Sermons on Living In Christ:

Fresh Anointing

Contributed by David Dailey on Oct 26, 2005

the Spirit had not departed David, but at times he needed a refreshing; a renewal.

Fresh Anointing Our text is in Psalms 92:10. I shall be anointed with fresh oil. David is speaking about a fresh anointing; a renewal. David had been anointed as king of Israel from his youth. In I Samuel 16:13 Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him, and the Bible says the Spirit of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Becoming One Of Aslan's Series

Contributed by Tanner Smith on Nov 18, 2005

Part 3 of a 4 part series on CS Lewis’ book "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe."

Session #3- Becoming One of Aslan’s. John 1:10-12; Rom. 8:38-39- promises TLTWATW: Ch. 7 pg. 67- Children hear about Aslan for the first time and all of them react differently This sermon attempts to address the following questions: What does it mean when we say “Aslan is on the move? Or Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going Around In Circles

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 19, 2005

Christians are reluctant to step out in faith and act on the promises of God to the point progress is hindered.

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1 – 9 Title: “GOING AROUND IN CIRCLES” Introduction: Thanksgiving is much, much more than eating turkey and being together with family and friends. Our get-togethers and our meals are only reminders of the great achievements of our forefathers who settled this great ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah's Second Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 25, 2007

God is always willing to give another chance, never sends judgement before warning, and expects us to heed His warnings.

Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1-5 INTRO.: Jonah was called to his task twice. The first time he ran away. The second time, he obeyed and went. Though we say "opportunity only knocks once" obligation may hammer again and again at our conscience. Tell story of Jonah’s preaching. Jonah 3. I. God is ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Sep 24, 2007

A short but different take on the meaning of what Jesus meant when He spoke of faith like a mustard seed.

Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (6) He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. The apostles (the twelve) have asked Jesus to increase their faith. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Firm Foundation

Contributed by W F on Sep 4, 2005

How fathers can build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children?

Father’s Day “A Father’s Firm Foundation” How do fathers build a firm foundation of character and positive relationships for their children? 1. Loving Kindness “... a gentle tongue can break a bone” (Proverbs 25:15) In other words dads – there is great strength in gentleness. Do you show ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: *other

(Pt 1)let Me Introduce To You Christian Enemy Number One Series

Contributed by Ladonna Omobude on Sep 8, 2005

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I WILL LIKE TO INTRODUCE TO YOU, A DECIEVER, MURDERER, FATHER OF LIES, ACCUSER, A TEMPTER, A DESTROYER, AND THAT ANCIENT SERPENT. WITHOUT FUTHER DELAY MEET CHRISTIAN ENEMY #1------------SATAN.

BEFORE GOING TO WAR YOU NEED TO KNOW WHO YOUR ENEMY IS. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOUR ENEMY CAME FROM WHAT MOTIVATES YOUR ENEMY, WHAT HIS TACTICS ARE, WHY HE WANTS TO KILL, STEAL FROM YOU AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST DESTROY YOU. CAN YOU BELIEVE HE WAS ONCE LIVED HEAVEN AND WAS AN ANGEL NAMED LUCIFER (THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan Demons And The Spiritual Realm

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 17, 2005

Basic Biblical teaching on the reality and existence of Satan

-----------------------------------PowerPoint Available Satan Demons and the Spiritual Realm - We have an enemy - We would never believe before 9/11 a plane would be used as a bomb - America does not believe we have an enemy The Harris Poll - 48% believe Invasion of Iraq strengthen war on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Encouragement Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 10 of 13.

THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Romans 12:8 INTRO: Two old Texas cowboys were riding across the range one day when they came upon a herd of buffalo. They paused for a moment to look at those great animals. Then one cowboy said to the other, "Have you ever seen an uglier varmint than that?" The other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Get In?

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

Answering the call to salvation and service. What it takes to get in the will of God

HOW CAN I GET IN John 3:1-8 Intro: In reading the previous chapter we find that Jesus has just started his earthly ministry. He is about 30 years of age and is at Cana of Galilee. This is the place where Jesus turned the water into wine and manifested His glory before His disciples and they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

“Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Whatever Happened To A Place Called Hell

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

The preaching of hell as slowly faded from many pulpits but that does not mean there is not one. As sure as there is a Heaven there is a hell.

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE PLACE CALLED HELL? Proverbs 27:20 – Isaiah 5:14 Intro: If you have ever looked closely in the Bible you will realize that hell is preached on more than Heaven. Jesus preached on the subject of hell 56 times and only preached on Heaven 24 times. In the book of Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham, A Man Challenged #4 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

The Significance of the Personal Alter (ii)

Abraham, a man of Challenge, Faith, Promise The Significance of the Personal Alter (ii) Reading: Genesis12:7+8; 13:1-4 + 14-18 The places that Abram built alters are places of encounter, encounter with God and encounter with self. They were places where there was the coming to terms with things ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham, A Man Challenged #11 Series

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 19, 2008

Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking

Abraham a man of Challenge, Faith and Promise Historical Events That Colour Our Thinking Reading Genesis 17:1ff Abraham had been in the land now some 24/25 years. Upon entering the land he had spoken very readily of what God had spoken to him about, and enthusiastically so about the promise. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Pentecostal