Sermons on Joining Groups:

Where To Find Hope In A Hope-Torn World Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Aug 8, 2007

This Easter message is designed to show visitors our life-changing and community-transforming the church is. The goal is to lead them to Christ AND get them to return next weekend.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing With The Star Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 24, 2007

What does walking with God look like?

Dancing With The Star Galatians 5:24 16 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17 For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Using Your Prayer Keys Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 18, 2007

There are some specific ways scripture teaches us to pray that will help us to see more answers. This sermon points out 5 things to consider.

April, 2007 Using Your Prayer Keys Mark 11:20-26 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I asked you to bring an old key and you did. These old keys are going to speak to us today. Not too long ago we used these keys to open doors, to start our cars, to open up a post office box, or a suitcase; but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Ture Values: Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2008

We should be driven by compassion because Jesus was driven by it.

True Values: Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: In the summer of 1982, I spent the summer in Europe working with a group called Youth With a Mission. Most of my time was spent in Amsterdam, Holland. Now, Amsterdam is notorious for being the drug dealing capital of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Wisdom Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2006

The wisdom of Christmas is following Christ.

The Wisdom of Christmas Text: Matt. 2:1-12 Introduction 1. SUPPOSE IT HAD BEEN WISE WOMEN INSTEAD OF WISE MEN? I read this humors account of the Wise Men (obviously written by a woman): If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, arrived on time, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Time To Decide Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2004

God rebukes Jeremiah in this text. Jeremiah is told to "repent." Why?

OPEN: (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. – And he said to himself, “I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anyone Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Unpacks the concept of "spiritual thirst."

INTRO Ads for Gatorade… thirst is a desire waiting to be quenched. They would tell us, there’s nothing like a good thirst. That is what Jesus speaks to this morning. John 7:37-39 On the last and greatest day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone is thirsty, let ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Works Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 21, 2012

. Wesley identified two kinds of holiness. First is personal holiness which is avoiding sin and developing the character of Christ. We develop this through the Means of Grace which include, weekly worship and communion, prayer, fasting, Personal Bible stu

What do you do with a Gift Like That? Works of Mercy Matthew 7:12-23; Galatians 5:1, 6, 13-15 A Dutch pastor was helping Jews escape the Nazis when he himself caught. He was loaded into a boxcar with several Jews and others to be sent to a concentration camp. It was a long, frightening journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Pride Of Babel. Genesis 11 Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 19, 2015

The sin of Babel. The sin of the world now. What is God looking at our lives to fulfil the desires of our heart.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Genesis 11:1-9 1Now the whole world had one language and a common speech. 2As ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul Wore Camoflage

Contributed by David Diyanni on Nov 8, 2015

This is a sermon about hunting and wearing camoflage and being a Christian requires us to learn how to camoflage ourselves by being all things to all people

Hunter Sunday The Apostle Paul wore camouflage Introduction A. Welcome to hunter Sunday. After the service today we will be serving venison chili and corn bread, and outside we have a couple of great cooks who will be grilling up some venison steaks and some and even some Salmon. Out behind the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-22

Denomination: Vineyard

Status Pending

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2014

there are some have made a decision about the way their going.. and they think it's the right way..even though it's the furthest thing from the right way imaginable..

Status Pending Illus. A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Relationships Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011

God puts people into our lives so that we can share His grace with them.

Several years ago the slogan for American Express was that “membership has it’s privileges.” I can tell you that I had an American Express card back then and I’m still trying to figure out what that privileges were. I say that in jest but when it comes to church membership some people think the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

A Study On Revelation 7 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 10, 2012

An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 7.

Two preachers were holding up signs on a portion of roadway, trying to get the attention of passing cars. The first preacher’s sign read, “THE END IS NEAR!” A sports car flew by and upon reading the sign, the driver slowed down and yelled to the preacher, “TELL SOMEBODY ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: *other

“saved By God’s Grace Alone” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 2, 2013

God has always been reserving, saving and preserving a "remnant"; an understanding of the words used in Scripture are helpful in understanding how God works in salvation. An understanding of God's Choice helps those who are saved to see how God SAVED.

“Saved by God’s Grace Alone” Romans 11:1-6 Last week we looked at some excuses that Israel used in rejecting God’s Righteousness by faith, but we ended with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational