Sermons on Indian Creek:

Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Staying In The Care Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 10, 2001

We’ve got a decision to make--the fox with a sure and violent death or hovering under the wings of Jesus.

Parents love to give advice to their children. As they are young, parents say, "Don’t run out in the street. Don’t touch the hot stove. Don’t play with fire." As children get older, parents continue, "Don’t use drugs. Don’t have pre-marital sex." Parents hope that the children will follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Reasons Why Certain People Will Not Make It To Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

Reasons why some people refuse to take advantage of the free offer of eternal life found in Christ Jesus

Some Reasons Why People Will Not Enter Heaven (Acts 24:22-27) Illustration:More than four out of every five Americans agree that "we all will be called before God at judgment day to answer for our sins," says a poll conducted for the Times Mirror company. National and International Religion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is! Series

Contributed by Gary Hampton on Aug 26, 2002

This sermon sets forth simple proofs that God is!

God Is! It is not unusual to be challenged today by someone who has either been brought up to disbelieve or has had bad experiences in life. They may ask the Christian to "prove to me there is a God!" Of course, "No one has seen God at any time" (John 1:18). Neither has anyone tasted, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gearing Up For Your Race

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004

A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

Great Object Sermon! Inspiration and main points for the sermon came from a sermon by Bruce Howell-"Five Kernels of Corn" found here on SermonCentral. I handed out five kernels of feed corn in wedding rice style to all in attendance.

Psalm 103:1 – 22 INTRODUCTION The observance of Thanksgiving is a tradition that we hold near to our heart as Americans. The tradition of gathering together with friends and family for Thanksgiving began almost 400 years ago at Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Spiritual Tsunami

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Jan 21, 2005

The benefits of giving must go further as we react to the Spiritual Tsunami that our Lord Jesus Christ blessed us with when he released the power of the Holy Ghost!

Giving honor… Prayer… Acts 2:2 reads - “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting”. The theme of our message tonight is: A Spiritual Tsunami. The second chapter of Acts is where our Lord begins His Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Choose Wisely

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007

God sets choices before us regularly. And the decisions that we make will determine if we are blessed /anointed / or experience victory.

TITLE: CHOOSE WISELY TEXT: I SAMUEL 7:13 INTRO: Our lives are filled with choices. We make hundreds every day. Just this morning we decided to: - Get up or stay in bed - Eat or skip breakfast - What to wear - Where to go - Which service to attend - Most have decided where we are going after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Arrow

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 7, 2008

A Family all age message about practicing our faith, leaning on the Spirit & staying close to Jesus.

The Arrow 2 Peter 1: 3- 11 WORD # 1 I want to suggest that being a Christian is lot like being an arrow. Now I’m no expert on arrows, though have seen them used, I can remember Errol Flynn - Robin Hood, anyone else? I can remember hours spent as a child imagining life as Robin Hood firing pretend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

One Man's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Thanksgiving Message.

ONE MAN’S THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: ILLUS: THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Over 300 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth Colony, made the following announcement: TO YE PILGRIMS Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Greatest Giver

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 17, 2005

This is a short but simple sermon that would be good for any Christmas Service.

God is the Greatest Giver Acts 11:17 At this time of the year there is a lot of talk about giving. I was listening to a talk show on the radio the other day and the topics that were mentioned was focused on this subject. How much and how often should you give to the Salvation Army with the bell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:17

Denomination: *other

The Untouchables

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Sermon on human condition and God’s grace

December 29, 2001 I. Introduction A. Current news about India 1. Ongoing conflict with the neighbouring nation of Pakistan 2. Masked gunmen stormed Indian parliament B. Religions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Adventist

One Man's Thanksgiving

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A Thanksgiving Message

ONE MAN’S THANKSGIVING Luke 17:11-19 INTRO: ILLUS: THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION Over 300 years ago, William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth Colony, made the following announcement: TO YE PILGRIMS Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

My Testimony Series

Contributed by Rev. Sumit Joshi on Oct 30, 2014

My life story

Testimony I call myself as “The Born Again”, for I have discovered a new way of life, with newer attitudes and priorities, and renewed zest for Living. I am proud to call myself "Born Again Believer". The world would call me converts to Christianity. My conversion is not a change of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: *other

Brave Believers Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Aug 15, 2011

4th in a sereis on the book of Acts. The stories of Stephen and Phillip affirm there are times in our lives when we must make a stand. There is no room to give in to the urge to cut and run in cowardly retreat!

Brave Believers Acts 6:8-8:40 (Fourth in the series, What’s Next? The Adventures of Growing in Christ) An early Christian leader named Tertullian (164-200AD) declared: “Kill us, torture us, condemn us, grind us to dust. The more you mow us down, the more we grow, for the seed of the church is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ