Sermons on Jack Cottrell:

Redeeming The Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2004

The main ingredient for redeeming the time (or as Paul said, being wise, not fools) is wisdom. This sermon is a challenge and encouragment to receive wisdom from God.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 4, 2004 September 10th, 1945 finds a strapping (but tender) five and a half month old Wyandotte rooster pecking through the dust of Fruita, Colorado. The unsuspecting bird had never looked so delicious as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Making It Rich Without Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004

The perils of finding our wealth in things instead of the richness of Jesus

Making it Rich without Jesus James 1:9-11 / 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Introduction We live in a city that makes people choose between a command of God to be diligent stewards with the funds that He provides for you and the ever so innocent, just a dollar, lottery. We promise Lord if I just win, just this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs For Living

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

This book of Proverbs is a fathers’ counsel to his son. Every young person and young at heart ought to read a verse from this book on a daily basis. This book speaks to life and how it can be lived.

Living the Life Series: Proverbs For Living (PFL) Scripture Reference: Proverbs 2:1 – 10 Introduction We are a culture that is overwhelmed with acronyms, initials, abbreviations, and catchy phrases that paint the picture or tell the story of people, places, or things. There is no shortage of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Didn't Give A White Elephant Gift For Christmas

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2001

A message describing the wonder of the gift of God in Christ. Revised and updated December 2005.

God Didn’t Give a White Elephant Gift for Christmas Various Scriptures December 19, 1999 (Updated and revised December 10, 2005) Introduction Recently I received an invitation to a Christmas party where we were to bring a white elephant gift. You know what a white elephant gift is, don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Tenth Leper

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

We ought to live and worship and serve in such a way that our lives become a Te Deum of gratitude to God!

The Tenth Leper Scripture Reading: Luke 17:11-19 Text: Luke 17:17 A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand. “Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Alone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

The second in the X-files series this looks at the person of the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-21 It wouldn¡¦t be long and he knew it. For three years he had taught throughout Israel, for three years he had healed the sick and fed the hungry. For three years he pointed people to the Kingdom of God, but the time was coming, it wouldn¡¦t be long now and he knew it. The end was in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Survivor: A Matter Of Finishing Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part four in Television series, looks at how we need to start, continue and finish.

So, who’s it going to be? The dentist, the bartender or the deputy? We know it won’t be the postal worker as she was the first person voted off this Thursday. When Survivor Two began in Australia last winter the smart money was on Kel Gleason, the US Army intelligence officer who graduated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Gold Mine Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 16 of Sermon on the Mount Series, a look at what we own and what owns us.

Gold Mine? INVESTMENTS, IN THIS DAY AND AGE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT THE RIGHT INVESTMENT, THE BEST INVESTMENT, EVERYONE WANTS A PERFECT INVESTMENT. AND THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF INVESTMENTS, GOOD INVESTMENTS AND BAD INVESTMENTS. WHEN I WAS IN GRADE ELEVEN AS A PART OF MY ECONOMICS COURSE EACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cul-De-Sac Faith Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on May 4, 2005

This is part 8 of a 9 part series.

MOSES: FROM DOUBT TO DELIVERANCE CUL – DE – SAC FAITH Sunday November 3, 2002 Scripture Reference: Exodus 13:17-14:31 Intro. A. Have you ever been “in a pickle”, “Up a tree”, with your “Back against the wall”, “in a corner”, or “at your wits end”? We all have and therefore by definition we ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

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

A Messenger Called Trouble

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003

"Trouble Talk" It reminds us of our need for God. Sometimesit is a divine wake up call. Trouble calls us to 1- Talk with God 2- Turn to God 3- Trust God

A Messenger Called “TROUBLE” Jonah 2 4-28-02 1. Jonah 2:1-2 “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly. 2And he said: "I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction,And He answered me. "Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, And You heard my voice. In the next few ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Value Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 12, 2002

1. A woman’s place is in the home (NOT the approach you might think). 2 A woman’s place is in the world. 3. A woman’s place is in the church.

When I was growing up we watched family sitcoms like “Ozzie and Harriet,” “Leave it to Beaver,” or “Father Knows Best.” When my girls were growing up it was “The Brady Bunch” and “The Cosbys.” Gender roles were pretty clear, and parents were pretty much in charge of the home. Now a genre of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Playground Or Battlefield

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 15, 2002

The Christian is engaged in a spiritual battle and the weapons of our warfare are spiritual.

In his book, Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes, "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. "Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons, but the instructor wanted $5 a lesson. That was a lot of money. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14, Ephesians 6:11-18, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Just Happened! Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. Coincidence or fate? Or the work of a Sovereign caring God? The events in Ruth’s life are a wonderful testimony of the loving care God has for His people - for YOU!

"IT JUST HAPPENED!" Ruth 2 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. INTRODUCTION Read Ruth 2 In 1858 a Sunday School teacher, Mr. Kimball, led a Boston shoe clerk to give his life to Jesus Christ. The clerk was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfilled Ones

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 9, 2007

Are you faithful or faithfilled-trusting in God.

Faithfilled Ones Luke 24:1-12 Easter 2007 - April 8, 2007 Certain phrases are often associated with certain people. Specific phrases are often linked to specific people. Monday’s edition of the newspaper, USA today named 25 people whose phrases linger in our memory. The paper compiled 25 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational