Sermons on Indiana:

The Church God Will Bless

Contributed by Tom Dooley on May 11, 2001

This message focuses on following the model of the early church in order to be a church God will bless.

The Church God Will Bless By Tom Dooley www.preachingtheword.com Acts 2:41-47 Several years ago in the movie Hoosiers, Gene Hackman played the part of Norman Dale, a former college coach with a tainted past who was hired to coach a rural high-school basketball team from Hickory, Indiana. Coach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Clever Servant

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 28, 2005

Are we as willing to work hard on our relationship with Jesus as the dishonest steward was willing to work for his own future?

The Clever Servant Luke 16:1-8 October 2, 2005 A few years ago, I became friends with a fellow named Roger who had built a very successful business from the ground up. Starting from almost nothing, he had become President and CEO of a paging service. You know, when you need your doctor in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do We Have An Invitation Each Week? Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005

We offer invitations each week, but does the congregation know why we do that. This sermon will help in this area.

Why Do We Do What We Do? Why Do We Have an Invitation Each Week? Prior to Lisa and I getting married (and most of you did this as well), we invited as many people as we could to our wedding. We obviously wanted our physical families to be there and to share this special moment. We wanted our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Zeal Of The Lord

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

There is much we can learn from the story of Christmas. I am convinced that each of the scriptures that pertain to the Christmas story have a prophetic implication and will feed our soul.

THE ZEAL OF THE LORD Text: Isaiah 9:6 & 7 Christmas time is about many things. Your love for God and His Son must certainly be a part of your holiday season. If there is a time of the year that your relatives and friends should see Jesus in you and all over you, it is during the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How High Is Your Si: Spiritual Intelligence?

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Nov 8, 2005

Our spiritual intelligence is seen in the ways in which we are ready at all times for the coming of Jesus, whether that be tomorrow or a hundred years from now.

How High is Your SI: Spiritual Intelligence? November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:1-13 I probably don’t have to tell you this, but sometimes people are not all that bright. There is a company out in Arizona called “Guns for Hire” which works with movie studios to produce western gunfights. One day a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Promise In The Darkness

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Isaiah the prophet communicated the prophecy about Immanuel to Ahaz. An angel communicated the promise of Jesus to Joseph. Ahaz responded in fear. Joseph responded in trust.

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel.” Most of you are familiar with the story: Joseph had learned that Mary was with child, and he was making plans to divorce her quietly. An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying to Joseph: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Strength Of A Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 27, 2005

The nation will only stay strong of Jesus is the Lord of the government, home and church

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Monday is a special day for our nation. Memorial Day is a holiday where we pause to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. • Freedom has always come to us at a price. There are always forces in the world who want to take away the God ordained ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word Of God! Word Of Life!

Contributed by David Trexler on Aug 8, 2008

A summary of our faith in God’s Word.

Sermon for Matthew 13:1-23 July 13th 2008 “As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold.” Like I mentioned, this past week I had the privilege to serve as Camp Pastor at Lutheran Hills in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Hands Touching Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2008

Ordination sermon for new deacons. God’s gifts are not found in timidity, but in the power to encourage, the touch of love, and the skill of self-discipline, all symbolized in the laying on of hands.

Of all the ways we can use our hands, none is more authentically human than touching. Touching, not grasping, for some of the apes can do that too. Touching, not hitting, for that is a perversion of our humanity. Touching, not taking, for that is part of our fallen nature. We are most human ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Hero Father's Day 2008

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Everybody Wants and Needs a Hero. My Dad’s always been a Hero to Me!

“WHOSE YOUR HERO?” FATHER’S DAY 2008 June 15, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Webster’s Dictionary defines HERO as... “noble person, grand person, a champion, a man of distinguished valor, intrepid or enterprising in danger, a great illustrious or extraordinary person” A Hero is Heroic. Webster says of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Archeology Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 6, 2008

Archeology cannot form faith, but it can inform faith. Archeology brings forth the tangible remnants of history so that faith can have a reasonable context in which to develop.

No doubt that Christmas has some incredible claims contained within the narratives found in the Bible! Claims that could make the skeptic or searcher scratch their head wondering is this an episode of the “Twilight Zone”? Maybe you have felt this way at times and maybe you still have some major ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 19, 2007

The treasure that lasts is not what we accumulate on this earth but what we value in our hearts.

WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE? (Based on a sermon by Jeff Walling preached at the Tulsa International Soul Winning Workshop in March of 2006)) A. (Show clip from the movie: National Treasure) Hollywood has made tons of MONEY on TREASURE HUNTING movies. COMMENT: Indiana Jones, Titanic, Pirates of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Semper Paratus Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007

The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist