Sermons on Making Progress:

Two Kinds Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Our history matters - that’s why God establishes memorials - so we’ll remember what he’s done for us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Lately, when I look in the mirror, there are a few things that bother me. I notice that my top lip has a particular dip in it that is exactly like my mother’s. I also have a slight overlap in my front-two teeth just like she does. I’ve noticed that I have the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"What If I Give All I Have?" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 19, 2011

Giving all we have to God through Jesus Christ. We should give everything because it all belongs to God. And we should give gladly.

I read an alarming statistic. Annually, Americans spend more on dog food than on church contributions. We may want to review some priorities. I also read, “It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself.” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Christian Church

The Holy Spirit Is Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “A king who wished to express his affection for a private soldier of his army gave him a richly jeweled cup, his own cup. The soldier, stepping forth to receive the gift, exclaimed shamefacedly, "This is too great a gift for me to receive." "It is not too great for me to give," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Church

First Christmas Risk-Takers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 21, 2011

Risk taking at times needs to be bold and calculated. Other times require spontaneity. Risk taking is taking on something that causes fear and has the possibility of failure. Risk taking is an essential ingredient in ministry in the Kingdom of God. Most B

Opening illustration: Three pastors have been called Monday to report to prison in Shiraz, a city in southwestern Iran, within the next 30 days in what is estimated to be an act of religious persecution. The pastors were essentially being sentenced for having meetings at home, making the government ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:40-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Of God - Christmas Focus

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 26, 2011

The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom.

THE KINGDOM OF GOD - Christmas Focus ILLUSTRATION A great European king was so enraged at the report of Muslim victories that he immediately joined the crusade to drive Islam out of Palestine. This great king took his army and spent many years fighting in a crusade to free Palestine from Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Jonah: A Word From The Lord

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 1, 2012

A message about receiving and running from the call of God

Note: Thanks to Aldon Johnson and Mike Wilkins (The Run Away Prophet) for their thoughts and ideas on Jonah chapter 1. Title: The Word of the Lord Theme: Show the importance of following God’s Word spoken to us. Text: Jonah 1 Introduction Jonah is mentioned in 2Ki_14:25. He prophesied ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Refuge For A Weary Soul

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

God is the refuge of our soul.

Psalms 46:1-3 KJV God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [3] Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Jan 7, 2012

From this passage I want us to learn what Paul has to say to refute the problems of the church with the wisdom of the gospel.

1st Corinthians Series Part 2 The Wisdom of the Gospel 1st Corinthians 1:18-2:5 Introduction If you remember last week as we began our study of the book of first Corinthians, we learned that the occasion of this letter was because of problems in the church at Corinth. If you remember last Sunday ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 17, 2012

Often life does not go according to our plans. So the disciples learned.

“He’s Amazing! Who Is He?” Mark 4:35-1 Life is filled with what we call ‘bad days.’ This bad day account was supposedly taken from an actual insurance claim report. It’s highly doubtful but worth thinking about. Mr. Insured had just purchased a new 7509cc Honda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Give My Testimony Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 22, 2012

Sermon on resolutions that can change your life and impact the kingdom.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 4 I Will Give My Testimony Acts 1:8 Scripture Reading Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Knees That Bent

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 6, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared, and feet that went.

Knees That Bent Last week we began to dig into the book of Nehemiah, and we discovered that he was a man that had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. I talked about how those four things need to be kept in a somewhat equal balance for success in any ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best Plan To Save Man Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We need a real Savior! We need someone who can fix people! We need someone who can change hearts! We need someone who can give hope and encouragement that there is a better way to live and there is power to help us live that way. Jesus is the only plan th

The Best Plan to Save Man Romans 10:13 - 21 Intro: During this election year we have heard and will hear a lot of flowery words on how this person or that person has come up with an amazing plan to save our economy, to secure our borders, to fix our healthcare system, to reduce poverty and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Danger Of Living With Low Expectations

Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012

I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit in their lives, live so far

The Tragedy of Living with Low Expectations Acts 3:1-9 Introduction I am constantly surprised, bewildered and honestly sometimes even disgusted at how people who claim to love God and claim to have accepted Jesus Christ as their personal savior and even testify of the moving of the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Why Did My Savior Come To Earth?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 5, 2012

A look at just eight of the reasons stated in the New Testament of why Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.

“Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?” Text: Matthew 1:18-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Perhaps many of you remember singing "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" out of the old Christian Hymns Number Two book in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. It was sung almost every Sunday for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting The Gospel Remain In You Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

How do we know if we really know God? Tonight we look at the 6th test that helps to prove if you really know God. Does the gospel remain in you? Does the gospel abide in us?

When we were building this sanctuary we were discussing whether to put paper towel dispensers in the new rest rooms or those hot-air hand dryers. I strongly recommended the paper towel dispensers because of a story I heard about at another church. They installed the hot-air hand dryers. The week ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:24-27

Denomination: Baptist