Sermons on Keep Your Dream:

Leafy Growth

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012

As branches of the vine, it is our purpose to produce much fruit, not simply to serve ourselves by producing leafy growth.

God told Abram, “All people on earth will be blessed through you” (Gen. 12:3). He was not pointing to Isaac. Nor to Jacob, the first Israel; even though he brought blessing where he went, he was not the perfection of the promise—of God’s covenant. Similarly the sons of Jacob ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Christ In You Series

Contributed by Karl Walker on Aug 10, 2011

Christ is in you and you can live a life filled with the power of God.

Jesus Christ came into this world not only to die for us, but to make us able to do greater things through him. Several times we quote this verse but in reality we do not see it happen in our lives. John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ambassadors Needed

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

"We are Christ’s ambassadors and God is using us to speak"

Ambassadors Needed 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Text: 20 "We are Christ¡¦s ambassadors and God is using us to speak¡K" March 2011, Gainsville, FL ¡V Clean Energy Logistics Lab Inc. established an online social network community of solar (photo vol-tey-ik) photovoltaics! Or better known as Solar ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Eat Flesh? Drink Blood? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the fourth in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message examines the meaning behind Jesus saying to eat His flesh and drink His blood.

The majority of us are grossed out by what this statement suggests. These are the actions that are usually confined to a horror movie. Cannibals eat flesh and vampires drink blood. These are not things that normal people do. If Jesus is meaning this literally, we would all say, “That’s a little bit ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Sensitive - Weep With Those Who Weep

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 11, 2011

I. AUDIENCE: My Classmates in BSM (Bible Study Methods) II. OBJECTIVES: To avoid faithlessness and make Jesus proud with me IV. THESIS: The Lord is the first one to cry when someone dies

I. AUDIENCE: My Classmates in BSM (Bible Study Methods) II. OBJECTIVES: To avoid faithlessness and make Jesus proud with me III. TEXT: JOHN 11:35 Jesus Wept IV. THESIS: The Lord is the first one to cry when someone dies V. TITLE: Be Sensitive - Weep With Those Who Weep VI. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divorce And The Bible Part 3 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

A New Testament take on Divorce

Divorce and the Bible Part 3 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. A few weeks ago we started to explore what the bible has to say about marriage and divorce. B. Our study revolves around Jesus’ teaching on the subject in Mark 10. C. As I have said before this is a difficult subject ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In The Lord, Dear Friends!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 11, 2009

Lent 2(C) - Stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! Too many think only of earthly things. But our citizenship is only in heaven.

“STAND FIRM IN THE LORD, DEAR FRIENDS!” (Outline) March 8, 2009 -- LENT 2 -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 INTRO: Our faith is our firm foundation. God’s valuable gift to us and for us is our faith that stands firm on the very Rock of our salvation. This firm faith founded on Christ endures ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Up Against City Hall

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2009

The problem in America is greed. Things haven’t changed!

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 14, 2009

A consideration of the power of the Cross; those for whom is is God’s power, those for whom it is folly. Shows what God did for us when Christ died on th Cross

I want to turn this morning to look at the passage from 1 Corinthians chapter 1, which places before us the power of the Cross, and as we journey through Lent toward Holy Week it is surely fitting to do so. The Cross is central to our faith as Christians- but I ask, do we always know and appreciate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Love Of A Father

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Mar 22, 2009

Facing up to John 3:16 and exactly what it means to me, phrase by phrase.

If you were like me, around the age of five or six, Miss Money taught you your first Bible verse in Sunday School; and it probably was John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not perish but have eternal life." Over the ensuing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

A Man I Once Knew (Real Heroes)

Contributed by Sanford Colquitt on Mar 23, 2009

A tribute to dedicated men and women every where who live their life almost without notice. But rest assured some one is watching.

Sunday, March 22, 2009 A MAN I ONCE KNEW Intro: It’s wonderful to hear about and strengthen ourselves on the lives of biblical heroes. Their stories never get old & perhaps they are more inspiring as we grow older. Some suggest they are outdated and some even suggest that they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons Learned In The Valley

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011

My experience with cancer taught me some important lessons about life that I could only learn in the valley of suffering.

Lessons Learned in the Valley Chuck Sligh May 2004 BIBLE READING: Psalm 23 TEXT: Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” INTRODUCTION Several years ago (1979), I went to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

"We Always Thank God..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Reformation - We always thank God for every faithful believer and for God's powerful word.

“WE ALWAYS THANK GOD…” (Outline) October 31, 2010 - Reformation - 1 THESSALONIANS 1:1-5a INTRO: “Always” is one of God’s strong words of encouragement. Two weeks ago God reminded us to “rejoice always”. Only with the strength God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

"Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

“WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

ADVENT 1 - The Lord God Almighty is our righteousness because God fulfills his promises and because Jesus is our kingly Priest.

THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS (Outline) November 28, 2010 - Advent 1 - JEREMIAH 33:14-18 INTRO: Advent means coming. During this season of Advent believers prepare for the coming celebration of the birth of the Savior. We also prepare for the coming of Christ the King on Judgment ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran