Sermons on It Is I:

I Wanted To Be The King Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 20, 2008

There was a need of leadership and many trees desired and boast that they are the candidate. But God has a better plan about the leadership

One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to the olive tree, ‘Be our king.’ 9 “But the olive tree answered, ‘Should I give up my oil, by which both gods and men are honored, to hold sway over the trees?’ 10 “Next, the trees said to the fig tree, ‘Come and be our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Church Of God

I Still Believe

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Believing in things of the past for my faith in the future

I Still Believe Jeremiah 6:14-19 Key verse is #16 ‘the old paths’ ‘the good way’. How we need to get back to these ways. Introduction: I Still Believe in the Virgin Birth In Isaiah 9:6 we find this passage For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe There Is A God

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Believing in God

I Believe there is a God I Corinthians 8:6 But to us there is but One God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in Him; and One Lord Jesus Christ by whom are all things and we by him. Intro: Ephesians 4:4-6 There is 1 body, and 1 Spirit, even as ye are called in 1 hope of your calling. One ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: Baptist

Ichoose To Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 27, 2008

Choosing may be the greatest power and privilege that we have as humans. The power of choice separates us from the angels and animals. We are faced with multiplied thousands of choices during the course of our life. We are faced with easy choices, silly

iChoose Pt. 4 – iChoose To Stand I. Introduction Our lives are marked by the choices we make. In a typical day, there are so many small choices that must be made. I chose to get up when the alarm went off. I chose to take a shower and fix my hair. I chose to wear clothes. I chose what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Thankful Series

Contributed by Phillip Frye on Nov 29, 2009

This message is of giving thanks at Thanksgiving and year round.

This year I’m really thankful. This year has been filled with joy, pain, reconcilation, and fear. Let me begin with the Psalm 100 verse 1 that tells us to make a joyful noise utho the Lord all ye lands. I want only to rejoice in that Christ has saved my soul.The pain comes when we fail God in any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Suffer Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2009

This is our fourth and final look at suffering in the book of Job—and today we’re going to get personal. We’re going to talk about how to deal with it when we are the ones who are suffering. How can we suffer well?

Horatio Spafford was a very wealthy man. He was a very well-known lawyer in Chicago. He had a beautiful Scandinavian wife named Anna and they had a son and four daughters. Even though Horatio was a lawyer, he made most of his money as a real estate investor. By the late 1800s, he owned much of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 7, 2009

The Disciples have to decide who Jesus is

He did not come merely to preach a Gospel; He is the Gospel. He did not come merely to give bread; He said, “I am the bread.” He did not come merely to shed light; He said, “I am the light.” He did not come merely to show the door; He said, “I am the door.” He did not come merely to point ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Me, Myself And I

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

I am the reason it’s hard to follow God.

ME, MYSELF AND I Why it’s Hard to Follow God Sunday, July 26, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee We borrowed a GPS for our vacation. We were going to visit DJ and Heather Williams in Louisville and John and Carol Hawkins in Galesburg, Illinois. These two places were unfamiliar and we were grateful to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Want To Be The One

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

10 were healed, but only 1 returned to thank the Lord. I want to be the one who expresses thanksgiving for all the Lord’s blessings.

As we open our Bibles once again to the Gospel of Luke, we are reminded that it was penned by Luke the physician. Luke, a Greek, was a well educated man who was used of the Lord to pen two books of our New Testament, The Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts. As Mark had written for the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Should I Not Be Concerned?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 28, 2009

Jonah

SHOULD I NOT BE CONCERNED? (JONAH 4) What is a missionary? Here are some traditional and non-technical definitions from the web: “A missionary is a person who, in response to God’s call and gifting, leaves his/her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Have A Dream!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 4, 2010

Examine three qualities that should be a part of every churches dream strategy.

One of America’s great leaders, Martin Luther King, once stood before an audience and made a pronouncement. He said "I have a dream." That statement reflected a dream and sparked a revolution for African American people. Dreams are powerful forces. They can shape the future. Even so, there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Resurrection

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

A look at what the Word says about the Resurrection

EVIDENCE FOR THE RESURRECTION Luke 24:1-12 Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: • Listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 21, 2008

Stephen is a prime example of someone who followed Jesus in holistic community. Imagine now what it would be like if Stephen was talking with us today.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community I am Stephen Acts 6 & 7 July 20, 2008 I would like for you to use your imagination. Imagine what it might be like if Stephen from Acts 6 & 7 were with us today talking to us as he might talk to us today. Hi, I’m Stephen. I understand that Pastor Mark has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Love A Parade

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Palm Sunday Message.

I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Must What? Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008

What we must do to be saved has been the subject of debate, what does Jesus say?

I Must WHAT??? John 3:1-16 This is part one of a series on the subject of being Born Again. John Chapter 3 introduces a man named Nicodemus and highlights an interview between Jesus and Nicodemus. This is much like a private Bible study where one is actually freed to ask any question of the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ