Sermons on Man Made Rituals:

Introduction To Psalms

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

To lift us up from times like these and to give us a renewed perspective, God gave us poetry, especially the Psalms, that reflects on His kindness, His steadfast love.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: So many times after the holiday’s, a little thing called discouragement sets in. It’s the gray slush of winter. Like a dreaded disease, it gnaws away at our insides. We are all subject to the currents of discouragement that can sweep us into a danger zone. Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

"The Ministry Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 10, 2006

"Encouragement" is God’s plan, program, and command. This message utilizes the use of "Encouragement Cards" to fulfill God’s plan for us to encourage others.

“The Ministry Of Encouragement” INTRODUCTION: “O give me a home, where the buffalo roam, Where the deer and the antelope play; Where seldom is heard, a DISCOURAGING word, And the skies are not cloudy all day.” Can you imagine that? … No DISCOURAGING words! Ever been DISCOURAGED? Not a good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

Some foundational principles of money.

INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep The Fire Lit

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

We’re going to look at how to live a blessed or privileged life.

INTRO: I was living in Kearney, Nebraska, just graduated from the university with finance degree, Tammy was finishing her degree, and Felicia was around a year old. The doctors, several months earlier, informed us her heart was enlarged and beating too fast because of some heart condition that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Pray When Under Attack

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 15, 2006

As long as a person is alive, he will always face attacks, especially if the person is a Christian.

Christians are the prime targets of the devil, the common enemy of mankind. Now more than ever, he unleashes his rage and destruction against people because he knows that his time is short. Christians especially experience strange attacks, both physical and spiritual, day and night. In such ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19, Isaiah 59:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 7, 2006

Now, when we sin and disobey God, we need not live in guilt and fear of being punished because even though it was the last thing we deserved, when Christ died on the cross, he died for everything we have done, are doing, and will do. His pierced hand offe

***Start off with movie clip*** As humorous as this movie clip is, as it depicts Jesus going around the crowd of people and telling them how they have sinned, it is also really sad. It’s sad because there are a lot of people, some sitting in this very room, that see Jesus and having a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose: Fellowship Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 8, 2006

Fellowship is a commitment to Christ and to one another.

Our Purpose: Fellowship Text: Acts 2:42; Phil. 1:5; Eph. 4:2-3 Introduction 1. Read Acts 2:42 2. Illustration: When Pliny was governor of Bithynia, he wrote a most interesting letter to the Roman Emperor Trajan, asking why Christians were being exterminated, and added: "I have been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Hinder The Children From Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Children are important to Jesus, and they can receive Him as their Savior at a very early age.

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth; anyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

: The Art Of Conflict — Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: In way of summary, last week we witnessed Solomon and Shulamith’s first conflict. 1. We learned that when you’re hurt in a relationship — you don’t react (you don’t re-enact what they’ve done to you.) 2. When you are hurt in a relationship — you respond to God. You keep your focus on Him and ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:10-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Watchmen On The Wall

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2006

God ties the accomplishing of His will to His people’s willingness to pray. He looks for "watchmen" who are committed to pray unceasingly and persistently for the fulfilment of His promises.

Isaiah 62:6-7 “I have posted watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest, and give him no rest till he establishes Jerusalem and makes her the praise of the earth.” In Isaiah’s time the cities of the Middle East ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Investing In The Next Generation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon focuses on getting God’s People, the Church, to focus on living and sharing our faith with the next generation.

Investing Ourselves in the Next Generation Psalm 78:1-8 Intro.: A. Have you ever thought about the fact that the only time in your life that you are pleased about getting older is when you were a kid? - Less than 12; you are so excited about aging that you think in fractions. I am 8 and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Adventist

Its Due Season

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

What happens when it is due season with the Lord.

Title: In Due Season Theme: God’s Word to His church that it is time to reap what we have been sowing. Text: Galatians 6:6-9 Galatians 6:6 NKJV Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches. 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Why The Signs? So They May Know He Is Saviour

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 7, 2007

A Lenten sermon that explores that God can use our situations so others may know He is the saviour.

The Gospel reading from John 11, which we read this morning, is another sign that Jesus is the true Messiah. In the Gospel of John we have 7 of these signs: • Jesus changed water into wine (2:1-11) • Jesus healed the officials son (4:46-54) • Jesus healed the paralytic (5:1-9) • Jesus fed the 5000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Shake It Off

Contributed by John Butler on Nov 11, 2007

How to catch a snake...Paul’s three step program.

******SERMON OUTLINE****** Shake It Off.... 1) Intro (Snake Handling)... Praise God, Church. Tonight I want to talk about snake handling. Now I know that we Pentecostals always get accused of handling snakes. My wife and I often joke about the first time that we ever visited a Pentecostal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

What The Baptism In The Holy Spirit Is Not Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows what the baptism of the Holy Spirit is not

Title: What the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is not SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION Because of ignorance of the work of the Holy Spirit, many fail to realize that the Holy Spirit is a distinct and separate member of the Holy Trinity. He works in complete harmony with the Father and the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God