Sermons on Mortality:

Tongues Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013

Pentecost, in most people’s mind, is what they think of when you hear the word “Pentecostal.” (Pentecost has a much richer history & meaning)

The Holy Spirit & His Work Introduction: A Jack Harris was an older man, gardener, winter he was stuck in his house. 1 Every year his kids got him a jigsaw puzzle for Christmas to give him something to do over the winter months. a One year, 5000 piece puzzle: took him 16 months to put it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

‘boy’, He Knows Everything Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 20, 2013

A study in the Gospel of Mark 12:18-27

Mark 12:18-27 ‘Boy’, He Knows Everything “18 Then some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Him; and they asked Him, saying: 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote to us that if a man’s brother dies, and leaves his wife behind, and leaves no children, his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

More Faith, Less Cynicism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

Cynicism is the loss of trust and support of goodness. Cynicism is the loss of faith in the possibility to change, improve or move forward. Cynicism is the loss of hope.

Intro Today Super Bowl Sunday. There will be 22 players on the field who desperately need rest... being watched by about 100 million people who could use some exercise. It's okay that most of us aren't playing that game... we aren't fit for it. But the tragedy is that it can reflect the way we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

God's Word On The Word

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus explains the law

A man in Kansas City was severely injured in an explosion. Evangelist Robert L. Sumner tells about him in his book The Wonders of the Word of God. The victim's face was badly disfigured, and he lost his eyesight as well as both hands. He was just a new Christian, and one of his greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

Sometimes we let our life-circumstances shift our focus away from God’s commands. Circumstances aren’t the prerequisite to letting God's Light shine. We can’t let others’ choices become an excuse for us, as-to-why we don’t let God’s light shine.

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Opportunities, Assistance & Amnesia Scripture Text: Genesis 40.5-23 INTRODUCTION Good ole Joseph has been through a lot, hasn’t he!?! When we left him last-week, …he was sitting in the pit-of-prison!... Have you ever been behind ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:5-23

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 11, 2014

What do you desire? It's a question which sets our minds racing. Ask any child that question, and you will get ten or fifteen quick answers in rapid fire. We all have things we desire. But just how big are your desires? And

Mark 10:32-52 Jesus’ Sufferings Foretold 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going to happen to Him, 33 saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Successful Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2013

A study of chapter 1 of the book of Proverbs

Proverbs 1 A Successful Life 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; 4 To give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Word To The Wise On Fearing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2013

Fear God? Seriously? I thought that was "so" Old Testament. But 18 times Proverbs repeats the theme that wise people will "fear the LORD". Can fearing God actually be a good thing?

OPEN: A policeman was walking his beat. I don’t know if he was writing a ticket or watching a suspicious individual, but he was distracted enough that he barely felt the tug on his coat. He turned, and there stood a little girl. “Can I help you?” the policeman asked her. “My mommy told me that if ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Untying The Knot Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2013

What Christians are doing to handle lust is not working. This sermon in the "Problems: Untying What's Tying You Up" is part 2 of our treatment of the knot of lust, dealing with how the church can help those struggling with with the problem.

Untying the Knot of Lust (Part 2) Problems: Untying What’s Tying You Up Chuck Sligh June 9, 2013 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to James 5 INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

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

Beyond The Call Of Duty

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon challenging Christians to greater selfless sacrifice.

“Beyond the Call of Duty” Luke 17:10 So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do. *GRAY, ROSS FRANKLIN – WWII Rank and organization: Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Sin Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Victory over sin

Victory Over Sin: Romans 6-7 - Feb. 15, 2009 Good morning. Turn with me to the book of Romans, chapter 6. We have been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome, the capital city of the Roman Empire. He writes them to share the “good news” of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Response Of Saving Faith-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012

7 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Lucky Saucer A famous art collector is walking through the city when he notices a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store & he does a double-take. He recognizes that the saucer is extremely old & very valuable, so he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones: Purpose Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

2nd in a Capital Fundraising Campaign Series

“LIVING STONES” (3) PURPOSE ACTS 10:36 & ECCL. 1 We’re in week 3 of our 7 week series “Living Stones” where we as a church have been given the God-sized task, after nearly 100 years, (pic of Phase 1) of building a new facility and a new campus that will allow us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Baptist