Sermons on Lost Sheep Shepherd:

Fruit Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

What is most necessary for our growth in sanctification?

Fruit Bearing Fruit Colossians 1:3-23 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year It was about nine years ago that Rachel and I planted some gladiolus bulbs in front of our house – well… really Rachel planted them. I had been gone for some reason ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beautiful Nothing Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010

What's the good news?

Beautiful Nothing Isaiah 52:1-15 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 18, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year Occasionally, you come across a bit of Scripture that just captures the imagination and you aren’t quite sure why. There are a number of reasons the text might appeal to us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Christian Humility

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 25, 2010

An exposition of I Peter 5:5-7 about what true humility means.

True Christian Humility I Peter 5:5-7 You Tube Video of Mac Davis singing “Oh Lord Its Hard to Be Humble…” You have probably heard about the guy who won an award for humility, but had it taken away because he displayed the award in his office? I heard about a preacher who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 27, 2010

Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements.

Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements. No one ever said that life would not have a few obstacles in it. The thing about obstacles is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:2-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obey Quickly And Cheerfully Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 27, 2010

God works cheerful obedience into his people.

Scripture Introduction Our text reminds me of the four-year old standing in his high chair during dinner one evening, much to his parents’ chagrin. They tried the usual antics to make him sit: begging, reasoning about the dangers of standing in a chair, fussing, and eventually threatening ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surviving Through The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Aug 2, 2010

This is the fourth message in the series entitled "Survivor". We see one of the great ways to be a survivor is to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.

SURVIVOR SERIES #4 – SURVIVING THROUGH THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Today, we are continuing our sermon series on the subject of SURVIVOR And what we’ve been doing is talking over the last few weeks about how to be A SURVIVOR in the times we live in And you know how it is in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rev. # 61~18:1-8—pt-2 Commercial Babylon Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 5, 2010

Well last time we talked about the financial mess we have here in this country, and its not only here but most of the world is having finance problems as well, but according to the Bible it’s suppose to be this way here in these last days. Although mo

Rev. # 61~18:1-8—pt-2 COMMERCIAL BABYLON 7-3-10 Well last time we talked about the financial mess we have here in this country, and its not only here but most of the world is having finance problems as well, but according to the Bible it’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are To Obey Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

As we continue our series through Mark, I want us to see why it is important to allow Jesus to have authority over your decisions, your possessions and your life. For if we are going to be the “little Christ”; it will be because we recognize the authority

Authority – The power or right to control, judge or prohibit the actions of others. Authority – A person or group having power. Authority – An expert in a particular field. Authority – The ability to influence or control others. These are just a few of the definitions one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism In Christ

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of Christ"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 18, 2010

Christ marks you as His own with the Holy Spirit, consequently, we 1. Care, 2. We Bear, 3. We Share

“The Mark of Christ” August 22, 2010 11 In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, 12 in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fhpr, Part 1 - Having A Common Faith Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 23, 2010

First in a series on healthy relationships that Christians can have.

Foundations for Healthy Personal Relationships Part 1 – Having a Common Faith 2 Corinthians 6:14-18 August 1, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FORM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’m generally what people call a “people-person.” I generally like hanging out with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jesus Conflict

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

When we are reallly tempted, what do we do? How do we respond? Jesus has the answers if we just listen to Him.

THE JESUS CONFLICT New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN 8-22-10 with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have played the game of life this week and lost. We made the wrong decision, we were tempted and gave in, we were knocked down and did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Stain Of Blood Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We can not view our own salvation without looking at the cost Jesus paid for us. The pages of Gods Word is filled with blood stains pointing us to Jesus

THE STAIN OF BLOOD 7-18-10 New Liberty Christian Church, with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: HEBREWS 9: 19-22 When Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of the calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Cost And Benefits Of Discipleship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Aug 25, 2010

A disciple is not simply one who merely changes moral behavior in regards to the teachings of Jesus Christ, but in response to God’s work in him or her seeks a fundamental shift toward the ethics of Jesus Christ in every way.

Sept 5, 2010 The Cost and Benefits of Discipleship Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for this sermon is Luke 14:25-27, 33 Let’s read it again. The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran