Sermons on Invitation:

Our Quick Change Society

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 17, 2005

Society seems to go by us so fast we do not have the time to assess it or where we are in it. We are admonished to focus on the Lord, not on our ever-changing world. (From a wonderful sermon I read on Sermon Central.)

Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re familiar with is changing, right before our eyes. We ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: *other

Good Grief

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Jesus taught that those who grieve will be blessed with the comfort of God’s love.

There was an earth shaking boom that many of us heard yesterday morning, and the debris of the Space Shuttle Columbia has been raining into our lives ever since. I am talking about the emotional debris of such a disaster. The shock, the disbelief, the anger, the sadness, the fear. All the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Methodist

What Has God Called Us To Do In The Middle Of A Tragedy

Contributed by Brent Baker on Sep 13, 2005

A broadcast of a news clip said that through Katrina our Nation has been called to do something, but I think God has called Christians to do something!

Date Preached ________ Where Preached _________ What Does God Call Us to Do in the Middle of Tragedy? Selected Scriptures This has been a couple of weeks that our country and our church will never forget. Preaching involves at least two responsibilities. The first is to explain the Bible and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just As They Are

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Jan 27, 2006

A call to all Christians to exercise the privilege of winning souls for Christ.

Luke 5:27 - 32 27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. 29 And Levi made him a great feast in his own house: and there was a great company of publicans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

The Most Important Mission Field

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2006

A sermon on how to S.H.A.R.E. our faith with our families using Jesus’ family as an illustration. (Material taken from Steve Bowen in Rev Magazine article entitled "Family Discipleship")

Sermon for 2/12/2006 The Most Important Mission Field Introduction: A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her 5 and 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “Honor thy father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Effects Of Yes Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Mar 15, 2006

The results of obedience for a Christian.

Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians Lesson Eight: “The Domino Effect-part 2” Subtitle – “The Effects of ‘YES’ ” Ephesians 1:17-20 Two words we hear all the time - yes, no. Yes, no. Each and every day we’re faced with dozens of decisions – things or people or places or events that we must say ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Believing In The Dark"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 4, 2004

How can we believe in the dark when things are not going as we think they should go for us?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Second Sunday of Lent March 7, 2004 “Believing in the Dark” Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 INTRODUCTION: How do you reassure someone that your word is good? You might do it in several ways. You might say: 1. I cross my heart and hope to die if it is not true 2. You ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:17-18, Genesis 15:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens To People Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Aug 31, 2001

Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ and him alone.

What Biblical doctrine do you struggle with most? I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you answered that God’s concept of the relationship between the roles of men and women really causes you a hard time. Nor would I be shocked if a number of you struggle with the concept of close(d) communion that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Lutheran

What God Shall I Serve?

Contributed by Marty Logsdon on Sep 25, 2001

To make the listener think about how dedicated he really is to serving God.

Message Title “What God Shall You Serve” Scripture Reading Joshua 24:14-24 (Read Aloud) Prayer For Service A few years ago I had the privilege of having a friend of mine come from Russia and stay with us for a couple of days. I realize that the majority of people have not been to Russia, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion - What It Is Not, What It Is, And What It Does

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message concerning what the Bible says about compassion compared to the world¡¦s definition.

Compassion ¡V What It Is Not, What It Is, & What It Does Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today we begin a series of messages focusing on a number of issues that are prevalent in our society. I hope in the next week or two to give you an outline of where we will be going so you can get an ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Knowing God - #6 - God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Last in a series about attributes of God and how we can reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #6 God is Holy 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction I like white shirts. I like them a lot. Part of the reason is that they go with everything. No matter what color of pants you are wearing, no matter what color tie, no matter what color shoes (I go for black most of the time), a white ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Is Looking For You

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 9, 2001

Zacchaeus realised Jesus was the One who looked for him and transformed his life. He experienced God’s seeking love and saving power.

INTRODUCTION All of us have been to the doctor because we needed help. We may have started with self-medication - taking pills, resting, drinking water - until the point we say, "It’s time I go to see a doctor." We go with expectation that they would be able to diagnose the cause of your illness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Victory Story - Jesus Lives!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 11, 2004

Friends, on this Easter Sunday morning, what I want you to know, what I want you to hear is that this Victory Story of Life over death… isn’t just one in history…. It happened 2000 years ago on a morning just like this, but just like Mary’s life…. That Vi

Our Victory Story – Jesus Lives Pastor Glenn Newton April 11, 2004 Easter Sermon Text John 20: 1-31 I love come back stories don’t you? I love to read about men and women who have been at the very bottom it seemed, but they didn’t give up, and somehow, someway they are able to fight back to the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene