Sermons on Making And Breaking Of Mankind:

Cultivating Holiness: Cleaning Out The Weeds

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003

Holiness involves making God’s priorities your priorities.

Cultivating Holiness (Removing Weeds from our Spiritual Lives) Leviticus 11:44a Introduction: As some of you know, I used to work for a lawn-care company here in town. Our company was pretty well respected and we had a contract with Phillips Petroleum Company to take care of the lawns and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whatever Happened In Jerusalem?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2004

How on earth did Christianity ever make it to the world stage

Greshams 17-01-04 Introduction Have you ever stopped to wonder why we have over 600 churches here in Norfolk, dedicated to a Jewish carpenter who died two thousand years ago, Jesus Christ Doesn’t that strike you as a bit odd? For many people today the words ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Sure About That?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 9, 2004

Make 3 decisions for the rich, full life Christ offers.

Matthew 5:2-12 Are You Sure About That? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 8, 2004 Introduction This morning I have a fun exercise that I want you to help me with before we get started with the message. I know that some of you will feel kind of silly doing it, but try it anyway. I want us all to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Dare To Be A Daniel"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 26, 2004

"If you are not willing to be different, you will never make a difference!"

Key Verse: Daniel Chapter 1:8 But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Title: “Dare to be a Daniel” Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Think Ye Of Christ

Contributed by Warren Napier on Nov 18, 2004

SERMON THAT MAKE YOU THINK, WHO IS FIRST IN YOUR LIFE?

WHAT THINK YE OF CHRIST MATT. 22:41-46 THERE ARE MANY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS CONFRONTING THE MAN OF TODAY. LET’S THINK OF SOME OF THEM. [1] WHERE SHALL I LIVE? [2] IN WHAT CITY OR COUNTRY? [3] IN THE NORTH ,SOUTH, EAST, OR WEST? [4]WHAT CAREER SHALL I SELECT, WHAT PROFESSION MUST BE MINE? [5] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Off Our "Buts"

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Believers need to quit making excuses for their laziness in serving God!

LUKE 14:15-24 “GETTING OFF OUR BUTS!” A) So lets talk tonight about “Buts.” * We all have them! * They are usually pretty big, though some may be bigger than most, but we all have them. * Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. * Some of us use them more than others, however they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

The Reign Of A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE

BIG IDEA: THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD MAKES THE RIGHTEOUS GLAD AND THE WICKED TREMBLE I. (:1-6) THE REIGN OF A HOLY GOD HAS COSMIC IMPLICATIONS The Simple Truth ="The Lord Reigns" -- looking forward especially to fulfillment in the Millennial Kingdom when that reign on earth will be evident A. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dogs And Pigs Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002

Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Mom

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

A short meditation to encourage our mothers in their disciple-making role.

THE VALUE OF MOM II Timothy 1:5 (Meditation) RMBC 12 May 02 AM Well, again, Happy Mother’s Day! One thing we all have in common today is that we have mothers. So, in just a moment, we are going to hear two testimonies about what their mom has meant to them. And then, after that, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Serve Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Parable of the Talents makes it clear that we can all serve.

Purpose Series #4 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Created to Serve Matthew 25:14-29 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to talk about what it means to be God’s servant. What comes to mind when you hear the word servant? What comes to my mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reflection That Sets Us Free

Contributed by Timothy Schultz on Sep 1, 2006

Two important exercises that make our lives more meaningful.

Recently I returned to my former high school for a reunion tour of the building. A new addition had been added and the library moved to the ground level, and we students also agreed that something seemed different on the third floor. Yet the change that was more noticeable to me than the building ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Highway Robbery

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

When a person makes the choice not to tithe they become robbers of God

Highway Robbery Malachi 3:6-12 June 11, 206 Morning Service Introduction The day the church treasurer resigned the church asked the local grain elevator manager to take the position. He agreed under two conditions. That no treasurer’s report would be given for the first year. That no ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Daring To Forgive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

Forgiveness from Jesus makes it possible for us to forgive others

Daring to Forgive Matthew 6:14-15 September 17, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Mitsuo Fuchida was the commander of the Japanese Air Force that led 860 planes against Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Jacob DeShazer was an American bomber pilot and on April 18th he flew a dangerous raid against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

God Cares About You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006

God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.

God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist