Sermons on Knowing Christ:

Where Am I And How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 30, 2006

We are who we are by God’s grace. He is the Father of Lights who gives every good and perfect gift. I am here because of His great love.

Where Am I and How Did I Get Here? Pastor Jim May Victor Borge told about a couple going on vacation, standing in line waiting to check their bags at the airline counter. The man said to the wife, "I wish we had brought the piano." She said, "Why? We’ve got sixteen suitcases already!" He said, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Time Matters- To Your Family Series

Contributed by Clay Hallmark on May 30, 2006

This is the 3rd Message in a series called "Your Family Mattes." This message deals with the importance of the time we give our families.

“yourtimematters!” Psalm 90:1-12 (Message # 3) The issue before us today is time. Not only does your family matter, but your time with your family also matters! We are a people who live by the clock because time is very important to all of us (stop looking at your watches I just got started!). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Turn A Sinner From The Error Of His Way Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 10 of 15

BLESSED ARE THE MEEK (NUMBERS 12) There are people who genuinely think they are God’s instrument to mete out justice of discipline and correction and maybe even punishment. These critics make you question yourself and mess with your motivation, head and development. In the classic words of an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stewardship Part 4 Tithe Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is about tithing.

Preachers who talk about money are often accused of talking only about money. The fact is that money is mentioned in the Bible, and as a preacher of the Word, we are charged to preach the Word of God. Now, money is not preached on real often, because some preachers have developed sensitivity ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

1 Corithians 13 Part 1: Love Is Patient, Kind And Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the begining of 1 Corithians 13 and love is patient, kind and does not envy.

Introduction Love. The Beatles sang the song, All You Need is Love. Perhaps in light of 1 Corinthians 13 they were not too far from the truth. This morning we looked at what it means for God to be love and then what that means for us. We looked at the background to 1 Corinthians 13, to see where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Would A Loving God Send Anyone To Hell? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 1, 2005

A look at the balance between grace and justice.

SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: REVELATION 20: TITLE: “WOULD A LOVING GOD SEND ANYONE TO HELL?” INTRODUCTION: A. A five-year-old boy was visiting his grandmother. She allowed him to go out to the backyard to play ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Constant Cravings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

The 10th commandment is as comprehensive as the first. Perhaps more than any other, it focuses on the interior of the human heart. It is not concerned so much with what we do, but with what we think. It is less about action and more about attitude

Constant Cravings: The Tenth Commandment Exodus 20: 1-17 I grew up in a house with one other sibling, a brother, Trae. Actually his name is Frank William Houck the Third but we have always called him Trae. He was the one that I fought with, and rode bikes with, and fought with and built forts ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Your Worship Genuine Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

One day they were throwing down their coats, a couple days later, they spit in His face... not a good example of real worship! How can I make mine real? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Make Your Worship Genuine It was Palm Sunday, and the mother’s 3-year old son had to stay home from church because of strep throat. When the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 29:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Patience Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) What is patience? The picture of patience. The purpose of patience. The practical practice of patience. Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

PATIENCE The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 5) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The annual cost of people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Extreme Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The story of Hagar and Ishmael provides a backdrop for a discussion of God’s faithfulness to His promises and to His people.

Text: Genesis 21:1-21 Date: Sunday, June 23, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell You and I live in a society in which it is common for people to look for loopholes. Lawyers look for loopholes in the legal system for the benefit of their clients. Insurance companies specialize in pages of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 17, 2004

pt. 2 of Evolution Study--scholarly investigation on practical level. Must get Powerpoint from website to go with.

DEVILUTION, PT. 2: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS Gen. 1:26-27 I heard about a little boy who asked his Sunday School teacher, “Where did I come from?” The teacher said “Dust.” Then he asked, “Well, where am I going?” And he got the same answer, “Dust.” The next day that same little boy was up in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Science And Healing And Stem Cells Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

As Christians with a strong history and theology of healing, we should be equally excited and encouraging of Stem Cell research. It is new (since 1998), it is incredibly promising, and it is motivated by compassion and a desire to alleviate suffering. S

Science and Healing: Series – In the World But Not Of It April 24, 2005 Intro: Christopher Reeve. Nancy Reagan. Michael J. Fox. Just a few high-profile individuals who have been extremely vocal in their advocacy for aggressive health research into new treatments for disease through stem cell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In Your Devastation Series

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Aug 27, 2004

Even in times of extreme devastation we can find soul satisfaction through focusing on God. David shows us how in this Psalm.

FINDING GOD IN YOUR DEVASTATION PS 63 I. IMAGINE THIS SITUATION You are startled in the middle of the night with the ringing of your phone. Your heart is pounding as you think “Something must be awfully wrong. On the other end of the phone is the familiar voice of a trusted family friend. His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11, Psalm 63:1

Undignified Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

... Running Over

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 2, 2007

If we have not experienced God’s blessings of security and abundance, maybe we need to examine our giving.

... Running Over Malachi 3:6-12 We are fond of telling our Children "It is more blessed to give than to receive." We try to teach them that generosity is an important value and as long as they can, they should be free handed with their own blessings from God and pass them on to others. We try ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Mennonite