Sermons on Intention:

Strategy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon discuss how to implement God's unique vision for the church

Our Strategy Proverbs 14:15, 16:3, 9 Stanley Tippet tells of visiting with two young men from Nagaland, a northeastern region of India. God had moved in a mighty way in the region sending revival to the area. Almost the entire population of the region had come to faith in Christ and as a result, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Life Giving Word Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

So we can see that God didn't give His law as a means of salvation...but as a life style for those who had already been saved. It was the way He wanted His redeemed ones to live. True freedom is the opportunity and the ability to express what we truly are

THE LIFE GIVING WORD JAMES 1:19 25 READ James 1:19 25 Last week James made us aware that our position as Christians is one of conflict...the battle of the two natures within us. Having done that, James now wants to help us to enter into a present salvation (21) which includes a blessing here and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Bad Stuff Happens Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The Devil is a liar and how "Christians" spread the lies and half truths that lead other to dismiss Christians.

Bad Stuff Happens Today we are adding another foundation stone to Christian basics. For several weeks we looked at how many Christians and Christian churches exhibit Atheistic tendencies. Some of you may be relieved that we have moves on to another topic this morning. I am afraid that you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

Denomination: Congregational

Wisdom's Noble Call Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 1, 2011

Wisdom leaves no doubt about the importance and meaning of her call. She comes near to mankind & seeks to win them by her noble & uplifting gifts. May we heed the call & follow heavenly wisdom's guidance.

PROVERBS 8: 1-11 WISDOM'S NOBLE CALL Speaking without wisdom is of little value and wisdom without a voice is of little use. So here we have wisdom taking voice and speaking. The Word of God and wisdom go hand-in-hand crying out to be heard. Wisdom's inviting call here in chapter eight ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Envisioning A Dream For Your Joshua

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 30, 2010

1988. We may be at a point in our lives where we know we will never fully realize our dreams, but we can find fulfillment if we can identify and encourage others to embody our values.

Several years ago a rather childish and tasteless movie, but nevertheless one good for escape purposes, made the rounds. The movie was called National Lampoon’s Vacation. It starred Chevy Chase, a batch of kids, fleeting glimpses of seductive models, and a monster station wagon that developed a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing From Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 1, 2012

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness.

Paul presents to the Corinthian church two options for our lives. We can choose a path leading to death and condemnation or the path leading to the Spirit and righteousness. Do you want a relationship with God based upon your performance or upon Christ’s? Do you want to want to stand in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Marriage: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 17, 2012

Marriage is to be a window through which the world can see the nature of Christ’s love for the people of God

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 19, 2012 MARRIAGE: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? Of Horses and Carriages – Part 3 Isaac Butterworth Ephesians 5:25-33 (NIV) When Jan and I had been dating for some time, and it was clear to us that we were getting serious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Suffering And The Human Condition: Where Was God? Series

Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009

The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the topic of suffering and God’s place in it and through it.

I was in a room close to 7:00 AM playing Jazz with my High School Jazz Band. We had band practice at 6:00 AM Monday to Friday mornings. (What kind of deranged person came up with that idea?) As I was sitting there at the drum set playing along half-asleep, the intercom began to come on and off. It ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Storm Of Faith

Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009

Finding faith in the midst of a storm

Matthew 8: 23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Tongue Full Of Poison Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2009

Oh that we would learn to tame the tongue!

“Tongue Full of Poison” James 3:1-12 Introduction At a national spelling contest in Washington an incident occurred that made me feel good—and made me wonder. In the fourth round of the contest, Rosalie Elliot, then an eleven-year-old from South Carolina, was asked to spell avowal. In her soft ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"Full Life" Investment (1 Of 4, Stewardship)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 30, 2008

Stewardship is God’s invitation to us to experience freedom rather than live as slaves. Are you ready to take a journey of faith and liberation?

Church Humor (from The Daily Dilly, 1/6/03) as cited at http://bible.christianity.com/SermonHelps/11546199/ “Here are some comments you’ll probably never hear at church: 1.Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front pew. 2.I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went 25 minutes over time. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Agents Of Grace: Absalom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 1, 2015

Learn how God's chastisement is indeed an agent of his grace and not an agent of God's anger.

Have you ever witnessed a scene like this? You drive up to a crosswalk and stop because there is a pedestrian. But as that person starts to make his way to the other side of the road, you nervously watch a car in the opposite lane. The driver of this car doesn’t seem to see that there is a ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Community Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

In the book of Acts, Luke in painting us this picture of the church gives us the essentials which should be a part of any church. Among these essentials is koinonia - a term translated into English as fellowship or community.

Church Essentials: Part Two Community Acts 2:41-47 The Book of Acts provides us with the history of the early church. Acts presents us with a picture of the traits and actions that typified the daily lives of believers. Luke in painting us this picture of the church gives us the essentials which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part Two

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010

The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist