Sermons on Loving Hearts:

The Pathway Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

The paths that we choose today, will determine our final destination.

The Pathway 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro In my office, I have a poem by Edgar A. Guest, about the roads we take in life. The easy roads are crowded and the level roads are jammed; the pleasant little rivers with the drifting folks are crammed. But off yonder, where it’s rocky, where you get a better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The World Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:1-15 regarding the second missionary journey in Thessalonica and Berea

Text: Acts 17:1-15, Title: Turning the World Upside Down, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/12/08, AM A. Opening illustration: our baseball team turns the world upside down every time we play B. Background to passage: Having been freed with some dignity after being so spitefully treated (1 Thess 2:2) our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Worships

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 16, 2008

Through Abel is demonstrated that our faith ought to be exemplified in our constant worship in our time, our life, and our reputation.

A Faith That Worships Griffith Baptist Church – 10/19/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:4 Key verse: Hebrews 11:4 – By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Some . . . ?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 24, 2008

Amos warned the people not to wait with glee for the Day of the Lord. It would not be a good day for them. We must watch ourselves lest we get whacked by Jesus too.

Are you ready? -The old Monday Night Football song featured Hank Williams Jr. singing, “Are you ready for some football”? -The obvious answer for most viewers was a resounding, “Yes!” -It used to be that those Monday Night games were absolutely worth waiting for -They were premier matchups of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Just How Close Are We? Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

This message refers to when Christ raptures His Church.

“Just How Close Are We?” Whether you are a Christian or not one question seems to be on every ones mind lately is, “Are we close to the Tribulation, or as some refer to as the end of the world?” I mean just look around at what has taken place in the last year. Fuel prices have caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Take Time?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 19, 2007

This sermon is a challenge to our ideas of what constitutes real worship. Do we give adequate time to worship?

In the name of the LORD I welcome you to this morning’s service at Kistler’s Chapel. Are you glad to be here today? Most of the time I am grateful to be in worship service on Sunday morning. If by chance I have to miss a Sunday, my week feels unfulfilled; as if I have forgotten something vital ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of The Disciplines I

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007

Conversion does not mean arrival. It signals the beginning of a journey of growth. We are to be like Christ, and this growth requires disciplines.

[Most of the thoughts in this sermon come from Dallas Willard’s book The Spirit of the Disciplines.] Eph 4:12 “…to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Matt 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Smeared With The Presence Of God

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jun 30, 2006

God’s presence in our lives is a vital necessity for living according to God’s standard.

Smeared With the Presence of God Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction: I want us to focus in on that phrase: "I am with you always" for a time today. The promise of God to all who follow after Him is "His presence." More than anything else in this world, we need God’s presence surrounding us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.

(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Spiritual Priorities

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What are our Spiritual priorities? Have we got God in the correct place in our life?

Distinguished American preacher, Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit stew starts with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Robinson notes: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the things that should be ...read more

Last Words Before The Big Game

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Those words have become the classic example of a final challenge designed to inspire a team as they head into the big game. That’s the kind of scene you need to picture as we read the last words of the last book before the Book of Revelation.

Through the New Testament 2006 Last Words Before The Big Game Jude 24-25 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastor Qualification

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 26, 2006

God gave these particular spiritual gifts unto men only.

Pastor Qualifications Good Day! This day you are going to hear the Word of the Living God and His Son Jesus Christ. The Word will set you free from any deception. There are many qualifications of a Pastor. I will only cover one of them today. First we must lay a foundation of the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-11

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 31, 2006

Caleb is presented as an example we should follow if we expect to receive our eternal inheritance.

Give Me This Mountain Joshua 14:6-12 Introduction: Israel has entered the promised land of Canaan and conquered it. Joshua chapter 13-14 lays out how the land was divided among the tribes. In Joshua 14:6 then we see Caleb coming before Joshua with a request. His request recorded in vs. 12 is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Sure Of Your Destiny Today

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 16, 2006

When a person dies, his destiny is fixed and it’s eternal. What you have in this life is not important, but it matters WHO you know. You need to know Christ. All the truth we need to know about life can be found in the Bible.

People are afraid of ghosts but yet love to see ghosts’ movies. • During the Lunar 7th month we see many of such shows on TV and movies, about departed spirit-soul returning to this world. • The Chinese believes that the departed spirits are allowed to roam the earth during this month, and as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible