Sermons on Narrow Way:

Why God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 15, 2008

This message examines God’s motivation for the incarnation.

Why would the Son of God want to become human? What would possess Him to leave His eternal home to enter this world plagued by pain and sorrow? Why would He give up the worship of angels to endure abuse at the hands of sinful man? Why did God become a man? Max Lucado in his book “God Came Near” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bueller... Bueller (Attendance) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #1... focusing on attendance.

(OT) Exodus 20:8-11 8 "Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Somebody... Nobody (Service) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is our Stewardship sermon #3... focusing on Service.

Joshua 24:14-15 14 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Our Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 18, 2008

Some of us are trying to earn God’s love and acceptance. Some of us are afraid he’s angry with us. Some of us wonder if he even exists. But Jesus comes to each of us this Christmas assuring us of God’s unconditional love, his wonderful care and his con

Intersection (Common ground illustration) An economy driving tradition in our Christmas celebrations involves giving gifts. We exchange gifts most of the time because we love each other. Sometimes we give because of a sense of obligation. Our gift giving leads to unavoidable lists – lists of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Light Of The World - Advent 4

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 18, 2008

Just as Christ illuminates the entire world, He illuminates our souls; salvation is personal; Christ came for each of us.

Light of the World, John 3:16-21 Introduction The famed Congregational Preacher, Dwight L. Moody, once said, “The great trouble is that people take everything in general, and do not take it to themselves. Suppose a man should say to me, ‘Moody, there was a man in Europe who died last week, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Four "M's" Of Christmas - The Mission

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 22, 2008

Third in Christmas series.

The Four “M’s” of Christmas Part 3 - The Mission Matthew 1:18-21 December 21, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: You may have noticed that your note-taking guide looks a little sparse compared to what is normally in there. That ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing The Storms In Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 5, 2009

You will face storms in life. In these storms there is a Promised Destination, a Plight of Desperation and a Powerful Demonstration.

Mark 4:35-41 Facing the Storms in Life On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 4:35-36 And a great windstorm arose, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

It’s All About The Shoes! Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011

This morning we are going to learn something that some women already know, It’s all about the shoes! Let’s look at this as we have with the other pieces. we will determine first what Paul is speaking about. What are these shoes that the soldier would wear

We have spent the last few weeks taking some time to study the whole armour of God. This spiritual armour is given to us because we are in a battle. It is not a battle of flesh & blood, it is a spiritual battle therefore the equipment we need is not of aphysical, but a spiritual nature. Paul who is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Repeat After Me

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

Repetition isn’t rote; it’s practice. All of these words become part of us, digging deep into our hearts and minds, helping to form in us habits of thought and action that honor God, that put God first.

Everything in this sEverything in this service is old hat. We know the Apostles Creed so well that many of us don’t have to use the worship notes except to remember to say "sitteth" instead of "sits." I chose the most commonly used prayer of Confession in the English language. The 23rd Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You’re No Wimp

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2011

You’re No Wimp 1) God the Father has infused you with a spirit of power 2) God the Son has made you indestructible 3) God the Holy Spirit is your personal bodyguard

Do you know who this man is? (Show picture of Hu Jintao.) According to the March 2011 edition of US Forbes magazine, he’s the most powerful person in the world. This is the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, ruler over one-fifth of the world’s population. Jintao has been described by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

The Real Independence Day

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 23, 2011

Our High Priest Jesus has offered for all time one sacrifice for sins. This is the real Independence day. Christ has freed us from all sins, from death, and the power of the devil. If we reject this sacrifice there is no other cure for our disease of sin.

July 3, 2011 Pentacost 3A The Real Independence Day Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. The text for today is the Epistle lesson -- Paul’s letter to the Romans chapter 7:14-25a. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Have A Separated Faith ---Like Abraham

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 29, 2011

Stronger Faith in the Lord

HAVE A SEPARATED FAITH ---like Abraham Heb.11: 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9By faith he sojourned in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Power Grab Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 5, 2011

Grasping after power that belongs to God is not only wrong, it's dangerous.

This is communion Sunday. Here on the table are special elements set aside for worship. In the Presbyterian tradition, only a minister of word and sacrament is authorized to consecrate the elements. And only ordained officers of the church are granted the privilege of distributing the elements to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed