Sermons on Mustard Seed Faith:

Expressing Our Thanks Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 18, 2007

Five ways the Bible tells us we can express our gratitude to God.

We read in the Bible that Solomon was the richest man in the world. Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking, “What a lucky man he was!” --But Solomon, with all his gold, never enjoyed the benefits of electricity. --He never owned an air conditioner, never talked on a telephone, never drove a car or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leaders - Evangelists

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 19, 2007

What it takes to build an Evangelistic church. This is part of cooperative mini-series on servant leaders. All of the messages were based on Eph 4:11-16

Name one Miss America winner Name three Academy Award winners Name the five wealthiest people in the world Name five Heisman Trophy Winners Name five winners of the Nobel Prize Name five World Series winners As you reflect on these questions you quickly realize that very few people would know the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Makes House Calls

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 19, 2007

An Exposition of Luke 7:11-17

The God Who Makes House Calls Luke 7:11-17 Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the debate between an atheist and a Christian. The atheist begins, “I can sum up the truth with one simple statement” He walks to a board and writes this “GOD IS NOWWHERE.” As he sat down the Christian stares at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17, 1 Corinthians 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 19, 2007

This sermon examines the question of what Jesus would do in 5 very common areas of life, and also makes the point that we as His Disciples should follow "IN HIS STEPS"

Title: What Would Jesus Do? Text: 1 Cor 10:31-11:1, 1 Peter 2:21 Date: 11/11/07 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: It was a beautiful Sunday morning in the little town of Raymond. The members of the First Church of Raymond were all decked out in their Sunday finest, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 25, 2007

For Christ the King Sunday and in support of international missions: using a metaphor of a complex intersection, we are to give, teach, heal and share as the four corners of our Christian life.

May I introduce you to my neighborhood? For two months now I have been burning up the Beltway and 270 coming up to your place two or three times a week. It would seem only fair that you should come down to where I live, if only in your mind’s eye. Let me introduce you to Four Corners. Four ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 28, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the Shepherds of Bethlehem.

--ILL>Without question, the funniest thing I ever saw on television was years ago on an episode of “Candid Camera,” where Allen Funt and the Candid crew pulled a colossal hoax on some of the smartest and groomed for success college students in America. Having put together a supposed aptitude and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Turning To God - Job Chapter Twenty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 30, 2007

A study into Job chapter twenty two.

Outline for Job 22 - Does Man’s Goodness Affect God? (verses 1-4) Job Is Accused (verses 5-11) Troubles For The Wicked (verses 12-20) The Benefits Of Turning To God (verses 21-30) Eliphaz will speak again. 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2 "Can a man be profitable to God, ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Goes Back To Fishing

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

After Christ died, Peter went back to what the used to do, fish. Are we ever tempted to return to the way we lived before Christ?

When I was in elementary school, my best friend was Jon Barleycorn. From kindergarten through fifth grade, we were best friends, both in and out of school. And his family introduced me to fishing. I would go with them to Buckeye Lake and we would fish from his grandmothers’ dock and from his ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Simeon And The Savior

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Dec 7, 2007

Simeon and the Savior by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey is a message of encouragement to believers to stand on the promises of God.

Simeon and the Savior Luke 2:25-35 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “The days were very dark for Israel; no John the Baptist had sounded his trumpet not; everything seemed hopeless for the Jews, and some of the noblest of them had taken refuge in despair.”1 “The times were degenerate. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Just For The Unjust Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 8, 2007

Exposition of Rev. 16

Justice for the Unjust Rev. 16 One of the most startling recent statistics is the fact the prison population of the USA is now over 2 million people. A more controversial question though is, “why do we put people in prison?” Law enforcement, district attorneys, judges work hard to bring criminals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christmas

Contributed by David Vanheuvelen on Dec 8, 2007

Are you ready for the coming of the Messiah? Instead of preparing for a holiday, let’s prepare for the coming of the Savior.

Title: Prepare For Christmas Text: Matthew 3:1-6 December 2, 2007 New Hope Community Chapel Goal: Changed Lives. Changing from preparing for a Holiday to preparing for the coming of the Savior Main Point: What is the one thing I want my audience to know? They need to be prepared for the Savior to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Knows You Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Dec 11, 2007

Your next encounter with God may reveal His purposes in you. Apart from Him, you will never discover or fulfill your purpose. God knew you before you were even in your mother’s womb. He has a plan for your life.

Encountering God 17 The God Who Knows You Overview – We have spent over 4 months looking at the subject of Encountering God. We have looked at it from the angle of worship encounters…which I believe has changed our worship experience of God. How do I know that? Your Enthusiasm during worship: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Fellowship Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007

The first in this series discusses the first four verses as the foundation for the book and the foundation for rock solid fellowship.

How many of us truly understand the idea and importance of family? Something about the idea of family should bring security, love, pride, and joy to our hearts. Family is the center of our earthly worlds and the one domain where we actually have the power to build strong bonds. We honestly believe ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All I Want For Christmas Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 16, 2007

The Savior offers to save sinners from their sins. Jesus is the Jubilee.

All I Want for Christmas is Forgiveness Matthew 1:21 Rev. Brian Bill 12/16/07 Two-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion George Foreman not only sells grills; he has five girls and five boys. All of his sons bear his name: George Junior, George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. He likes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 2

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible