Sermons on Lent Special:

It Works Life Cancer & Is Just As Deadly

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 17, 2014

This sermon looks at how pride creeps into the lives of believers and a church and kdestroys God's plans for their lives.

“It Works Like Cancer, Is Just As Deadly, And Takes You To ICU” 2/9/14 2 Chronicles 26:1-16 Philippians 2:1-18 We are in week 3 of “From Triage To Transformation.” Do you want to get well.” Pastor Toby preached on the Crisis that leads us to get help. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 25:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tragedy Precedes Triumph Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2010

A study of the book of Zechariah chapter 12 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 12: 1 – 14 Tragedy Precedes Triumph 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against Israel. Thus says the LORD, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him: 2 “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

One Year Later

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2008

A message urging a young church to emulate the Thessalonian Christians as they anticipate the future.

1 THESSALONIANS 1:2-10 ONE YEAR LATER “We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our God and Father your work of faith and labour of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. For we know, brothers loved by God, that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on Mar 18, 2007

Our world lives life on the edge, and Christians can also push the limits of the acceptable and court temptation when they think their faith is strong enough to handle anything.

Life on the Edge A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 We are now in the season of Lent, which began as a parallel to the forty days Christ spent in the wilderness being tempted by Satan. And it is temptation that I want to focus on this morning. Temptation is something that we all must deal with. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Receiving Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

History of charismatic/pentecostal movement and importance of spiritual gifts.

Receiving Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 We’re in a series called Supernatural Stories, we’ve been looking at some of the stories in the Bible where God did amazing things. Well today I want to start by telling you a supernatural story, but its not a bible story, though it does start in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 14, 2020

Easter sermon that asks "Who would you die for?" and, more importantly, in the shadow of the cross, "Who would die for you?"

Hanging on the cross … between Heaven and earth … what did Jesus see? He saw two other men … criminals … one to His left and one on His right … being crucified with Him. He saw His Roman executioners gambling over his clothing, indifferent to His suffering. He saw the religious leaders, who ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-30, Matthew 27:42, Matthew 27:40, Matthew 10:37-39, Luke 2:34-35, Mark 10:29-30, Revelation 7:9, Romans 12:10-18, Romans 5:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Promised Rest (The Fourth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

How the fourth commandment commanding observance of the sabbath applies to Christians.

We’ve got to learn to slow down before it kills us. In 1991 economist Juliet Schor wrote a book called "The Overworked American," where she demonstrated that work hours and stress are at an all time high for us (Bass 1). Today’s full-time employee works an average of 163 more hours than employees ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Conduct Cross-Cultural Research

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The decisions we make are only as good as the information we based them on,’’ said a famous man. If we are trying to catch fish it makes sense that we will want to know something about the animal. What type of fish are we looking for? What are his feedin

HOW TO CONDUCT CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH Learning Objectives 1. Analyze why we should conduct cross- cultural research? 2. Learn the components of research. 3. Discover the Biblical basis of research. 4. Describe some of the errors to avoid in research. 5. Understand how to overcome some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 27, 2002

Making a difference.. with God!

BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE 1 SAMUEL 16:14-23 INTRODUCTION: (Use Yoda - Great Warrior - video trailer - 27 seconds - optional) You’d have to be living under a rock not to have heard of Star Wars, but if you are not “into” the Star Wars saga you may not know that the two-foot tall, 800+year old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001

Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generational Blessing Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing.

Generational Blessing Series: Living in the Blessing November 21, 2010 Summary – We all have a sense of generational breach… but God calls us into generational blessing. God sees something valuable in young and old. (Younger have natural openness and strength. Older have life-giving ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

If Jesus Is Dead Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Waking the Dead, part 2. Dave points out that without a risen Christ the universe doesn’t make sense; that without a risen Christ, evil wins; and without a risen Christ, we are left with insufficient means to account for the reality and depth of the huma

If Jesus Is Dead Waking the Dead, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2009 I got a startling email from a friend of mine not long ago. None of you would know this person, and that’s why I’m going to share this. Still I’m going to change his name and call him Tom. Before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of Israel For Us Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2009

An examination of how Jesus is the fulfillment of Israel, and thus has become the true Israel, the one to whom national Israel pointed.

TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of Israel for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 4) TEXT - Matthew 2:13–15 DATE PREACHED - February 15, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Lessons about the Day of Pentecost

Acts 2 - The Power of Pentecost - 1/22/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 2.  M, M, L, J, Acts.  The full name is the Acts of the Apostles.  So what is an apostle?  Someone sent on a mission.  In the more specific sense, the apostles are the 12 disciples of Jesus.  ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational