Sermons on Lucky Numbers:

What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath?

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 19, 2008

Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? How about the Fourth? What we live is what we believe - so, let me ask you again: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why?

What Do Christians Have To Do With The Sabbath? Exodus 20:1-17; Luke 6:1-11; Isaiah 58:13-14 Turn with me, if you would, to Exodus 20:1-17. While you are turning there, let me ask you a question: Which of the Ten Commandments no longer applies in our lives today and why? Does that seem like a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Care?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 3, 2003

Haman didn’t care what his revenge was going to cost. Ahaseurus didn’t care that his kingdom was in chaos. Do you care about the world around you and how your actions affect it? Jesus does.

August 10, 2003 Esther 3 “Do you care?” INTRODUCTION So far in the book of Esther, we have been introduced to four of the five main characters. In chapter 1, we met King Xerxes and his wife Queen Vashti. We discovered that the king loved to be in control and when he found that he ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Using What God Has Given Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 26, 2003

God gives each of special abilities and expects us to be faithful in using what we’ve been given. Instead of “hiding” our gifts we’re to invest them in kingdom service. There’s no getting around the fact that we are responsible for what we’ve been given

Using What God Has Given A man from out east had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” His buddy told him that he had a really hard time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Second Things Second

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 14, 2003

Many people get the first thing first...accepting Christ. Many miss putting the second thing second, giving themselves to the local church.

July 13, 2003 First they gave themselves to the Lord; and then by God’s will, they gave themselves to us as well. 2 Corinthians 8:5 (GN) On the day of dedication of "Solomon’s Temple," the king erected a brazen platform in the outer court. All the people gathered, as the king ascended the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Honor To Whom Honor Is Due (The Fifth Commandment) Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

God has established relationships of authority in our lives and we honor God by respecting these relationships of authority.

Our generation is more cynical about authority figures than any other generation in our nation’s history. There was a time in American life when we thought we could trust the major social institutions, but those times are long gone. At one time confidence in our federal government soared, but then ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Point Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

The point of pleasure is to point us towards heaven - a Good God always makes good things - Sex, Drink, Food, etc. Satan wants to twist them - But if we would have joy, we must learn to choose God.

Title: The Point of Pleasure Text: Nehemiah 8:10 MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy. SERMON NOTES: “THE POINT OF PLEASURE” 1. Pleasure p_oints__ us towards h_eaven_ Gen 1:26 – We were designed for relationship Intimacy is a foretaste, Sex is a shadow The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Happy Healthy Home Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 22, 2007

Message 2 of 6 on building a Godly Home. This message is focused on making a Godly marriage as the foundation for your home.

HomeBuilders Building a Happy Healthy Home May 20, 2007 070520 – Building a Happy Healthy Home Video: The Perfects This isn’t real is it? There are no families on earth like this. In fact we live in a world populated with dysfunctional homes. It has always been so. A World Filled with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discipling Our Children Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 4, 2007

Part 3 in series Relationships That Work. This message looks at the challenge of raising spiritually healthy children.

Discipling Our Children Relationships that Work, part 3 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers June 3, 2007 I want to begin this morning by calling your attention to the title of today’s message. Chris, would you show that please? Notice it is not “disciplining” our children, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Coming Into Focus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005

Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

(Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Daniel In The Den Of Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 27, 2005

This sermon basically is a running commentary on a Reformation Sunday talking about how God delivered Daniel through faith.

October 30, 2005 Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23 - Reformation Sermon Daniel 6:10-12 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, Daniel was one of three administrators under King Darius of the Medes and the Persians. The book of Daniel is unique because it takes place outside of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Our Heart's Desires In Check Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the tenth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 25, 2007 God’s Top Tep –the 10th commandment “Keeping Our Heart’s Desires In Check” [SERIES TITLE SLIDE---AUTO TRANSITIONS TO TITLE SLIDE/BLANK SLIDE] As I was writing this morning’s message, I couldn’t help but think about The Flying ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 10, 2004

Luke in this chapter gives us 9 snap shots that help us to answer that question.

"WHO is Jesus" LUKE CHAPTER 9 INTRODUCTION Our society as a whole and many people in our society are going through an identity crisis. The question many people are asking is who am I. And many in an effort to answer that question go on a journey to find themselves -- maybe a physical journey, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding God's Hand...in Our Everyday Lives Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 2, 2007

Is it possible to walk through your day and see God? So often we get to the end of our day and feel empty, like we didn’t see God and we wonder if he cares about the details of our life.

I am really glad you are here with us today. Today is part two of our series Finding God’s hand. We are walking through the book of Ruth. I am really excited where we are in the story today, as it takes some new twists and turns. Today we are going to meet a guy named Boaz, which right off the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Money Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day?

What is practically more important to us in this society than money and the things it can buy? Oh we might say that our family, or friendships, or health are more important, but is that what is seen in the way we live our lives day to day? Do our lives not look like they are more often devoted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

A Reflection Of Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 4, 2011

There were two Joseph's who met a need in Jesus' life, one at the first Christmas and one at the first Easter.

A Reflection of Sacrifice He’s always the forgotten one at Christmas. Oh we remember the Christ child, how could we forget him, even in the shopping malls they sing about the birth of Christ and his name is even included in the very word Christmas. Without Christ there would be no Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan