Sermons on Limitations:

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Questions to ask about my Sp. Life

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today Proverbs 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set. (NKJV) 1. Introduction • “Bloody Angle - A Virginia Civil War Battle Field • May 12, 1864 the fighting was so fierce that an oak tree 22 inches in diameter was cut down just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8

Denomination: Baptist

Where Two Or Three Are Gathered

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005

Dedication service for a newly purchased church building.

Where Two or Three are Gathered Together Cornwall- Dedication Service April 2, 2005 When ancient King David came to the throne, and once the kingdom was settled, under his government, he turned his attention from himself to God and had a deep desire to do something special for God. 2 Sam.7.1- 16- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You An Ishmael Or An Isaac?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 2, 2005

The Apostle Paul spent a lot of his life trying to earn his own salvation.

Are You an Ishmael or an Isaac? Galatians 4:21-31 01/02/05 Paul says to these Galatian believers who were in danger of going back into bondage, having been set free by Christ. Now false teachers have come and they are going back into bondage. The Apostle Paul spent a lot of his life trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Living Not The Dead

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2001

“Even Moses showed that the dead rise, for he calls the Lord ‘the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.”

Theme: The God of the living not the dead Text: Dan. 12:2-4; 2 Thess. 2:16-3:5; Lk. 20:27-38 One of the great themes of biblical revelation is that of the resurrection and in the words of Paul God “according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2-4, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Believe God Became Man Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the incarnation.

READ: Philippians 2:5-11 Last Sunday morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, we were looking together at The Fall of Man. The Bible gives a clear account of sin’s entry into the world - how through Adam mankind has become sinful and therefore cut off from a Holy God; and utterly helpless to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fathers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Being a father today is a huge responsibility. Trying to be a Christian Dad is even harder as our children are subjected to the evil in our society. But with Gods strength and counsel you can do a great job as a father.

Fathers Day 2009 Psalm 32 While sitting in my office preparing for this sermon for Fathers Day I was hoping that it would be a thoughtful message full of wisdom, reflection and insight. All the while I could not help but wonder if the smell I was taking in from my office could be attributed to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 25, 2010

Funeral message for Thelma Harper Brown, who exhibited extraordinary patience during a long decline.

What must it feel like to spend every day waiting? Just waiting. Not going anywhere, not keeping appointments, not concerned about a schedule, but just waiting. Waiting through interminable days and dark nights; waiting to be fed, to be turned, to be spoken to. What must it feel like just to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Releasing Destiny - Exodus Part 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

The story of Moses shows us how God can use us--through surrender of our identity, our tools, and our weaknesses to Him.

INTRODUCTION • There is nothing more important than worship. • All God does begins with worship, not activity. • It is deep relationship with God. • It is allowing God to dig into us at the deepest levels and transform us. I. REPOSITIONING FOR RELEASE • The story ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Church Part 2 (Fellowship) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

We have been looking at what a healthy church should look like. We decided a couple weeks ago that we would us e the model of the early church that is recorded for us in Acts chapter two. We noted that the early church was a healthy one and we could tell

The Healthy Church Part 2 Fellowship Ways to know your church is unfriendly. When the sign out front says – For members only When the parking lot has a sign that says – unauthorized vehicles will be towed at owners expense. When the church lobby has a sign that says – no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Be Healed In The Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Brewster on Oct 20, 2006

Total healing also means total restoration and permanent change from your present condition. Don’t find yourself giving into a spirit of panic when facing a crisis.

BE HEALED IN THE NAME OF JESUS PART 1 Acts 10:38 (NKJV) how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him. Jesus healed a broad range of illnesses - in fact, He healed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resurrection: What Does It Mean

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 1, 2013

A strong message about the never ending love and grace of God

The Resurrection What does It Mean? 1 Peter 1:3-5 Easter, the resurrection, is a BIG deal The resurrection is the most important, most amazing, most powerful, most life altering, most life giving event in the history of mankind. Then why is it that on the day that we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism Into Christ's Death Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the first of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 6:3, "Do you not know that all of us who ha

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: Baptism into Christ’s Death Text: Romans 6:1-11 Do you know what a Rhetorical Question is? Of course you do. In fact, the question I just asked was a rhetorical question, wasn’t it? Oops! There I go again! A Rhetorical question is usually defined as any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will To Win Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Success and Winning is a product of effort and never occurs by chance, therefore we must be Intentional, we must WILL IT!

“The Will To Win” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Joshua 1:8, John 15:16, I Cor. 9:24 Proverbs 21:5 – Says “The Thoughts of the diligent tend only to the plenteous...” I. Thoughts on Winning 1. Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing – Vince Lombardi 2. Winners spend time building ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enduring Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 8, 2005

Some people become defined by their hardships while others rise above their pain. We may suffer broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations, but we don’t have to become broken people. Pain is inevitable--misery is optional.

No one knows for certain about the nature of Paul’s thorn, and there has been extensive speculation about the nature of his affliction. Explanations range from persistent temptation, dogged persecution, chronic malaria, migraine headaches, epilepsy, or a speech disorder. Because Paul dictated his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Congregational