Sermons on Mature Living:

"Lost Sheep Need A Shepherd" Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Aug 5, 2007

A look at the Parable of the Lost Sheep...from the view of the sheep.

Ok, good morning! We have two items of business to take care of before we get started this morning. First, we have to wish Laurie and her husband Jim a Happy Anniversary for this coming Thursday. Last week it was her birthday and this week it is her anniversary.... so she pretty much gets all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007

This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Aug 18, 2007

This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 1st sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 1 The Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 And seeing the multitudes [v. 23-25], He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. (2) Then He opened His mouth and taught them saying: (3) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 4: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Parts 4 & 5 of this series focuses on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 4: Un-forgiveness Scripture: Eph. 6:11-12; Mark 11:24-26; Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This is part four of my series focused on the schemes of the devil. The foundational scripture for this series is Ephesians 6:11-12 which says “Put on the full armor of God so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In My Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 1, 2008

Get the joy!

JOY IN MY HEART Philippians 1.1-18 S: Joy C: Seeing the big picture Th: Toward the Goal Pr: GET THE JOY! ?: How? How do we get the joy? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of Philippians 1.1-18 three concepts that help us get the joy. Type: Propositional ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Apples Of Gold Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

"Like apples of gold in settings of silver", our words are meant to inspire others, to encourage them, and to convey words of love.

Now that winter is moving in, we will begin to enjoy the host of activities that come with the snow and cold weather: skiing, tobogganing, ice skating, and snowball fights, to name a few. But there is another activity that captures the interests of many during the winter months, and that is seeing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Learning To Bow

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A sermon on how we should respond to the supremacy of Christ.

Learning to Bow Col. 1:15-23 Kinesics. Ever heard of it? The study of nonverbal communication, or body language- the idea that people communicate not just with words, but with facial expressions, gestures, even posture. Take a mouthful of Aunt Susie’s soup and grimace and you tell her how it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

0103 Christmas (Holy Innocents) Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 20, 2007

Christmas, the Massacre of the Innocents, and Abortion.

Sermon: Aborting Christmas Text: Matt 2:13-18 Occasion: Holy Innocents Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, Jan 21, 2007 (which is really Epiphany III) 0. Preamble May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable n Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rejoicing In The Truth

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 26, 2007

A positive response to truth results in rejoicing.

REJOICING IN THE TRUTH Acts 8:26-39 By Cleavon Matthews November 2004 INTRODUCTION It was a time of persecution against the church at Jerusalem. Stephen was stoned. The saints were scattered abroad. Saul was making havoc of the church. Those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Your Rebellion Even More

Contributed by Jack Martin on May 12, 2008

Speaking of rebellion in todays society and its devistating effect even on the church.

Talk this A.M. about a problem that stands to destroy the entire core value system of not only our nation but the world if it is allowed to continue unchecked! REBELLION Rebellion: The Websters Dictionary defines it this way - re•bel•lion - noun 1: opposition to the one in authority 2 open, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008

Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

(based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Future To Ponder Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 29, 2007

How to face the future. Last message of the year or first message of new year, preparing for the coming year.

INTRO> It was one of the famous lines from “Gone With the Wind”: Scarlett O’Hara was the speaker. The line: “Oh, I don’t want to think about that today. I’ll think about that tomorrow, because after all...tomorrow is another day!” -->Another person expressed the same idea at the end of last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Why did God choose to let shepherds be the first to hear the news of the Messiah?

Over the past few weeks we have been taking a new look at some of the figures of the Christmas story. We’ve taken some time to study the stories within the story. We’ve looked at the story of Mary, the teenaged girl that God chose to be the mother of His Son. Last week we discussed the story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

Qualities Of A Christian Mother

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008

A Christian mother is a jewel with special qualities instilled in her by God Almighty.

Poem: “Her Day” She cooked the breakfast first of all, Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their hair and made their beds, Sent them out to play. Gathered up their motley toys, Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church