Sermons on Keep Your Dream:

Epiphany

Contributed by Peter Parry on Jan 5, 2007

Epiphany reminds us to see the good grain instead of the weeds.

EPIPHANY (Mt.13:24-30;36-43) This Sunday on the church calendar is called: Epiphany. The word means “appearance” or “manifestation”. More specifically epiphany means “God-appearing” and is a reference to the birth of Jesus, as a “God-appearing” event. When the wise men came to see the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Congregational

Helpful Routines For A New Year

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 6, 2007

Jesus and his family went to the Passover Feast according to custom. It was a helpful routine and not an empty ritual for them. This talk offers four helpful routines for the Church: Praying, Eating, Worshipping and Serving Together (PEWS).

Luke 2: 41-52 Midnight mass – Church on Christmas Day – Presents all opened before 6am – No presents until after Christmas lunch – Turkey with all the trimmings – A family walk in the afternoon – A football match on Boxing Day – Turkey sandwiches for a week – New Year resolutions – A special diet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:42-52

Denomination: Anglican

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 2 in a series on Lamentations. Highlights the consequences of rebelling against God.

The Righteousness of God Lamentations 1:12-22 I. Introductions A. Measuring By the Right Standard 1. An Eight-Foot Son a) A young boy proudly proclaimed to his mother that he was 8 feet tall. b) “Are you sure?” asked his mother. c) “Yes I am sure. I measured three times.” 2. Prove It a) “Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The What,how,& Why Of Our Business Here Today.

Contributed by Steve Dunning on Feb 4, 2007

Deacon ordination sermon

Acts 6:3 The What, How, and Why of our Business Here Today (Deacon Ordination Sermon) Over 200 years ago the founding fathers of this nation set out to build a Christian nation. Today in this nation it seems that their intentions are being thwarted on all sides. Where school children aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3

Denomination: Baptist

When God's People Sin

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

No matter how hard we try, sin is a reality even in the life of God=s children.

WHEN GOD=S PEOPLE SIN Hosea 5:1-15 INTRO: Calvin Coolidge was known as a man of few words, a fact confirmed in a conversation he had with his wife one day. Coolidge returned from a church service which his wife had not attended. She asked, ACalvin, what did the preach¬er talk about today?@ ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

Third in series on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

LEARNING FROM ILLNESS Romans 8:28-39 INTRO: A pastor went to the hospital to visit a church member who was recovering from surgery. He was about to pray for this person when the patient said: “You know, Preacher, you really don’t need to pray about my gall bladder. The doctors have that under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ruins A Funeral

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 7, 2006

A sermon on the raising of the widow’s son at Nain showing the consequences of sin, the compassion of the Savior, and the capacity of the Savior to help.

Jesus Ruins a Funeral. Luke 7:11-17 INTRO.: One day early in the second year of Jesus’ public ministry, two large crowds met outside the gate of a walled city in Galilee. There was quite a contrast between these crowds. One crowd had come from the lakeshore town of Capernaum. It was a noisy, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Is The Beginning- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on May 18, 2007

Death is something that many people fear but as Christians we have great hope that because of Christ conquering death we too have nothing to fear. We know that death is only the door to the beginning of everything.

Heaven Series Part 1 The End is Really the Beginning Pastor Ryan Akers I Corinthians 15:54-58 Me- Heaven Video- found on sermonspice- Man on street video that ask people if they believe in Heaven. Starting a new series today on Heaven- What’s it like? What will we do there? Where does this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Impressive Presence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 29, 2007

We experience God in many ways, for He our God has many facets.

God’s Impressive Presence (Exodus 19:10-25) Whenever we "camp out" on certain verses or pick an emphasis of Scripture to the exclusion of the rest of the Word, we are in trouble. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 tell us that all Scriptures are inspired; they also tell us that all Scriptures are profitable for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:10-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 10 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Faith is the Victory #10 of 11 Lessons from 1 John I. Introduction A. Valvano and Victory 1. Former NC State coach’s first college coaching job. a) He was 23 years old and coaching at a small school. b) He was known for his overwhelming desire to be victorious. c) A player finally got the nerve to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Three F's Of Church Ministry"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007

There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

• In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For Signs & Wonders

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Healing, miracles, signs and wonders are for today! They did not cease with the passing away of the apostles and disciples of old. In fact, we will see greater things! Greater signs! Greater wonders! Greater miracles! Get ready now.

By: Donna Kazenske I have really been pressing into the Lord for His wisdom, knowledge and understanding regarding spiritual things. I believe the Lord is drawing us closer and closer to Himself. He wants His church to "know" Him. And when I say, "know Him," I mean really know Him for who He ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why We Need An Emmaus Road Expereince

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 17, 2007

Lesson learned walking down Emmaus Road

WHY WE NEED AN EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:13-35 Intro: The Emmaus Road. Not much is told in the Bible about this route of travel. We know it was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem or about seven miles. The town of Emmaus actually got its name from the hot springs that was there. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Better Than The Moon!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 23, 2007

The woman at the well went from being "Loved Starved to Love’s Source." She not only could reflect the love of God, she became indwelt with the Love of God. Better than the Moon!

Title: “Better than the Moon!” Introduction: I will explain the title of the message at the conclusion of the message! 1. Love Starved. Note how love starved sin and Satan makes a person feel: (Job 19:7 KJV) Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard: I cry aloud, but there is no ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Technology May Be Outpacing Limits Of Imagination & Ethics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 26, 2007

UFO Cult Seeks To Clone

If technological progress continues at its current pace, most authors of science fiction may soon find themselves out of work as science seems ready to surpass the ingenuity of speculative fantasy literature. From a plot straight out of a movie or novel, a cult that worships extraterrestrials ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible