Sermons on It Is I:

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 17, 2006

The image of the good sheperd is a powerful one that enables us to envision God’s provisional and protective involvement in our lives.

John 10:11-18 “I am the Good Shepherd” INTRODUCTION One of the most common and popular images of Jesus is that of a good shepherd. This image has dominated Christian art for two millennia. If we have seen many stained glass windows, one or more of them probably had a shepherd theme. Those of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Going To Make It

Contributed by Richards Cal on Jan 17, 2005

Here we have moses leading the people out of the Egypt, by God’s order and devine direction.

There were many reasons why God led them through the way of the wilderness of the red sea. The Egyptians were to be drowned in the Red-sea, the Israelites were to be humbled, and proved in the wilderness. Deuteronomy 8; . God had given it to Moses for a sign, Exodus 3:12, ye shall serve God in this ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Am I Living For

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 29, 2005

This topic deals with the reality that money, things, and pleasure are not worth dedicating our lives too. We need to discover our purpose in God.

What Am I Living For? GNLCC 1/9/2005 Ecclesiastes 1:16-2:11 Matthew 22:34-40 If you were to take an honest examination of your life today, how would you answer the question “what am I living for.” What is it that you believe is worth your spending your life in the way you’re spending ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I've Got The Power

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on the power of God and it’s availability to Christians.

I’ve Got The Power Using Your God-Given Authority 1/19/05 I. Introduction Play clip from Bruce Almighty. In this scene, Bruce Nolan has just been endowed with God’s powers. His initial reaction is disbelief, until he sees the amazing things that he can do with God’s power. Well, did you know, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Like You And I Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Lot To Be Thankful For

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

topical study of things to be thankful for

I HAVE A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR. • THE BIBLE CONTAINS THE MOST IMPORTANT ONES. 1- I CAN BE THANKFUL THAT GOD IS A GOOD GOD. PSA 106:1 Praise the LORD. Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever. 2- I CAN BE THANKFUL FOR GOD’S UNFAILING LOVE. PSA 107:8 Let them give thanks ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This One Thing I Know

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Feb 27, 2005

Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge.

One Thing I Know John 9 February 27, 2005 AM Subject: Knowledge Central Theme: What should we know about Jesus. Every person should let Jesus into their lives because of the Lights of knowledge. Introduction: I have been reading and thinking about this passage of scripture for a while now. I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: *other

"I Like My Job..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2005

Can you imagine Paul sitting on the cold floor of a prison cell and writing a letter stating this following thought as his theme: “What I like about my job as to being a Christian is…”

Title: “What I like about my Job is…” Introduction: Let me challenge you to read the entire fourth chapter of 2 Timothy. Paul is writing from a prison cell. He has made his prison cell his personal office. Bring the Books and parchments! He mentions all of the positives and the negatives things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Not Be Moved - [steadfastness] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 16, 2005

4 Anchors that held Paul to his place: A sense of DESTINY, a sense of DEDICATION, a sense of DECLARATION, and a sense of DUTY. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

I Shall Not Be Moved Acts 20:22-25 v. 24 key verse Living for God is the best life experience that you can have. Affecting eternity and not just the temporary gives life meaning. Once we decide to live for God completely we will experience more exhilaration than a mountain climber, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005

A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:3-20

Denomination: *other

I Pledge Allegiance To The King

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

How to stand confident before the judgment seat of Christ. A Christ the King Sunday sermon.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, living in Canada for couple of years brought us some interesting surprises. Discovering the beautiful mountains of Alberta, the appreciation of thermal underwear during Edmonton winters, and our kids learning “O Canada” before they knew “The Star Spangled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do I Know?

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005

We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

“How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Congregational

Can I Be A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2005

The Lord spoke with Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Can I be a friend of God?Can we, each one of us, be friends of God?

Can I be a friend of God? Will God speak with me (Exodus 33:11) ‘face to face, as a man speaks with his friend’? Like Moses, can I be a friend of God? Can we, each one of us, be friends of God? Well, in the unfolding story of God’s dealings with Moses and the Israelites, God has rescued them from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

What I Want For Christmas

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 18, 2005

Joy at Christmas is the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus, this joy should be the thing we most desire at Christmas

What I want for Christmas – Matthew 2:1-12 Big Idea: Joy at Christmas in the coming of Christ not the birth of Jesus Big response: When reflecting on Jesus to know joy and share that with others If I am going to answer this question of “What I want for Christmas” – we first need to think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: I Love Lucy

Contributed by Greg Hamby on Dec 19, 2005

2nd in a series of sermons on "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" that makes the connection between the character Lucy in Narnia and the importance of childlike faith in the real world.

“I Love Lucy” Mark 10: 13-16 December 4, 2005 Last week, we began our Advent season with the first in a series of 3 sermons that find their origin in CS Lewis’ book, and the soon to be released Disney film, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” As I said last week, the book centers on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist