Sermons on Navy:

Building Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 13, 2007

What are the indications of strong, healthy friendships?

Shera and I watched on Thursday evening as Christie voted out of the Amazon on Survivor. Her mistake? She refused to join a solid alliance. She had the opportunity, but she simply wouldn’t commit herself. As a result, people thought she was flip-flopping and not to be trusted, so they voted her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pride: Bringing Home The Beacon Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 30, 2007

Pride: Confidence is good, Arrogance is bad, and humility lets us tell the difference

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, April 29, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation & Invocation Psalm 8 *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #622 “Humble Thyself” *Responsive ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Constant Cravings Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 30, 2005

The 10th commandment is as comprehensive as the first. Perhaps more than any other, it focuses on the interior of the human heart. It is not concerned so much with what we do, but with what we think. It is less about action and more about attitude

Constant Cravings: The Tenth Commandment Exodus 20: 1-17 I grew up in a house with one other sibling, a brother, Trae. Actually his name is Frank William Houck the Third but we have always called him Trae. He was the one that I fought with, and rode bikes with, and fought with and built forts ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cross Training Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Is it possible to be technically correct but biblically wrong?

Cross Training 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 1, 2009 Series: The Church in Crisis The seminary environment is one that fosters discussion as part of the learning process. Part of the reason I recall my seminary days with such fondness is in large part due to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gardener And The Crops

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 23, 2010

God has places in His garden crops that are beneficial to others. He has place a gardener in charge of the garden until he returns, the pastor. He is to cultivate the garden ensure it produces fruit that will benefit the world. What type of vegatable ar

“The Gardner & The crops” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 13:1-3, 9-11, 24-28 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-28

Denomination: Apostolic

The Stain Of Blood Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

We can not view our own salvation without looking at the cost Jesus paid for us. The pages of Gods Word is filled with blood stains pointing us to Jesus

THE STAIN OF BLOOD 7-18-10 New Liberty Christian Church, with Pastor Rich McQuinn TEXT: HEBREWS 9: 19-22 When Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of the calves, together with water, scarlet wool and branches of hyssop, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Principles to insure that we are indeed a church that belongs to Jesus.

Introduction: A. I love the old story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Years later, he was discovered by a passing a navy ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore they were met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I’m so glad you’re here! I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Shadows Of 9/11/01

Contributed by Jack Martin on Sep 12, 2009

A reminder of what we missed God saying in 2001, and a call back to repentence.

Jack L. Martin Praise Assembly of God Sept. 13, 2009 TITLE: In the Shadows of 2001 9/11 What have we learned? Jeremiah 8:19-20Listen to the cry of my people from a land far away: "Is the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Three Rs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God.

Title: Three Rs Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Thesis: On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God. Introduction The three Rs (as in the letter R) are the foundations of a basic skills-orientated education program within schools: Reading, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The View: A Matter Of Perspective On Morality And Ethicschr Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

What you believe about God and man will impact what you believe about truth and knowledge which will in turn impact what you believe about morality and ethics – which is what the final question a worldview must answer deals with.

The View: A Matter of Perspective on Morality and Ethics Romans 1:18-32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI January 29, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home There’s a joke my buds and I used to use when driving through town. We’d say that the word “stop” on a stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Little Is Much

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2011

As we think about the trials, testing, and tasks we face, both in our church and personal lives, often we become disheartened feeling we have little to offer and what lies ahead is too great. But God will use our little in a great way if we will let Him.

When Little Is Much “Then He said, ‘To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010

Jesus came at the right time

Galatians 4:1-7 One man sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he recalls the experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the microwave and plugged it in, literally within seconds, the microwave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Painful Visit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2009

For Martin Luther King Sunday. Misunderstanding comes about because we do not hear one another, we do not have the context to understand, or someone deliberately creates distance. Racial understanding needs to take all this into account.

Misunderstanding is an inevitable part of life. Just because we are human, just because we have limitations and are imperfect, we are going to misunderstand one another. And the sooner we accept that as a part of life and learn to deal with it, the better off we’ll be. There are several reasons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Grace?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2009

We sing about Amazing Grace but what is it about grace that makes it so amazing?

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? INTRODUCTION: We sing a song about amazing grace but have you ever stopped to meditate on why God’s grace is an amazing thing? How amazing is this grace that saved a wretch like me? And is there anything else that makes God’s grace amazing? What exactly is grace, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 9, 2011

Serving in the Lord's army is a great honor but also includes many responsibilities. Our marching orders are to evangelize the world with the Gospel!

It was already almost a week ago when the incredible news hit that Osama bin Laden was killed by an elite squad of Navy Seals. We probably never will know the names of these brave men but they are due our thanks and gratitude for risking their lives for the country. We as followers of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran