Sermons on Josephs Faith:

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting God's Requirements Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2009

God longs to be in relationship with us, not for us to lean on our rituals.

Meeting God’s Requirements Micah and Amos Rev. Brian Bill 2/15/09 I’m not sure you’re aware of this but Tim Tuley has had a lifelong ambition to play one hole at Pebble Beach, California the way the pros do. This is a challenge because this green is on a small section of land that juts out into ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Aligning Our Priorities With God's Priorities Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

All of us from time to time have taken the steering wheel of our lives away from God to direct our own path or course.

Cornerstone Church March 5, 2006 “Prayer 101 - Lord, Teach Us To Pray” Series “LESSON 3: ALIGNING OUR PRIORITIES WITH GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Becoming A Community Part 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

The building blocks of a community...

Becoming a Community Pt. 2 I used to have these books for teen small groups that would give you discussion starter questions. These were questions that ranged from silly to serious and were designed to get your thoughts going and to encourage dialogue in our group. I remember there was one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Family Devotion Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jun 11, 2008

Family Devotion: What We Should Be Doing Together

Family Devotion: What We Should Be Doing Together We’ve spent the last month looking at the early church that’s found in the book of Acts. For 3 of those four weeks, we looked at the idea of community, of becoming a family in this church like we see in that church in Acts. I’ve been very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Whosever Will Let Him Come

Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008

EVANGELISTIC MESSAGE REAFFIRMING THE LOVE OF GOD

“WHOSOEVER WILL LET HIM COME” Sunday June 1, 2008 Revelation 22:16-17 (KJV) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Legacy Of Honor Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 25, 2008

53rd in a series from Ephesians. Honoring our parents helps build a legacy for future generations of Christ-followers.

A man bought a donkey from a preacher. The preacher told the man that this donkey had been trained in a very unique way (being the donkey of a preacher). The only way to make the donkey go was to say, "Hallelujah!" The only way to make the donkey stop was to say, "Amen!" The man was pleased with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Discipline

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Samuel, Pt. 2

DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) The new millennium brought out the worst in parenting, and no parenting method was criticized more harshly than that of captured American Taliban, John Lindh Walker. When Lindh Walker was 10, the family from Washington State moved to socially liberal Marin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Gap Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2008

Part 2 focuses on the keys to effectively stand in the gap for others.

Standing In The Gap Part 2 Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31; Acts 3:3-7; Luke 22:31-34; Matthew 5:43-44 Introduction This message is part 2 from my series “Standing in the Gap”. Last week I shared with you what it means to stand in the gap using the analogy of crossing a bridge to illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirty Years And Still Learning

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

Longevity in relationships leads to learning, and as followers of Christ, we are to be learners (disciples)

Thirty Years and Still Learning TCF Sermon August 10, 2008 We’re in a season of weddings – have you noticed? Several of our young people have tied the knot in the last year, and some in recent weeks, – and at least two of our, shall we say, older ones, too. And there are still more weddings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scripture Alone - 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 28, 2008

Why we believe the Bible is the word of God - Part 2

Dakota Community Church September 28, 2008 Scripture Alone 2 How do we know the scripture is the “authoritative Word of God” and not just a suggested guide? 1. Scripture itself. First of all the scriptures themselves tell us so. We know the Bible is not just a “respected voice” because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-53

Denomination: Mennonite

When God Says No Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2009

David is a man after God’s own heart for sure. Just look at how he responds after hearing God say "no" to his plan to build the temple.

Introduction: A. I spent some time looking for a good joke to begin today’s sermon, but I came up empty. 1. When I got to thinking about it, I realized that today’s subject is not very funny. 2. None of us like to hear the answer “NO.” That’s true of children, teenagers and adults. B. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planning For The Kingdom

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

God desires us to advance his kingdom through witness and service

“Planning for the Kingdom – Luke 12:13-34” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/07 am 1. We plan for our financial future, but we don’t plan for God’s kingdom. Vs 33b-34, 29-31OOPS We are now half way through January and most of you have returned to work. There has undoubtedly already been a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009

Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Riding Out The Storm Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 1, 2009

What should a person do you do when the consequences for their sin begins to catch up with them. Let’s learn from the example of David how to ride out the storm of heartache and trouble in the wake of his sin.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who lay sprawled across three entire seats in this posh theater. 1. When the usher came by and noticed this, he whispered to the man, “Sorry, sir, but you’re only allowed one seat.” 2. The man groaned but didn’t budge. The usher became ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ