Sermons on Mediocrity:

Long And Winding Road

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 13, 2005

Joseph and his dreams. A message about hope and the love of God for us. Don’t be afraid to dream God’s dreams in your life.

A Long and Winding Road Joseph had a dream…And he believed that it was a dream from God. For the next couple of months we will explore the story of a young man who had the strength, personal integrity and discipline to believe what God believed about him. And that makes him very different from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Leave On The Table?

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2005

Moses missed out on entering the Promised Land of Canaan because of his actions at the Waters of Meribah. What will we miss out on if we disobey God, even once?

WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE? by Pastor Jim May Nearly a year ago I was forced to take an early retirement from the job that I had worked at for over 23 years. In the process I managed to lose approximately half of the retirement income that I would have received if I could have stayed only ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being A Disciple Ofthe Most High God

Contributed by Joshua Minisci on Jul 25, 2004

What it takes to be a disciple of Jesus Christ!

Being a disciple of Christ Matthew 4:19 Jesus called out to them, “ Come and be my disciples, and I will show you how to fish for men.” Pray After hearing how My god was beaten over and over. How could I not serve him. After hearing how my God was whipped with the cat o nine tails, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Become A Committed Follower Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 9, 2004

Our lifelong goal is to become more and more like Jesus. Hebrews 12:2 helps us on that journey.

Become a Committed Follower of Jesus Hebrews 12:1-2 Philippians 3:12-14 As we “Go for the gold” in our Christian life our goal is Christ-likeness. The Hebrew writer challenges us to keep the goal before us and not forget it. “We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, on whom our faith depends ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Shall We Give To The Lord?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 9, 2004

In 1 Chronicles 29:1 David says, the temple will not be for man, but for the Lord God. David then provides an example of how we should give our time, talent and treasure to the Lord.

HOW SHALL WE GIVE TO THE LORD? 1 CHRONICLES 29:1-20 INTRODUCTION: David’s heart desire was to build a house for the Lord. But because David was a warrior who had shed blood God would not allow him to build the temple. Instead David’s son, Solomon would have that privilege. Although David would not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Attack Of The Male Seed - Part Iii Series

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 14, 2004

In Parts I and II of "The Attack of Male Seed", we look at the seven issues that men need to examine to determine if they are men according to God’s standard. In Part III of this message, we will look at why God wants men to walk in the kingly priestho

After reviewing these several areas on manhood according to God’s standard, how do you measure up? God wants you to be all that you can be according to His will and purposes for your life. All is not doom and gloom for men! God also wants us to walk in one area that He has predestinated for us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Do You Think You Are?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004

This is a message about overcoming inferiority and discovering who we are in Christ.

28, November 2004 Dakota Community Church Who Do You Think You Are? Introduction: Do you suffer from an inferiority complex? This is the result of Satan’s lies. He begins early in life and continually assaults us with the idea that we are somehow no good. Even the Church has co-operated with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Mennonite

This World Is Not My Home Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 22, 2007

Money has the power to shackle us to this present world. Our tithes and offerings have the power to power to shackle us to God in faith.

OPEN: A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to get a couple of suits," the man smiled, led him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placebo Faith

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009

People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Why Don't I Get A Trophy

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 8, 2015

Paul teaches us that not all will be rewarded in Heaven but some will. This sermon looks at the five crowns that will be awarded at the Great White Throne Judgment.

WHY DON’T I GET A TROPHY 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 For an audio and video of this sermon, go to thecreekmonroe.com Intro: Over the last 20-30 years, what I consider a strange phenomena has occurred in our society. The concept of individual accomplishment and excellence from individuals has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Lukewarm Church Of Laodicea

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the bible study on the seven churches. Laodicea has become synonymous with being lukewarm. Not only was this church the last in the Revelation churches but it was the worst of the churches.

The Lukewarm Church of Laodicea Introduction: There are more than a few scholars who view the seven churches in Revelation as representative of “church ages”. They believe each individual church represents a certain era in history leading up to the rapture of the church. If they are right, then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Future Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

What does a forward looking church look like?

The Future Church Philippians 3:12-16 New Barna Research has discovered that a person’s lifelong behaviors and views are generally developed when they are young – usually prior to reaching teen years. The research showed 4 critical outcomes: First, a person’s moral foundations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lent From Ashes To Alms

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Feb 23, 2015

The Season of Lent is a time to live out discipleship in the world. A close look at how God rewards us as we journey these forty days of Lent From Ashes to Alms. How do you answer the call of Lent?

“Lent From Ashes to Alms” “Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 6:1-4 Intro: Many years ago I was pastor of an average church that had about 65 in Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:21, Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consequences Of The Spirit-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 7, 2015

EphesiansI is addressed to those who are “saints who are Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus.” So, when he commands us to be filled with the Spirit, Paul recognizes that many Christians are not filled of the Spirit.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 22 Consequences of the Spirit-filled Life Ephesians 5:18b-21 . . . but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; always giving thanks for all things in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational