Sermons on Loving Hands:

Heading Into The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009

Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heartbeat For Our Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

Jesus' Heart Beats to Change Our Story

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for Our change March 4, 2012 Luke 19:1-10 How Does Jesus Heart beat for us? Let me give you a few stories. Here is C.S. Lewis: militant atheist, Oxford don. The last thing he wants is to be converted. God sneaks up on him, and Lewis is "surprised by joy," and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let It Go Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 14, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 22 -34

Luke 12: 22 -34 Let it Go 22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

To Whom Shall We Go Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012

In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-71

Denomination: Holiness

In The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 18, 2011

“God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of behavior that the individual knows is wrong. But is that true?

“In The Pursuit of Happiness” Matthew 5:1-2 “God wants me to be happy?” We often hear that phrase in our day, usually as an excuse for some kind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-2, Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

All Because Of One Man

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2008

Because of one man, death entered creation, and because of one man, eternal life is for all who will accept Christ.

All Because of One Man By Pastor Jim May There is a sense of justice and fairness built into the human race. We often ignore it, and sometimes we abuse it, but we all have it. In the beginning, about 6000 years ago, God created the very first man and called him Adam. Adam was created in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Crisis Of Identity Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 26, 2009

This confrontation between the Jews and Jesus reveals a lot about who we are and who Jesus is.

A CRISIS OF IDENTITY Who is Jesus to us? I am reminded of the question Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” The answer is not as simple as it sounds. We have a variety of responses to that question, some of them bang-on and others that sound good but are kind of fabricated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Mennonite

The Seven Trumpets Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

There’s a saying that we should have an “attitude of gratitude”. We all know that even in the worst of times we have at least some little thing to be grateful for, but our nature is to focus on the things that are wrong. I am telling you that when we choo

You’ll notice there’s no outline in your bulletin or on powerpoint today because I want you to be completely focussed on experiencing our passage today. This is meant to be an experiential passage of Scripture, and I want you to be able to really put yourself in the story today. So ...read more

Hebrews: A Look At The Book.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Hebrews: A look at the book. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 1 verses 1-3. Ill: • A little boy asked his mum a question; • “Mum, where did I get my intelligence from?” • She replied; • “I guess you got it from your father because I still have mine!” Many Christians avoid the book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

To Trust Or Not To Trust

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 15, 2016

if you will let Grace do what it was designed to do for you... "IT WILL REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR WORLD!" If you share it with someone else, it will change theirs as well!

To trust or not to trust? That's like saying to be or not to be? Or to breathe or not to breathe! If God is involved in the equation, the answer is always the same answer...By all means "TRUST!" When things are going good and life continues to fall in place on a consistent basis, trusting God is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Women's Tale Series

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 6, 2016

The women report sighting Jesus after the Resurrection.

“the Women’s Tale” Jesus Sightings Part 1 “Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” And she told them that he had said these things to her.” John 20:18 NIV Intro: We are starting a new Sermon Series titled “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clash Of Clans Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016

The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. Living with these attitudes allows us to be blessed (seeing God in the circumstances).

The Beatitude Sermon Series “Clash of Clans” Matt. 5.10-12 8/16/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The Beatitudes paint a very vivid picture of what the genuine/ideal believer looks like. 1 Matthew 5:3-9 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges And Ditches: The Wind Of The Spirit (Sermon #5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 31, 2015

The essential and non-negotiable role (need) for the Holy Spirit in the church's mission.

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Good morning. I am so honored that you have chosen to worship with us today. I believe God has a orchestrated this appointment and we take it very seriously. Today we will conclude our emphasis from the Book of Acts on evangelism. And we will wrap it up by looking at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 9, 2015

An explanation of what the Rapture is, and what the Bible says about when it will occur.

Each time we observe Communion, we read the passage in 1 CORINTHIANS 11 that tells us to eagerly look forward to the return of Christ. But nobody knows when that will be. Today, we will find out what we are supposed to do with that information. Let me begin by telling you a story of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:10

Denomination: *other

We Need More Teaching About Money, Not Less Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2018

Jesus had more to say about money and possession than about Heaven and Hell combined.

Video: The Truth About Debt (3:31 minutes - available at SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs To know About Stewardship. We established that God owns it all. All we are and all we have. If God owns it all, what does that make us? His Stewards. If we are stewards and managers of all of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist