Sermons on Jogging:

The Friendship Factor - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 19, 2008

Preaching on the importance of building & maintaining friendships. Encourages members to invest time in relationships & cultivate a ‘Friendship Factor’ within in the church & learn about its healthy benefits.

THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR (Part 1) By Pastor Daniel Harman on INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY MEDIA CLIP: Ice Age, Lethal Weapon or Friends OPENING SONG: I’LL BE THERE FOR YOU (FRIENDS THEME TUNE)or YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND (Nat King Cole) or LEAN ON ME Theme: Friendship Anagrams: DR FINE HIPS / RED FISH ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No More Cutting In

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 10, 2007

This sermon deals with the need to avoid allowing other people or things to cut in on us as we run our race for Jesus Christ.

No More Cutting In 2/11/07 1 Kings 13:1-10 Galatians 5:7-18 Have you ever been standing in line for a long time, and then someone comes to the line and a person up ahead of you says, ”you can get in front of me”? How do you feel about it? Have you ever been driving on I-90 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 29, 2007

Sermon 17 in Galatians series. Deals with false teachers as wolves in sheeps clothing, as well as comparing Christian life to a foot race.

07/29/2007 “Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing” (Gal 5:2-6) There is an old fable about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. One of Aesop’s fables. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Deadly Sins

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 30, 2008

With the announcement of the Vatican that they were adding to the Seven Deadly Sins I thought it would be a good time to look at sin.

Has anyone been following the series in the Chronicle on the “Seven Deadly Sins?” It started last Saturday along with a report that the Catholic Church had modified the original list and added 7 more. Not sure that I necessarily agree with their selection of new “Sins” or even in their decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Asks You To Do Something You Do Not Understand Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006

Faith is a difficult subject for beleivers, it becames even more difficult when God asks us to do something we do not understand. We learn several practical lessons from the Joshua’s encounter at Jericho which will help us when God asks us do something we

Introduction: A man was quiet a bit overweight, he had tried several ways to lose the weight, but had no success. Finally he decided to visit his minister and ask him if he had any solutions to his weight problem. The minister said he had just the solution. The man was to go home and wait for a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Glorious Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 18, 2004

Paul’s Thanksgiving for the Colossians

A GLORIOUS TOMMOROW (2 THESSALONIANS 1:1-12) Robert Heilbroner suggests comparing one’s life with the daily experience of over a billion people worldwide to help us count our blessings: 1. Take out all the furniture in your home except for one table and a couple of chairs. Use blanket and pads for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are You Looking At? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 4, 2009

The third message in a series on vision

(adapted from messages by Melvin Newland and Dave Stone) SERIES: “DISCOVER VISION: SEEING WHAT GOD WANTS YOU TO SEE” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:2-3 TITLE: “WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?” OPEN: A. A blind man walks into a grocery store led by his seeing-eye dog. He goes to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 4, 2007

2 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on the changing of water into wine at the wedding at Cana

Water to Wine September 2, 2007 Video Clip from The Miracles of Jesus: Episode 2: 10:10 – 11:40; Discovery Channel - Produced by the BBC The Wine Runs Out Today, we are going to be looking at the first miracle of Jesus, where He turned water to wine, so if you’ve got your Bibles, turn over to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Continuing Work Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Apr 24, 2010

The frist in a series from the book of Acts

THE BOOK OF ACTS Jesus First Wrods To His Church Acts 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Can you recall what your favorite class was in High School? ( name them, Gym, recess, math…) When I was in High School, my favorite subjects were Music, English and History. Many of my classmtes had not choice to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building Relationships For Ministry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.

This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

So whether you’re coming, or going, or already there, I have this simple message, “Welcome home.”

Homecoming Shell Point Baptist Pastor Allan Kircher 14 oct 2012 ”Looking back to witnesses, up to Jesus, and forward to joy.” Hebrews 11:39-12:2 Today we celebrate our 24 year anniversary. Now this is a time when we reflect on the history of this church • When we think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Burning Bushes And Second Chances Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 8, 2011

This sermon spends time at the burning bush and discusses the fact that failure doesn't disqualify us from God's service.

Introduction: A. Maybe you have heard the story of the day that President George W. Bush was in an airport and noticed a man in a long flowing red robe with a long flowing white hair and beard. 1. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. 2. George W. approached ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder Mystery

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011

Anger, the impulse to destroy, is the direct opposite of love, the force which gives life. This is why anger is equivalent to murder in the eyes of God, who looks on the heart.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. Or maybe you're not that vain, or not as self-conscious. Maybe you're one of those blissfully secure people who (once you get your clothes on) never give your appearance another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2014

Paul is in the worst physical condition of his life, but he is in the best spiritual condition. This letter to the Philippines was written from a Roman jail following the perilous journey mentioned in Acts 27. Still, Paul is confident, positive, and committed to Jesus.

7-18-04 Title: Commitment Text: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12) Bible Reading: Philippians 3:7-21 Introduction: Please refer to our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Exceeded

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 21, 2015

Jesus and the Old Testament Law - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: What do we mean by the Law? What was the attitude of Jesus to the Law? What should be my attitude to the Law? SERMON BODY: Ill: • Silly UK Laws Quiz - True or False. • PowerPoint slides available on request. • TRANSITION: The passage I have been asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-47

Denomination: Brethren