Sermons on Loaning:

Pray First

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Aug 7, 2007

Pray First because the Supernatural determines what will happen in the Natural. (Examples, Daniel & Elisha)

Pray First Grant van Boeschoten August 5, 2007 Story 1 During the dark days of the American Revolution, when the Continental Army had experienced several setbacks, a farmer who lived near the battlefield approached Washington’s camp unheard. Suddenly his ears caught an earnest voice raised in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

Real Food Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 4, 2011

This sermon continues Jesus’ Bread of Life Discourse as he attempts to weed out the curious from the commited followers. In this section he attempts to move the Jews from the temporary unsatisfying and temporal physical and religious food that they lived

Does anyone recognize this food item? Of course, it is a Happy Meal. By a show of hands, how many of you parents have fed your children one of these things? How many of you kids have ever eaten one of these things? We know that a lot of kids eat these because apparently over 2.5 million of them ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Christian Church

Extreme Makeover: City Edition

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Nehemiah lead all of the people in working together to rebuild their city.

Most of us have seen or at least heard of the t.v. show. It begins with a house, usually it is small and in need of repair. Inside is a family that has suffered a loss or is going through some kind of a trial. Without their knowing it, hundreds of people suddenly show up and this really loud ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Five Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The church is not supposed to mimic other human institutions. It is built up the foundation of never-ending love – supernatural power - unsearchable riches –immeasurable vision.

OPEN: So as we’ve begun exploring the fourth chapter of Ephesians – we’ve been looking at a proper response to the blessing Jesus provides for those who are in the Church. These are all first response issues – these are the baby steps. If we don’t get these first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange Twists Of The Jesus Story By "Gabriel." Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 24, 2015

Muhammad started with the truth, so as to make it familiar to Christians of the day, then twisted it, added to it, subtracted from it.

Lesson 20, No Friendship with Infidels! The end of Sura 2, "the cow" , and the beginning of Sura 3, called "The family of Imran." We'll go through verse 31. You may recall that a story of Abraham and some animals and a dream is recorded in Genesis 15. The Koran has its own special version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradox Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 12, 2016

You have more than you think when you offer the little that you have.

The Paradox of Growing 2 Kings 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2016 [Fill up front of platform with various containers and bottles and jars] These containers and bottles and jars all serve different purposes [show dark chocolate covered walnuts and Citrucel]. Many of them are Ball Mason ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gift Giving Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 5, 2016

Second in the series about spiritual gifts, focusing on the serving gifts. We look at 1 Corinthians 12:4-9 and Romans 12:7-8

Gift Giving Part 2 Serving Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:4-9; Romans 12:7-8 Do you know what the hottest toy is this year? Maybe you remember some from years past The Razor scooter was one A few years ago the state of the art Tickle Me Elmo was a huge one There seem to be stories every year about people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich & Money Series

Contributed by Bobby Gilles on Mar 14, 2015

What is God's word to the rich? And why should we care since we're not rich? Oh, wait ... are we rich?

Reading: 1 Timothy 6:17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Bringing Back Bell Bottoms”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

The church through every changing trend still better be bringing back bell bottoms! Let me explain. My opening text described to you the outer ware of the Priest.

I. We live in a time of advancements and growth. Everything around us now is constantly moving forward and changing. Man has been on this earth some 6000 years but it has been the last 150 years that has seen the greatest advancements. A. Electricity was once a mere curiosity but now is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:31-35

Being Thankful. No Matter What Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

no matter the condition of our lives, we can always find something to be thankful for

Lord, open my eyes to see and my ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Amen. What is Thanksgiving Day? • Is it a day for family and friends? • Is it a day for food? • Is Thanksgiving Day a day for watching football? What is Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving as an attitude – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13, Matthew 8:2-4, Proverbs 3:5-6, Lamentations 3:22-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Responding To Persecution Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 18, 2019

We must keep speaking even when told not to.

Responding to Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Rev. Brian Bill November 16-17, 2019 Imagine a church that lives on mission by gathering with God’s people, by growing in their faith, by giving what God has given to them and by going with the gospel, all for the glory of God. This church is known as a place ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To Your Joy? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

There’s no joy in religious legalism. Joyless religion is like going into a nice restaurant and eating the paper menu instead of enjoying the food.

INTRODUCTION We’ve all seen special-occasion cakes that have a message spelled out in the frosting. There’s a collection of pictures of funny messages called Cake Wrecks. Apparently, some of these cake decorators had someone order a cake over the phone and they took their verbal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When A Person Dies? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

What will we be like for eternity?

INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series, “Heaven: An insider’s guide.” Last week I invited you to email me your questions about heaven and I’ve received several dozen good questions. I was surprised to learn the most popular question asked is, “Will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Having A Bad Hair Day? Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 29, 2011

a sermon that uses Matthew chapter 26 to help folk understand a world apparantly gone wild.

Matthew 26 You thought you had a bad day? We all have bad hair days – Maybe you are having one today but consider this story from Lt Cliff Judkins. It had all started in the brilliant sunlight 20,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean as I nudged my F-8 Crusader jet into position behind the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 27, 2013

God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial blessings

Giving In The Local Church "The last part of the person to convert is the wallet." - Herbert Kane. God wants us to have dominion over our finances. He wants you to have more than enough and one of the ways that we can win the battle over our finances is to apply His principles for financial ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-14

Denomination: Charismatic