Sermons on Molding:

Part 1 - Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 5, 2005

THE HOME AS GOD INTENDED - This introduction will explain the series and some of the topics which will be covered in greater detail.

The Home as God Intended Part 1 – Introduction First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields WELCOME PRAYER The oldest institution known to man is the home. We know through the study of culture and society that the home is vital to our civilization. We also know from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Do I Work For Nothing? - Job Chapter Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 25, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter seven.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #7 Job continues to speak. 1 "Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, And like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constructing Christian Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007

We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

A summer themed sermon that used a lot of sources from Sermon Central.

Are we there yet? 1 Thess 5:23-24 6/17/2007 Intro: There’s a handful of movies that if I’m flipping through the channels and see one of them on, I will stop to watch it…regardless of my wife’s protesting. A lot of them are Chevy Chase movies, Fletch for instance. Another one is any of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

: The Art Of Commitment – Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning I’m going to conclude the series of messages on The Song of songs. We’ve seen a country girl, Shulamith, working in a vineyard for her brothers. The king is out visiting his vineyards on day, and he takes notice of this girl. He pursues her and they fall in love together. They ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006

Expanded outline. Looks at 2 destinations for those who die. Suitable for intro before prayer meeting.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? - Revelation 6:9-11 The last time we met, we looked together at Revelation 6, this same passage of Scripture, and looked at what it means, what it costs to be a Christian, and there is a cost. If your Christianity cost you nothing, than I would suggest that you are no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Life Change Through The Jack-O-Lantern

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Before I could see any change in my life I first had to realize that all the things I was pursuing in my life were not leading to life in Christ.

Life Change Through the Jack-O-Lantern Colossians 3:8-13 NKJV But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

charge to deacons--You Should Be A Good Deacon, Protecting the Word, a Godly Deacon, Practicing the Word, and A Growing Deacon, Progressing in the Word.

DEACON ORDINATION 1-13-02 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Tonite’s charge is addressed to these men…all are welcome to listen in. I Tim. 4:1, 2, 6 I Tim. 3 gives the qualifications of Pastors and Deacons. If we’ll just look a bit farther to ch. 4 we will find the duties and character qualities both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Church Do? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003

The world today sees the church as powerless and irrelevant in our culture and the reason is due in great part because of our failure to live life differently than the world around us.

In the play, My Fair Lady, Eliza is being courted by Freddy, who writes to her daily of his love for her. Eliza’s response to his notes is to cry out in frustration: Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!... Don’t talk of stars Burning above, If you’re in love, Show me! Don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 27, 2004

A Reformation Sermon

Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34 "The Gift" ““Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant which I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay Plugged Into God's Word

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

STAY PLUGGED INTO GOD’S WORD. It gives us new life. It gives us a new attitude.

One of the first things we did after we moved to St. Albert was to make our car Canadian. Besides getting a new license plate this meant installing a block heater for those cold Albertan mornings. As wonderful as a block heater may be it is useless unless you plug it in. No, really Pastor - you had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Danger Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004

Jehoshaphat’s friendship with Ahab led him to compromise in several ways, ways that almost led to his downfall.

THE DANGER OF COMPROMISE 2 Chronicles 18:1-19:3 In chapter 17 we found that Jehoshaphat was a man who (1) walked with God. (2) He led others to walk with God, and (3) who experienced the blessings of God. However, he was not a perfect man. The Bible does not cover up the shortcomings of His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2 Seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

#2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slavery Is Freedom Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 4, 2007

Since everyone is a slave—either to sin or to God—it’s best to choose the slavery that gives the best results.

The Issue: “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means!” (v. 15; see v. 14). If God loves us whether we sin or not, then why not continue to sin just as much as we please? God saves people not by law (through works) but by grace (through faith). To live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, Jeremiah 34:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Potter's Hands

Contributed by John Browning on Sep 9, 2007

I’m always amazed of the plan God has for our lives. It also amazes me that when I fail or refuse to follow the plan that instead of pitching us out and starting over he reforms us in the image he sees fit.

The Potter’s Hand By: Pastor JC Browning Jeremiah 18: 1 – 11 In this world of constant struggle it is often times of trial and temptation when we ask father where are you? Last week I spoke of the temptations we face. This week I’m going to start with a conversation between God and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist