Sermons on Nice Guys:

Greatness Waiting To Happen

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001

God sees us as greatness waiting to take its form.

Greatness Waiting To Happen 1/22/ 94 Exodus 12:31-42 John 12:23-28 When you get up and look in the mirror each morning what do you see? Do you see a person who can’t wait to change his or her appearance in order to be more presentable to the world, or do you see what God sees. God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 14, 2001

We are a forgetful people. Not only do we forget names, where we put our wallet, the meaning of memorial day - but we also tend to forget God and all that he has done for us... - THAT IS WHY throughout the bible God’s people are exhorted to remember him.

"In Remembrance Of Me" Do you ever have trouble forgetting things? Do you ever forget where you put your keys?, Wallet? Checkbook? a telephone number you’ve written down? someone’s name? a birthday or an anniversary? Well everyone forgets at one time or another, according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-23, Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love And Sacrifice, Part 4

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 10, 2003

Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Ray Stedman tells about a boy who was in the army. He was a Christian and had formed the habit of praying beside his bed before he went to sleep. He kept up this practice in the army, but he became an object of mockery and ridicule to the entire barracks. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Passionate Commitment

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

We can be consumed with passion for God and serving Him.

Passionate Commitment – A Consuming Fire! This is the second in a series of messages based around the beginning days of ministry for Elisha the prophet. In the last sermon we looked at the calling of Elisha found in I Kings 19. It should be clear to anyone who is attempting to be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

An X-Rated Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The Nature of Sin - and our Saviour, as illustrated by the story of Tamar & Judah

Title: An X-Rated Sermon: Tamar and the men in her life. Text: Genesis 38 CIT: Selfishness is the root underlying sexual sin; turnabout is fair play. Thesis: Sin exposes a motive and extorts an unexpectedly high cost, but in spite of this, Jesus makes the exchange for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2003

We must have the courage to do the right thing.

DOING THE RIGHT THING Genesis 39:1-23 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. ?: Inductive KW: Segments TS: We will breakdown the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 into six sections that will show how he handled adversity. The _____ section ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A World Of Hurt

Contributed by Jim Nicodem on Jul 22, 2009

A message detailing humanity’s responsibility to God and each other to take care of the planet.

Intro: Several years ago, my car was in the body shop for an extended period of time -- and so, a friend of mine offered me the use of one of his cars. It was a Cadillac. I wasn’t used to driving such a nice car. I tried to refuse my friend’s offer -- but he insisted. I was "forced" to bum around ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosea's Marriage

Contributed by Andrew Street on Sep 12, 2007

How are husbands to love their wive? The way Christ loves His Church. How does God love His people? The way Hosea loved Gomer.

Renewing Your Marriage Behold the Harvest! Men, listen up! Valentine’s Day is Wednesday! If you have a sweetheart, I’m giving you a 72-hour warning to get your act together! Our theme for this year of Bible Methodism is to “Behold the Harvest” with an emphasis on the family. This quarter, we are ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

"Barak: Present"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 24, 2007

Barak wasn’t much more than just present at first; but he eventually got the vision...

“Deborah said to Barak, “Arise! For this is the day in which the LORD has given Sisera into your hands; behold, the LORD has gone out before you.” So Barak went down from Mount Tabor with ten thousand men following him. 15 The LORD routed Sisera and all his chariots and all his army with the edge ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

At The Cross

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 2, 2007

The cross must be in the center of our lives, because it is the power of God in our lives.

At The Cross TCF Good Friday Sermon April 6, 2007 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 (NIV) 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging Around For The Miracle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Pastor Dave asks the questions, “How does the way the average Christ-follower manages his/her life differ from that of the average non-Christ-follower? Or is there a difference?” It comes down to whether or not we really believe that God changes lives.

Hanging Around for the Miracle Life Management 101, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers July 9, 2006 Our current series is Life Management 101. We’re coming out a hectic time of year – the close of the school year – into another equally hectic time – summer, with its vacations and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hanging On?

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 9, 2006

Tired of just "hanging on" to life - ready to live life to the extreme? This is for you!

Title: Hanging on to Life Objective: Every person must follow Christ to live a life of purpose. Intro: I recently saw an old 1980s bumper sticker you may remember; it said, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” I am convinced that so many people in our performance driven culture live their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear The Lord

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 14, 2008

This is the 3rd in a series on David’s life. This message demonstrates why we should fear the Lord. To see it or hear it visit us at www.glenvillenewlife.

Made For A Mission-Fear God 4-6-08 2 Samuel 12:1-12 and Acts 5:-11 Think back for a moment when you were growing up. How many of you had a person in your family that you had a healthy dose of fear and respect for just because of the way the person carried himself or herself? In our family, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

God designed His church to be a family. Not just to act like a family, but to literally be a family.

Opening Did you hear about the guy who was called into his doctor’s office? The doctor sat him down and said, “I’ve got some good news and bad news. Which do you want first?” “Give me the good news first.” “Ok,” the doctor said. “Your tests are back and you only have three days to live.” “That’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Wife's Side Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

This how the the husband should treat his wife and what she feels and expects. These points come from the book Love & Respect by Dr. E. Eggerichs.

Ever have trouble communicating with someone? You say something and they either don’t understand or don’t respond and when they speak to you, you have no idea what they just said. Wouldn’t it be nice to understand how to communicate with your spouse, especially on those days that it would really ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ