Sermons on Mandate:

A Father's Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

The development of faith in Christ is examined in the light of this father’s experience. His feeble faith moved to firm faith and full faith through this crisis.

A Father’s Faith Fortifying the Foundations #11 John 4:43-54 6-29-03 Our text this morning is from John 4:43-5:1 43After the two days he left for Galilee. 44(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, John 4:43-54

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Childproof Your Kids Against Rebellion Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 26, 2002

Looking at the difficult side of the family: When kids rebel.

Charlie Steinmetz was a crippled dwarf, but what he lacked physically he made up mentally. When it came to the subject of electricity, Steinmetz was a wizard. No one in his day knew more about it than he. Henry Ford realized this when he hired the man to help in the building of those massive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unmasking Your Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

When we embrace this Scripture we will say, "I will live a life of undivided loyalty to Jesus Christ."

July 22, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of conflicting requirements…. A high school girl wants to be accepted by her chosen peer group. But their requirements for total acceptance involve wearing certain kinds of clothes, such as tops that expose a bare midriff. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking In The Confidence Of God Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 4, 2005

Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that confidence that t

Title: Walking in the Confidence of God Introduction: Those who walk in the confidence of God have the marks of contentment. They live a life without covetousness, they are satisfied with what they have, and they experience the constant companionship and care of Almighty God. There is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rasing The Bar

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005

As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God-Colored Glasses

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 6, 2006

How we view the world is determined by the lens through which we see the world

The World Through God-Colored Glasses TCF Sermon October 1, 2006 I want to do a little experiment this morning. I’m going to volunteer a few of you to look through these various things to tell me what you see. Wander congregation, ask them to describe what they see while looking at the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In The Law Of The Lord

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2001

entire; without blemish; without spot; undefiled

Walk In The Law Of The Lord Psalm 119 verse 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1 a[Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD] Six Characteristics of Blessed Men 1.They walk undefiled in the way (Psalm 119:1). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like Barking Dogs Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus spoke God’s truth in every day language.

LIKE BARKING DOGS Matthew 7:15-29, 13:34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Communication Pr: Jesus spoke God’s truth in everyday language. ?: How? How did Jesus speak? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study three characteristics that demonstrate how Jesus spoke to engage his listeners. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29, Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

#5 The Gates Of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#5 in the Nehemiah Series. Part 3 on rebuilding the gates symbolizing the rebuilding of our lives in Christ.

The Book of Nehemiah Series #5 THE JERUSALEM GATES # 3 The Gates of Spiritual Progression - Part 3 By Pastor Jim May Last week we started up the East Wall of the City with Nehemiah as they were rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. We have spoken already about the Sheep Gate, the Fish Gate, the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Core Values -- Love Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Love – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the languages of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Experiencing God's Love Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #1

Experiencing God’s Love Malachi 1:1-5 A man was having a hard time getting out of bed one Sunday morning. “Get up. It’s time to get ready for church!” He just grumbled and replied grumpily, “I don’t want to go to church today. Those people at church don’t like me. I don’t want to go.” She ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Ordinary People Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Jul 18, 2007

There may be ordinary circumstances, there may be ordinary experiences, there may be ordinary hopes or dreams, aspirations and struggles-but there are no ordinary people!

Intro: Ordinary Days for Ordinary People?  Neary lived in a small Indian village where her father beat her and her five siblings routinely. One day, her father sold her to cover a gambling debt and Neary went to work as a bonded laborer at the age of 9. Each day Neary would weave saris in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: *other

Freedom From Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the roles in marriage, parenting, and work.

Freedom from Control Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June 7, 2009 Theme: Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of True Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others.

We’re continuing in our series entitled “Living Beyond Self’… where we have considered the very nature of who we are and how we find ourselves. We’ve noted… Our truest self lies not in autonomy but in relationship with God and others…. and finds itself when given to these. So the ‘self’ grows ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Mar 17, 2009

This message considers the message, meaning and motive of New Testament evangelism

I. THE GREAT COMMISSION 15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational