Sermons on No Liquid:

Who Is Your Authority – God Or The Government?

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 1, 2004

? As Christians, we are not to feel as if we are not bound by the law and authority of earthly government because we are citizens of another kingdom. Instead, we should demonstrate our respect for the heavenly King by being subject to earthly authority.

Night after night, week after week, and month after month Gregory Dixon Jr., pastor of Indianapolis Baptist Temple, along with other men of the church held a vigil. This wasn’t a typical vigil, however. These men sat up each night drinking coffee, eating donuts, and playing cards. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003

Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Working Together As One Body – Part Iv Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Fourth and final part of the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE BODY – Part IV (A continuation of teaching concerning the Body of Christ) By Rev. James May As we discussed in our last message, we know that the Body of Christ, the local church can begin to have symptoms of spiritual illness. Sometimes we can know the reason and begin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Would You Like A Refill? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

A theological but practical look at the Holy Spirit and what He does in our lives.

Would You Like a Refill? – John 14:15-18, 25-27 It’s been said… God is like Pan Am … He makes the going great. God is like General Electric … He lights your path. God is like Bayer Aspirin … He works wonders. God is like Hallmark Cards … He cares enough to send the very best. God is like Coke ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 12, 2001

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gaining Christ's Gratitude

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 7, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter

6th Sunday of Easter John 14:23-29 "The Legacy" John 14: 23* Jesus answered him, “If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24* He who does not love me does not keep my words; and the word which you hear is not ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning God ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is revealed in Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The Trinity is not a table-talk discussion. The Trinity is not a concept. The Trinity is missional.

(Additional passage: John 16:5-15) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Today is the Celebration of the Holy Trinity. The Father is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dream Generously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 20, 2006

I don’t want to preach to you about tithing. I want to encourage you to live a generous life! Jesus said more about money than anything else.

A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and father?” A hush fell over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Baptism

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 5, 2007

Baptism is a beautiful symbol of God’s grace to us and our commitment to Him

Why Baptism March 4, 2007 When they were trying to discover if life ever existed on Mars, the first thing they looked for was water. We cannot imagine life existing without water. In his early days, the poet W.H. Auden, wrote – “We must love one another or die” at a later more cynical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

Things That Hinder Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race.

Things That Hinder Our Faith; Hebrews 12:1-3; Galatians 5:1-8 The Bible sometimes describes the Christian life as a race. In those days the Olympic games of Greece and the Isthmian games of Corinth were all the rage. They were the sporting events of the day. Athletic races were well known as feats ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 4, 2007

True fasting turns our attention off ourselves and onto God.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthrough Text: Matt. 6:16-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Richard Foster writes in his book A Celebration of Discipline, “In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the Golden Arches and an assortment of Pizza Temples, fasting seems out of place, out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Part 5 - The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

Looking at what happen when we make a public confession for the Lord and receive the Holy Spirit, taking our first step into ministry.

The Commission Part 6 – The Temptation of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:1 – 11 “1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Where Did You Come From?

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jan 30, 2009

As we worship on Sanctity of Life Sunday, we will examine the incredible value that God places on life and the truly miraculous process that takes place when life is created.

Where Did You Come From? Psalm 139:13-15 January 25, 2009 This is Sanctitity of Life Sunday. We are going to take a look at God’s view of life and the value that God has for all life. The primary scripture comes from Psalm 139:13-15, which was read earlier. Here we are reminded of how precious ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

From Pack Rat To Cheeful Giver

Contributed by Marci Cook on Jun 19, 2008

Turning our attitudes of selfishness to an attituce of giving.

Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. When my husband’s grandmother passed away, her family had to go through all the things she left behind. We found in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational