Sermons on Making Choises:

Does God Punish Us When We Sin? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2007

The misinformation about God unnecessarily makes many people far too afraid of Him when they should be seeking Him as their dearest friend.

Do you remember how, one of the most unpleasant emotions you suffered as a kid was waiting to be punished? Do you remember that? If you had a particularly tender conscience it was especially hard for you. When you did something wrong you just knew you were going to be found out, and you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From The Good And The Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2007

We can learn from the good kings and the bad kings but we most make sure the the King of Kings is on the throne of our lives.

Learning from the Good and the Bad 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles www.pontiacbible.org Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/07 A young businessman had just started his own firm and so he rented a beautiful office and furnished it with valuable antiques. As he was sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, he saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Thing

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007

- Many things consume out lives - Our lives get confused and cheated when we make many things the main thing

PowerPoint + New Slide > New transition _________________________________________________________ Web site answering the one thing you can’t live without question - Swiss Army Knife - Internet access - Music - Coffee - My Ipod - TV - Cell Phone - Air Conditioning in the summer..... Fireplace in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of The Delayed Decision Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 21, 2007

What a tragedy when people fail to make the decision to obey the gospel. We will study a story of a tragedy of another delayed decision in Scripture.

“The Tragedy of the Delayed Decision” Introduction: Stephanie will be glad to tell you that I am bad about putting things off. It’s not that I mean to most of the time, I just put things off sometimes until the last minute, it is not a habit that I am proud of. Without due dates and ultimatums I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savoring The Scripture Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 18, 2007

The Word of God is more than a good guide. It is our only reliable guide. How can we make it the center of our lives?

Savoring the Scripture II Timothy 3:14-17 Purpose: To highlight the importance that Scripture plays. Aim: I want the listener to determine to saturate their lives with the Word of God. INTRODUCTION: America is having a junk food crisis. More Americans are overweight than ever before and junk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connecting People To God And Each Other

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 26, 2007

This sermon is titled by the first half of our purpose statement as a church. The message reflects on the importance of helping make the connection to God, and in fellowship with others.

We are in week two exploring the purpose of our church. Last week, we began by exploring the purpose that your pastor, me, feels like has been placed within my life as the leader of this body. The next two weeks we get to broaden the scope. What is our purpose as a church? As that piece of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Grace In Our Mess

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Is Church So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 9, 2009

God has placed within each of us some basic needs that are met when we make church a priority in our lives.

Why Is Church So Important? Text: Acts 2:42-47 Introduction 1. Illustration: A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally ask the young man, "son, how did you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Resolutions 2009--Part 1

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

As we begin the New Year I want to provide some spiritual resolutions I believe we need to make and keep in 2009.

Resolutions for 2009--Part I Proverbs 3:1-10 Introduction: Today is the first Sunday of 2009. I don’t know about you, but it seems that time just keeps moving faster and faster. As we celebrated this past week at my parent’s house, it was hard to believe that Blake Jr. has already been in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Choose For Yourselves

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

Like Joshua I believe it is time for Pastors to make it clear to Christians in America that it’s time to choose whom they are going to serve!

Title: Choose For Yourself Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Date: 10/26/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Today is the last Sunday in our month long emphasis of “Praying 4 America,” but I hope you will continue to pray for our nation. We have a Presidential Election in 9 days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is Our Dialect

Contributed by William Sigmon on Dec 6, 2008

In the midst of trouble and strife, we are commanded to give thanks to God for the gift of his holy word, even when it seems to make no sense.

Thanksgiving is Our Dialect This is a difficult time and a blessed time - all at the same time - for our church. It is a difficult time because there is incredible strife in the world around us, and no small amount of strife within the church. People are struggling around us, watching their jobs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond The Turkey

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

During this season of being thankful as Christians it goes beyond a table filled with food and turkey, making thanksgiving a part of our daily life.

The word thankful means to be glad or relieved about something, and to have a feeling or expressing of gratitude. How’s your thanksgiving this morning? How’s your joy? Is life weighing you down with worry? Doubt? Relationships in your life causing problems in your daily walk? You’re not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Parenting is tough and we will make mistakes, but if we give our children to the Lord he will catch them when we screw up.

Perfectly Imperfect Parenting Deuteronomy 6:2, 4-7, Psalm 78:5-8, 2 Tim 3:14-17, Col 3:20-21, Eph 6:1-4, Prov 22:6, 29:15 Why would anyone actually choose to be a parent? Notice Jesus and Paul never became parents. Were they just wiser than anyone else? But God also says that children are a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:2-7

"Proper Worship' 1 Cor. 11 Pt. 11 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2008

Proper procedures in worship do make a difference so we need to evaluate where our hearts and heads are as we worship the Lord.

“Proper Worship” 1 Corinthians 11 - pt 11 Opening Illustration: This last week I have been watching the Olympics and I have noticed how important proper techniques and proper form is for the Olympic athletes. I saw it the diving, in gymnastics, in swimming and even in track and field. The experts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Brave New Church Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

Of all the miracles going on in the early church why does Luke mention this cripple? There is something significant about this healing that makes it worthy of Scripture.

4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other