me. But if they can see Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Growing Up Spiritually Pt1 Series

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 11, 2009

This sermon helps the believer see the importance of growing up spiritually

Growing up Spiritually PT1 Ephesians 4:11-16 (NIV) 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Tools We Need To Make It Through Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2016

This message deals with four tools we can use from the book of James to get us through times of trial and persecution.

FOUR TOOLS WE NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL JAMES 1:1-8 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2  CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3  BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE TESTING OF ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong Against Evil

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 28, 2016

It’s not enough to rely on our saved status as Christians. We need to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in fleeing temptation, in battling temptation, in staying above reproach. We can learn from the mistakes of our ancestors, the ancient Israelites.

1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Standing Strong Against Evil Last week we looked at how Jesus withstood temptation from Satan in the wilderness. Today we follow up with a related passage from the Apostle Paul, encouraging us to stand strong against evil. Someone once wrote, “Learning from your own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Out And Welcoming In

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

Let's talk about being salt and light (Material adapted from Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp's book, Relationships: A Mess Worth Making, chapter 15, pg. 167- 177)

HoHum: Christianity is one beggar telling another beggar where he found bread- D.T. NILES WBTU: 3 disciples are important for us to remain faithful disciples of Jesus. These are in Luke 6. This outlines for us an important night and day in the life and ministry of Jesus. Jesus spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of God: What Is In It For Me?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

What is our response to the Word of God? Do we continue to search out to try and see how the word can meet our needs? Or do we have a higher purpose in listening to the word and applying it? The answer to the question "What is In It for Me? " is simple.

This month’s topic is Word of God and for the past two weeks both the pastors have given us some serious messages on what is the Word all about. I would like to turn the table and focus on “What is our response to the Word?” Whether I am teaching at SAIACS or running a program for my corporate job, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 40: Preach A Series Of Statements Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2018

Preaching a sermon using several mottos

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach a sermon that builds on several mottos. Lesson Intro In the previous sermon model we tied several points together by the continual repeating of a refrain, a phrase or motto. In this sermon, we do something similar except that the refrain evolves, builds, or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 3:14-21, Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

How Are The Dead Blessed

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017

What does life mean, in the face of death?

How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible