Sermons on Invite:

God Has A Place For You Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 29, 2002

There is much work to be done in God’s Kingdom. There is a place for every Christian to serve.

Matthew 9:35-38 (GWT) 35Jesus went to all the towns and villages. He taught in the synagogues and spread the Good News of the kingdom. He also cured every disease and sickness. 36When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd. 37Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Someone's Knocking

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 8, 2002

When we read Rev. 3:20 we need to ask: 1. To whom is he speaking? 2. What is his purpose? 3. What should be our response?

I recently finished reading Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines: Understanding How God Changes Lives. Willard is the kind of writer that leaves you saying, "That makes so much sense." But I was struck by an illustration he used toward the end of the book regarding William Holman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Between A Lie And The Truth Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004

How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn The Lost Art Of Obedience

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 7, 2003

how Christ obeyed and how we obey

April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:7-9 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Although he was a son, he learned obedience from what he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9, Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Pimp My Ride

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 5, 2006

Three desires Jesus has for your life.

Luke 5:27-32 Pimp My Ride Woodlawn Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Introduction Read Luke 5:27-32. I don’t know how many of you take time to watch MTV, but if you watch TV at all you’ve likely heard of the show that got its launch there in 2004 called Pimp My Ride. The concept for the show was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Real Independence

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding how to have spiritual independence. Given on the Sunday before Independence Day 2006.

Real Independence John 8:31-36 July 2, 2006 Introduction Well, in case you’re not aware of it, the 4th of July, Independence Day is on Tuesday. My guess is that all of you are aware of it, and if you have kids, they’ve made you aware of it, if for no other reason than the fact that they feel ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Is Looking Forward To Rewarding Your Life Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Nov 4, 2003

Why Everything You Do Today Matters Forever

Then Jesus said to his host, “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends, your brothers or relatives, or your rich neighbors; if you do, they may invite you back and so you will be repaid. But when you give a banquet invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, 1 Timothy 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On Five Word Of God And Prayer Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Mar 15, 2007

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and that through reading, studying, and preaching the Word of God, along with prayer we can enter into a deeper relationship with God as well as releasing His presence into our lives.

LET’S PRAY Father we ask for Your anointing on us today. Place Your anointing on me as Your messenger today. God move in our lives. Rip open the heavens and visit Your people today. Open our eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears so that we may hear Your Word. Open our minds so that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Pentecostal

Esther Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 28, 2006

Esther and Mordecai act on their own initiative to bring about the salvatin of the Jews, but God is present in the background bringing things together.

For those who weren’t here last week or whose memories are like mine and you can’t remember what happened two days ago, let alone last week, let me recap. King Xerxes, king of Persia, has banished his first queen and a search has been made throughout his kingdom for beautiful young girls from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

To Be Missional Is To Be On Mission By ‘bearing One's Cross'

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Third and final sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

Language is an interesting thing. It changes with new words added each year to our lexicon and old ones falling out of favor. It also means that the meanings of words change and some are used as either as a verb or a noun. (Slide 1) For example, we when say ‘ADdress’ we mean a specific location ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Church Of God

In Him We Have Redemption

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 3, 2007

Our redemption is one of the great themes of the Bible. It expresses our fallenness; it expresses God’s great love for us. To redeem, in the most simple of terms, is to buy something back. In a word, redemption is the theme of the Bible. When God

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight. (ESV) Introduction: Our hymns include many songs, in which we rejoice in our redemption: “Redeemed how I love to proclaim it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surely Jesus Didn't Mean That!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 5, 2008

Hate your parents, spouse, kids??? What is going on here in Luke 14? Before we decided to change the Word of God, consider the unthinkable with me for a bit. It might just open our eyes to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

(If you rate this sermon please offer helpful comments, God bless, Greg) When was the last time you said something that you really didn’t mean? What if I got up here and said, “If anyone comes to this church and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Days Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Signs of the Last Days

The Last Days Part 3 Scripture: Matthew 24:12; 25:34-40; Mark 13:12; Ephesians 6:1-3 Introduction In my message last week I spoke to you concerning the signs of wars and rumors of wars. As we evaluated what has taken place in the last 2000+ years we saw that the number of wars have increased as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And The Disciples Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This sermon looks at the disciples and the call that Jesus placed on their lives.

Jesus and the Disciples Mark 1:16-20, 2:13-14 Today, we’re continuing our series about Jesus asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What does his life mean for us today?” To answer that question, we are turning to the oldest existing book about Jesus written between ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit’s Gift Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 3, 2010

If we want to be used of God to effectively advance the cause of Christ, we must be careful not to overestimate or underestimate ourselves, but use the Spirit’s gift(s) to serve with all our hearts.

Just a few years ago, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, posted his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. He has not yet gotten around to purchasing an acceptable ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free