Sermons on Mothers Day:

The Labor Pains Of Christmas

Contributed by Gus Lohrum on Dec 21, 2010

Consider the spiritual struggle of Joseph in his dream as spiritual labor pains we all go through as God leads us.

The Labor Pains of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 12, 2010 When a woman gives natural birth to a child there is immense pain. Comedian Carol Burnett said the pain was like imagining what we would feel if someone pulled your eye lid back over your head. But ultimately out of the pain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Castle Or The Wall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

As a church, we have certain options. We can spend our time, energy, and resources building the wall…and forfeit the church. Or we can invest our time, energy, and resources building the church and forfeit the wall. Wall or church …which will it be?

In Robert Frost's Poem "Mending Wall," the poet says, "Something there is that doesn't love a wall." We can identify with that statement, can't we? We detest walls. Walls divide. Walls hide. Walls even kill. Remember the Berlin Wall that split families, a city, and a country? But don't we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Humility Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

A message from James chapter 4 dealing with pride and humility

Pride and Humility James 4 CHCC: November 21, 2010 INTRODUCTION: At the center of this chapter, James quotes a Proverb: God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 from Proverbs 3:34 God gives grace to the humble is because they submit to Him. In other words, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Forgive? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2011

We are more than willing to receive the forgiveness of others. It is a little harder to be the one who forgives, especially when we have been hurt. Philemon and focus on the question, "Why should we forgive?"

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Why Forgive?” If you were asked, “What does forgiveness look like?” how would you answer? Let me show you my answer. Read Luke 15:11-24 This parable talks about ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Church.... Why We Do What We Do.

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 12, 2011

To share some areas that we need to look back at and understand the reality of why we do the things we do. God desires each of us to follow Him not blindly but boldly and intelligently.

Illustration: A story is told about a wife cooking a roast. She cuts the end off of the roast, puts it on a pan and then in the oven. The husband asks her "Why did you cut the end off?" she replies "Because my mom always did." The next day the wife talks to mom and asks "Why did you cut the end off ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Other

The Investment Of A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

You know there’s all kinds of people out there trying to sell you on some investment scheme. You know the kind. All you have to do is invest in their product or invest in their stocks or invest in their marketing plan and you’ll be wealthy beyond your wildest dreams! Of course the only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Worship And Obedience

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2011

Obeying God is an act of worship. This sermon explores how we become more authentic worshipers by obeying God's will.

When you think of the word: “Worship”, what comes to mind? What other words come to mind? [Church, singing, Sunday, peaceful, holy, love etc]. When you think of the word: “Obedience”, what other words come to mind? [Submission, doing what you’re told, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To God Moments Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do you respond to God moments?

RESPONSES TO GOD MOMENTS 1 Pet 5 I want to share with you a story about a very interesting well-educated Greek philosopher whose name is Dr. Alexander Popaderos. And Dr. Popaderos every summer on the island of Crete taught a class on ethics for two weeks. And this particular summer just as he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Should Be

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 22, 2011

Exposition of Hebrews 10 regarding the warning against apostasy, and the fear that God instills. There are three truths to fear.

Text: Heb 10:26-29, Title: Afraid? Should Be, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/21/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: the writer has given us the first three of five warnings in the sermon, and here is number four. After the passionate declaration of the superiority of Christ in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Glorious

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 28, 2011

Let us be like Christ Jesus and be transformed —in our hearts and minds — into the gloriousness of God; and let us reflect the light and love of God for all to see, so that those with veiled faces can see the glorious face of God in us, and desire that to

INTRO Ya know, sometimes it’s good for us to get out of our environment to see the glory of God, and to be even more thankful for all he’s done and given, for that which he is doing now, and forevermore will do for all of creation. I have to say, going on vacation last weekend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Dead Or Alive? Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

The life of faith is more than a private transaction of the heart with God. It is a life of active consecration seen in the obedience which holds nothing back from God..and the concern that holds nothing back from human need.

DEAD OR ALIVE? JAMES 2:14 26 Read 14 26 Pray James started out chapter 2 by addressing those who have faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This is the common characteristic of all Christians...it's what binds us together...its what makes us the body of Christ. But v. 14 begins to raise the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Corrupt Christians

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

What more could we want...what more could we ask for? The God of all creation is with us...He's working all things out for us...He's on our side! As long as we trust Him...and allow Him to work in our behalf. As long as we keep ourselves from corruptio

CORRUPT CHRISTIANS EXODUS 32 One of the things that seem to plague most Christians is the idea of standing against the mainstream when it comes to the area of faith. I can't tell you how many times people have expressed their frustration with trying to convince unsaved men and women about trusting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

A Sexually Pervasive & Permissive Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

Here we learn of the poisoning and deadly consequences of sexual permissiveness.

PROVERBS 5: 1-14 A Word to A SEXUALLY PERVASIVE & PERMISSIVE SOCIETY [1 Kings 11:1-8] A man ordered a book on sex education from Broadman Press a several years ago. The materials in the warehouse are coded by number, so the keypunch operator handling the order punched the code into the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rot From The Top Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

The American dream is turning into a nightmare

The American Dream is Looking More Like a Nightmare Rot From the Top, Part 2 January 17, 2010 A Over the last 2 years, we have seen the interesting links between biblical prophecy & events happening in our world today. 1 One of the amazing predictions is the formation & order of empires that will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension : Jesus Works With Us As We Do His Will. Part 1 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 17, 2010

Part 1 of a two part series, both being topical sermons on the Risen Saviour and his place at the Right Hand of the Father. Active and supporting us in life!

Mark 16:19-20 Jesus works with us as we do his will. Mystery, I enjoy a good mystery, a Touch of Frost (David Jason is a brilliant actor, and there’s a mystery there what is his real name, Sir David John White), some suspense, intrigue, a who done it, or even an unsolved crime. Personally I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:19-20

Denomination: Salvation Army