Sermons on John Waller:

A Perfect Picture Of Grace

Contributed by James May on Aug 12, 2007

This sermon is about the types of Christ and the church as seen in the relationship between Ruth and Naomi. We all walk according to a perfect place in God’s perfect grace.

A Perfect Picture of Grace Sunday, August 12, 2007 – AM By Pastor Jim May Ruth Chapter 2:1-3 The Old Testament is filled with types and shadows of the coming Christ. There are many stories that give us insight into the relationship that Jesus has with his Bride, the church. But there are no ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #7 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 12, 2007

Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, and dedication.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #7 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ words challenge His people to renewal, purity, dedication. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Created In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Scripture tells us that we were created in the Image of God. What does this mean for us today? How does it affect the way we should live our lives?

Text: Genesis 1:1-2:4a Date: Sunday, May 26, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell The opening words of Scripture set the great and mighty stage for the narrative that is about to unfold. Like a playwright designing a set for a play, God invests magnificent amounts of creative talent, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

No Cost? Your Loss!

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Dec 14, 2006

David learned and we must see that without sacrifice...we gain nothing! And our lives will not please God...

SERMON: “No Cost? Your Loss!.... The Cost of a Christ-Centered Life" Jennifer Mears 11/1/2006 Text: II Samuel Chapter 24 (Read the text ----FULL CHAPTER----focus on last two verses) David had sinned ---he committed a great sin by numbering the people of Israel · text does not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: *other

Getting The Spirit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

The essence of Christianity is this remarkable truth: Christ came from heaven and died for us on the cross and rose again so that, in the person of the Holy Spirit, he might dwell in our lives.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will join me in starting each day by saying, “Behold, the servant of the Lord. Be it unto me according to your word. Fill me with your Holy Spirit. More than anything else, I want Jesus to show up in my life. I’m available to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Managing My Time God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

Our time is God’s not our own and we need to prioritize our time according to God’s priorities.

Illustration: Imagine you were given $86,400 at the beginning of every day. You wake up in the morning and look in your checking account, and your balance reflects an increase of $86,400. There is only one catch, you have to use every single dollar that day, if you don’t spend it, you lose it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Sure This Is God's Will?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 27, 2006

When things don’t go the way you planned do you begin to question whether or not you are in God’s will.

ARE YOU SURE THIS IS GOD’S WILL? LUKE 2:1-7 Video clip: Life of Mary Part Three: Unfamiliar (BlueFishTV.com) Introduction: The angel announced that Mary would give birth to the Messiah, the King of kings and Lord of lords. With the anticipation and wonder of the moment Mary said: “My soul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons In Stone

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

This message deals with the responsibility that we have to the past.

Sermons In Stone Joshua 4:1-9 KJV And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the LORD spake unto Joshua, saying, [2] Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, [3] And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Beyond Sunday Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship does not end with the church service.

Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

David, A Pursuing Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The third of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

(1) In the September 11th issue of the Los Angeles Times, Patrick Goldstein wrote an article entitled, ‘Five Years Later: Pop Culture of Denial.’ Its subtitle made a very interesting statement, ‘Our fascination with glitz is unabated, and artists remain cautious. We haven’t come to grips with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Die Another Day Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

How far is it from Bethlehem to Calvary... Geographically, Historically, and Spiritually? Will you make that journey?

Well it’s almost here, and almost gone. By the end of the day on Wednesday it’ll be over. The presents will be opened, the turkey will have been eaten, the carols will have been sung and for all practical purposes Christmas 2002 will be but a fond memory. And yet it is only 17 weeks until we ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why The Conflict:: Science And The Bible Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

Our faith in the God of Creation is NOT blind or without reason. As Believers we don’t need to fear looking at the evidence around us.

Why> Series # 5 Why> the Conflict: Science and the Bible Psalm 19 Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-6 INTRODUCTION: FISH WARS power point and comments. 1. Science and Faith are not Enemies Hebrews 11:1 says Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ