Sermons on Makeover:

Peter Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This message came from a series I did entitled "Witnesses", focusing on those who were eyewitnesses of Christ. Each message was prefaced with a short dramatic monologue, which is included.

Peter Man, am I confused right now. They say, “when the goin’ gets tough, the tough…go fishin’.” Well, that’s where I am; I been fishin’ since I was 2 years old, me and Andrew; it’s the only life we ever knew…’til like three years ago. Pete’s the name; means “rock”. Yeah, that’s me, okay, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Homosexuality And The Church

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 13, 2003

The homosexual issue has become an issue in the church. This message deals with this issue from a Biblical perspective.

“Homosexuality And The Church” INTRODUCTION: The issue of “Homosexuality And The Church” has been on the front page of newspapers this past week … and on every newscast. Rev. Gene Robinson has just been elected as the first openly gay Episcopalian Bishop of New Hampshire. This has brought the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:20, Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Joseph

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 20, 2006

7th in a series on the life of Joseph

Why was Joseph considered great? Why does the spirit of God seem to hover over his life more than any other person in the book of Genesis? Joseph wasn’t any superhero; he was just a mere man. He never walked on water, he didn’t possess a halo, he never performed a miracle, this guy seemed to be a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Reality And Relevance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 16, 2006

Why does the Easter bunny and egg hunts seem to be more exciting than news about Christ’s death and resurrection? Because we simply haven’t grasped the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Reality and the Relevance of the Resurrection Lighthouse Assembly of God 4/16/06 Pastor Greg Tabor I. Introduction Why does the Easter bunny and egg hunts seem to be more exciting than news about Christ’s death and resurrection? Because we simply haven’t grasped the significance of the death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus is supreme over all!

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST In the scriptures we see that Jesus is superior over the prophets, over the angels, he’s superior to Moses and Aaron, he’s the perfect eternal High Priest, he’s Lord over nature and demons. Eph 1:18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Not Against Money Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 6, 2007

Believe it or not, God is not against you and me having money. He does, however, want us to handle our money His way. In doing so, we will be blessed abundantly.

GOD IS NOT AGAINST MONEY (Based on Dr. Kregg Hood’s book: Take God at His Word and Dave Ramsey’s book: Total Money Makeover) A. There is a misconception among many Christians that God is AGAINST MONEY. 1. We have taken passages that contain WARNINGS to the RICH and have concluded that God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking At The Plans Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.

I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

No I Won't! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004

We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Eye For The Queer Guy Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Apr 20, 2004

What is our response as God’s people to homosexuality

WE begin a new series today titled “culture in crisis”. I think it was Merle Haggard who had a song in the 80’s describing America that said “Were rolling down hill like a snowball headed for hell”. That is a pretty good description. Amazingly we live in a world where What was once bad is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Song Worth Singing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2002

We rejoice in a God who surprises.

A SONG WORTH SINGING Luke 1:46-55 S: Prayer Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO SURPRISES. ?: What? What was she surprised by? KW: Decisions TS: We will find in Mary’s psalm (known as the Magnificat) three decisions by God that reflect an element of surprise. The ____ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Not By But For Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Ephesians 2 contrasting our state "before" Jesus and "after" Jesus.

Not By But For – Eph 2:1-10 Steve Simala Grant – Aug. 19, 2001 Intro: before and after pictures Have you seen the popular advertising tactic of “before” and “after” pictures? They are probably most common for diet products, but I’ve also seen them for hair and make-overs. The “before” picture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Rid Of Hell

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

According to a recent USA Today survey, only 52% of adults in America are certain there’s a hell.

TEXT: Mark 9:43-49 (LB) – “If your hand does wrong, cut it off. Better live forever with one hand than be thrown into the unquenchable fires of hell with two! IF your foot carries you toward evil, cut it off! Better be lame and live forever than have two feet that carry to hell. And if your eye is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:43-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Perfect Church

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 16, 2005

Many people are looking for the perfect church - yet they don’t have a clue where to find it. These three verses from Colossians give us a snapshot of the perfect church - and it might be the church your at.

The Perfect Church Colossians 3:12-14 In my time in ministry, I have heard more than once the statement, “If you find the perfect church don’t join it because it will no longer be perfect.” I’m not sure, but I have a suspicion that something was being hinted at in that statement. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

This sermon was adapted from a willow creek resource. It looks at the word take and how Christ used the word take to press home the gift of Gods grace.

Take Take it from me Take a hike Take a ride Take a break Take a message Take a letter Take a hint Take a bite Take a chance Take a hit Take a punch Take a shower Take a bath Take a breath Take a deep breath Take a taxi Take a bus Take a boat Take a train Just don’t take the M1 North at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:30

Denomination: Christian Church