Sermons on Mechanical:

Keeping Loss From Paralyzing You Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 3, 2005

Actions to keep loss from paralyzing you - taken from the story of the healing of the paraplegic.

The worst natural disaster in American history occured this past week. The destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina was devasting. It looks like there may be hundreds dead, thousands who lost all their possessions and billions of dollars worth of damage. The city of New Orleans is fighting for ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of Foolishness Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sight 101 Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

Faith in our unseen personal God gives us hope in a world otherwise trapped by mere godless machine. SO: I want my congregation to see that how they see the world is utterly dictated by the unseen God they see behind it. I want them to understand the

TITLE : SIGHT 101 We are visual people. When we talking about our understanding of the world, we even use the phrase “how we see the world.” Our sight is fundamental to how we live. If we were dogs, it would be our sense of smell – they literally see the world primarily not through their eyes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

May God Make You Holy Through And Through

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008

1- Holiness is desirable 2- Holiness is continual 3- Holiness is God-produced

INTRO.- Have you noticed that there are some things in life that are not very worthwhile even though some people feel that they must have them? It’s like cars and their accessories. ILL.- I saw an article on the internet entitled, "10 Most Worthless Car Features." Care to guess what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Thankfui Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 24, 2008

A Thanksgiving message to help us focus on thankful living by doing acts of kindness and giving encouraging words.

The Power of Thankful Living John 6:1-14 I Thessalonians 5:18 You can experience the Power of Thankful Living when you live your life according to what Paul said in I Thessalonians 5:18, “…in everything give thanks.” Thankful living brings out the best in people. Thankful living leads to a life ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Whose House Is It?

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Nov 29, 2008

Surely there can be no dispute that the "house" referred to in this passage belongs to the Lord. I thought, with myself, what a royal waste of everyone’s time to be given a subject like this.

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III WHOSE HOUSE IS IT? Hebrews 3:2-5 PRELIMINARIES In the wonderful name of the Lord Jesus, it’s good to be here. We’ve been having a good time here in Kansas City, all the lectures have been encouraging and many have been enlightening, and the fellowship that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:2-5

The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 13, 2008

The joy of Christmas past, present and future.

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come—Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room and heaven and nature sing.” Jesus is come to earth as a King and is to be worshipped and praised and honored. “Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns! Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Your Best Life Now Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2010

another sermon in the series of vision regarding our commitment to strengthen families

Text: Deut 6:1-25, Title: Your Best Life Now, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/24/10, AM A. Opening illustration: One writer says that Moses indicates our land and our churches will be as our homes are.” Samuel and Susannah Wesley, see below, B. Background to passage: Reminder of the presuppositions that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Temple

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 15, 2017

A sermon that shows how our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians chapter 6 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. I was once visiting Chicago and came across one of those men with a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Came To Serve Others

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

He came to serve others

Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

He Came To Serve Others

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

He came to serve others

Reading: Matthew Chapter 20 verses 27-28. • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • That word is “greatest.” • In fact, take two people, any people, • And you can always stir-up trouble by using this simple ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:27-28

Denomination: Brethren

But... Well... Feet Are Dirty!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010

The action of Jesus washing the disciples feet is action based, rooted in concrete activity, and had to be done.

But… well… feet are dirty! John 13:1-17 Aug 22, 2010 Intro: The week had been stressful. Full of tension, danger, confrontation. The small band of men had been challenged, and though they hadn’t won they also hadn’t been destroyed. Yet. The opposition was strong and ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

No One Like Him Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 5, 2010

In this lesson we explore the truths that God is and that God loves.

Introduction: A. One day, the children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. 1. At the end of the cafeteria line was a large pile of apples. 2. The nun had made a note, and posted it above the pile of apples, “Take only one. God is watching.” 3. Out ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Baby's Baptism Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 4, 2009

This sermon examines the biblical perspective, our personal involvement, and the public administration of the sacrament of infant baptism.

Introduction One of the most significant events in the life of Christian parents is the presentation of their child for the sacrament of baptism. Today Alexia Tyler was presented for baptism. While obedience to God’s commands is always the key to blessing, an understanding of what transpires in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:7, Acts 2:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Priority Of Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 11, 2009

God’s second priority for us is our relationship with family (physical and spiritual). God desires for us to be reconcilers with those in our family, both in our relationship and in our relationship with God.

For those who may be joining us for the first time this year, we’ve been in a series called, "Your Bucket List." Which I borrowed from a movie which came out about a year ago called The Bucket List. If you haven’t seen it, it’s a great movie about two very different men, one a wealthy business ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Methodist