Sermons on John Ortberg:

Investing In Eternal Things

Contributed by Dan Stires on Nov 14, 2002

How a person invests in spiritual values that will last for eternity as opposed to investing in earthly values that will be destroyed. A salvation message and a message that encourages believers to a investment for eternity.

Investing in Eternal Things Matthew 6:19-21 Intro: 1. This morning I want to preach to you a sermon entitled: Investing in Eternal Things To begin with this morning I want to ask you some questions: 1) Where are your thoughts? 2) What do you think about? 3) Are your thoughts on earth or on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Nazarene

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002

Will we be the church as Jesus desires us to be? The husband and wife relationship pictures the mysterious relationship between Christ and His church. He will make us a NURTURING CHURCH as we are passionately in love with Him.

We are all saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our church’s most valuable members, Someone Else. Someone’s passing created a vacancy that will be difficult to fill. Else has been with us for many years, and for every one of those years, Someone did far more than a normal person’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32, Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Snare Is Broken

Contributed by Robert Parker on Jul 30, 2002

David said If it hadn’t been for the Lord in his life the Snares of the world that tried to Hold him back could not have been broken. This is a word of encouragement and hope for the saints of God. God Bless

Psalm 124: 1 “If it had not been for the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; (124:2) “If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us”. (124:3) “When they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us; (124:4) “Then the waters had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 50:10

Denomination: Christian Church

True Love, No Really, True Love

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

DT: Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the Body of Christ.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “True Love, No Really, True Love” 02.09.03 Sunday Morning Sermon “Love is more important than all the spiritual gifts exercised in the church body.” Intro: Whoever loves much, does much. Thomas a’ Kempis. On the whole, God’s love for us is a much safer subject to think about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Of The Sexes

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Insights into the differences between men and women...and how to keep the casualties in the battle at a minimum.

Battle of the Sexes by Randy A. Croft Several years ago, the United States Government wasted $18,000,000 over something as small as a hyphen. The Readers Digest reported the incident and said that a hyphen was omitted when instructions were fed to a computer which was to guide a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Highlights From Noah

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

God’s judgment is fair and just-Without it the world would not be a good one

Here’s a question for you: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the ark? The answer, of course, is "None." It was Noah, not Moses, who brought the animals on the ark. Most of you knew that because "Noah and the ark" is probably one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Father's Day

Breaking The Ties That Bind 2 Chronicles Father's Day is a very special day for us here at Britton Christian Church. I believe that it is vitally important for us to develop a three-fold ministry to the men of our church and this community. First, we must call the men to surrender their lives to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Garage Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 8:Proper Care and Maintenance of your life’s vehicle is to be done by the Master Mechanic, God.

Learn to Drive Series PROPER CARE & MAINTENANCE OF YOUR VEHICLE We’ve been Learning to Drive for 2 months now. How are you doing? Had any wrecks? Any unexpected stops? Are you reading and obeying ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Of Creation Is Our Rescuer

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 28, 2006

Pentecost Last/Christ the King(C) - The King of creation is our Rescuer. Christ, our King, has redeemed us in time and will rule over us for all eternity.

THE KING OF CREATION IS OUR RESCUER November 26, 2006 LAST PENTECOST SUNDAY / CHRIST THE KING Colossians 1:13-20 Fellow-Redeemed, Saints in the Lord: We have come to the end of the church year. This doesn’t match up with the calendar year. Through the church year we have looked at many ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 21, 2008

This is a prolife sermon that tries to clarify arguments against abortion from Revelation and Reason.

Introduction: A. This Tuesday, January 22, 2008, marks the 35th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in our country. 1. Since then untold numbers of babies have been aborted. At a rate of 1.6 million a year, the total would be over 56 million. 2. This is not a topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Things God's Way Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

Those who want God’s results in their lives, will persist in doing things His way.

Doing Things God’s Way (Grace Under Fire) Acts 11:1-18 Intro: Why is it so difficult for men to follow directions? Have you ever bought something that said, “Some assembly required?” What did we do, men? We tear open the package and lay out all the parts and start slapping things together. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministry That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

God wants your life to make a lasting difference in the people around you.

Ministry that Makes a Difference Acts 13:42-52 Intro: Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stand And Be Counted

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Reading The Map / Visualizing The Goal Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 25, 2008

The 10 characteristics of a God-honoring church, based on a look at the first century church of Acts 2.

INTRO>We’ve all heard the little saying (show the actions with hands locked together, fingers entwined upside down) ...This is the church, here is the steeple; open it up (wiggling fingers) and see all the people.” However, that is NOT the way it really is...this way is actually upside down from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

To Forgive Is Divine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 27, 2008

41st in a series from Ephesians. We need to forgive others in the body the same way God forgave us.

On Monday morning, October 2, 2006, a gunman entered a one-room Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania. In front of twenty-five horrified pupils, thirty-two-year-old Charles Roberts ordered the boys and the teacher to leave. After tying the legs of the ten remaining girls, Roberts prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist