Sermons on Life Journey:

Noble Vessels Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Dec 18, 2011

This is part four in the Carpenter's Workshop Christmas series. The Master Carpenter is preparing for himself a gift - the Church, the Bride - to be presented to him at His Second Coming. This message addresses us as noble vessels.

Just one week before Christmas. Imagine all the workshops – some like this one – running full steam, working hard to finish their Christmas gifts. Woodchips and sawdust cover the floor, reminding us that each project took time and care to transform a piece of wood into something to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

“there’s A Song In The Air” The Season Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

JOHN THE BAPTISTS ROLE HELPS US UNDERSTAND WHAT "WE SHOULD THEN DO" IN EXPECTATION OF THE SON OF GOD.

"There's a Song in the Air" The Season of Expectancy Luke 3:3-18 Intro Preparing for Christams Compare and contrast of people who's hearts might not be in it. Seen in decorating homes Trees Background THERE'S A SONG IN THE AIR, tune name CHRISTMAS SONG, was composed by Karl Pomeroy Harrington in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jehova-Rapha Our Healer

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 6, 2012

The healing that Christ has provided is much broader than the physical. He took those stripes on His back so you and I could be well in every area of our lives.

Jehova Rapha = the LORD that healeth This title is used more than 60 times in the Old Testament It literally means to RESTORE, to HEAL, or to CURE; refering to the physical, the emotional, the spiritual, and in some instances, even the moral. Ex. 15:26 26 And said, If thou wilt diligently ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

My King Is Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 12, 2012

Who is your king? He looked lowly, and still does today. But he is great, and he is our king.

John 18:33-37: MY KING IS JESUS CHRIST 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.” Who do you think is going to win the election? It gets pretty intense this time of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Sermon Of Note To A People Of Need Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE BEFORE US IS BY FAR THE LONGEST SERMON WE HAVE SEEN IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, AND I WOULD VENTURE TO SAY, IS THE LONGEST OF THE BOOK ITSELF. IT IS ALSO THE FIRST SERMON GIVEN BY A NON-APOSTLE, AND WOULD RESULT IN THE FIRST DEATH OF A NON-APOSTLE.

A SERMON OF NOTE TO A PEOPLE OF NEED ACTS 7:1-8:1 INTRODUCTION: AT THE ONSET, I NEED TO TAKE A MOMENT TO APOLOGIZE FOR THE EXTENT OF OUR TEXT THIS MORNING. LITERALLY, THIS IS A WHOLE CHAPTER. YET, I CAN FIND NO PLACE WHERE THE TEXT CAN BE DIVIDED THAT WOULD NOT DO DAMAGE TO THE CONTEXT. SO, HERE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put Right With God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 15, 2012

Romans 1-3 show that we are all guilty of sin and without excuse. Chapter 3 shows ho we can be "Put right" ((Good News Bible)) with God

Put Right With God Romans 3:9-31 In 19990, in Washington, D.C., Padrica Caine Hill, a former bank teller, was a mother and wife. One day she gets up, dresses her three children and makes breakfast for them. Then she smokes some crack cocaine and lets the kids watch cartoons. A little while later ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012

Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 THE APOSTLES AND THE BROTHERS THROUGHOUT JUDEA HEARD THAT THE GENTILES ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD. 2 SO WHEN PETER WENT UP TO JERUSALEM, THE CIRCUMCISED BELIEVERS CRITICIZED HIM 3 AND SAID, "YOU WENT INTO THE HOUSE OF UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012

AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING GREEKS, AND N

MAKING LEMONADE FROM LEMONS ACTS 11:19-30 INTRODUCTION: AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When The Church Prays

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being.

Think about how you felt that time when God came through and answered your prayer… Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being. The very same God who: Formed the Swiss Alps…Who carved the Grand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Overlooked Group Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 18: 15 – 17

Luke 18: 15 – 17 The Overlooked Group 15 Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. 16 But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Serving God Or The World???

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Nov 22, 2012

Choose what and/or who you are going to serve

Serving God or the World?? Matthew 6:33 I believe that here at True Believe that we are serving God….and when God loving, fearing, shouting, praising, people show up…God shows up and God shows off…..Then serving God can be compared to a bug being drawn to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with.Other times, God’s moving/blessing/anointing us, & we discount the move/blessing/anointing because it doesn’t have a particular brand on it

For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, too. 2 Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:38-50

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through Shepherds’ Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

As we peek at the shepherds out on the hills of Bethlehem that first Christmas night let’s see what we can learn from them.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through SHEPHERDS’ Eyes” Luke 2:8-9, 15-17, 20 Introduction: What time is it? It is Christmastime of course. But what is Christmas a time for? For many of us it is a time of decorating, baking, cooking, cleaning, singing, sending cards, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist