Sermons on Jim Croce:

A Good Soldier Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 31, 2014

A Veteran's Day message that looks at soldiering in real life and applying what we learn to the spiritual realm preached in an almost all military church in Germany.

A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ Chuck Sligh November 13, 2016 TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3 – “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.” INTRODUCTION In Romans 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Take To Make The Rapture?

Contributed by James May on Apr 5, 2009

What relationship is there to faith and works and the Rapture? This message attempts to answer that question for new converts.

What Does it Take to Make the Rapture? Can a Born Again, Faithful Christian Miss the Rapture? By Pastor Jim May For some of you tonight who have been living for the Lord for a long time, you may find most of what I have to say tonight to be nothing new. I hope that is true for if it isn’t then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wonderful Counselor

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 14, 2008

The prophecy of Isaiah...

Wonderful Counselor Beartown Road Alliance Church December 2nd, 2007 As I was sitting in my office this week and beginning to prepare for this message, I kept coming back to one thought; it can’t possibly be December already. Why is it that when you are a kid, Christmas always seems like it’s so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Question From A Lawyer

Contributed by James May on May 14, 2008

This sermon parallels the acts of the Good Samaritan to the provisions of Jesus Christ for the sin-sick soul, and then puts each us into that same position as well.

A Question from a Lawyer By Pastor Jim May Don’t you just love to deal with lawyers? They are just fun people to be around. No – not really! Many of our experiences with lawyers have been, how shall I say it: Less than positive. I rank them right up there with going to the dentist. Now I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jonah Pouts - God Teaches Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Because of Jonah’s rebellion and disobedience to God’s will, Jonah couldn’t see what God was asking him to see. Are you looking for what God wants you to look for or is your vision blurred by selfish disobedience?

(adapted from a message by Stuart Jones) TEXT: JONAH 4:1-11 TITLE: “JONAH POUTS – GOD TEACHES” OPEN: A. A five-year-old boy was having a difficult time being good. He didn’t want to do anything his mother asked him to do, he was defiant toward her authority, and he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Warriors In The Army Of God

Contributed by James May on May 28, 2006

What did God see in Gideon that caused God to call him a "Mighty man of Valor"? Does God see that in us?

Warriors in the Army of God By Pastor Jim May Welcome Warriors, Oh Mighty Men and Women of Valor! Welcome courageous youth; welcome children of God who have come to join the fight; Welcome to the Lord’s Army. All of you have volunteered for service, for the duration of your life, and you are ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 5, 2006

Message number 3, dealing with the claims about Mary and her alleged marriage to Jesus.

Who Was Mary Magdalene? (The Da Vinci Code – Part 3) Various Scriptures June 4, 2006 Introduction Have you ever had a situation where you found out you had a reputation for something that was totally against your character and history? A rumor gets started, and the next thing you know you’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fields Of Provision

Contributed by James May on Aug 19, 2007

We can receive God’s best only if we stay where God puts us to grow. Gleaning in the field where we are, like Ruth in Boaz’ fields.

Fields of Provision By Pastor Jim May Ruth 2:4-9 One of the things that causes many new converts, and even established Christians, to lose their relationship with the Lord is that they do not stay where God puts them. Instead, we tend to wander from church to church, ministry to ministry, from ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2006

God can and will change your life.

EXTREME MAKEOVER, SPIRITUAL EDITION Acts 9:1-19 S: Salvation C: Change God brings Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD CAN AND WILL BRING CHANGE TO OUR LIVES. Type: Inductive I. FURY (1-2) II. CONTACT (3-5) III. INSTRUCTION (6-8) IV. CONNECTION (9-16) V. FELLOWSHIP (17-19) PA: How is the change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Change Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2014

This is the concluding sermon in the Extreme Makeover Series.

Introduction: A. I heard a story about 3 co-workers, who were out of town for a convention and they were sharing a suite at a hotel. Their room was on the 75th floor. 1. So, you can imagine their discouragement when, after a long day of meetings, they returned to the hotel and found that the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is A Verb Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 30, 2013

In this sermon, we explore what love is and conclude that love is a decision and love is what we do.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a husband and wife, who had been married for many years and who were having dinner one night. 1. As they ate, the wife commented, “When we were first married, you took the small piece of meat and gave me the larger piece, but now you take the large one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Power Of A New Affection"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 24, 2013

Christians in America have become Spiritual Hoarders: Buried Alive with stuff and debt. Our pursuit of “treasures” and the accumulation of stuff hinder our pursuit of God.

Cornerstone Church October 6, 2013 “The Power of a New Affection” Matthew 6:19-21 “Mrs. Bertha Adams was seventy-one years old when she died alone in West Palm Beach, Florida on Easter Sunday 1976. The Coroner’s report read, ‘Cause of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013

If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Working For The King Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Nov 2, 2013

How a person anointed for a position works for someone who is no longer serving God.

Working for the King 1 Sam. 16:14-23 Last week we started our study in the life of David by looking at the characteristics that made him a man after God’s own heart. We said that David had spirituality, humility and integrity, and then we applied those same characteristics to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alcohol-Vs-You: Who Will Win The Battle?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2013

What are the long term ramifications of the recreational, pleasure use of alcohol as a beverage. What will that first drink mean for you in your future and the future of others?

Today is the last Sunday of 2012. How has the year flown past so quickly? If you can remember way back to November we started taking a look at the Covenant of Christian Conduct which a person agrees to honor when they join the Church of The Nazarene and become members. Initially we took a look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:3

Denomination: Nazarene