Sermons on Living Well:

Unparalleled Love

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 24, 2012

1. The Object of His Love 2. The Purpose of His Love 3. The Results of His Love

Romans 5:8 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. - So often God’s love does not seem very evident 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were Building an ark people would not believe & mocked us 8 But God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 10, 2012

I. The Aim II. The Approach III. The Adventure IV. The Attainment V. The Application

Spruce Knob - Tallest mountain in WV - Height 4,863 ft., .9 miles above sea level - 5 mile drive to the top - Half mile handicap trail along it’s rim - You can see about 50 miles - Just need an afternoon to enjoy the trip Mt. Everest - Tallest mountain in the world - Height: 29,028 feet, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Clinton L. Turek on May 12, 2012

Hannah's example of what a woman of faith can do.

Hannah: A Woman of Faith By: Clint Turek 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 Thesis: What women of faith can do for the world, and down through the ages. In a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed when he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Faithful To Your Spouse

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

God’s perfect plan is for husband and wife to be faithful to each other.

Be Faithful to Your Spouse September 23, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s perfect plan is for husband and wife to be faithful to each other. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:14 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 5:27-30 Mat 5:27 "You have heard that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2013

Running the race with the heroes of the faith, with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

THE HALL OF FAITH. Hebrews 11:29-12:2. 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Kingdom That Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 3, 2013

The contrast between Mount Sinai and Mount Zion: its inferences and implications in our life.

A KINGDOM THAT CANNOT BE SHAKEN. Hebrews 12:18-29. I. A BOOK OF CONTRASTS. The letter to the Hebrews is full of contrasts - too many to innumerate in a short space. Here the author shows the difference between the covenant at Sinai (Hebrews 12:18-21), and the covenant of Christianity (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trying Times - "The Truth Shall Set You Free" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 9, 2013

In review of, "What if John 3:16, were not true?"

Trying Times – “The Truth Shall Set You Free” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013, 8/8/2013, 8/9/2013) “There was a man sent from God, whose ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-51

Denomination: Friends

Putting Jesus First

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2013

Prioritising commitments, bearing the Cross, and counting the cost of discipleship.

PUTTING JESUS FIRST. Luke 14:25-33. I. Prioritising commitments. Jesus, it has to be admitted, is a great orator. Seeing the crowds following Him, He turned (Luke 14:25), and spoke words that were designed to shock, and even offend His hearers. In a masterstroke of hyperbole, He took their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hokie Pokie

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcoming Our Selfish Desires That Tend To Distort One's View Of God's Att

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes?

Overcoming Our Selfish Desires that Tend to Distort One’s View of God’s Attributes Psalm 62:1-62:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) What are some of the Biblical solutions for problems with selfish, ignorant, and emotional desires that create distortions of our view of God’s attributes? 1. Ask ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006

Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level of accountability becau

How Jesus Held His Disciples Accountable Matthew 4:19-4:19 Jesus wanted a return on His investment in people. The Lord expects everyone to give a reckoning for what they have done or with whatever they have been given - time, talents, and resources. Jesus held the disciples to a high level ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006

Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say,

Song so beautifully depicts all that was involved in receiving the greatest gift of all time. For centuries now gifts and giving have become synonymous with Christmas. Our family discovered a change (Travis). Kid’s tear open, “You never hear kids say, O no, you shouldn’t have. And yet the great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You He Who Is To Come? (Who Is Jesus?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on the true identify of Jesus.

“Are you he who is to come?” “Are you he who is to come, or should we look for another?” The question itself seems harmless enough. A simple yes or no answer would seem quite sufficient for such a straightforward question. And yet, it was not… that simple of a question, and Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

The doctrine of the virgin birth is an essential foundation of the doctrines of the divinity of Christ and the Incarnation.

Series: The Doctrines of Christmas THE VIRGIN BIRTH Matthew 1:18-25 I. THE CASE FOR THE VIRGIN BIRTH Was Jesus really born of a virgin? A. Testified of by Scripture Old Testament Prophecies (Gen 3:15) AAnd I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Dreams Of Joseph, Mary's Husband

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 5, 2008

What characteristics did Joseph have that allowed God to entrust him with the upbringing of the Incarnate Son of God and what is the significance of his four dreams?

KB-GD 06-01-08 Joseph – a righteous man who obeyed God Story: It was the night before Christmas – and the local primary school were putting on the Nativity Play. Everyone was excited and happy - except one little boy who had wanted to play the part of Joseph - but had, instead, been given ...read more

Denomination: Anglican