Sermons on Jesus blood:

Connected, Like It Or Not

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 9, 2009

Baptist Heritage Sunday: broad as we are, we can stay together if we live out our understanding of soul competence and if we focus on missions and evangelism.

I want to introduce you to the least exclusive club in the world. A club so open that anybody can get in, whether they qualify or not, although the club says it has high standards for membership. It is a club so broad in its social standings that it has included the lowest of the low and the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Head-On Collision Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

Immediately after Abram gets "back to basics," a controversy develops. Did you know that "blessing" can lead to dissension? Did you know that walking in faith almost inevitably leads to opposition?

The Head-On Collision Text: Genesis 13:1-18 When a corporation has some bad financial reverses, you are likely to read a press release that says something about getting back to the company’s core business. When a sports team gets outplayed, the coach’s press conference will usually have a statement ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: *other

Too Much On The Plate Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 22, 2009

God’s people aren’t immune from grumbling and murmuring, but those who wish to lead effectively will pray for divine solutions in handling dissension.

In a small, struggling situation like those of many churches, it is tempting to look upon the “growing pains” of the early church with some degree of envy. They were adding to the church daily. They were filling up Jerusalem to overflowing with excitement about Jesus’ resurrection and the presence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7, Acts 6:1

Denomination: *other

War Of The Walls

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2009

Just as God used two American generals to rebuild a wartorn world after WWII, so he used Nehemiah to build Jerusalem and will use us to rebuild our society and our church, despite the naysayers and those who say it cannot be done.

No one was quite sure when sundown came, for it was already too dark too see. The enormous clouds of dust and debris had filled the air for hours, and a choking darkness engulfed the sky. The moments of destruction had been so horrible, so swift and so complete, that those left alive could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Built To Serve Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 24

BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25, John 17:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Waste Not, Want Not

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 21

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT (PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13) 2008 was the year of bad year. Unemployment is up in the States – as high as 7.1% locally. Bloomberg reported 1.9 million jobs were lost through November. Low price leader Wal Mart is number 1 among Fortune’s 500 companies in 2008. Gas marched toward $150 a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom Of Submission Series

Contributed by Larry Vinson on Jun 17, 2008

This sermon deals with Paul’s conclusion to the Galatian church that teaches us to stand firm in Christ.

Seeking Out Truth The Freedom of the Gospel Galatians 5-6 Lawrence D Vinson Forest Lake Christian Church If there was one thing that you could say to a person you cared about what would it be? What if you knew, deep-down inside that you were never going to see or hear from them again? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship Comes With Benefits Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 18, 2008

Knowing that God cares about you to hear your prayers and answers them.

Have you ever wondered if God hears you? Seriously, when something incredibly important is on the line, like the life of someone you love dearly, we always hope God hears our prayers and will answer them the way we want them answered. We hope God can hear our prayers for help with sins that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Built To Serve

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 23

BUILT TO SERVE (COLOSSIANS 3:22-25) The St. Bernard dog is renowned for its rescue work. The males weigh 140-200 pounds, and a fit and trained dog can pull more than 3,000 pounds of load on wheels. Over the centuries, they have saved about 2,000 pilgrims traveling between Switzerland and Italy. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 1

THE HEART OF THE MATTER IS THE MATTER OF THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Letting God Re-Create Us

Contributed by James Burns on Jul 14, 2008

Part of this message is a devotion given by Linda Seaman, DS wife from MI

Title: Letting God Re-Create Us. Scripture: Psalms 51:1 -12 “1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Struggles Are Worth The Trouble Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jul 16, 2008

James gives us some good reasons why we really should embrace the storms in our lives. Without the storms we would be weak and incomplete.

Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Chasing God

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 24, 2009

Do we really desire a genuine relationship with God?

December 14th, 2008 Chasing God It seems to me that something has been lost. Do you ever feel like something is missing? You come to church sing some songs, hear some words, and you leave but do ever find that unsatisfying? I am not knocking church. Church is great. There is nothing really ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-27

Denomination: *other