Sermons on Initiated:

What Is Our M-O In Life?

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 14, 2013

The Thessalonian Christians are our examples in our christian living.

We noted from the Apostle Peter that the writings of the Apostle Paul are full of godly wisdom. Bible Scholars tell us that the Letters to the Thessalonians were the first letters written by Paul; and so after praying and consultation with our Elders, we will study these letters to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Stress - Church And Friends Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 5, 2013

A series on "Dealing With Stress." This sermon BRIEFLY explores two sources we have to assist us in stress - the Church and our Friends.

For the past three weeks we have been Dealing with Stress. Two weeks ago we started to Discover and attempt to use our resources. We learned that God is our primary resource for dealing with stress. To be anxious and stressed is a choice that we make because it is the opposite of trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Friends

How Did We Get Here? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014

There are a number of theories as to how everything came to be. Materials used for this study include Dr Dewitt's "Unraveling the Origins Controversy."

There are a number of theories as to how everything came to be. We won’t examine them all but I would like for us to take the time to look at the most popular theories that try to either eliminate the Bible or to make the Bible fit what science and evolution teaches. I often wonder if, for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Or The Wrapping?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014

Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013

When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Gotta Know Your Deity Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 20, 2014

God the Father is only pleased when His Son is honored and given preeminence.

Introduction: Journey through the book of Colossians. Background: • Chapter 1 is all about Paul presenting a solid case that these Christians did not need any more knowledge from outside sources, the Word made flesh is sufficient. In order to grow as Christians and at the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - What You See Is What You Get! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 30, 2010

What would it look like if I were to LIVE MY LIFE in such a way that people could see THE PRESENCE OF GOD IN ME? Abraham lived his life like this. At one point a king called Abimelech comes to him and says, "God is obviously with you, helping you in every

Part 4 - Genesis 21:22-34 - WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! I was talking with a Jewish friend at work the other day. She said "I don’t like evangelicals!" I said that it was unfortunate because I was one, and that she was working for an evangelical organisation. She said "I don’t like people trying ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Early Church

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

The world today is full of people playing Christian, but the Lord is no friend of hypocrisy. The Lord is looking for a few good Christians.

The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My favorite was pretending to be a soldier, like my Dad. I would dress up like a soldier and me and my friends would go out into the fields around our house and go on secret missions to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel - Speaking The Words Of God Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2009

A short talk given at an early morning communion service. Samuel was young, but his first task after coming to know the Lord was to speak hard words from God to Eli (his mentor!) Will we also speak the truth, in love, to others?

Samuel was a child, with priestly responsibilities (an interesting fact!) and he was being mentored by Eli in the Temple. Jesus primarily focused upon 12 men. Who has God entrusted to you, to teach and train in the ways of the Lord? “In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010

Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-II—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 8 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Big Shots? Really? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2017

No matter who we think we are, we are ultimately helpless, blubbering fools without God’s backing.

Big Shots? Really? (2 Kings 4:1-44) 1. A young businessman had just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come into the outer office. Wishing to appear the hot shot, the businessman picked up the phone and started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No. 02. The Cross Of Jesus - Part 1. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 26, 2017

The atonement and the cross of Jesus.

The cross of Jesus (Part1) As we start the period of Lent we shall be focusing on the cross of Jesus It is universally known that the standard symbol of Christianity is the cross.. Now there are many other symbols that the church could have chosen as a sign of the Christian Faith. But the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Image Of God

Contributed by Jacob Holder on Feb 18, 2017

This sermon talks about what it truly means to be created in the image of God, and how it should effect our lives.

Image of God Genesis 1:26-27 Genesis 2:7 Romans 5:12 James 3:9 Ephesians 4:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 II Corinthians 5:17 Intro: Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2017

Authentic worship shows authentic Christian living.

1. Worship services are a high priority for most churches a. Preferential styles of worship have become hot buttons for churches b. Worship is often an indicator of church identity 2. Worship is ascribing “worth” or value to something 3. Words we use: Praise; Adore; Magnify; Rejoice; Give ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26, John 66:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ