Sermons on Match Makers:

How's Your Service Plan

Contributed by Terry Owens on Oct 28, 2001

See what God is looking for in service to Him.

Every moment of every day you’re living out your commitment to Christ. Those around you that knows that you’re a Christian watches you to see if you’re really living the life. I think the world really wants to see a real Christian, but so often they see those who profess Christ, but they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Salvation Of Christ The Hope The World

Contributed by Randell Brown on Oct 18, 2001

The only hope we have of being saved from the evils and terrors of today world is Jesus Christ

SALVATION OF JESUS CHRIST “The hope of this world” Text : Romans 5: 1-12 Definition of hope; Too desire with expectation of fulfillment. I. Men hopes here in this world. A. As children we start building hopes 1. Gifts at holidays and our birthdays. 2. Bicycles 3. Amusement parks 4. Car 5. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is The Refuge Of My Soul

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 18, 2001

We all have need of a shelter and a source of protection, strenth and safety. In the Psalms we discover that God Himself is our refuge.

God is the Refuge of My Soul - Ever been in a struggle where you needed more than a little cover? Where you needed some kind of mobile protection, a shield, a fortress and a nice warm blanket all in one? I needed a mobile shelter like that as a school boy bringing home the dreaded report ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe: God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Discover the difference what we believe about God makes in our lives

Someone asked me this week, "Is our new Worship Service from 11:30 to 12:45 or 11:30 to 1:30?" And I said, "Well," and before I could get another word in, she said, "What I need to know is what time do you stop talking." And I said, "When my stomach starts growling. We finish when I’m ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

The Safest Place On Earth Series

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

This lesson teaches the importance of the church dealing with conflicts within the church family.

Title: Making the Most of Our Relationships 4 “The Safest Place On Earth” Text: Matthew 18:1-21 The church is a wonderfully weird place because people are a part of it! HERE ARE THE TOP 10 THINGS YOU’LL PROBABLY NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 10.Hey! It’s MY turn to sit in the front pew! 9. Sign me up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Bad Girls Become Moms

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on May 11, 2003

The church should be the guiding voice for young parents seeking guidance and support.

"When Bad Girls Become Moms" by Rev. A. Lamar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church 1 Kings 3:17 I yet believe that the church, holder of the keys to heaven, is call to lead the world during this century. We, the bride of Christ, are to process down the isle of time, bringing new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Vs. Religion

Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003

Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-60

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is I

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 19, 2003

A look at the mirace of Jesus walking on the water...Jesus comes to us at just the right time when life seems the most desperate.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Wednesday, February 19, 2003 Title: Events from Jesus’ Life...Walking on Water "It is I" Text: John 6:16-21 Introduction We have set aside this year, 2003, as the year of putting Christ 1st. We believe that by putting Christ first... we will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Conceived By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The third phrase of the Creed: "Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary"

CONCEIVED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT TEXT: Luke 1:26-38; Luke 1:46-55 As we delve deeper into the ancient church document called the Apostles’ Creed, we come to a line representing an issue that has sparked debate across two thousand years. The line we talked about last week, “And in Jesus Christ, his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Methodist

The First Church Of The Potpourri

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus can take a dried up flower petal, a dead stick, and a bunch of useless material and give it new life to become a part of the Bride of Christ.

The First Church of the Potpourri By Pastor Jim May Oh what a difference the Spirit of the Lord makes in the life of a man or woman who has come to know Him as their Lord and Savior! Victory Temple, we are a part of the Body of Christ, part of the Bride of Christ, washed in the Blood of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Father's Day Example

Contributed by George Crumbly on Jun 16, 2006

A sermon of how I remember my Father after nearly 50 years

“FATHER’S DAY-2006” George Crumbly Humphrey UMC Father’s Day June 18, 2006 AM Ephesians 6 I guess this is first time that I can remember doing an actual Father’s Day message including my own Dad. I’ve used a message for Mother’s Day including my Mom over the years. I want to wish each & every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Do You Want To Be Healed?"

Contributed by Fred Mueller on May 3, 2006

Our church inaugurated a healing service this week. This was the sermon to introduce the congregation to our new healing services.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone April 30, 2006 Easter III John 5:1-18 “Do You Want to Be Healed?” When we talk about Christian healing, we start with a question – “Do you want to be well?” That may seem like a “no-brainer.” Of course, I want to be well! What do you think? But it ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Trust In Jesus

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 19, 2006

There are lessons that teach us to place our TRUST and our FAITH in JESUS that can only be taught during the storms of our life.

Subject: Learning to Place Our Faith in Jesus Scripture Reference: Matthew 14: 22-33 ---------------<>< <>< <><<>< <>< -------------------- INTRODUCTION: The very 1st prophecy concerning Jesus’ coming to earth as our "REDEEMER & DELIVERER" from Satan and from Sin, is found in Genesis 3:15. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 31, 2006

This sermon shows who makes a difference; how they do it; and why they do it.

A minister wore a carnation on his lapel every Sunday morning. He never gave it much thought until one day after church, a visiting boy about ten years old asked if he could have it. The minister handed it to him and asked him why he wanted it. The boy said that his parents were divorced the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: *other