Sermons on life coach:

The Lord's Day

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

The Sabbath is to be Holy as unto the Lord. But what does that mean for the people of the New Covenant? Could doing the works of God be the best way to honor the Lord.

The Lord’s Day Matthew 12:1-14 Do any of you remember the old ‘blue laws”? For those who are younger than 30, our state used to have rules about what could and could not be done on Sunday. Almost all stores and restaurants were closed on Sunday. The vast majority of people did not have to work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

We’ve convinced ourselves that “God helps those who help themselves.” Many people believe that’s even in the Bible. It’s not. In fact, I can’t think of anything more unbiblical.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) What an awesome healing story in today’s Gospel! I’m not referring to the cure; I’m referring to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Where, When, And How Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 6, 2007

Third part of a four part investigation into heaven and hell.

We are continuing our investigation this morning into heaven and hell after taking a brief break last week. For those of you who haven’t been here or are simply like me and very forgetful let’s just recap what it is we are trying to accomplish in this investigation and what we have covered so far. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear The Roar Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Whether ancient Israel, a modern nation or a local church, God always responds harshly when those He has blessed rebel against Him.

1. God’s first response is He speaks His warning 2. God’s second response is He shows His witness 3. God’s third response is He sends His weapon 4. God’s fourth response is He separates His wheat Anybody who has been married for more than five minutes knows that there are some things you can ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In Unity Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 21, 2007

29th in a series on Ephesians. Although Jesus creates unity in the church, he gives us diverse gifts to use in that process.

A couple of weeks ago the Worship Team sang “Glory in the Highest” for the first time during our response time. And as all of us on the Worship Team know firsthand, God did a tremendous work that morning. During our rehearsal time, we really struggled to be able to play and sing that song well. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

We all judge, the question is, do we judge using God’s criteria? (Learning God’s discernment)

SERMON NOTES: “WHO’S THE BOSS?” Objections to judgment: 1. What about the Woman at the Well? 2. Who gave me the right? 3. ἀνακρίνω (discernment) vs. κρίνω (final legal) Criteria for right judgment: 1. Right T_ime________: a. Do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Old Ways And Missing The New Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus dealt with traditions

Loving the Old Ways, Missing the New – Luke 5:33-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 26/9/04 Last week I spoke about the fact that Jesus loves unlovely people. I don’t mean people who are physically ugly, but people who the rest of society considers as unlovely or different or inferior. These are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Love Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Sep 21, 2006

Jessu went to those those outside of the covenant community of Israel to show God’s love for all people.

14th Sunday after Pentecost 10 September 2006 LOVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES Text: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006

(Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-16

Denomination: *other

Lifesong – Singing Our Part In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise As a church we are collectively called to sing a LIFESONG of praise to God. How do we do that? What does Paul teach us here in Romans 12 about singing our part in a song of praise to God? We will focus o

LIFESONG – Singing our Part in a Song of Praise Romans 12:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The animals decided to get together to organize a school. They developed a curriculum of climbing, swimming, running, and flying. All animals were required to take all the subjects. The duck was excellent in swimming, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Tongues The Initial Evidence Of The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Aug 1, 2006

Some churches claim that tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit, what do the Scriptures teach?

Is Tongues the Initial Evidence of The Holy Spirit? As I have been to a number of Pentecostal churches, I noticed many of them teach that speaking in tongues is the initial evidence of the Holy Spirit. For those unfamiliar with what speaking in tongues is, it is where someone speaks in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nazareno

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on May 9, 2006

Lifestyle of a True Christians: (1)Living Sacrifice (2)Distinguishable (3)Love God Above All

Nazareno The Lifestyle Of A True Christians Numbers 6:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 6:1-8, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (2)Sabihin mo sa bayang Israel: Kung ang sinuman, babae o lalaki, ay gagawa ng panata at itatalaga niya ang sarili kay Yahweh bilang Nazareo (3)huwag siyang titikim ng alak o ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prelude Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

The Prelude

The Prelude The sounding of the seventh trumpet in Revelation 11 and its affects will not be seen again till Revelation 15-18. Chapters 6-11 describes the events of the Tribulation up to the sounding of the seventh trumpet; chapters 12-14 recapitulate that same period, describing events ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gettingto Know God - El Elyon Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Study of the Names of God - El Elyon - The Most High

Getting to Know God – Elyon – The Most High I don’t know how many of you watched any of the Queen’s Jubilee concerts in the last couple of weeks. The whole nation of England has been a-buzz with celebrations of the 50 year reign of our Queen. And although the English monarchy is now little more ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist