Sermons on Isaiah 36 37 1:

Embodying A New Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

As we continue in our series entitled The Liberated Life, based on the New Testament letter we call the Book of Colossians… we continue with the apostle Paul declaring Christ as the liberating new presence that reclaims and restores who we were meant to b

Embodying A New Life Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – May 24, 2009 Intro An edition of Sports Illustrated a few years ago noted a tragic but telling story... It was the story of Rico Leroy Marshall, an eighteen-year-old senior at Forestville High School in Glenarden, Maryland. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Explaining Mark 6:1-13

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009

A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 7:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:20-30

Denomination: Anglican

Gods Plan For Marriage (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 10, 2009

A sermon looking at the teachings on marriage give to us in the book of Ephesians

God’s Plan for Marriage (Pt. 1) Text: Ephesians 5:21-33 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A man and woman, both 60 years old, had just spent the day celebrating 40 years of marriage. They got home and were examining their gifts when all of a sudden an angel appeared and said, “Because you two have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 1: Our Biggest Problem Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

Sometimes we spend so much time worrying about other peoples’ problems that we don’t even realize that maybe the real problem lies with us.

What the Cross Teaches Us Part One: Our Biggest Problem “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:2 (NIV) Icebreaker A concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wife. "Doctor, I think my wife is going deaf. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 2, 2009

This series examines the fifteen characteristics of love found in I Cor. 13:4-7.

Would you agree, small details can be very important? Consider the following examples. If you and your family are leaving on a dream vacation to Hawaii, it is important that you remember to carry your tickets. If you and your friends are leaving on a Gulf fishing trip, it is important that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Promise Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Feb 10, 2009

God is faithful 100 percent.

Walking in Godliness—Joshua Possessing the Promise! Part 1 of 2 Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: Horton Hears a Who! - Faithful 100% I meant what I said, and I said what I meant! An Elephant is faithful 100%! Wow that is a great statement! I meant what I said, and I said what I meant! An Elephant is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ministry. The undershepherd’s chief concern is evident thru...

THE UNDERSHEPHERD’S CHIEF CONCERN— —1Thessalonians 2:17—3:13 Previously we have seen.... ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 Paul’s deep concern for the Thessalonian Christians was foundational to his apostolic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaiming Your Passion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

The challenge many of us find in maintaining passion in life… is that living by duty apart from desire… is like hearing individual notes without a melody.

MOVIE CLIP: MR. HOLLAND’S OPUS – PLAY WITH PASSION Storyline - When we’re young our dreams lie out in front of us, there for the taking, and our plans seem so clear. But like many of us, Glenn Holland never could have predicted the course his own life would take, when he reluctantly accepts a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 5, 2009

A Christian Analysis Of Atheism, Part 1

If the Middle Ages are to stand in history books as the Age of Faith, it could be equally asserted that the nineteenth, twentieth, and twenty-first centuries will no doubt be remembered as the Era of Unbelief. Whereas unbelievers in the Middle Ages were careful in how they expressed their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of The Coming King - Part 1

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

John saw Him die, saw Him risen, saw Him ascend, then saw Him return

“After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God; 2 BECAUSE HIS JUDGMENTS ARE TRUE AND RIGHTEOUS; for He has judged the great harlot who was corrupting the earth with her immorality, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

God welcomes repentant sinners and rejoices over them.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] It’s often said that Charles Dickens, one of the most popular writers of all time, considered the parable of the prodigal son to be “the greatest story ever told.” Since this parable is really about the different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Real Emotion #1: Worship - The Invitation Series

Contributed by Dion Frasier on May 23, 2008

This was the second sermon in a series on the Psalms.

Real Emotion #1: Worship – The Invitation Psalm 95 Lesson Introduction • Invite the church to participate in reading through the Psalms together as a church. Over the next five months, we will read all 150 Psalms daily. • Talk about the series – Getting Real With God: Real Emotion, Real History ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of John The Beloved Pt 1

Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 17, 2008

this two part series looks at Johns life and relates how we can begin to live as God intended thru the transforming power of the Holy Spirit

THE LIFE OF JOHN THE BELOVED (pt.1) John is the brother of James… the son of Zebedee and also known to Jesus as a son of Thunder… refers to himself as the disciple whom Jesus loved… We learned from the life of James his brother a lot of lessons from James’ consequences and yet just as we found in ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is A True Disciple Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

We will begin our study of the Sermon Jesus delivered, call the “Sermon on the Mount”, why is it called the sermon on the Mount, well because he delivered it while standing on a Mountain side. We also need to understand tonight that Jesus’ main target aud

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part I of 2 Who is a true Disciple? Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Today we are going to look at what is commonly referred to as the Beatitudes. Another way of describing them is “The keys to receiving God’s approval” Are you having difficulty experiencing the approval of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist