Sermons on Lent 1:

Jesus On Scripture - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010

What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Signs - Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 13, 2010

Jesus was clear that our walk should be marked by signs and wonders. What is following you? Is your life “signless”?

Signs Pt. 1 I. Introduction 34 times in 3 ½ years. There were 34 different occasions where signs were a part of Jesus’ life. It seems that everywhere Jesus went He did miracles. I have no issue with that. He is the Son of God He should do miracles, right? That is what deity does! My issue with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

#1. Covenant Agreement Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2009

This lesson looks at the seven covenants of the Bible. Setting up part #2 --- 9 steps of Covenant friendships of David and Jonathan, us and Jesus.

THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part one of a two part lesson... Message Ephes. 2:11 But don’t take any of this for granted. It was only yesterday that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rescuing The Mission-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 9, 2010

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. God rescued His mission from/out of Jonah’s obstinance. Thus a hampered mission of God must be rescued from our obstinance/indulgences. But how can it be done? 10 discoveries that can rescue God’s mission.

A Hampered Mission requires... RESCUING THE MISSION-I—Jonah 1:4-17 Rescue: A—4 yr. old Zachary came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out & threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there thinking for a moment, then ran to mom’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Essential To Implementation-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 16, 2010

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Paul highlighted/elucidated the necessity of agape love to the application of Christianity. Thus agape love is essential to the implementation of Christian belief. But how is agape love essential to my Christian faith?

ESSENTIAL to IMPLEMENTATION-I—1Corinthians 12:31-14:1 Attention/Need: Valentine’s Day is upon us. Our society is confused about the meaning of love. “Love” can actually carry a variety of meanings in our society. Most often love is portrayed in a romantic, sexual or setimental sense. Paul ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"We're #1!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 24, 2006

The message explores the idea of being the best and the greatest. However, in the Kingdom of God, that is defined in ways that this world cannot understand. In fact, that should not even be our goal...serving Christ with our all is the priority.

Stand & Read - Luke 22:24-30 “And there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was regarded to be greatest. [25] And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who have authority over them are called ’Benefactors.’ [26] "But not so with you, but let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Other

God's Children (1) Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 5 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Children of God Part 1 I. Introduction A. Waiting on Birth 1. Three expectant fathers were in the waiting room after their wives were “taken back because of potential complications.” a) After several anxious minutes, a nurse came from the operating room and called for one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Boldly Going #1 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

MISSIONS SERIES BOLDLY GOING MATTHEW 28:18-20 IN THE MID-1960’S, A PHENOMENON WAS UNLEASHED. IT WAS A PHENOMENON THAT HAS SURVIVED UNTIL THIS PRESENT DAY. THE PHENOMENON WAS CALLED STAR TREK, AND IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE-FICTION WORLD. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THE STAR-TREK EXPERIENCE FOR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Transformers, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The internal transformation produced by salvation

2 Corinthians 3:18 2 Corinthians 5:17 Characteristics of those not transformed: 1. They are ineffective (v. 17b) 2. They are ignorant (v. 18a) 3. They are isolated (v. 18b) 4. They are indulgent (v. 19) What happens internally when we experience salvation? 1. When we are transformed, we set ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

#1: Light The Fire Series

Contributed by Archie Luper on Jul 7, 2007

Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In

I. INTRODUCTION Song “Revive Us Again”. Many times I’ve wanted to start in the middle of one of my sermons. Story of guy falling asleep, Preacher on hell, how terrible hell would be. Got to point in lesson, pounded his pulpit to emphasize how bad hell was, and said, “In fact, if anybody really ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Encouragement 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2008

Exposition of Acts 18:1-17 broken up into two messages about the encouragement Paul received from God in Corinth

Text: Acts 18:1-17, Title: Divine Encouragement, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about the saints that experienced depression and discouragement: Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Job, Elijah, Jeremiah, Spurgeon, and Luther—talk about his wife telling him God is dead. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Worship

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 3, 2008

Words of worship from Psalms 100.

A. PSALM 100 (AMPLIFIED) Shout your love to God, all people of the earth, Worship the Lord, with gladness, Come into His presence with singing. Realize the LORD is God who made you, You are not a self-made person. We are the people of God, We are His sheep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Dream Giver 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 2:1-23 about the king’s dream and command to tell dream and interpret it.

Text: Daniel 2:1-23, Title: The Dream Giver 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: the sickly man who dreamed about pushing the rock… B. Background to passage: remember that the theme of the entire book is God’s sovereignty in a foreign land, as the children of Israel have begun ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Change U - 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This is the first of a series of two sermons addressing a change in the circumstances, but not in the vision or goals, of a church body. It was prompted by a pastor transitioning out of the church.

There are a couple people who are missing here today, and their absence is notable....Rick and Patti Snodgrass. They are unloading today in Idaho. Even though we said goodbye to them, it will be today and in the next couple weeks that we feel the greatest loss. I am going to be missing them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational