Sermons on New Starts:

The Mysteries Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Nov 19, 2004

7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom”

The Mysteries of the Kingdom Part 1 “The Sower” Matthew 13:3-8 7 parables called the “mysteries of the kingdom” We will start a series of Sunday morning messages entitled “The Mysteries of the Kingdom” “Mystery” in scripture is a previously hidden truth, now divinely revealed, but in which a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Place Where God's Gift Is Offered Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 20, 2015

The Holy Spirit, New Birth, Salvation

THE WELL – A Place Where God’s Gift Is Offered John 4:10-12 March 13, 2022 Introduction: So many times we think we know what we need...The prodigal son in Luke 15 thought it was his share of his father’s estate...the rich fool thought it was bigger barns to hold his abundant crops. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Settled Too Soon?

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Apr 28, 2006

Terah started out for Canaan but settled in Haran. Have you settled for less than that to which God calls you?

Sunday Morning, April 30, 2006 Title: Settled Too Soon? Text: Genesis 11:31-12:2 And Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot, the son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram’s wife, and they went out with them from Ur of the Chaldeans to go to the land of Canaan; and they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we actually started to practice the things that we hear & sing about at Christmas time?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2009) A. Possibly the best known & most beloved passage of Scripture read at Christmas time is the account of the birth of Jesus found in Luke 2:1-20. Let me read just a part of that, vs’s 8-14, as recorded in the New King James ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basic Training: The Bible Is God's Word Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 1, 2005

This is the first of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

BASIC TRAINING: THE BIBLE IS GOD’S WORD PSALMS 119:9-16 & 2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17 NOTE: The drama used in this sermon can be obtained from www.willowdrama.com INTRODUCTION OF THE SERIES: Vince Lombardi, who was the head football coach of the Green Bay Packers for many years, produced one NFL ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Here We Are Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the beginning of a new year - a challenge to commitment

Here we are …Lord! Here we are at the beginning of 2004. Another year lies behind us and a new year lies before us. I never make New Year resolutions – mainly because I never keep them. I start off with good intentions but that is all they ever seem to remain – good intentions. So today as we, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Will You Pray For Me?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 3, 2007

New year message to encourage the people of God to hold up the hands of the man of God as he lifts high the Word of God. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Will You Pray for Me? Exodus 17:9-13 [general outline only…please see sermon audio for many illustrations and other content that make this message tick] http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WillYouPrayForMe.html Moses is the man of God. He delivered God’s people from Egypt, led them thru the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A "Good” Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 30, 2008

What Is A “Good” Christian? 1) One who struggles with sin. 2) One who stands with Christ.

Soccer fans around the world have been glued to their television sets this past month. They’ve been watching Europe’s soccer powerhouses battle each other in the Euro Cup tournament. As always, this year’s tournament has provided a number of upsets. Countries thought to be fielding less talented ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Seasoning Our Getting Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

The best gift one can get is that of a relationship with Jesus. New Years is a great time to think this through

Enjoy the tree because next week it will be gone, the garlands, nativity scene and memorial ornaments will be put away till next December 7 (which is the second Sunday in Advent). At our house we’ve left up some winter decorations but the bulk of our Christmas is down and in the garage. Yet, today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 11, 2008

For all who wish to be true and faithful servants of God, this Gospel is a wonderful manual of service.

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Mark 1:1-13 Introduction: John Mark, influenced strongly by Peter (1Peter 5:13), wrote his Gospel for the average individual. His language is direct and down to earth- *abrupt *conversational *colloquial *graphic *realistic There is never a dull moment in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas In Ngaruawahia

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 31, 2009

What if Jesus was born in New Zealand in 2009?

Hohepa sighed deeply as he changed gear on his cherished but somewhat tired Mazda 626. It was raining steadily as he drove through Huntly then south along the highway that followed every bend of the Waikato River. Every bump in the road could be clearly felt, but Hohepa was especially concerned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

2010: Make It A Year Of Miracles

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 31, 2009

Tired of the ordinary? Try something extra-ordinary... Make this year a year of Miracles!

Introduction: Some Christians today are unaware of what God can do through their lives. God does mighty works not through our SKILLS but through our WILLS. Several simple steps to experience a great miracle: 1. LOOK unto Jesus * This involves knowing who Jesus is and what He can do * This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Epiphany: Your Breakout Season Is Here

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jan 4, 2010

God brings us revelation in simplicity to make sense of our lives for our growth in Him.

Personal Epiphany-Your Break-Out Season Is Here Mark 12:30-31 (30) And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ (31) The second is this: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Methodist

Prometo, Prometo Y Prometo

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Dec 27, 2008

A fin de año todos tenemos la costumbre de mirar las cosas en las cuales hemos fallado y hacemos promesas que nunca cumplimos. • Nos prometemos a nosotros cosas que abandonamos al principio de año. • Prometemos hacer cosas por nuestra familia o amigos.

“Hoy vamos a hacer un cambio radical” Eclesiastés 5:5 Mejor es no prometer que prometer y no cumplir. Introducción: A fin de año todos tenemos la costumbre de mirar las cosas en las cuales hemos fallado y hacemos promesas que nunca cumplimos. •Nos prometemos a nosotros cosas que abandonamos al ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Entangled With Greed Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2010

Jesus speaks against those whose greed causes them to exploit the land and the people to their advantage and for their profit. We are called to be stewards and manage the "vineyards" that we have been given. They are not ours, they are God's.

Mark 12:1-12 “Entangled With Greed” INTRODUCTION We continue our journey with Jesus through Holy Week—the last week of his life on earth. Last Sunday we walked with him on Monday, which is the day after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On Monday Jesus passed by a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran