Sermons on Lax:

Fellowship

Contributed by Chad Martens on Oct 25, 2001

Calling Christians to a deeper commitment to the church and to their walk with the Savior.

Fellowship Introduction: Before we begin, what is, exactly, fellowship? The Greek word for fellowship, “koinonia”, comes from a root meaning common or shared. So fellowship means common participation in something either by giving what you have to the other person or receiving what he or she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Showers Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2001

What would a prophecy about Jesus have to do with the idea of tithing?

A minister took his son with him one night to a small church where he’d been invited to preach. At the entrance of the church building, they passed a little table with a box on it and a sign which read "Alms Box." Reaching into his pocket, the preacher took out $10 and dropped it in. When the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-12, Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holy Catholic Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2004

This sermon examines the different uses of the word "Church" in Scripture, the essence of the Church, the definition of the Church, the Church in different periods, the attributes of the Church, and the marks of the Church.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Third Warning: The Peril Of Spiritual Immaturity Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

A look at the third warning passage in the book of Hebrews

March 2, 2003 Hebrews 5:11-6:12 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr “The Third Warning: The Peril of Spiritual Immaturity” 11We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. 12In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

When The Time Had Fully Come

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

How the time was ripe for Jesus’ arrival

“When the time had fully come” Gal 4:4 23/12/01 am Gal 4:4 as long as an heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Coach God

Contributed by Bill Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Imagine God as a coach

January 10, 2010 Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Rescue United Methodist Church Luke 3:15-22 A funny thing happened last Thursday night, and no I don’t mean Alabama won the national championship. That wasn’t a funny thing……that was a great thing! The sermon that I had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Surviving The Summer Slump

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 18, 2007

A sermon from the Widow’s Mite concerning the "Summer Slump" all churches usually have to deal with.

Intro: I’m an adopted Cincinnati Reds fan. I married a girl from Cincinnati and became a Reds fan as a result of that. But here is the problem with the Reds…every season starts off full of hope and expectation, only to come crashing down painfully by the beginning of June…heard on radio (Cin ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Burn Our Hearts Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jan 2, 2008

We need to feel that fire again. We need to feel it in the heart again. Like days of old, where people were cut to the heart, and when Jesus up out the scriptures to the disciples and their hearts burned. Let us see the fire from heaven again.

BURN OUR HEARTS AGAIN TEXT: 1 KINGS 18:1-46 THEME: LORD MAKE OUR HEARTS BURN FOR YOU I remember 1 Kings 18 preached at Heritage Christian University during lectureship one year. It was being preached by Steven Guy. During this sermon I made a choice in my life. It was a choice that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love's Demand Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

The marks of true Christian behavior

Besides this you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. In the previous section Paul outlined the marks of Christian behavior toward the various segments of society. Among themselves there ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Congregational

Faces: Samson Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

All Samson had to do was walk into his destiny. Instead, he chose to walk wherever he wanted. His life is a shining example of how to know God’s will then ignore it.

Kids have a unique way of telling stories. Their heart is in it, but their mouths don’t always spit out the right words. Here are a few of my favorite headliner Bible stories stated by kids: *The first three books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, and Laxatives. *Noah’s wife was called Joan of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 16, 2007

Family reunions and other special occasions serve to focus on where we have been, where we are now, and where we want to go in the future. They help us to have a sense of belonging. We need this sense of belonging in the Christian family as well.

April, 2007 Reunion Sermon Come Home Mark 6:30-44 INTRODUCTION: You have probably gone to many family reunions, homecoming, summer picnics, high school class reunions or other gatherings where you “come home” once again to some part of your past. You look forward to it, but there is also a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Methodist

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 12, 2006

We must learn to make our Christian walk backup our Christian talk.

We Talk the Talk, but do We Walk the Walk? St. Matthew 15: 7 & 8 Purpose: To instruct the listener that Christian Discipleship is more than saying “I am a Christian”. Introduction: Many of us think that if we accept Jesus and say we are Christians, that is all there is to it. But along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Matthew 15:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

God has supplied His children with armor and weaponry to be victorious in their daily spiritual battles. Do we know how to use them and are we willing?

Christian Warfare - Pt. 1 The Apostle Paul is ready to close his letter to the Ephesian congregation. He began the letter, in the first three Chapters, reminding them of their privileged position in Christ and His Church. In Chapter Four, he taught them how they can grow to spiritual maturity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Defeat Your Giant Of Temptation

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Temptation comes in all of life

HOW TO DEFEAT YOUR GIANT OF TEMPTATION Luke 4:1-13 Matt. 16:21-23, Matt. 26:45, 46 The person who expects to live a life without problems is going to be as upset as the guy who thought that he was going to have a lawn without weeds. Both problems and temptations are expected! A cartoon showed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist