Sermons on Leveling:

The Journey Starts Here

Contributed by Bret Bone on Dec 31, 2012

Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that another year has once again quickly passed by. What a roller

Video Church & the Race Track SLIDE #1 Welcome… / Holy Grounds / Benevolence Prayer Tomorrow night at exactly 12:00 midnight the world will host in the New Year…2013. And as I sat in my office this past week and processed that very thought… It became very clear to me that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 28, 2013

When we look around at our nation and our culture it is easy to become discouraged and bummed out. But in these two psalms we see reasons for rejoicing no matter what life throws our way.

Psalm 33 is a “descriptive praise” psalm. These types of psalms have two main elements: a call to worship and a cause for worship. In this case, the psalmist’s cause to worship God is that He is the creator of the earth and is sovereign over it and all of the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Marriage, Divorce And Singleness Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 12, 2011

In 1 Corinthians 7 Paul talks about marriage and divorce. The Bible has very specific instructions in many different books and passages. This Chapter is a bit mysterious because it talks about special historical events that where happening in Corinth and

Barna research shows: That divorce in the church is just as common as outside the church. In the church 33%, outside the church 34%. Protestant churches overall is at 25%. The divorce rate amongst the generations is also a bit of surprise: Seniors (73+) = 18% Builders (53-72) = 37% Boomers = ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Why Speak In Parables? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011

God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship - Character Traints Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 12, 2011

This message focues on the character trait of obedience.

Discipleship Part 3: Character Traits Scriptures: 1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Introduction: This morning we will begin our exploration of character traits of a good disciple. A character trait is defined as that behavior that is typical of an individual or group. These behaviors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ, Part 5 Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 19, 2014

The resurrection of Christ, is the fundamental issue upon which Christianity either rises or falls.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ Part 5 Exalting His Majesty Ephesians 1:19b-23 19. and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might 20. which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Power Through Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2014

In this message, we look at the 3 types of worship, the hindrances to praise, and how we can let praise usher us into a walk of victory.

POWER THROUGH PRAISE Ps. 33:1 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: REDNECK BLACK BOXES 1. The National Transportation Safety Board recently divulged a highly secret plan they had funded with the US auto makers for the past five years. 2. The NTSB covertly funded a project whereby the auto makers were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New And Different Kingdom Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012

The kingdom of God is not a place, but rather it is a realm... "it is the invisible realm where God rules as supreme authority."

A Different Kingdom Matthew 6:24, 32-33 "For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:24, 32-33). Last week we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 31, 2005

As Tillich said, to have faith in Jesus is to be "ultimately concerned" about Jesus.

Faith Romans 4:1-5 04/10/05 2392 words 1 What then are we to say was gained by Abraham, our ancestor according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

23rd Psalm - Explained

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 7, 2005

Sermon referencing David & PSALM 23 to show where our strength, contentment, and security come from.

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get to be an adult, or after we are married, have a good job, start a family, etc. Then we get frustrated that the kids aren’t old enough to mind, or be left alone, or old enough to play sports yet. We believe we’ll be more content when they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: *other

Con-Form-Ation Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Praying that his will be done is the first step toward making it happen

Title: Conformation Text: Matt 6:10 (Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done, On Earth as it is in Heaven.) FCF: Conformity to God’s will is our task in prayer. SO: Intro: Why do we pray? On one level the answer is pretty simple. We pray, because something isn’t right, and we want it fixed. We want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

It Doesn't Hurt To Be Nice To People

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

It is never not the time to treat people with kindness.

It doesn’t hurt to be nice to people January 29, 2005 Cornwall/Montreal In “The Edge of Adventure”, Bruce Larson writes: “Hurrying home after work, I entered New York’s Port Authority bus terminal, briefcase in one hand, newspaper in the other. The usual crowd was lined up behind the escalators ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United Utopia Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

If you are like me you dream of the Church being united. Being One. Being in that ideal utopian state

Acts 4:32-4:37 The United Utopia Introduction A. When I started really working on this message this week, I had a difficult time B. The more I read about it the more I was confused C. I look at book and stuff on the internet about it and either it really didn’t relate to the passage, or it just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Love Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 27, 2005

the do’s and don’t of a believers love

Christianity is different from the way non-believers live. Instead of revenge, anger, hatred, the believer takes the higher road, the road of love. Why do we love? Because Christ loves us. Amy Carmichael wrote, “If I belittle those whom I am called to serve, talk of their weak points in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Connected?

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

If our light is to shine for Jesus then we need to stay connected to Him as our source of power and turn on the switch to allow the Holy Spirit to shine through us. We are only reflections of His glory if we keep the clouds of sin away.

ARE YOU CONNECTED? By Pastor Jim May As I walked into the church this morning before the sun arose, I entered into a very dark building. Just as any of you would have done, the first thing I looked for was a light switch. Flipping that switch made all the difference in being able to walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible