Sermons on Lasting Changes:

Adventure Calling Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jan 27, 2009

One of the keys to a good fairy tale is adventure and this sermon tells people that they are being called to an adventurous life in Christ.

FAIRY TALE DREAMS: Adventure Calling It was the call of adventure that actually drew Bilbo Baggins out the Shire. He had lived there all of his life, among people who never went anywhere. But Bilbo was a little different than the rest of the hobbits that lived around him. Often he could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Garden Of Evil Planters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011

These are the last days and the Bible makes us to understand that part of the signs of the last days is that the enemy of man’s soul is going to be much more horrible and wicked. The Bible says that evil men shall wax stronger and stronger. Therefore, in

Our message this week is entitled, “The garden of evil planters.” We shall start by considering Matthew 13: 24-28 which says, “Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which seweth good seed in his field. But while men slept, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trouble On The Inside

Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 29, 2010

This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking need of our time. For indeed, we live in a sin maddened world. As, times have changed; customs have changed, people have changed. Everyone seems to be tense "up tight." Th

TROUBLE ON THE INSIDE TEXT: Luke 8:27--And when he went forth to land, there met him out of the city a certain man, which had devils long time, and wore no clothes, neither abode in any house, but in the tombs." This man who possessed devils, and whom Jesus healed, seems to tell us the striking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

This Is The Day

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 10, 2012

Examines signs to look for that God has changed your life.

THIS IS THE DAY Isaiah 12 11/12 - Isaiah 12:1-6 We all have days that we look forward to. Some days are monumental and life changing like the day you married. Some you look forward to for years, like graduation. Some you never expected to have to look forward to. I imagine some in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In The Passover Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

A re-enactment of the the Last Supper and an explanation of the Lord’s Supper’s roots in the Jewish Seder.

Christ in the Passover 1 Corinthians 11:23-16 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: ¡§For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Of The Church Age

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age.

NEAR THE END OF THE AGE: There is no doubt in a reasonable thinking persons mind that we’re surely in the last days of this Church age. Listen as I read today’s text Genesis 6:1-6:13 1And it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Mist That Made A Difference Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 17, 2010

Our temporary lives can make a lasting difference if we will surrender our plans to God.

The Mist that Made a Difference James 4:13-17 13 Now listen, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money." 14 Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That You Have Been With Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 4, 2010

A sermon examining the change that Jesus brings in the lives of His followers.

Evidence That You Have Been With Jesus Acts 4:13-21 When I was in the road construction industry, one of my vendors was a huge fan of Alabama football. Even though I made it abundantly clear that I could not care less, he would spout out useless facts and statistics every time he came into my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Niche

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 12, 2002

What do you do that lasts for eternity? - calling people to be focused on storing treasures in heaven

Finding Your Niche Sept. 7/8 2002 Intro: Jesus said, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Think About Evolution Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

This is last in a series of 4 sermons addressing current topics. This sermon addresses evolution/creation

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 4: Evolution - Read Genesis 1:1 In recent months our consciences have been shocked by what we’ve seen going on among our fellow citizens. We have seen vivid pictures of how a few of our troops have immorally treated the prisoners they were charged to guard and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Strengh

Contributed by Don Hewston on Aug 26, 2004

See sometime you have to ask the Lord for that last power when you are weak.

Today we covered "STRENGH" for our afternoon prayer. When you get a chance please read Judges 16. This is a familiar story about Samson and Delilah. As you look back in Judges 13 before Samson was conceived an angel gave strict instruction found in verse 5 - For behold, you shall conceive and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 19, 2005

Funeral sermon for Rubie Campbell, church member and shut-in for last several years.

1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Rubie Campbell Gaither Tape Playing Introduction I want to read to you a passage from the book of 1 Corinthians. “So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

Final Briefing

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 26, 2002

Jesus’ last recorded words were important for His disciples, and they are important for us today.

I. Assurance that he was Real (39-43) A. They ‘still did not believe for joy’ B. They thought it was too good to be true II. Power to Perceive the Truth (45) A. He ‘opened their understanding’ B. He gave them a new Bible – a new understanding of the OT III. Gave Principles to Proclaim A. Death & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing First

Contributed by Mike Kern on Jun 30, 2002

Striving for first place in God’s kingdom may mean coming in last in this kingdom.

Finishing First Mark 9:33-35; Matt 20:20-28 When the United States of America began the Apollo project to put a man on the moon, our motivations were not entirely scientific… In fact, the so-called space race was driven largely by the ego of the American public. The Soviet Union was the first to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-35, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational