Sermons on jesus death and resurrection:

Repentance Brings Restoration

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 11, 2002

This sermon deals with the fact that as beleivers we don’t always get what we deserve and we don’t always deserve what we get.

“Repentance Brings Restoration” Scripture Reading: Hosea 14:1-9 Text: Hosea 14:2-4 Sermon Idea: Do we get everything we deserve? In the movie Les Miserables, the main character a man named Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of captivity for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister’s ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other

Facing Trials Series

Contributed by Steven Pace on Apr 19, 2002

This is the first in a series that is out of the book of James I hope to add each sermon to the web sight as I write them. Use my experiece as a former foundry worker as to harden metal and then relate it to life and how God strengthens us

Facing Trials James 1:1-8 Special thanks to Pastor Ted Sutherla and his wonderful sermon God’s Perfecting Process 4 of the illustration came from this talented pastor. Today’s, starts our journey through the book of James. Today we will look and James 1:1-8 facing the trials in life. One thing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On Mt. Carmel

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Feb 16, 2007

There are times when Christians must stand up and speak out.

SHOWDOWN ON MT. CARMEL (Fighting Evil) (1 Kings 18:17-40) Tonight we are going to talk about the fight against evil, and we will be looking at 1 Kings chapter 18, verses 17-40. Trouble comes to us in many forms. It can be health problems or money troubles. It can be family squabbles, or trouble ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

True Purpose Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

How do you view your wealth, Paul gave the true purpose of wealth in his first letter to Timothy

Introduction: This past Spring, our church was involved in a spiritual campaign called 40 Days of Purpose. The jest of the campaign asked the question, “What on Earth am I here for?” Each of us has a purpose; God did not design us to drift through life having little or no impact on others. Rather ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work And Weapons

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

In Nehemiah 4 we see this struggle between Satan and God’s people On Satan’s side are Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabians, the Ammonites and the Ashdodites On God’s side are Nehemiah and the Jewish people who are trying so hard to rebuild the wall of Jerusa

Since the beginning of time people have fought with each other A group of historians has compiled the following info. In the last 5600 years the world has seen only 292 years of peace During this same period there have been 14,351 wars In which 3.64 billion people have been killed The property ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Anger God's Way Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Third in a series on managing anger.

“Managing Anger God’s Way” Pt 3 REVIEW Ephesians 4:26 tells us to be angry. Only four verses later we are told to “put away all anger and wrath.” Which is it? Be angry or put anger away. We have learned that there are two sources of anger. There is Spirit-generated anger and flesh-generated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Our Ministry

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2007

In this text, we want examine three different aspects of our ministry. 1- The attitude of our ministry 2- The author of our ministry 3- The activity of our ministry

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “In my house, I make all the major decisions and my wife makes all the minor decisions. For example, I decide such things as East-West trade, crime in the streets, welfare cheating and increase in taxes. My wife decides the minor things such as which house to buy, what ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Family Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Like a family the church needs to show respect, give provision, and use proper discipline.

I Timothy #5 CHCC: May 13, 2007 (MOTHER’S DAY) The Faith Family I Timothy 5 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 5, 2008

A sermon promoting the explosive power of teamwork in our Families, Churches, Communities & Work Place - it encourages working together in unity & co-operation to fulfill God’s plan & purpose not only for our own lives, but also for the lives of those in

TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK MEDIA CLIP (optional suggestions): Chicken Run, Toy Story 2, Gladiator fight scene OR get 2 people to carry a large box/table for a visual demonstration Introduction (the hook to get attention): How many people would like to see this church packed every Sunday? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dar Para Recibir

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

¿Para qué ofrendar? ¿Cómo ofrendar? ¿Hay algún beneficio para el que dá?

DAR PARA RECIBIR 2 Cor. 9:6-15 Cuando era joven yo pensaba que el dinero era lo más importante en la vida, ahora sé que lo es. Dinero… la gente lo obtiene de dos, tres maneras; y lo gasta de muchas maneras. ¿Por qué la gente hace con su dinero lo que hacen? Por ejemplo, por qué la gente da ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Growth In Giving Means Church Growth" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 6, 2008

If a church is going to grow as God has commanded us to, by making disciples, the people must give to support the ministry of the church.

In Exodus 35 & 36, we read about the construction of the Tabernacle. The details of that construction are laid out in these two chapters. It is conservatively estimated that the Tabernacle would cost approximately ten million dollars if it were constructed in the US today. The construction of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Promises To Keep Before I Sleep

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2007

We find it difficult to keep promises because we are focused on dealing with today’s issues. We back off our commitments to God because they are hard, but we can receive help from accountability partners, and can know joy and fulfillment.

To be a saint is not to be perfect; to be a saint is to be someone who makes promises and keeps them. Sainthood is not some magic status, conferred by the church for merit or miracles; sainthood is ordinary people living in extraordinary faithfulness, making promises and keeping them. Did you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:48

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Would Build An Ark

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

There are three things in this verse that tell us a great deal about Noah. And in this short, little sentence I believe we can gain a deeper understanding of how we should live.

A grandchild sitting on her grandfather’s lap listening to the Bible story of Noah’s Ark, asked "Were you in the Ark, grandpa?" He chuckled and replied, "Why, no I wasn’t." There was a pause, and the child looked up at him quizzically and asked, "Then why weren’t you drowned?" Someone once wrote ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Holiness