Sermons on Joshuas Plan:

Impact And Impotence Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 2, 2008

A changed heart doesn’t guarantee that you will change the world.

If you’re like me you’ve been keeping up with the federal government’s attempt to bailout failing housing and financial markets this week. I found an article from Reuters in which the blame for this economic slump has been traced to a decline in Christian influence in our nation. DALLAS ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Respect Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 2, 2008

A look at the 6th commandment, "You shall not murder," with the practical implications of what it means to maintain healthy relationships in a healthy society through respect for all human life.

Respect Life (Exodus 20:13) An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don’t want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Ways To Hinder Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 3, 2008

The Parable of the Soils describes four ways to respond to God. Three of them hinder spiritual growth. In this parable Jesus is saying, "You must take responsiblity for your personal spiritual growth."

[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: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Spirit Filled Life Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 12, 2008

Spirit filled living is essential forvictorious Christian living

TITLE: This is the ‘Spirit Filled” Life TEXT: Eph.5:15-21 THEME: Whats the big deal about the Holy Spirit INTRODUCTION: Does being filled with the Spirit really make a difference? ILLUSTARTION: Billy Richards and church member A pastor friend related this story that recently happened in his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008

We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stand Firm And Move Forward"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 19, 2008

Before we can move forward when facing fearful challenges in our life we first need to stand firm in the Word of the Lord.

Stand Firm and Move Forward Exodus 14:10-14 Remember the times you experienced fear? The times when your breath was taken away and your adrenalin shot way up? I experienced fear when I was eleven years old and we lived on a farm taking care of the farm for one summer. When a neighbor drove ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Yokefellows Share-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2011

1 of 3. The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. But what exactly do they share? Yokefellows in God’s service share...

WHAT YOKEFELLOWs SHARE—I—Luke 1:39-56 The Holy Spirit confirmed Elizabeth & Mary as yokefellows(partners) who shared their experience in God’s service. Yokefellows(partners) share their part in God’s service. What do yokefellows in God’s service share? Yokefellows in God’s service ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

"A Prepared People"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011

God has prepared a place for us, prepared a work for us to do and we are to prepare ourselves

“A Prepared People” Luke 1:11-17 “Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him (Zechariah), standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

Battle Of The Babies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2011

If you want true peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; and don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord. Trust Him with your life, and you will find true peace.

A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How We Got Our English Bible - A Simplified Version Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 6, 2011

How we got our English Bible - A Simplified Version (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

• 2011 is the 400’th anniversary of the Kings James version of the Bible. • We want to use this anniversary to encourage people to one again read the Bible. • We are not promoting the KJB as such; • But rather the reading of the Bible in a translation that is suitable for you! ‘Biblefresh’ is ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Man Who Interrupted Jesus- A Sermon On Greed And Generosity

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Feb 8, 2011

Story of the man who interrupted Jesus- The Parable of the Rich Fool

• The Man Who Interrupted Jesus. • I like Generous People- they are fun to be around- getting gifts, getting meals paid for • Do you know what I love even more? Being the one giving gifts, paying for meals, doing nice things for people • Crystal and I went out to lunch this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Offensive Nature Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture has problems with all kinds of authority. They question when anyone finds authority in the Bible and are offended when anyone else does.

Offensive Nature Today we are going to examine another of the many problems our culture has with Christianity. There are a lot of intelligent and well educated people that have firm opinions about people/Christians that claim the Bible as the central truth of faith. Perhaps I need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-25

Denomination: Congregational

Freely Redeemed And Forgiven Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

4th in series dealing with forgivenes and redemption.

Friday we took the time to contemplate what Jesus lost. • He lost the adoration and devotion of the crowds. • He lost the support and loyalty of His closest friends. • He lost His legal rights and freedoms. • He lost His perfect innocence. • He lost His intimate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Of Elijah

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 14, 2011

You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in his life in such extraordinary ways that sometimes makes one wonder why such responses from God are not so common today. What was

GOD OF ELIJAH Dr. D. K. Olukoya Beloved, the intent and purpose of our message this week is to appreciate our Lord God from the view point of that great prophet, Elijah. You will recall that it is written that Elijah was a man of like passion as you and I, yet our Lord God manifested Himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Triumph Over False Teaching? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 1, 2011

Christian’s response to false teachers. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: TWO PHRASES TO NOTE: "The last hour” (vs 18a) "The antichrist” (vs 18b) SIGNS OF FALSE TEACHERS: They depart the Church (vs 18-19) They deny the faith (vs 20-25) They deceive believers (vs 26-29) ENCOURAGING WORDS: Abide - stay close (vs 28a) Appear - stay alert (vs ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Brethren