Sermons on Lust For Power:

Getting Ready For The Next Step Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

If we would realize the Promises of God in our lives, the very first thing that you and I must be ready to do is to move ahead obediently into transitions - even with all the uncertainty that comes with change.

TITLE: Getting Ready For The Next Step TEXT: Joshua 3-5 THEME: Overcoming the grasshopper complex P.S. I would describe transition as a A Time of Change; A Time for Commitment; A Time to Choose how we will embrace the changes that God brings into our lives. INTRODUCTION: Life is full of turning ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Days And 3 Nights: On What Day Of The Week Was Jesus Crucified?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 30, 2008

This is a study on the subject of what day of the week was Jesus crucified to fulfill the prophecy He spoke about Himself in Matt. 12:40.

Three Days and Three Nights: On What Day of the Week Was Jesus Crucified? This morning we are going to have a little Bible Study as opposed to a sermon. A few weeks ago I was approached with a question concerning the timing of the death, burial and resurrection of Christ that I have found many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

A Focused Life Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

in our journey in life it is easy to get distracted and become out of the way. We nee a focus life.

TOPIC: A FOCUSED LIFE Text: Colossians 3:1-4 “1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul And Timothy - Victims Of Age Discrimination

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2008

Whose criteria are you using to evaluate God’s men?

Years ago, sigh, ages ago back in college a professor handed out a humorous letter from a mission board rejecting the Apostle Paul for sundry reasons. I was able to find it and have placed the letter at the end of this message. The author is unknown else I would give appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Persistent Faith"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

It isn’t about praying for something God is slow to give. It’s about being steadfast and holding on to faith.

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3 “There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me legal protection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Have A Christ Like Attitude Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at the example of Jesus who put our needs first. It challenges believers to serve like Jesus.

How to live the Christian life series How to have a Christ like Attitude Part three of 12 Acknowedgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Calgary AB Good morning. Several years ago Stella Lieback sued McDonalds for pouring hot coffee on herself. Her grandson was driving the car with Stella in it. At her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Give Presence Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008

The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Did She Know?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 17, 2008

A Christmas sermon about how the birth of Jesus would have affected Mary.

On June 1, 1965, a boat set sail from Falmouth, Massachusetts. The name of the boat was Tinkerbelle. If it completed the dangerous journey, it would be the smallest boat ever to cross the Atlantic. It was less than 14’ long. And its pilot was Robert Manry. And he was afraid. He was afraid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of The Lord Real Conviction

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 22, 2010

Thefear of God makes us love Him more

1 TIM 2:1-7 Dear Father and Lord Jesus Christ, This is for all people everywhere. We plead for all people because they all need You! We pray for all people because many never talk to You! We intercede for all people because most do not know what to ask! We give thanks for all people for few express ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Working Together Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that since working alone is futile, we ought to work together with others.

Scripture A New York Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot.com executive. “The first time I got a call way after hours from a senior manager, I remember being really flattered and thinking, ‘Wow! I’m really ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing God's Will Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 1, 2010

God wants you to know HIs will for your life and He reveals it to you through the inner witness of the Spirit.

October 3, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9; Romans 12:2 Subject: What God Wants Title: Knowing God’s Will Last week we began a series on what God wants for you in your life. I want you to notice that we are talking about what God wants for you and not from you, although the two ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

Who loves a mystery? In this passage Paul talks about a mystery hidden in ages past which is now revealed - that believing Gentiles are now included in God's people!

Ephesians 1:1-6 The Mystery of Christ Who likes a mystery? People seem to like mysteries. Look at the popularity of mysteries in novels, films. The Bible is the best-selling book in the world, but do you know who comes second? With 4 billion copies sold, the novels of Agatha Christie are the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Gift Of Service Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

How do you view serving God? As a chore? As an inconvenience? Paul, who was in jail because he served God, viewed serving God as a gift, a privilege that God had given him!

Ephesians 3:7-13 How was your week? Did you have a good week? Or a bad one be honest. Whos had a bad week? Whos had bad things happen this week? This month? Year? Ever? Life can be tough it is not always not easy. We can struggle with all sorts of things. We can have money ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Whole Church Equipped To Minister Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

God has given the church certain people whose job it is to equip the members of the church so that the whole church functions properly.

Ephesians 4:7-16 The Whole Church Equipped to Minister This week Marcela my wife had a splitting earache. Last weekend it was so painful that she spent most of it in bed with painkillers unable to sleep from pain. Also unable to hear properly. All sounds were just ringing in her ears. First ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist