Sermons on Love Does Not Envy:

Rethinking Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2010

We need to rethink church growth. Most churches are not growing.

INTRO.- ILL.- After the worship service a young couple talked to a church member about joining the church. He hadn't met the husband before, and he asked what church he was transferring from. After a short hesitation, he replied,"I am transferring from the Municipal Golf Course." Brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way To Glory Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 13, 2011

The way to glory even in our pain is clear: humble yourself before God and one another; harden yourself against the devil; and by God’s grace, keep your hope in Him.

Chan Gailey, who just began his second season as head coach for the Buffalo Bills, got his start coaching football at Alabama’s Troy State University. In 1984, with a 12-1 record, he led the Troy State Trojans to a Division II NCAA national championship. A week before the big game, he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Crosshairs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2011

Christians and leaders alike will be criticized and persecuted. Take a look at how Moses dealt with being in the crosshairs.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an elderly lady who came to church one Sunday. 1. An usher said to her “Where would you like to sit?” 2. She said “I would like to sit in the very front row.” 3. He said, “No, ma’am. You don’t want to do that. Our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Settle The Score Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 10, 2011

At the end of the age, Jesus will settle the score and every person will receive what they deserve based on how they have responded to Jesus.

This week I came across a letter that was written to Probe Ministries. It reads, in part: I write to you feeling perturbed about God. At times I really wonder the question of His existence. I would appreciate if you could enlighten me in the area of trusting in God. I find it hard to trust Him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Addictions And Dependencies Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

Alcohol abuse is the main cause of accidental death, the main cause of domestic violence, the main avenue for trying other drugs, and is almost always involved in unwanted pregnancy and sexual promiscuity. People make a big fuss about all the illicit drug

A man and his wife are awakened at 3 o'clock in the morning by a loud pounding on the back door. The man gets up and goes to the door where a drunken stranger, standing in the pouring rain, is asking for a push. "Not a chance," says the husband, "It is three o'clock in the morning." He slams the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:24-35

Holy War! Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 6, 2010

In the famous passage of Ephesians 6:10-20, we are told to arm ourselves with God’s armour. Why? It is because we are engaged in a spiritual battle - a holy war!

Ephesians 6:10-20 Holy war How do you view Christianity? How do you view the the Christian life? How do you view your life as a Christian? How do you view your role as a part of Christ’s church? I have come to realise that different Christians view the Christian life differently. Some people see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Careful With Your Treasures Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2012

This looks was preached on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and looks at where we store our treasures

Be Careful with Your Treasures For those of you who have been living under a rock or in a cave for the past month or so today is the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. And because of our Halifax connection most of us are familiar with the story of the Titanic and feel a certain link ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church In Prayer Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015

The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015

Today God is looking for some Baraks who will put their faith and feet together and will believe that God will order the stars in their courses for our good and for His glory. And we will win the battle of Star Wars - the original version!

Star Wars: The Original Version By Dr. James O. Davis (Hebrews 11:1, 6, 32; Judges 4:1-9; and 5:19-21 NASB) When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 11, 2015

How often are you tempted to think you’re more important than you really are? We like to be the center of attention. We like to promote ourselves. We like to receive praise from other people. We like the applause of others. It causes us to be more concerned about self than God and others.

Series: There’s an App for That “Pride” Matthew 6:1-4 Open We’re in this series called There’s an App for That. “App” is short for application. It’s a downloadable program for your smartphone or tablet that aids you in some area of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Star Wars: The Original Version

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

We too are living in a rapidly changing world. The world we have known in the past is not going to be the world of the future.

When Michel Gorbechev was President of the former Soviet Union in the late 1980s, a good friend of his became an astronaut and was sent into space for a short, routine mission. The trip was supposed to last for only a few days, but while he was away from planet earth, the government of his country ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Judges 4:1-9, Judges 5:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Season Of Continuous Divine Visitation

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 11, 2016

By the time this year is over, your testimony will be that God didn’t just visit you once or twice, but you had several life-changing visits from God this year.

Introduction The best thing that can happen to anyone is for the Almighty God to visit that person. Your life can never be the same after a divine visitation. The change we need in our lives, family, church and nation will surely come when God visits us. DESIRE CONTINUOUS VISITATIONS FROM GOD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Eviction Notice" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 18, 2015

This is the third in a six part Easter Series. The premise comes from Phil. 2:5-7 where it states that Jesus "emptied Himself, taking on the form of a bond-servant." We too need to be emptied so we can be filled with the fullness of Christ alone.

TITLE: “Eviction Notice” #3 in the SERIES: “Empty” MAIN TEXT: Mark 14:32-42 Good Morning! Today, we are jumping into another lesson from our series, EMPTY! Remembering that the goal is all about being EMPTY, so you can be filled with the fullness of Christ! In this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Other