Sermons on Met:

"The Kind Of Church I Want To Be Part Of – Part Four” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 25, 2018

A look at the early church in Acts two to discover characteristics that should be true of a church we should want to be part of, a church that's headed the right direction.

We’re concluding our series on the kind of church I want to be part of. We’ve said while no church has achieved perfection, there is such a thing as a church heading the right direction; and the early church in Acts two was such a church. So we’ve looked to their example to learn what would be true ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Brad Warne on Nov 17, 2018

A message about thanksgiving 1. Don't forget to 2. Sometimes it's a sacrifice 3.Make it a lifestyle

Thanksgiving: Analysing data from over 3.7 million reviews for 13 400 hotels in 70 countries, RewardExpert has set out to answer where the grumpiest and happiest travellers in the world come from. Grumpiest: 1. Spain 2. Ireland 3. Iceland 4. Italy Happiest: 1. Russia 2. Serbia 3. Lebanon 4. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Acts 16:16-25

Jesus: A Teacher With Authority Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2023

Jesus walked into the synagogue in Capernaum. When Jesus taught there was a striking difference to the norm. Not as the scribes and the teachers of the law. It says he taught as one who had authority.

Mark 1:21-28 In Mark Chapter 1 don’t see Jesus lying in a manger. We see a different perspective of Jesus. We see a thirty-year-old man. We see Jesus with authority so striking that people can only stare in amazement. Definition of authority is the power or the right to command. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Israel’s Trouble, God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2022

There are spiritual leadership lessons here that apply to anyone in spiritual leadership. If you have suddenly seen the tide turn against you in your leadership, then you will identify with Moses here.

“Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, I have a wonderful feeling, everything’s going my way.” After what we find in Exodus chapter 4, Moses may have been able to sing that song. After Moses made multiple excuses not to answer the call of God at the burning bush, he did respond to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-19, Exodus 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 18, 2015

Segmented Narrative Sermon focusing on a presentation of the Gospel.

JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING JOHN 1:29-51 SEGMENT 1 (p) Demas waited by the side of the road in the shadows. He had his spot picked out perfectly… it was his normal spot. He could see the road coming down from Jerusalem, but none of the travelers could see him. He had done this several times ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Boredom

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Sep 8, 2003

Boredom is a warning sign that we are living for self when we ought to be living for God.

Overcoming Boredom Ecclesiastes 9:10; Colossians 3:17 A ten-year-old boy was asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Influenced by the threat of nuclear war and the reality of terrorist attacks around the world, the boy thought for a moment and then replied with just one word: ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10, Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resolution Time

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 29, 2003

Resolutions direct what you do with your life; they should be tied to something worthwhile. I’m tying mine to the Great Commission

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC December 28, 2003 What do you suppose is the most frequent resolution made by Americans? I’ll give you a hint – it has to do with the dreaded scale! A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Meeting People Where They Are"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2003

Why, how, when, where and to whom are Christians called to witness?

1 Corinthians 9:16-23 “Meeting People Where They Are” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus tells us: “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.” He doesn’t tell us to preach the good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: United Methodist

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is in God’s plan but I might not want people who are a different race than I am

I recieved the idea for this series from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #2 1 Corinthians 3: 1- 7 Last time we met we started our study on Evangelism and some of the things that keep us from spreading the word of God. It is my desire as we go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelism Is Not A Dirty Word

Contributed by David Washburn on Apr 29, 2002

Evangelism is not a dirty word, and we’ve got to reclaim it from those who distort it.

“Evangelism” What comes to mind when you hear that word? Some of you grew up in the time of tent revivals. For a week, folk would gather from miles around underneath large tents to share a good meal, sing Gospel hymns, and listen to a fiery preacher bring the message that we all need Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Surprise Worship Service Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

The women worshiped the risen Lord, and this shows subtle but useful hints for worshiping. Sermon outline included.

Matthew 28:1-10 – The Surprise Worship Service When Nikita Khrushchev died, a humorous story circulated in political circles. Apparently, the Communist party who’d cast Mr Khrushchev aside were uncomfortable about burying his body on Soviet soil. So they called the President of the United ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008

Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sufficient Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 28, 2009

Sufficient faith is that which is both apprehended and declared openly.

Sufficient Faith Mark 5:21-34 21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22 Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, 23 pleading fervently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Unique Journey To The Cross Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006

This is the third sermon in a series on "The Journey To The Cross" which deals with brokenness from the perspective of The Exchanged Life."

As we continue to move on down the path of “Your Unique Journey to the Cross,” I want to share with you just a little of the theological and Scriptural foundation for what I’m trying to communicate to you. So let’s call this first half of the sermon: I. POSITION verses CONDITION I could call ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Easter

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 20, 2009

What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith has been misguided? Consider the condition of the disciples on the day after Easter.

THE DAY AFTER EASTER John 21:1-19 Introduction: Edgar Allen Poe wrote, “When the excitement dies, the elevation of soul ends and so does the poem, in so far as it is a poem.” What do you do when the band stops playing and the “Amen’s” are no longer shouted? What do you do when it seems like faith ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist