Sermons on Love Of The World:

Do You Have Leprosy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 40 through 45

Mark 1: 40 – 45 Do You Have Leprosy? 40 Now a leper came to Him, imploring Him, kneeling down to Him and saying to Him, “If You are willing, You can make me clean.” 41 Then Jesus, moved with compassion, stretched out His hand and touched him, and said to him, “I am willing; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Advent Pt. 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

Over the last four weeks we have taken an aerial view of the life and times of Jesus. Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cross, and Mount of Ascension (Mt. of Olives.) We know He’s coming back (We don’t know hour, day) We are not totally in the dark either. These t

Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have taken an aerial view of the life and times of Jesus. 1 Bethlehem, Nazareth, Cross, and Mount of Ascension (Mt. of Olives.) a We know He’s coming back (We don’t know hour, day; Matt.24.36) b We are not totally in the dark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

Work!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 3, 2012

What does the Bible teach us about work? There is more here than we may realize!

Today let's begin a series of lessons on a much needed subject: Work! An employer called in all his workers together for a meeting and said, "We have just purchased a bunch of robots. And these robots will free you from some of the menial things you have been doing in the past, tightening ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One For The Money – Two For The Show Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 9, 2012

A study of The Gospel of Mark 4: 26 – 29

Mark 4: 26 – 29 One For The Money – Two For The Show 26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how. 28 For the earth yields ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

1st Impressions Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

After introducing us to John the Baptist, Mark then moves quickly into presenting Jesus as the Servant on the Move! We see in these verses 3 snapshots of Jesus’ life up until the time that he began His public ministry in Galilee.

The Gospel of Mark #2 – “1st Impressions of the Servant” Mark 1:2-15 Intro – 1. They say, “You never get a 2nd chance to make a 1st impression!” 2. ILL – A convenience store manager in Allston, MA related the following story. “I’m in the store ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Triumph Of Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 2, 2012

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on this day was unique. It was a divine sign of His triumph, in at least 3 ways: His triumph over self, His triumph over situation, and His triumph over Satan.

Today marks the beginning of what we called the Passion Week, the week that Jesus was arrested, judged, tortured, and crucified and then rose from the dead. • It is the most significant week of the Christian calendar. • The Gospel writers - Matthew, Mark and Luke, devoted a full third of their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Glad Its Them And Not You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 1 – 5

Luke 13: 1 – 5 Are You Glad Its Them And Not You There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answered and said to them, “Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Open Your Heart To The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 27, 2012

It is more than education we need, we need the illumination of the Spirit. It is more than planning we need, but the leading of the Spirit. It is more than praying we need, but listening to the Holy Spirit.

Christianity is hopeless without the Holy Spirit. He is God’s agent on earth today. • Without Him, there is a disconnection with God; the line is cut off. We won’t fully understand God’s will. • The Holy Spirit reveals the will of God. He reminds us of the words of Jesus; he guides us into all ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, John 14:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 10 – 17

Luke 13: 10 – 17 Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You 10 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12 But when Jesus saw her, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It Only Takes A Spark Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 1, 2010

This sermon looks at the calling of the first disciples & encourages us to follow in their footsteps, bringing others to Jesus.

John 1:35 – 51: It only takes a spark - Bringing others to Jesus. It only take s a tiny spark to ignite a fire and only takes one individual filled with the Spirit of God to ignite others into becoming followers of Christ. It was one man John the Baptist, who saw Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is manna for the wilderness.

Intro One month in the wilderness and the Israelites are hungry, without food. That wasn’t in the travel brochure when Moses freed us from the Egyptians. Now our feet are tired and our legs weary. Sand and stones irritate in our sandals. Snakes and scorpions infest the ground we walk. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Bethlehem, O Bethlehem

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 8, 2010

Nothing can take Christ’s promises away from you, for He was born in the town of Bethlehem to make it so. And no one can take you away from Him, for He seals that promise in His death and His blood.

Intro Bethlehem, O Bethlehem of old, how small you are. You are small, so insignificant, that few even count you among the towns of Judah. So small and little-known are you that Micah the Prophet must call you Bethlehem of Ephratah, or someone might mistake you for another: Bethlehem of Zebulon. ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Ready And Prepared For His Coming

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 29, 2010

Procrastination is a problem today. Being ready for when the Lord returns is a heart problem that we need to have taken care of. we can be the foolish ones or we can be the wise ones. The choice is ours.

Being prepared and ready for His coming Introduction- Matthew 25:1-14 Question. Have you ever seen those Ameritrade babies as they discuss banking and financial strategy. What makes it funny is that it is impossible for that age group to talk and understand those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Deadly Sin Of Sloth

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 11, 2011

“Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord slothfully...” The “work of the Lord is not to be done negligently, with slackness. Sloth is disastrous to the believer.

The Deadly Sin of Sloth Jeremiah 48:10 “Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord deceitfully...” In this passage of Scripture before us the Chaldeans were to destroy the Moabites, which is called the work of the Lord, because God had commission them to do so. It was not to be done ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist