Sermons on Leading Children:

The Gift Of Christmas Part 5 " Remembering The Reason After The Season" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 2, 2018

part 5 of our 2017 Christmas series

The Gift of Christmas Part 4 “Remembering the Reason after the Season” Luke 2:21-38 Today we are going to wrap up our Christmas series with a final sermon from the gift of Christmas We started this series a few weeks before Christmas With a sermon called What Mary did not know And saw in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Names Of Jesus - Introduction Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 8, 2018

This is the introduction sermon to a new series on the descriptive names of Jesus.

The Names of Jesus Introduction Beginning next year we’ll be starting a new series entitled, “The Names of Jesus.” There are somewhere over 50 names that have been attributed to Jesus, many of them are the same names that have been attributed to God, which is of little wonder seeing that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, John 14:13-14, Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Be In The Now

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 8, 2018

It's easy to get sidetracked and let your mind wander. We get focused on things from the past or what's in the future. This can be especially true as we head into the new year. If we're not careful we'll risk losing out on making the most of the moment.

BE IN THE NOW INTRODUCTION: Be Here Now is a book published in 1971 by Ram Dass on Hindu spirituality and yoga. I've never read the book and don't subscribe to Hinduism but the principle of the phrase itself is a valid one. Be here now communicates the importance of keeping your focus on what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-16, 1 Peter 4:1-3, Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 12, 2018

Ephesians 3:7-13 shows Paul's ministry of proclaiming God's marvelous plan of uniting both Jews and Gentiles together in Christ.

Scripture Today I am continuing my sermon series on Ephesians 3 that I am calling, "Proclaiming the Unsearchable Riches of Christ." In the second part of Ephesians 2 the Apostle Paul talked about our new identity in Christ (2:11-22). When Paul began chapter 3, he took up the report of his prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Is Greater Than Our Wounds Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jan 18, 2018

What’s been done for you is greater than what’s been done to you.

Title: Grace Is Greater Than Your Wounds Place: BLCC Date: 1/21/2018 Text: Matthew 18.21-35 CT: What’s been done for you is greater than what’s been done to you. [Screen 1] FAS: Each week Kevin Tunell is required to mail a dollar to a family he'd rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2018

Christianity is on the rise in many countries of central and South America, Africa, and Asia, but in America it's on the decline. Why is that? It's not the lack of organization, programs, money, personnel - it's the lack of passion!

HEARTS ON FIRE Rom. 12:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE RIGHT PASSWORD 1. "I’m getting worried about my memory," 75 year old Renee said to her best friend Judith. "Really? Why is that?" asked Judith. 2. "Because every time I go online, banking," replied Renee, "I just can’t remember my bank's ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serve Wholeheartedly Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 30, 2018

Christians are called to serve. A challenge to offer your life in service to Christ. Sermon #4 in the Series: Revive!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 12, 2017 David Simpson Series: Revive! Sermon #4 Serve Wholeheartedly Ephesians 6:7 Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people…(Ephesians 6:7) Serve wholeheartedly. That’s our calling as Christians. We are called to serve. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Exalt Christ In Everything Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Second in a series on Philippians where Paul reveals the axis on which his whole life revolves -- Exalting Christ in everything.

REVIEW Given the extended use of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” in four short chapters (12), joy appears to be a central focus of Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in the Greek city of Philippi. That is interesting given considerable space also dedicated to the subject of suffering. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"If I Be Lifted Up”

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 11, 2018

A bold, powerful message of the urgent need today to lift up Jesus Christ through our lives, our actions, and our words. This is a message that will preach!

“IF I BE LIFTED UP” Jn. 12:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man had a heart attack and was brought to the ER. The doctor told him that he wouldn’t live unless he got a heart transplant right away. 2. Another doctor ran into the room and said, "You're in luck, two hearts just became available, so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Freedom Christ Gives

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 4, 2020

Most people don't understand freedom

Everybody on earth desires freedom. I do, and if I were a betting man, I’d gamble that you do, too! But many people don’t understand what freedom is or what freedom is not. Unfortunately, some people’s idea of, and quest for, freedom actually enslaves and imprisons them. Jude advises us “For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Wasn’t Built To Be A Prisoner

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jul 12, 2020

Sometimes we become prisoners to the things God has set us free from

Isaiah 61 1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, John 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2020

7 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

The BODY Of CHRIST-VII—1Corinthians 12:12-31 The Body of Christ can suffer under the burden of individual & even gathered lusts that are couched in pride. For some weeks we’ve looked at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:29-31, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Praise Series

Contributed by Kevin Evans Tay on Aug 8, 2020

We no longer need to bring an animal to sacrifice in the temple/church, but God does want another sacrifice which is the sacrifice of praise.

THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION • Good morning to all of you and also to those who are tuning in online. • My latest sermon two weeks ago was entitled SOP (Source of Perseverance) • Something that we need to realize in the midst of our storm and challenges. • We need to Persevere in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

The Prize Of Salvation (August 27, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The merchant’s search for the pearl was intentional. The man’s discovery of the treasure was by accident. Yet, both were, sacrificing all that they had in order to purchase their find.

THE PRIZE OF SALVATION Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Just recently, people came from all over the United States into our area and state to see the eclipse. There are some, like me, whose view of the eclipse was probably obscured by the clouds. There were many others who paid the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Call For Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 15, 2020

There is a hesitancy on the part of many church pastors and elders to hold their church members accountable for their actions. This neglect is hazardous. Church disciple is both biblical and necessary

The Call for Church Discipline 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 “... Allan Bloom argued in his 1987 best-seller, The Closing of the American Mind [Simon and Schuster], that tolerance, built on the assumption of moral relativism, not truth, has become the chief “virtue” in America. To judge any behavior or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist