Sermons on Intercession Needed:

How God’s Working Enables Good Works Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 25, 2010

God graciously works obedience into the lives of his people.

Scripture Introduction Christians have disagreed and debated, since the earliest days of the church, God’s role versus the believer’s role in growth in godliness. Some Bible verses, considered by themselves, seem to support popular phrases like, “Let go and let God,” or “I can’t; God can.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting Life In Order Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 4, 2010

The health of family life has a significant impact upon the health of society.

“Law & Order: SPU – Putting Life in Order” Ex. 20:12; 1Tim. 5:1-16 A Sunday school teacher, in her class of 5 & 6 year olds, had just finished discussing this commandment about honoring your father and mother. She asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Or Nonsense?

Contributed by Justin Hardin on Aug 7, 2010

An examination of a difficult passage in John 6 where Jesus floors the crowd with his declaration that they must eat his flesh and drink his blood in order to receive eternal life. Appropriate for use prior to Lord's Supper.

Wisdom or Nonsense? John 6:47-71 47“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. 48Yes, I am the bread of life! 49Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. 50Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. 51I am the living bread that came ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-71

Denomination: Baptist

Imitation Of Apostles-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 27, 2010

Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. Why? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is Adherence to Authority’s...

OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-I—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-(3:10-14) Timothy’s imitation of Paul was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Imitation of godly people is pivotal to our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lust

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

If you’re struggling with the sin of lust, that’s the danger. Lust is that deadly. Just about all Christians face sexual temptation at some stage. If you are you’ll see yourself in that story.

Lust Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction In 1875 three balloonists left Paris with one thing on their mind: to set a new altitude record. They wanted to rise higher in their balloon than anyone before them. They’d been warned to take pressurized oxygen and so they loaded their oxygen gear for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah Crowned Priest-King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 6, 2010

The prophesied return of the Messiah for His royal coronation is here fore-shadowed. The full establishment of the God ruled ones’ blessings will come with the crowning of the Priest-King Messiah which is set forth in this historical event of the crowning

ZECHARIAH 6: 9-15 THE MESSIAH CROWNED PRIEST-KING The eight visions are over yet God is not finished speaking to His servant. We thus find a beautiful and fitting climax not only to the visions, but to history as man has known it. Immediately following the overthrow of the world’s ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Friends Of Jesus Love Jesus’ Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 7, 2010

God’s love creates a loving community among his people.

Scripture Introduction It is a favorite joke among boy scout dads, so I have heard it 7 or 8 times in the last two years. Two guys camping in Colorado crawl out of their tents one morning only to see a grizzly bear charging. The first man begins frantically to put on his tennis shoes, at which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Door To Worship

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 10, 2010

Worship is a pivotal and essential privilege for the people of God.

THE DOOR TO WORSHIP* Rev. 3:20 – 5:14 Sermon Objective: Worship is a pivotal and essential privilege for the people of God. REV. 3:20-22 20Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me. 21To him who ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Good Word For The Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010

Naomi was a powerful influence on the life of her daughter-in-law Ruth. This sermon examines their relationship. I also encourage positive family relationships.

Sources for this sermon include 1994 Minister's Manual and the Broadman Bible Commentary. Outline included at the end. A GOOD WORD FOR THE MOTHER-IN-LAW Mother’s Day 2010 RUTH 1:6-18 Baby asked God They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 25, 2010

God decreed the cross as the way of salvation for his people.

Scripture Introduction On a Thursday night, they gathered to eat the Passover, the annual celebration of God’s rescuing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. During that eventful evening, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples (providing the great example of love and service), Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin City Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 27, 2010

When we allow ourselves to be inundated with sin we grow callous to its affects and to God's holiness.

“Sin City,” Genesis 19:1-29 Introduction I spent the eighth grade living in Butte, Montana. When I moved there from California most of the kids I eventually met assumed that I was a surfer because I was from California. Of course, this is a little bit like assuming that everyone from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Iron Man = A Wolf In Iron Clothing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 16, 2010

Paul told the Ephesian elders that wolves would arise from among the own number. How were they to be able to tell when someone (like an Elder) had become one of the bad guys?

OPEN: Last week I told you I loved superheroes. And I have done extensive research for this sermon series for years. I’ve read superhero comic books/ watched superhero TV shows/ went to superhero Movies. I’m what you might call an “expert” in superheroes. And one of the things about superheroes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What The Gospel Demands Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 27, 2010

This is the first in a series of sermons adapted from David Platt's "Radical" Series.

What the Gospel Demands Text: Luke 14:25-34 This morning I want to talk to ya’ll about something that the Lord has been laying on my heart for some time, it’s just that I didn’t have a clear picture of it. And I think that it’s pertinent and relevant, and very important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let’s Go To Supper Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 4, 2010

Sermon 3 in series. At a banquet with His disciples, Jesus tells of another banquet. One of the diners blurts forth, "Blessed is he that will eat bread in the kingdom." His assumption is that he will be present in the kingdom. Jesus takes the opportunity

Series: Things That Accompany Salvation Hebrews 6:9 But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. Message 3: Let’s Go to Supper (A Banquet Illustration Told at a Banquet) Luke 14:15-24 INTRODUCTION: 15 And when one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Straw Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Ahab goes one step too fr and God decides to act in judgement of him and Jezebel. Yet even then God's mercy is to the fore.

Reading through the story of Ahab and Jezebel, I occasionally feel a bit sorry for Ahab. He gets a glimpse every now and then of what’s the right thing to do. You feel like he’d really like to do the right thing, but he’s made so many bad decisions in the past that he just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Anglican