Sermons on Lay Bare:

The Dead Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Six of a series

The Dead Church Revelation 3:1-6 Have you ever heard of the company that makes blank bumper stickers? They’re for people who don’t want to get involved and do not want to offend anyone. That is how we see many religious groups in our modern day. So called preachers place their voices on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Theophilus Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 3, 2006

A verse by verse exposition of Luke’s Gospel.

SERMON SERIES: “The Gospel of Luke” SERMON #1: “Dear Theophilus…” TEXT: Luke 1:1-4 OPENING JOKE: “The candle of quiet” When asked to explain what the four candles of an Advent wreath represent, seven-year-old Luke began to explain, “There’s love, joy, peace, and . . .” His six-year-old sister ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism 4 Roman Road Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

The Roman Road is presented as one method of telling a friend about salvation.

Evangelism Series #4 CHCC: February 5, 2006 The Roman Road Romans SCRIPTURE READING: Romans 8:33-39 INTRODUCTION: For the past few weeks we’ve been talking about Evangelism. But if I asked how many “Evangelists” are in here --- I bet not many hands would go up. Most of us think the word ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Of Jesus: B.c. To A.d. Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2006

Christ in the Old Testament--Before He walked the earth as the God Man, He was present in types, pictures, prophecies, and in reality! Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

The Gospel of Jesus – B.C. to A.D. Matthew 1:1-17 Matthew 1:1-3 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. [2] Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; [3] And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Smiling Series

Contributed by Paul Brashaw on Oct 17, 2005

God smiling. This sermon is part of a series "Welcome to the Planet"

SERIES: Welcome to the Planet #5 TEXT: Genesis 1:4,10,12,18,21,25,31 TITLE: God Smiling Author Bob Coy went in to wake his 4-year-old daughter Caitlyn…who peacefully slept. He spoke softly…sat on her bed…she started to stir…she woke up frustrated. With a bit of anger in her voice Caitlyn ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:4-31

Denomination: Holiness

You Can Shout Now

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Oct 17, 2005

Don’t wait for the battle to be over - You Can Shout Right Now!!!

Rev. Christopher recently concluded a series entitled “You are Predestined for Greatness” and in that series he presented the thought that each of us who is a reborn child of God has a purpose and a destiny of eventual victory. He suggested for our spiritual consideration the idea that in spite of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Judgment Will Be No Joke

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2004

God is a God of justice. One day Jesus Christ will dispense that justice with unswerving and unquestionable accuracy on those who have rejected salvation through faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross of Calvary.

JUDGMENT WILL BE NO JOKE Text: Rev.20: 11-15; Acts 17: 31 Intro: The Great White Throne Judgment is an event that is still at least 1,007 years in the future; but it is as certain as death. It will be God’s final act of justice upon sin and the sinner. This judgment will be unlike many ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004

We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

“Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Community Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose

Introduction: Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose. This past week our ministry staff has been at the Vineyard’s national Pastor’s Conference… a time of reaffirming much of what I feel and see as we go forward as a church into the 21st century here on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Assurance? Is Jesus Mine? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

How can we be sure of our salvation?

Several years ago, my father and I went on a fishing trip to South Carolina. As was our custom, we went to our favorite fishing pier at Myrtle Beach. Usually, we had pretty good luck, but this particular time, we just were not catching anything. I even blessed the fishing poles and Dad ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What To Do When Satan Thwarts You

Contributed by Roy Halberg on May 18, 2004

Following Paul’s model for responding to the frustration of Satan’s interference in our lives give us hope in the task of "dealing with the devil"

May 16, 2004 1Thess#15-What To Do When Satan Thwarts You 0510604 GFC am SERIES: Making A Difference—Studies in 1 Thessalonians SUBJECT: "What To Do When Satan Thwarts You" SCRIPTURE: I Thessalonians 2:14-20 MAIN POINT: every believer must realize he has an enemy that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

Words To The Weary

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 7, 2004

How faith, hope and trust can help us when we’re life wears us out

Words to the Weary Introduction During a recent Sunday worship service, a congregation was singing the worship chorus that goes: "I exalt thee, oh Lord...” A mother of a 5-year-old girl glanced down and realized that her daughter was fervently singing, "I’m exhausted, oh Lord ..." Barbara Brown ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

No One Said This Would Be Easy Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 29, 2004

On the day after Christmas, on St. Stephen’s Day, we learn that though getting to heaven is easy through Jesus, carrying his cross on earth often times isn’t. But if being a Christian is difficult, it is even more so for the unbeliever.

Festival of St. Stephen Matthew 23:34-39 I have always had a healthy respect for all branches of the military, and not to take anything away from the other divisions of our armed forces, but one branch particularly stands out in my mind: the Marine Corps. What is their slogan that you see on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran

The Millennium

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

A look at what the Bible says about the millennium

Intro: Well, this is the week that many of us has been waiting for for quite some time now. This Tuesday is election day, and I encourage each of you who is registered to come out and vote. Ronda and I will be casting our votes. I encourage you to spend some serious time in prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The World Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

13, June 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Three: Loving the World 1Peter 2: 9-10 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Mennonite