Sermons on Mike Gruntman:

The Beasts And The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2005

The Beastly Nations of the world devour and tranple, but the Kingdom of God loves and serves.

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land February 20, 2005 Daniel 7 The Beasts and the Kingdom You think you’ve had some bad dreams! Daniel’s dream is weird and wonderful to us, and terrifying to him! You can imagine seeing these things before the days of monster movies and the like. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: *other

The Harvest Is Ready Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2005

Even if we don’t sow there is a harvest to be reaped that others have planted.

February 20, 2005 Morning Worship Text: John 4:27-38 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 3 of the Preparing for the Harvest Series – The Harvest is Ready As we go into our third week of the harvest series I want you to understand something. There is one specific reason why I am devoting so much time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enemies Of Faith - Fear

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 25, 2005

A continuing look at the enemies of faith. This week looking at fear using the pictures of the Shield of Faith and the Shield of Fear.

ENEMIES OF FAITH: FEAR We have been studying “Faith” and its victory - we looked at one of the enemies of faith – “The Divided Mind” today we look at another, “Fear”. In this study we will in particular be looking at the shield of faith and the shield of fear. THE SHIELD OF FAITH AND THE SHIELD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Action Brings Breakthrough

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 26, 2005

So many of us need God to "Breakthrough" in various areas of our life. The key is found in "Faith and Action"

FAITH AND ACTION BRINGS BREAKTHROUGH 1 Chron 14:8-14 Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went out against them. Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be A Judas

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 5, 2005

A sermon on Judas, and his road to betrayal

Don’t Be A Judas John 13:1-30 Leonardo Da Vinci, the noted Italian artist, painted the Last Supper. It took seven years for him to complete it. The figures representing the twelve Apostles and Christ himself were painted from living persons. The life-model for ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Following From A Distance

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 9, 2005

In this sermon we look at what happens to Peter, and what will happen to us when we follow the Lord from a distance

Following From A Distance Luke 22:54-62 You look at the life of Peter, and you see a roller coaster experience. He is up and down more times than the Great American Scream Machine. He is at times is over-confidence, and half-cocked. At one point he’s ready to die for the Lord, and hours later, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Final Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 10, 2005

The harvest at the end of the age shows us the importance of telling people about Jesus now.

March 6, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 13:36-43 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 4 in the Harvest Series ¡V The Final Harvest As we finish up the Harvest Series I want to do so by placing a great emphasis on the work that is set before us. I¡¦ve told you that seed has been planted and there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Jul 29, 2006

What happens when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? The book of Jonah reveals God’s tenacious love and severe mercy to His confused and rebellious servants.

Introduction If you went to the mall and asked 100 people, “What’s the story of Jonah all about?” Most (all?) would answer: “Jonah and the _______” – and they’d be wrong! First, “whale” is never mentioned in the book at all – “great fish” Second, neither this fish nor Jonah is principal ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Master's Joy Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 9, 2006

God is tough to figure out at times. But there’s one aspect of His character which we rarely think about - God is JOYFUL! Why does God rejoice over His people? Why can we rejoice?

Introduction God is tough to figure out. During this series, we’ve heard about: His great love – and His great wrath How He is patient and will never let us go – and yet there can come a time in our rebellion when judgment will fall Difficult to come to terms with. But there’s one part of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Preach On Giving

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Growing In Your Garden?

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 27, 2006

Christian life is like a garden. What you plant and cultivate you harvest. A sermon on the age old tactic of the serpent in sowing tares amongst the wheat of the Word of God.

What is growing in Your Garden? 2 Cor. 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Gospel

Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006

This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

“Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Entering The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 29, 2006

We change our citizenship to the kingdom of God through confession, repentance, faith, receiving, going public, and following Jesus.

The Secret Message of Jesus June 25, 2006 Entering the Kingdom John 3:1-21 I’ve been speaking over this last month about Jesus’ message – the Message about the Kingdom of God. Jesus taught us that the Kingdom of God is not something that will only happen in the future, but the Kingdom is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: *other