Sermons on Mayflower Compact:

Be A Good Soldier Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

As Christians, we have dedicated our lives to service for the Lord.

“How To Become An Effective Christian” BE A GOOD SOLDIER! II Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction As his men were preparing to attack the Maeda Escarpment, a 400 foot cliff that stretched across the island of Okinawa, Lieutenant Goronto called his men together, “Fellows, come over here and gather around. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of A Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 27, 2005

The nation will only stay strong of Jesus is the Lord of the government, home and church

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Monday is a special day for our nation. Memorial Day is a holiday where we pause to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. • Freedom has always come to us at a price. There are always forces in the world who want to take away the God ordained ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Attitudes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 4, 2002

The Beattitudes present eight steps to mature Christian living. Jesus gives us four internals and four externals that lead to strength and joy.

Attitudes that Please God Someone has called Matthew 5:1-12 the “Be” attitudes of the Faith. What’s your attitude toward God? Jesus lists several attitudes here in the first part of the Sermon on the Mount that challenge us all. Actually, they show the way to spiritual maturity in 8 steps. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#2...9 Covenant Steps Of Friendship Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 7, 2009

We have been studying COVENANTS in the Bible... now let us study David/Jonathan covenant and how it relates to Jesus and you.

THERE IS A COVENANT AGREEMENT... 9 COVENANT STEPS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We give BIG MO of Alabama a special thanks for the fodder for this lesson. This is part two of a two part series... This could be taught alone... Message: Ephes. 2:11 But don’t take any of this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Portrait Of A Christian

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 1, 2010

As Christians, there are some important aspects that should characterize our lives, and only as we put them into pracitce can we enjoy the abundant living Jesus promises.

Portrait of a Christian I Peter 1:14; 2:2,5,11 Many things have been said of religion or Christianity. William James, the famous psychologist, said: "Religion shall mean for us the feelings, acts, and experiences of individual men in their solitude." Paul Tillich (August 20, 1886 – October ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

7. The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

If we want our lives to be fruitful for the Kingdom, we must cultivate the “soil” of our lives and eliminate impurities.

INTRO: This week Ann and the kids did some planting. We have a little plot in our backyard that we’ve designated for the kids’ garden. Last year we planted a few things – including a short lived goldfish pond, in that area, and on one of the sunny afternoons Ann took them out there and put some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Blocks For Kingdom Living -Part 1. Series

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006

The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living as believers.

NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: Michael King’s sermon "Assurance of Salvation", "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael’s message only named the first 3, the remainder I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surviving The Battering Storms

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012

Storms of life will manifest themselves but with Jesus we overcome and are victorious through it all.

Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. 36 And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. 37 And there arose a great storm of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abram’s Smoking Firepot & Blazing Torch

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 31, 2013

This was one of the most significant moments in all human history, when God signed His name on the dotted line of salvation, at least, from our perspective. What is a covenant? What parts of this account are covenantal? What is the smoking firepot and the

ABRAM’S SMOKING FIREPOT & BLAZING TORCH Gen. 15:5-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An elderly wife said to her husband, "Why don't we eat something sweet. Get us both a bowl of ice cream." 2. The husband said, "We only have a little ice cream, but I don't want to eat it without chocolate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seven Signs Of A Drifter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

One of the biggest problems in churches today is that people are in a state of spiritual drift

Seven Signs of a Drifter (Part 1) Selected Passages January 28, 2007 Morning Service Introduction When I was in high school I can remember one of the worst snow storms to hit our area. The snow was like a fine powder and didn’t seem to pack very well but it drifted well enough. The winds picked up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Servant Leadership Part 11: Healing Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2011

We live in a world full of wounded spirits. I am sure each one of us sitting here, has been wounded in spirit one time or the other. There has been that one time when we wished for that healing touch, bleeding internally. Servant Leaders emerge when they

Servant Leadership – Part 11 Healing I have been preaching on the aspects of Servant Leadership, for the past many sessions that I have got an opportunity here. And we are in the lent season. So I was thinking, what is the most appropriate Servant Leadership Characteristic fitting the season of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Soil? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus presents a familiar story with a real spiritual punch - take a listen and figure out if you are rocky, weedy, pathy, or pliable. It may be more significant than you ever dreamed.

Last winter I collected bags of leaves as a covering and mulch for our garden. I got the bags from a street corner where someone had raked them off their lawn. I spread them around and was satisfied. Then in the spring when it was time to plant our beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and cucumbers, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Perfect Mother

Contributed by Mark Eberly on May 12, 2009

Even though we aren’t perfect, there is something about a mother’s love that points us toward God’s own perfect love.

Mother’s Day 2009 The Perfect Mother Matthew 15:21-28 May 10, 2009 There were three young children who loved to get up early and watch out the window for the garbage truck. They took great delight in watching the waste hauler empty the can, then work the lever that caused the truck to compact the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

It Is Time

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2010

Hosea tells Israel it is time for them to seek Jehovah that He might hear their prayer and see the evidence of their sincerity and rain His righteous blessing upon them rather than judgment. Like Israel I believe God is telling us today that “It is Time.”

It is Time Hosea 10:12 “Sow for yourselves righteousness; Reap in mercy; Break up your fallow ground, For it is time to seek the Lord, Till He comes and rains righteousness on you.” After the death of Solomon, In 922 BCE, the Kingdom of Israel was divided. The northern Israelite tribes led by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ