Sermons on Involvement:

Prepare For Impact Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 8, 2006

Moving from being a tagalong Christian to one who makes an impact is a simple process to understand.

Prepare for Impact (I Peter 1:13-16) 1. Have you heard of the new scientific theory? "When a cat is dropped, it always lands on its feet, and when toast is dropped, it always lands buttered side down. Therefore, if a slice of toast is strapped to a cat’s back, buttered side up, and the animal is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Assignment Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 7, 2006

Jesus has a job for you. When you come and bow to him, he not only blesses your life, he changes your life. Then he puts you to work for the kingdom.

Think back on people that have had the greatest impact in your life. Your parents. Your brothers or sisters. The person you married. Your children. It is usually those closest to us that shape our lives the most. How do you get close enough to Jesus so that he has the greatest impact in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:8

Text: 1 Peter 3:8 Title: Three Marks of a Healthy Church Date/Place: LSCC, 11/13/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: contrast the Andrea Yates case (postpartum psychosis) that was granted a new trial this week versus the moment of heroism at the Campbell County HS by three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Tested For The Lord

Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 20, 2007

The story of Gideon and his army of 300 men teaches us some great lessons about life and faith. If God were going to give a report card, what grade would we get. God’s grading system is completely turned around from the worlds, as you will see in this se

Battle Tested for the Lord Judges 7 What grade would God give you? Unlike most grade cards, in this grade card A is bad and F is good! 1. What grade would God give you when it comes to your Heart? A -Afraid or F- Fearless Gideon- Anyone who trembles with fear may “turn back” and leave ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of Serving Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 15, 2007

This sermon is the third in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Serving in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

We’re looking at the Motivational Spiritual Gifts from the Word of God. And we’ve already established the fact that there are three categories of gifts; Motivational, Ministry and Manifestation gifts. Last week we looked at the Gift of Prophecy, the heart gift of Prophecy and the person who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Didn't My Mountain Move Part 2 Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2005

Some mountains in life are to be climbed, some are to be conquered, some are to be commanded, and some are cordoned off.

Why Didn’t My Mountain Move pt. 2 Intro: Part 2 of a series of messages on: WHY DIDN’T MY MOUNTAIN MOVE? TEXT: Exodus 19:20 And the LORD came down upon mount Sinai, on the top of the mount: and the LORD called Moses [up] to the top of the mount; and Moses went up. KEY PASSAGE FROM TEXT: the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does The Bible Say About Divorce And Remarriage?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 16, 2005

This message looks at the major passages in the Bible on this difficult subject.

- “A divorce is like an amputation: you survive, but there’s less of you.” - Margaret Atwood. We will look at what the Old Testament has to say about divorce and remarriage, then what Jesus has to say, then what Paul has to say. We’ll follow up with how that all comes together in specific ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Original Christmas Missionaries Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 26, 2005

Original Christmas Missionaries-The Shepherds. They received a DECLARATION- Good News from Heaven. They got busy with DECORATION decorating lives with the message of Gods Love(Jesus). Showed DEDICATION to praising & glorifying God. #1 in series Christm

This is sermon #1 in a series I am doing called Christmas originals. The sermon can certainly stand alone or be preached in series. There are powerpoint slides available at the end of this sermon. Christmas Missionaries LK 2:8-16 The Christmas narrative from LK chapter 2 introduces us to some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Empowered Ministry, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 30, 2005

As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul address the issue, is

GIFT EMPOWERED MINISTRY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: As we continue to look at this area of “gift empowered ministry”, we move ourselves in to the area of seeing our gifts with regard to the life and vitality of the local body the church. What becomes clearly evident, by the way Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 13, 2005

Sometimes we just have to let everything go, have everything stripped away, put everything behind us and start again with the only sure foundation the Rock Jesus

NEW BEGINNINGS Scripture Reading: Luke 5: 36-38 1: Introduction: When was the last time you sat down and took stock of your life. Perhaps the beginning of the year? I wonder how many of those New Year resolutions you can even remember making ~ let alone kept! It may seem strange to think of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-38

Christian Repentance

Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 27, 2005

The significane of fellowship with God in light of His calling and Jesus’ death, without practicing of which we all need repentance.

Christian Repentance As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent. Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:19-20) What do you think is the most important ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

In Tune With The Culture But Out Of Step With The World

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

The need of the church to be culturally relevant.

These are important words because they tell us that these men from Issachar realized that changes were taking place in their nation & they needed to respond to those changes. Not only that, but they were the kind of men who could make the right decisions. Like the men of Issachar, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Gossip - "You're Not Going To Believe What I Heard"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 14, 2005

This message answers 4 of the biggest questions about gossip, including what is gossip (and what’s acceptable conversation) as well as how to deal with someone wanting to share gossip with you.

1. When Is It Gossip And When Is It Acceptable Conversation? “The difference is in motive and accuracy.” - Ephesians 4:15. - One struggle that people have is that they believe that “not gossiping” means ceasing to having any conversation about people and what’s going on in their lives. Most of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Things Go Bad

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

When things go wrong, we are right to look for a reason. Certainly in the case of Israel at the beginning of the book of Judges, the problems were obvious. Are these true of us?

Passage: Judges 2:1-23 Intro: “A man was walking home one night, and he fell into a huge, 12 foot hole in the road…. This happened several nights, until he finally went down another road.” 1. we have just finished Revelation, which showed us very clearly the consequences of our choices and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free