Sermons on Medal:

When Jesus Led The Service

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 21, 2007

Certain dynamics take place when Jesus is present---especially in our services.

When Jesus Led the Service Mark 2:1-12 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 30, 2004

I spend a lot of time talking about the picture of the marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima during WW2, history’s most reproduced photograph. And then talk about the importance of raising the flag of our faith.

Sermon preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on July 4, 2004 Title: Show Your True Colors: Raise Your Flag or “Raising the Flag of Faith” Text: Matthew 5:16 Introduction 1. Vexillology is the study of flags… • I don’t know about you…but that’s a new word for me… • I learned it this week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Nazarene

"Come Closer!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2005

"Come Closer!" 1) A holy command that frightens 2) A gracious invitation that comforts

Chris, could you come up here? Come closer please. Closer. Closer! Did you notice how hesitant Chris was to come close to me? The closer I asked him to come the more wary he became. That’s only natural because I never told Chris why I wanted him to come close. For all he knows I am going to scold ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Examining The Mysteries Of The Cross

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A look at the Cross and the mysteries surrounding it.

Jesus had gathered around Him group of twelve ordinary men like you and I. They were common folk, several of which were fishermen. For the past three years Jesus had been spending night and day with them, making an incredible investment in their lives. During this time Jesus had made frequent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006

"Maker of Heaven and Earth". Our personal life story makes no sense outside of the ultimate story. Why did God create?

"I had always felt life first as a story,” said G.K. Chesterton. “And if there is a story, there is a story teller.” From his childhood Chesterton knew in his heart that somehow he had stumbled into a great Tale. His life was a journey to understand that Tale, and his quest took him - quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dare To Persevere Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Into The Race Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 10, 2006

For some reason, it makes perfect sense to most of us, to not try and run the Boston Marathon without proper training. But when it comes to our relationship with Christ, we make the decision to follow Him and think that we can just sit back and enjoy the

If you guys can remember what we talked about two weeks ago, we began to look at our mission statement – Living to Grow, Serve, Worship, and Share. We spent the majority of our time focusing on the importance of “living together.” For starters we talked about that this was a major component to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Doesn't Expect Us To Do Everything Ourselves

Contributed by David Haun on May 16, 2004

F"olk often face the frustration of feeling they must do everything themselves and at the same time feeling that they often are the only one who can. This sermon attempts clarify leadership and our responsibility as Christ’s leaders.

GOD DOESN’T EXPECT US TO DO EVERYTHING OURSELVES Exodus 18:13-24, I Cor. 12:14-27, Matt. 9:1-38, Acts 6:1-7 Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church, May 9, 2004 Have you ever had an inspector climb down from your attic or up from the foundation of your house with the dreaded news, “You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27, Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Influential Father

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jun 21, 2005

This is a sermon of four stories. The stories tie together and show how influential dads are upon their children.

The Influential Father (1 Kings 22:51-53) Intro: A. Happy Father’s Day. It is good to be men. As many of you know that I enjoy the old musicals. One that I watch and listen to the music of, is “My Fair Lady.” I don’t believe that Prof. Higgins is a great example of men, but he does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:51-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"It Is Time To Seek The Lord . . .”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 29, 2007

Seeking God, Finding God, Discovering God is the greatest Adventure we can experience.

"It Is Time to Seek the Lord . . .” A woman had two little boys who were driving her to the edge of despair. They were into everything, non-stop. And they were mischievous as well. One day she decided to take them to her pastor. Maybe he could succeed where she had failed. The pastor wanted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Where Do You Turn When The Bottom Falls Out?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

What do you do when the bottom drops out? When you are facing failure and nobody seems to care.

Where do you turn when the bottom falls out? 1 Samuel 25:1-25 Illustration JUST CAN’T QUIT Wilma didn’t get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promised Land Doesn't Mean Problem Free Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal truths to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment

Often we have a crazy notion that somewhere along the Christian journey things should become really easy and we equate that with our lives being blessed. When we adopt this thinking we add societal wants to biblical truths, which leads to disappointment and disenchantment. Nowhere in all of the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:8

Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010

For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Help! I Need Somebody. Help! Not Just Anybody. Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

Christ can rescue us from any danger. He is also our greatest friend when things are going well.

HELP! I Need Somebody. HELP! Not just anybody. Hebrews 4:14-16 Pastor Jim Bohrer July 13, 2008 During the years of 1980s, I traveled quite a bit from Washington D.C. to New Jersey to go between my father and mother’s house. As a 10 year old I traveled alone on planes and news stories about ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist