Sermons on Intro:

Don't Be Foolish

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 18, 2006

How we use our time reveals the priority God has in our lives. We should be careful to always seek first the will of God.

Don’t Be Foolish – Ephesians 5: 15 - 20 Intro: I’m not real fond of country music. Perhaps it’s because my dad and his brothers had a country band that practiced at our house --- The one thing I do like about country music are the titles for the songs. Here are a few I remember reading in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Who?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 15, 2006

This sermon explores concepts held by various people regarding Christ Jesus.

Mark 8: 27-38 Jesus Who? Intro: Have you ever been asked an embarrassing question or one to which there is no really good answer? “Do you want a whippin’?” --- “How dumb do you think I am?” --- “Do you know who I am?” --- “Does this outfit make me look fat?” --- “Do you know why I stopped you?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:28-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Your Ground: Play Defense

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 27, 2004

. The saying “you can run but you can’t hide” should be sin’s motto. Although, what’s more important to understand is that the only way for us to overcome sin is through true repentance

Stand your ground and play defense 2 Samuel 11 & 12 Intro: I believe, from speaking to people, and from my own personal experience that most do not fully understand the concept of sin and how powerful it is. How it can affect and attack someone who walks into church for the first time the same ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Blessed You Lately?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 8, 2007

how good god really is to us.

GOD BLESSED YOU LATELY? INTRO: HOW MANY BLESSINGS DO WE ACTUALLY RECOGNIZE? 1: MATERIAL A) CLOTHES B) A PLACE TO LIVE C) SHOES ON OUR FEET QUESTION: WHETER OR NOT YOU HAVE A LITTLE OR A LOT HOW MUCH OF IT DO YOU REALLY DESERVE? 2: PHYSICAL A) THINK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH B) GOOD OR BAD YOU COULD ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Metamorphosis In Us

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Sep 19, 2007

This is to let believers know that when they truly accept Jesus as Lord, there is a metamorphosis that takes place in their lifes.

The Metamorphosis in Us. Colossians 3:5-17 Intro: Butterflies & Bullfrogs - (Describe how butterflies & Bullfrogs metamorphosis from catepillars & tadpoles to what tey are today) Paul is telling the Colossian people that they have to let go of their old way of living and be transformed to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 20, 2007

USING OUR GIFTS GOD GIVES TO US

THE GIFT INTRO: DOES EVERYONE HAVE A GIFT? 1: YES!! A) 1 COR 12 PAUL TEACHES US ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS. B) VERSES 7-11 TOUCHES ON SOME OF THE GIFTS POINT: WE ALL HAVE SOME KIND OF GIFT, WE ALL HAVE SOME FUNCTION IN THE BODY OF CHRIST. OUR GIFTS ARE DIFFERENT AND WE ALL DON’T POSSESS THE SAME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Other

If You Had It To Do All Over Again

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

If you had life to live over again would you make some of the mistakes you made in the past

IF YOU HAD IT TO DO ALL OVER AGAIN II Samuel 12:13-24 Intro: In the reading of the scripture we find Nathan the prophet has rebuked David for his sin. David admitted his sin and begged God to spare his life. The Lord spared David but from here on through the rest of David’s reign was nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting To Have Tomorrow

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

The uncertainty of time and tomorrow

EXPECTING TO HAVE TOMORROW James 4:14-15 Intro: There are a lot of people including myself this morning who have plans for when they are able to retire. In a conversation with my Dad Friday morning I told him when my wife and I was able to retire we wanted to purchase an RV and travel across the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revealed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007

Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Our Life:

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Reflecting our lives

THE REVELATION OF OUR LIFE: A TIME THAT IS TO COME “Hab 2:3 “For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.” INTRO: Have you ever had a “Déjà vu”? When all of a sudden you say: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Hold Of Opportunities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Holding on to those opportunities that reach our lives.

GETTING HOLD OF OPPORTUNITIES Luke 16:8,9 ““The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the people of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the people of the light. I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Signet Ring

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Funeral Service for Cruz Rios

THE SIGNET RING Haggai 2:23 ““‘On that day,’ declares the LORD Almighty, ‘I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel,’ declares the LORD, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,’ declares the LORD Almighty.” INTRO: It’s interesting to see in the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"When Kings Hide In Caves”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

When you need to stand up and do what others are not doing.

“WHEN KINGS HIDE IN CAVES” 1 SAM 14:6, 7 “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Authentic

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 16, 2008

BEING REAL IN CHRIST JESUS.

AUTHENTIC 1 TIM 3:1-7/ TITUS 1:7-11 INTRO: QUALITIES OF A BISHOP 1: BLAMELESS A) NOT SINLESS B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BLAMELESS C) IT MEANS TO BE AUTHENTIC OR GENUINE POINT: 1 PETER SAYS WE ARE ALL PART OF A ROYAL PRESITHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS. PAUL GIVES THE QUALITIES OF A BISHOP OR PASTOR AND ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Other

Fascinating Knowledge

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human history.

Fascinating Knowledge - Hosea 4:1, 6-7 Intro.: The church in America is in trouble. Immorality is rampant, ministry burnout is growing exponentially and scandal or boredom are the daily fare in many churches. All while we are on a head on collision course with the most important hour of human ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic