Sermons on Instructions:

A Shelter In The Time Of Storm

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jun 27, 2004

Learning from the psalmist we find stategies to weather the storms of life.

A Shelter in the Time of Storm Psalm 46:1-11 Think we¡¦ll make it? Those were the words of my brother Alan as we loaded up a grill and some other odds and ends on Friday night before we left the beach earlier this month. He asked that as we both looked at the rolling mass of black clouds that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

The Series Is Not Over

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Dec 21, 2004

Truth be told, the Bible says that the race is not given to the swift, or the battle to the strong, but to the one who endures. So it is necessary to shake of that defeated attitude and fight this fight to the very end.

The series is not over. Jude 1: 17 – 23 17 But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you, 18 that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to enjoy themselves in every evil way imaginable. 19 Now they are here, and they are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This We Believe: "The Holy Catholic Church" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

Orthodox Christianity believes in one, holy, catholic, apsotolic church.

This We Believe— “I Believe in the Holy Catholic** Church; The Communion of Saints” Ephesians 4: 1-6 We have all heard the little children’s rhyme where we put our hands together and say, “Here’s the church, here’s the steeple. Open the door and here’s the people.” We come this morning to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Bigotry About Holy Ceremonies (Sacraments) Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005

Removing the prejudice and misunderstanding between denominations regarding sacraments -- those physical things through which we receive a spiritual grace

BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- THE HOLY THINGS (SACRAMENTS) BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there graceless bigotry and petty prejudice between Christian churches? Sadly, yes. Our churches sometimes do not teach people to think for themselves. We teach only our narrow theories rather than the multitude of counsel ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Purpose For The Law

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is There A Time To Withdraw?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Unforgiveable Sin

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010

Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Revelational Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

God has a plan, and He is working that plan. The transfiguration was part of that plan, and it is a great example of how God works, and His purpose.

Passage: Matthew 17:1-13 Intro: We have been watching God construct a building. 1. brick by brick, plank and beam, God has been building a revelational framework that is taking clear shape in front of us. 2. the miraculous birth of Christ, the words of Christ, the actions and attitudes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God’s Gifts To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010

A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

My Readiness Can Change The World Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010

To run a marathon of 26 miles, you must first be able to run a single mile. Being prepared is being ready for the task at hand.

Matt 24:36-44 (NIV) Opening scripture 36 "No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. 38 For in the days before the flood, people were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Strengthened Wth All Might

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 21, 2008

Living a victorious Christian life is a challenge we should readily accept; however there is much to discourage us in this pursuit.

STRENGTHENED WTH ALL MIGHT “That you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy.” Colossians 1:10-11 (NKJV) The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Claim The Victory

Contributed by Sherry Burton on Feb 3, 2007

The church family has been in a battle of spiritual warfare since the day of its existance.

Claim the Victory Open in prayer I. The church family has been in a spiritual battle of warfare from the very day of its existence. A. The strong hold that Satan has on us must end today! 1. The only way it is going to end, is if we come together in agreement. 2. We must become the praying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural God Working Through Natural Sons

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 13, 2007

A word of encouragement from the life of Francis Xavier 1506-1552

(Excerpts from the forthcoming book Man on a Mission by Ian Johnson) Apart from seeing the name on a few Schools or Church buildings, I never really knew who Francis Xavier was. It wasn’t until I went to Goa in India in 2004 & again in 2005 that I was confronted with this spiritual giant, who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Missing A God Moment Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

We must stay focused on God or we will miss the God moments in our life

Sermon #4 Not Enough, Just Enough, More than Enough MISSING A GOD MOMENT NUMBERS 20:1-13 God moments… When was the last time that you experienced a God moment? (Ask for sharing) Bible is filled with God moments: Jacob and the dream of the ladder descending from heaven. Jacob and the man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Response To Crisis

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 25, 2005

The disciples were faced with quite a dilemna. Leader gone, huge task, uncertainty filling their hearts. What should they do?

Passage: Acts 1:12-26 Intro: Have you ever been excited and terrified at the same time? Walking along and see this… PP Roller coaster pictures. 1. we have a choice as to what is going to grip us; the fear or the anticipation 2. saw last week that Jesus’ disciples given a huge task. 3. they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free