Sermons on Mind:

The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2013

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a young man approach Jesus and ask Him the most important question of all time...”What must I do to have eternal life?” That is a GREAT question! There were a lot of things this young man did right.

“The Rich Young Ruler” Matthew 19: 16-22 May 19, 2013 Intro: A new missionary was assigned a car that wouldn’t start w/o a push. After pondering his problem, he came up w/a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of the class, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on May 27, 2013

God's Presence During Worship

Inspired by Elvis Burrows "When Jesus Shows Up" But only a little snip herre and there may remain. TITLE: When Jesus is In the House 05-27-2013 TEXT: Mark 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT, JESUS MOVES IN THE CHURCH A. Is Church a celebration of historical facts, a recitation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfless Obedience (Mother's Day) Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 11, 2013

Selflessness is the key characteristic in Jesus' command to take up our crosses and follow him. The stories of Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary (Jesus' mother) illustrate selflessness.

One of the critical characteristics of a follower of Jesus is almost completely non-existent in our society. Now I say “almost”, because there are still times when we see and celebrate it, but those times are largely times of extremes. The prevailing “wisdom” is completely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Scarred For Life

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Jesus rose from the grave. But he kept his scars. Why? His scars will tell the TRUE story of His sacrifice for us forever and ever. His scars are glorious.

Growing up (and even now), I loved stories, fairy tales, and films with happy endings that stir my soul with a mix of sorrow and joy, bringing tears to my eyes. But like you, I walk out of the theatre or a close the book, take a deep breath, and think, “life isn’t really like that. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hello, My Name Is

Contributed by Michael Mcbrien on Jun 26, 2013

Looking at yourself they way God looks you or how Satan looks at you

Introduction: (Finish this sentence) Hello, my name is……dumb, stupid, unsuccessful, worthless, nice to meet you. How insane would that be to introduce you that way? Kind of makes you thing about how we define ourselves right? Matthew West has a song, “Hello, My Name Is” and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 9, 2013

Just wehn and what are the last days? And what differrence does it make?

“The Great Unveiling: You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet!” Revelation 6:1-17 & 8:1-5 Growing up I had three very close friends in my church. We did everything together – we inseparable. People fondly referred to us as the 4 horsemen. At the time, I thought that was ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Difference The Gospel Makes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 11, 2013

This sermon focuses on Paul's testimony as he defends his apostleship. The sermon is an adaption of a sermon by Ray Pritchard "How a Terrorist Became an Evangelist: The Amazing Story of Paul’s Conversion" (www.keepbelieving.com)

Introduction: A. The story is told of a family from the back woods, who many years ago, made their first visit to the big city. 1. As they checked into a grand hotel, they stood in amazement as they looked at all the new and impressive things they saw. 2. As dad checked them in at the reception ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Greater Kindness Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 18, 2013

Sacrificial love is willing to lay down its life, and do the hard things that love demands, on behalf of another. This is the love that we experience in Christ and this is the love that we are challenged to live out with each other.

A Greater Kindness - Ruth 3:10-18 - March 17, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #8 Let me ask you a question as we start this morning: How many decisions do you figure you make in an average day? A hundred? A thousand? Ten thousand? Any ideas? Any ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-18

Denomination: *other

Hope Has Come

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 19, 2013

This sermon deals with the hope we find in Christ when we lose some of the things we treasure the most. It looks at the Shunnamite woman and her relationship to Elisha.

Hope Has Come Glenville 3/15/2013 2 Kings 4:8-17 1 Peter 1:3-9 Each week it seems as though somebody has taken another person’s life in an argument, a drug deal, or a robbery. We have the debate going on in Congress over gun control on who should have background checks and what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resurrection Confidence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2013

Since Christ is raised from the dead, live your life with confidence: Be confident that your faith is useful; your witness is true; your sins are gone; your loved ones are safe; and you are truly blessed as a believer in Jesus Christ.

Some time ago, a cartoon appeared in Leadership Journal that shows a couple leaving church and shaking hands with the pastor. The man says to the pastor, “You're in a rut, Reverend. Every time I come here, you preach about the Resurrection.” (Wendell Simons, The Best Cartoons from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Come And See! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 1, 2013

The heart of our faith is the reality of the resurrection. At the empty tomb three commands were spoken to the two women – “Do not fear – Come and see – Go and tell.” They apply to us today as well!

Come and See! - Matthew 28:1-10 - March 31, 2013 Series: Easter Sunday I’m going to read a few verses to you from the Gospel of Luke as we begin this morning, and as I read them, I invite you to simply listen to what is being said, and to try to grasp the impact that Jesus’ words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Dead Hope Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 4, 2013

Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope.

Title: Dead Hope Series: Waking the Dead Text: John 20:1-18 Truth: Faith in the risen Lord awakens dead hope. Aim: To help me live in the joy of the Lord rather than despair. Life ?: How does faith in the risen Lord change me? INTRODUCTION Residents of a town in Thailand flocked to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Get's Blessed? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2013

This is the intro to our Stewardship month. Our theme is The Blessed Life and I've been reading and listening to a lot of Robert Morris so you will find thoughts of his scattered throughout.

Who is Blessed? So here we are. “Money Month” 2013. For those of you who have become a part of our church family in the past year here is a little insight. 11 years ago we decided to take a different approach to dealing with finances at Cornerstone. Instead of dealing with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Each And Every Today Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 12, 2013

Our salvation has been secured by Jesus rising from the dead, we receive salvation daily, and we will receive our full inheritance as the children of God in the fullness of time.

We know the story well, but it is so good it must be told again! It seemed death had won. It seemed hope was gone. It seemed the dream had died. It seemed that evil had triumphed, and that perhaps Jesus was not who we believed Him to be. Maybe He wasn’t the Messiah. Maybe He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Our Fear Of Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 12, 2013

This sermon looks at the need to overcome our fears by looking at how God changed Gideon. Our church is considering merging with another church and fear has some people paralyzed.

Handling Our Fear Of Change Glenville 4/7/2013 Judges 6:1-28 Matthew 14:22-33 How many of you are afraid some things, and you don’t even know why? You just know that if you see it you are going to go the other way. Our professionals have identified 322 unique phobias. The word ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed