Sermons on Jealousy Love:

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ordinary Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Even Though! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2004

It’s easy to praise God when things go our way, but what happens when they don’t.

You ever argue with God? Or complain to God? Wanting to know why He did what He did and why He didn’t do what He Didn’t do? Perhaps you were simply offering him advice on how to run the world. Not necessarily the entire universe but the world, or at least your little corner of the world. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Final Journey Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 17, 2004

God has a final destination in mind for us and we need not fear the storms of life that will come along the way.

Your Final Journey Home by Pastor Jim May Scripture resources – Acts 27:13 – 44 God had given Paul a definite vision. That vision was to preach the gospel at Rome. But before Paul would be given that opportunity to preach to Caesar, he would have to face a time of trials and testing that would ...read more

Scripture: John 27:13-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trusting God: A Way Of Life

Contributed by Aldy Duque on Nov 13, 2003

Often, we are caught not trusting God, not because we do not want to put our trust in Him, but because we tend to forget trusting him. Simply put, trusting God is not really our way of life.

1. INTRODUCTION Even those who claim to be “Born Again” are not necessarily firmly grounded in the truths of the Bible. In his book What Americans Believe which provides a statistical analysis of religious beliefs in America, George Barna cites several fascinating statistics which are based on a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Be Your Name

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2007

A sermon on Job centered around the praise song by Matt Redman called "Blessed Be Your Name." (Outline adapted from Rich Warren article called "How to Worship When You are Wounded" and an article by Michael Card)

Sermon for 3/11/2007 Blessed Be Your Name Job Introduction: C.S. Lewis once wrote, “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains- it is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” WBTU: A. Everybody goes through wounding experiences in life. B. So what do we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 12, 2007

It was one of the most painful events of my life. But how could I not forgive Everett, as I viewed my own sin.

THE JOURNEY OF FORGIVENESS THEME: FORGIVENESS IS EMPOWERED THROUGH BEING FORGIVEN. TEXT: MATTHEW 18:23-35 You are stupid Matthew. I must have heard that line over two hundred times over a period of two months. It was 2002 in Bedford, Texas, at the Brown Trail School of preaching. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Identify Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Identify those I want to reach for Christ

Theme: Spring Life—evangelism Purpose: Identify those I want to reach—and develop the “want to” What do you tend to notice when you’re out and around? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Watch Out! Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re warned to watch out for false teachers.

Aren’t you glad the political campaigns and phone calls are finally over?! •Every candidate was telling us how great their agenda, their plan was. •It made it almost impossible to know what they believed or promoted. •You had to look very closely at the facts and their history to get the real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007

A faith lived in the hope of the imminent return of Christ.

Foolproof – A Study of James WAITING Faith – James 5:7-20 Sunday AM Insert: It is exciting to know that Jesus is coming back soon. We must be prepared. There’s a phrase – Practice makes perfect. We need a little Rapture practice. Recap: For 12 weeks we’ve been studying ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 20, 2008

Our faith is grounded in the historical person of Jesus Christ – He who united the divine and human, being truly God and truly man - And therefore the only one worthy of our allegiance and our worship

INTRODUCTION Each of the past several Novembers have set aside one Sunday where I was pastoring as a day of prayer for persecuted church. (Info on persecution around the world). This is a message to persecuted church. Situation to those to whom the “exhortation” originally addressed: second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Being Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 31, 2008

The amazing wisdom of God in condemning us in the First Adam

Today we are going to look at what has been called one of the most important theological ideas in all of Scripture. A definite KEY to understanding the gospel. The heart of the argument to explain our need of forgiveness through Jesus Christ. 1) Establish the FACT that ALL ARE SINNERS: by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14

He Has Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Easter

Easter Service- 2008 Title- He Has Risen Indeed! Text- Matthew 28 Matthew 28:1-20 Now after the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the grave. 2 And behold, a severe earthquake had occurred, for an angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist