Sermons on Love Wins:

"The Shedding Of Innocent Blood" Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 18, 2010

The first in a series of an expanded look at the 7 Deadly Sins, a current societal manifestation and our call to the opposite virtue.

Of Vice and Virtue - “The Shedding of Innocent Blood” - Abortion: Prov.6:16-19 Today I am starting a once-a-month series of sermons entitled, “Of Vice and Virtue”. It is an expanded look at the traditional “seven deadly sins”. The series will include a look at ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Internal Prinicple Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2010

The account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego reveals some truths about tribulation and demonstrates how to live by internal principle and not by external pressure.

This morning, we come to one of the most well-known accounts in the entire Bible. But our familiarity with the account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace is actually one of the biggest obstacles we face in being able to understand what this passage has for us today and how we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of The Gentile Nations Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 1, 2010

Daniel's vision describes the character of the Gentile nations that will rule over the Jews until the return of Jesus.

Go ahead and turn to Daniel chapter 7 in your Bibles this morning. In many ways Daniel 7 is a key passage in our study of the Old Testament prophets, not only because of the information contained in the passage itself, but because of what we can learn about the structure and patterns of Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Influence And Conformity

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 15, 2010

We will be influenced - but the Word tells us Do not be conformed. Who and what are influencing us, and to what effect?

Influence and Conformity TCF Sermon February 7, 2010 Open with on-stage re-enactment/illustration of this scenario (see below) � ask individuals in your church to come: A few years ago psychologist Ruth W. Berenda and her associates carried out an interesting experiment with teenagers designed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Regenerate Church Membership Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2011

The congregation of the Lord is to be composed of redeemed individuals.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptised, and there were added that day about three thousand souls. ”They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 2, 2011

Binding and loosing have served to divide many of the saints of God. What did Jesus mean by "the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven?" The questions seek an answer.

“When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 1) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 10, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES The cross was the intersection of all the great roads of history, theology and redemption! Time and eternity, God and man, divine sovereignty and human responsibility all intersect at the cross. Is it any wonder that strange things

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION Luke 24:13-32 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Mission Statement…and Mine Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 23, 2011

Jesus' mission statement is the modle for our own personal mission statement.

What is your life’s mission? Is that a question you’ve ever even considered? Every business school teaches the importance of developing a mission statement for a business or an organization, but have you ever thought about the need for a mission statement in our personal lives? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Know When Jesus Will Return? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

While there is no way to name a specific date, Jesus gave three clues as the general time when we should be looking for his return.

INTRODUCTION A little boy came home from his first day in school. His mother met him and asked, “What did you learn today?” He replied, “Not enough, I guess. They want me to come back tomorrow.” In this message I hope you will learn the lesson something about the Second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Passing With Flying Colors Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 16, 2010

In this sermon, we see that not only Joseph, but his brothers, pass the tests with flying colors. The thing that made the biggest difference in Joseph's life was his attitude.

Introduction: A. How many of you liked taking tests in school? Not many of us, I’m sure! B. The story is told of a football coach who walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I'm not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 9, 2010

The war of Gog and Magog demonstrates God's sovereignty, which is the only true source of security.

In just a few moments, we’ll be looking at Ezekiel 38, so go ahead and turn to that chapter in your Bibles. But before we look at that passage, I’d like us to pause for a moment and remind ourselves of how this passage fits into the overall scope of this current sermon series. Since we ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For The Journey" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2010

Jesus gives us everything we need to be successful in ministry.

A Messiah Who Sends Part 1: Preparing For the Journey Text: Matt. 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: “[Most people] act as if they were simply dropped down in creation and have to entertain [them] selves until [they] die. But we [Christians] were sent into the world by God, just as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Character Study: Zacariah and Elisabeth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Quote: “The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills”. Ill: You know when you are growing old when… • Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work, • Your knees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Brethren

A Better Covenant

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

A Better Covenant (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 8 verses 1-13. Quote: Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary describes ‘covenant’ as: "A binding agreement between two or more parties expressly for the performance of some action." • Notice that God makes a covenant and not a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

A Surprising Announcement Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus' birth from Mary’s point of view. 4 Facts About God’s Messages” that are still relevant to today.

“A Surprising Announcement” Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 13, 2009 If you’re a regular church attendee, then you know that the giving of “Announcements” is a regular part of most church services. It can also be the funniest part of the service, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan