Sermons on Measuring Line:

The Daniel Diet Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

The decisions you make about the small matters of your life pay off great dividends in your future. The bad choices you make lead to megamiseries, but the correct and good and right and noble and pure choices you make lead to megablessings.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to start the series through the book of Daniel “How to Turn Chaos Into Character.” The book of Daniel is a prophetic book. The first six chapters have to do with Daniel’s life, and some of the events are practical events to us. But chapters 6-12 are Bible prophecy. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Philip The Horse Lover Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 6, 2006

Philip with the eyes of a horse

Philip The Horse Lover With Horse Eyesight Philip Philip was with Jesus longer than most of the disciples. A primary characteristic of Philip included his eyesight. Philip could see a problem, and his primary problem was he wanted to see. Philip was from Bethsaida, the same town as Andrew and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Love Dad!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 23, 2004

I love Dad because he has taught us what to do and what not to do.

Sermon: Why I love Dad? Introduction: The Story of Father’s Day: from Father’s Day on the net Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father’s day" was first proposed there were ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whenever The Lord Says Peace ... There Will Be Peace

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 24, 2004

Why does God allow storms in our life ...

Whenever the Lord says Peace ... there will be Peace Mark 4:35-41 Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Preached at Living Stone Christian Center, Standish, Maine on 25 July 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanks o Pastor Jason Jones o Wife and April o Congregation Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (STAND) [v. 35] And the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make The Holy Spirit Happy Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Based on the scripture "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit by the way you live" from Ephesians 4.

HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY Ephesians, Part 8 Eph 4:17-30 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. If you have your bibles turn to Eph chapter 4. I titled this message HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY, The reason is verse 30, it says, And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The War Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

What Ephesians 6 teaches us about spiritual warfare.

WELCOME TO THE WAR Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-12 We’re finishing a series on Ephesians, Chapter 6. Eph 6:10-14 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Sep 9, 2005

When we allow ourselves to live in despondency, our obedience “level” is usually quite low. We often say or at least think, “If God would just DO some big thing, then it would be easier….” Oh yes, Elijah had a nature very much like ours, and if we are

Isaiah 6:1 … I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-14

"Belief And Understanding"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 12, 2010

People do not begin to believe because they understand. They only begin to understand when they have believed.

“Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and testify of what we have seen, and you do not accept our testimony. 12 “If I told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 “No one has ascended into heaven, but He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:11-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Nic At Night Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend some one-on-one time with Jesus in the flesh? I have! Nicodemus got that chance.

Nic at Night Series: One on One with the Master January 24, 2009 One of the best ways to get to know someone is to spend time with them. This year, we’re wanting to get to know Jesus better, so for the next few weeks, we’re going to spend some time studying 3 people who spend personal ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Following The Master Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 27, 2010

Following the Master can be best seen by 1) Loving Christ more than everything else (John 21:15–17), by 2) Being willing to sacrifice everything for Christ (John 21:18–19a), and by 3) Following Christ (John 21:19b–25).

In R.B. Fleming’s book, Peter Gzowski: A Biography (Dundurn Press), Fleming carefully read Gzowski’s writings, studied his tapes and interviewed his friends. Running down Gzowski’s stories, he found again and again that they were exaggerated or even imaginary. Yet, Gzowski was a first-class ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Other

How To Receive New Wine In 09 Pt1 (Prayer) Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 21, 2009

To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer.

Series: How to receive New Wine in 09? Step #1: Perseverance in Prayer Thesis: To receive new wine in 09 requires that we persevere in prayer. Introduction: Our theme this year is New Wine in 09 – We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of being willing to change so that we can drink ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unity-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 28, 2010

The best advertisement is a witness of oneness to the world.

The Unity-Centered Life John 17:20-23 Rev. Brian Bill 3/28/10 I get a kick out of amusing road signs. Here are some that I came across recently. * One yellow caution sign shows a curve ahead with a bunch of other squiggly lines going in all sorts of directions. The words underneath read, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2010

We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e

Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Elijah's Translation

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 8, 2009

Contrast is made between Elisha and the other prophets. Lessons also drawn from Elijah on how to finish well.

Lessons from Elijah’s Translation II Kings 2:1-18 3-29-09 Intro Two men in the Old Testament did not experience death. They were raptured into heaven when their time here on earth was accomplished. One was Enoch. Enoch’s life is summarized in the Bible with two statements. One in the O.T. and one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008

God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-26, Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Wesleyan