Sermons on Initial Excitement:

God Reaches Out To The Outcast Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

As Jacob flees from home, GOd takes the initiative to reach out to Jacob and to bless him.

Genesis 28:10-22 September 14, 2003 Do you remember the first time that you were away from home? Maybe it was staying with grandma or grandpa. Maybe it was your first sleep-away camp. Maybe it wasn’t till you went away to university or got your first job. Do you remember what was going through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Peacemaking: An Inside Job

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 6, 2009

The fourth sermon of the initial 2009 series: ‘2 Things 2 B in ’09: A peacemaker and a missionary’

Slide 1) Almost three decades ago, Christine Tolbert Norman watched as her father, the president of Liberia, and 16 members of his cabinet, get tied up and machine-gunned to death by a group of drunken solders. Then, along with her mother and rest of her family, they were placed under house arrest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Missional: The Way To Be And Do Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

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

As I started to write this sermon, I read a blog in which the following question appeared, (Slide 1) ‘When you think of someone practicing Christianity, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?’ Would someone like Myrtie Howell come to mind? Pastor Marc Axelrod says that Myrtie quit ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

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

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

- First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

Mary receives the announcement that she is going to have a baby. The focus of the message the excitement that comes with anticipating the birth of a child. We’ll explore the excitement and anticipation we have for Christmas. The title of the sermon will b

What do you want for Christmas? Have you made out your list? Have you been shopping to see what you may want this year? We enjoy gifts. I do. I still get excited about opening gifts. Gifts say a lot. They are windows into our soul because they reveal what our true desires are. Gifts tell us that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Thanks Be To God! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2010

As I researched this sermon, I discovered a powerful message in Paul’s thanksgiving that was both simple and profound. What it taught me has changed my entire view of how to give thanks.

There’s a supposedly true story about a family was seated around their Thanksgiving table. As was their custom everyone shared what they were thankful for. From the oldest to the youngest, they each took their turn to express their praise. When they came to the 5 year old in the family, he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord's Supper, On Purpose Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 5, 2016

Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper on purpose. In it we see the Imaging of his death; the Intellect of God; the Instruction of God; and the Inspiration for Disciples.

1. Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil is a groundhog that comes out of his burrow on Gobbler's Knob, Pennsylvania, each February 2 to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow, there will be 6 more weeks of cold weather. If he doesn't see his shadow, spring will come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncharted Territory

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

Finding Newness with our walk with God and discovering new areas of excitement as a Christian.

Scripture: Joshua 3:1 – 5 Title: “Uncharted Territory” Introduction: In this portion of Scripture, Joshua has assumed leadership of Israel. Moses has led them for 40 years through the wilderness wandering. They are now on the border of a new country - a land of milk and honey. Though they had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Adventure

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2011

The call of Christianity is a call to adventure, an exciting undertaking , offering a remarkable experience and reward.

A Call to Adventure Matthew 19:16-30 The Call of Christianity Introduction: The call of Christianity is a call to adventure. Adventure is defined as an exciting and uncertain undertaking attended by risk and peril, offering a remarkable experience and/or reward. Quite often an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into The Arms Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 15, 2012

Are you running into the arms of God with passion and excitement, or are you running into the arms of the world?

Running into the Arms of God Topic: God is our refuge and strength Where are you going? Do you know the way? Why are you not there? Have you been distracted along the way? We all are running from something, We don’t want our past catching up with us, or we are trying to leave something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Name Of Jesus: Washed And Made New

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2025

Water baptism was an important part of Christian initiation in the practice of the first Christians, its still important today.

Sermon Title: “In the Name of Jesus: Washed and Made New” Introduction – A Personal Story I want to begin by taking you back to a moment that has shaped my entire life. I was nine years old. I had gone to the altar and given my heart to the Lord. There, as I repented and called on Jesus, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Missional Is To Be On Mission By ‘bearing One's Cross'

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

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

Language is an interesting thing. It changes with new words added each year to our lexicon and old ones falling out of favor. It also means that the meanings of words change and some are used as either as a verb or a noun. (Slide 1) For example, we when say ‘ADdress’ we mean a specific location ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Church Of God

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours! Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Apr 24, 2009

Genuine worship informs the mind about God, inundates the heart with the Spirit, and initiates the body into Christ-likeness.

On April 21st of last years the Associated Press reported: Another round and amen! Beer was on tap and a mechanical bull inspired the sermon as a new church held its inaugural service in a western Ohio bar. The Country Rock Church drew about 100 people to Sunday night’s meeting at the Pub Lounge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship, Training And Proclaiming Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

3 keys for a successful ministry as applied by The Lord.

Fellowship, Training and Proclaiming The Book of Mark Mark 3:7-19 I. Any successful ministry will grow in time. A. That is what we see with Jesus’ Galilean ministry. 1. Huge crowds followed Him where ever He went. a) They came from all over Palestine as they heard about His works. (1) As far south ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist