Sermons on Keep Calm:

A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

sermon 6 in first John series

A Child of God 1 John 2:28-3:10 Children of God have hope Hope that Abides in Him brings confidence Hope that Abides in Yourself brings shame Children of God are loved Children of God face reality in the present Children of God look forward to the future Slide Intro It was in the news a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conform Or Transform?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Nov 12, 2008

Be a living sacrifice Live on that altar Don’t be conformed Be transformed!

Conform or Transform? Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal Every one on the platform wore a tie He and his family then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2008

The Holy Spirit is such a powerful force that He changes us. But how does He do that, and how do we avoid being distracted by substitutes?

OPEN: During the Middle ages, in Florence Italy, there was a wealthy citizen by the name of Lorenzo de’Medici. He was a patron of the arts and very proud of the grand plays and pageants he staged for the citizens of the area. Among his productions were several amazingly realistic religious pageants ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Autopilot Christian Life Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 18, 2008

God recreated us to become Supernatural people, living a supernatural life, but we live on autopilot such that we don’t experience the life God intended.

Living The Supernatural Life – Part 1: Introduction Eagles and Turkeys: A boy was hiking and saw an eagle’s egg roll off of a high cliff and into some bushes. The bushes broke the fall of the egg and it was unharmed. The boy looked at the cliff and knew there was no way for him to climb back up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds, Weeds, And Growth

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

To be a strong church we must include the "weeds" of society

Matt 13:24-43 – “Seeds, Weeds, and Growth” It is a pleasure to be here with you in person this morning. I hear you had to sit through a rather long audio sermon of mine a couple of weeks ago. Don’t worry though lunch is very important to me as well so I promise not to keep you here too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Spiritual Foundation For Managing Money Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

How are we to navigate times of financial uncertainty and insecurity? What spiritual insight can help us find peace amidst such times?

Spiritual Foundations for Managing Money Series: Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times Brad Bailey – November 9, 2008 This past week was certainly a significant one for our nation. This past Tuesday something of remarkable and historical proportions was experienced as the first black president was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

We are often frustrated at feelings of distance between us and God, but often do not have lives characterized by loving others.

The Love Connection Brad Bailey – October 19, 2008 Series: Becoming Friends with God I returned a week ago from Nepal… to be a part of… South Asia Vineyard Family Gathering. Included a few key Indian leaders… but mostly Nepali… about a quarter from the urban area of Kathmandu… many from NE India ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What I Want Or What I Need? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

How do you ask God for things?

As you know, this Lord’s Prayer is all part of what we know as the Sermon on the Mount. Just a few verses from where we are here… Jesus says something else about prayer. In chapter 7:7-11, He says, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid The Complaint Department

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Nov 25, 2008

Thanksgiving Sermon

Avoid The Complaint Department Colossians 3:17 Thanksgiving 2008 Intro. * In a few days most of us will be sitting around a table with family and friends eating turkey and pumpkin pie. * That is, unless you will be celebrating a red-neck thanksgiving… Humor - You might be a red-neck at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Coping With The Credit Crunch 2009. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 26, 2008

This is a sizzler talk which gives you two priorities to put into practice in helping you survive the credit crunch which we must apply to our lives.

MATTHEW 6:19 - 27. COPING WITH THE CREDIT CRUNCH CRISIS IT WAS THE ROMANS WHO SAID OF MONEY “THE MORE YOU DRINK, THE MORE YOU THIRST” IF THAT’S TRUE THEN WE ARE ONE THIRSTY WORLD… .PEOPLE ALSO SAY THAT MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND – WELL MONEY IS NO LONGER GOING AROUND WORLD BANKS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A World Crying From The Quicksand

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We get bogged down by responsbilities. The way out is first to act responsibly, second to tell others what God is doing in you, and ultimately to yield to our Savior.

One afternoon I came by the church to pick up a few things. I parked around the back, and there discovered two of our members, plus our sexton, in major trouble. These men had purchased a heavy-duty safe for the church office, and were intent on moving it inside. The safe had been hauled here on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas In The Psalms Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 28, 2008

No matter what circumstances you are going through in life, there is hope.

This morning we looked at the hope of Christmas. Living on this side of the cross, we have the benefit of the New Testament to give us the details of the hope we have in Christ. But I want to take a step back tonight and see our hope displayed in the prophetic pages of the Old Testament. Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Oh God, Come Down! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 30, 2008

In this sermon we learn how to pray for the intervention of God in our world today.

Scripture In many churches, the several weeks prior to Christmas are known as Advent, from the Latin word meaning, “coming.” This preparatory season always begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. Thus, today is the First Sunday of Advent. The observance of the season of Advent can be traced ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Aware, Available, Able

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message from Psalm 139 on God’s omnipresence (available), omnipotence (able) and omniscience (aware).

“Aware, Available, Able” Psalm 139 Introduction Music plays an important role in most everyone’s life. Music not only expresses our innermost soul but is able to move it as well. Most movies would have little impact without the music. Music expresses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The "Logos" - Deity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 2, 2008

3rd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

One of the things I love most about the gospel of John is that the weightiest of doctrines are delivered in the simplest of words. We’ve seen that already in the introduction of his gospel, but the four simple words that we’ll look at in detail this morning may very well be the four most ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist