Sermons on Jack Van Impe 3673:

No Christians Allowed Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007

247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Encourage Each Other

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

Thesis: Our Christian Family Is to Strengthen one another’s Spiritual Heart (commitment). Part of a few sermons that dealt with Dallas Willard’s "VIM:" Vision, Intent, Means, crucial elements of discipleship. This is on the "means" of growth.

Strengthening God’s Family Dan’s sad senior year last mile race (i thought i could win districts, and my teammates just laughed. Sometimes that is the feeling we have about those who are supposed to love us. Read text. Dallas Willard’s acronym “VIM” today is on "M:" Means Observation Thesis: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005

Pastor’s Anniversary

“God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah And The Worm Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003

Jonah’s burning because Ninevah isn’t. God appeals to Jonah, and rather than show us Jonah’s response, He invites us to respond. Will we show compassion, or will we run from our responsibility?

“Jonah and the Worm” 4:1-11 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In our final chapter, we see Jonah as a pouting prophet. Jonah reluctantly obeyed God, and now he’s sulking. He experienced such a wonderful display of God’s mercy; he saw God work in a ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

A Special Father's Day - Father Of The Fatherless

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 14, 2007

This MUST READ for Fathers and the Father-LESS. 6/18/06, My first “fatherless” father’s day. Proverbs 4:1 was speaking directly to me… “Young Man, Listen to me as you would your father” Psalm 68:5 says that God is the Father of the fatherless

A SPECIAL FATHERS DAY by William K. Akehurst This MUST READ for Fathers and the FatherLESS. My calling came from the Word in Proverbs 4:1. From 6/18/06, my first “fatherless” father’s day, with excerpts from the book, ‘God’s promises to Fathers’ by Jack Countryman Proverbs 4:1 was speaking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thankful Heart Is Not Optional

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 25, 2008

This message looks at the importance of having a thankful heart.

“A Thankful Heart is not Optional” Romans 1:16-25 Several years back the Peanuts comic strip pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day. But it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, "This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 24, 2007

Jesus is the King who is returning soon. But - what is the Kingdom of God? When will Jesus return? How can we get ready?

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #4 – JESUS THE SOON COMING KING OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past month, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel, and looking at Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: *other

Meals On Wheels Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008

Part 4 in 4 part series on the purpose of the church. This deals with taking Christ to lost people.

A STRONGER CHURCH Part 4, “Meals on Wheels” Luke 14:15-23 Sunday, August 3, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee As we have gone through this series we have used the table to illustrate 3 disciplines that lend themselves to a stronger church: • Serving (drop leaf table) means that we have a greater number ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Kingdom Like Malformed Mustard

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 27, 2009

Like an unexpectedly huge mustard plant, the kingdom will grow and comfort, in unexpected ways.

Like Malformed Mustard Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God is like a VW Beetle. It is one of the smallest cars you will ever see. It is not very comfortable or powerful. It is not very stylish or practical. It is very cheap and not impressive in any way. There is no status with owning one. And yet, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Mennonite

The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 11, 2017

God seeks to restore His covenantal relationship with His people.

We will be looking at the reign of King AHAB for the next few weeks. • After the split of the Kingdom, this is the longest record we have of a King – from chapters 16-22. AHAB is the son of OMRI. Read 1 Kings 16:29-34. 16:25 “Omri did evil in the eyes of the Lord and sinned MORE THAN all those ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

¿qué Dicen Tus Hijos De Ti?

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 24, 2002

Sí, nuestros hijos le dicen al mundo acerca de nosotros. Que las acciones de nuestros hijos revelen las de un hogar Cristo-céntrico.

¿Qué dicen tus hijos de ti? 2ª Timoteo 1:1-5 Cada padre teme cuando su hijo abra la boca y deje salir un secreto que avergüence a toda la familia. Muchos padres pueden contar de cuando sus hijos han "regado la sopa". Todos hemos escuchado la anécdota de la madre que quería impresionar al ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Renewed Passion

Contributed by K George on Feb 28, 2004

A short response to The Passion of Christ.

A Renewed Passion It started out as an evening of fun and entertainment. The van was filled with a pastor and her congregation, going to see the biggest Christian film of possibly our lifetime. We were excited and anticipating a spectacular film. The story of our Lord, rightly portrayed in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A New Person!”

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 11, 2022

This is the story of the amazing change that God can bring about in a man's life.

My friend told me this story about what his life was like before he met Christ. He said that for years he had worked at a large defense plant near Dallas. Headed home on Fridays, he would stop and buy his beer for the weekend. His weekends consisted of heavy drinking. None of the family attended ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Remove Not The Landmarks

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 28, 2002

In our day and time we are fastly losing the landmarks which were set before us. Men fought and die for what they believed to right. When this country was founded there were certain landmarks which were set up by our forefathers.

REMOVE NOT THE LANDMARKS Text: Proverbs 22:28 Isa. 60:12 In our day and time we are fastly losing the landmarks which were set before us. Men fought and die for what they believed to right. When this country was founded there were certain landmarks which were set up by our forefathers. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, Isaiah 60:12

Denomination: Baptist

Now

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

A sense of Urgency

Now! A sense of urgency Jude 1:24-25 Now – during a time of hatred Now during the time where children disrespect their parents and teachers Now during a period where drugs run rampant in our community Now – a sense of urgency. Now – where pulpit leaders molest our children Now when so ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Methodist