Sermons on No More Excuses:

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009

Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do.

How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 2 Acts 26:4-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 16, 2008 *Tonight I want you to think about 5 minutes that can change forever. That’s what your Christian testimony can do. A few minutes and a few sentences from you can change ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

If Anyone Wold Come After Me

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 28, 2009

A different perspective of what it means to take up your cross.

March 29, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Luke 9:23 Subject: The Cross Title: If Anyone Would Come After Me For the last four weeks some of you have been attending the community Lenten services at the various churches. I think it is kind of funny that some of our churches that participate in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps Towards Good Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009

God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

Spiritual Disciplines Steps to Stewardship Eric Hulstrand writes in Leadership magazine: “While I was preaching one Sunday, an elderly woman, Mary, fainted and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they strapped her to a stretcher ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007

No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break It Up Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, this passage deals with dealing with conflict and promoting unity.

Break It Up Phil. 4:1-3 Illus. (SC.com) Abe Lemmons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for years. Asked if he was bitter at Texas Athletic Director Deloss Dodds who fired him…, he replied, "Not at all, but I plan to buy a glass-bottomed car so I can watch the look on his face ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Chew On This Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 4, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to "chew" on things that honor God.

Chew on This Phil. 4:8-9 (Davon Huss, SC.com) Rules of chocolate (appropriate for post-Valentine’s Day): •If you’ve got melted chocolate all over your hands, you’re eating it too slowly. •Chocolate covered raisins, cherries, and strawberries all count as fruit, so eat as many as you want. •The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2007

Exposition of Galatians 5:16-18 about walking in under the control of the Spirit of God

Text: Galatians 5:16-18, Title: The Battle Within, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the woman who was an impulsive shopper. Husband confronts. She repents and is really trying to make a change. He tells her to tell Satan to get behind me. She buys another dress ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

It All Began In Heaven Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 8, 2007

Why do Christians put so much emphasis on the blood of Jesus Christ? What’s so special about it? Part 1 of series There Is Power In the Blood.

There Is Power In The Blood – Part 1 It All Began In Heaven One of my favorite old hymns found in our hymnals is the one we sang this morning, There Is Power In The Blood. It’s an incredible song with life giving, heart pounding, and awe-inspiring lyrics. It’s got an upbeat tempo, and it just ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

"What If ...?"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jul 31, 2003

Asking "What if ...?" brings a lot of worry into our life. Instead, ask "Who now?". King Jehoshaphat found the key to giving the battle over to God.

“What If ….?” 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 INTRODUCTION: NOTICE the TITLE of the message this morning. We say this a lot, don’t we? “What if …?” causes a lot of NEEDLESS worry in our lives. I’m guilty of doing this, as I’m sure a lot of you are. We hear it a lot: On September 11, 2001, I received a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

God At War

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 9

God at War Zech. 9 Of all the descriptions of God found in the Bible, one of the most shocking is found in a song sung by Moses and the people of Israel after their rescue from the Egyptians at the Red Sea. Exodus 15:3 The LORD is a man of war; The LORD is His name. “A man of war”- a warrior, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST We have been given an incredible gift. The Apostle Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ. And in this study we want to focus on what that means for us as people who have become witnesses of the cross of Jesus (for having heard the message of the cross in our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Caleb - An Old Hero With A Bold Dream Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 15, 2006

There were two obstacles to the dream home Caleb claimed. One was the giants that already lived there... and the other was his age. What was it that allowed him to overcome the obstacles and claim God’s promise?

OPEN: (A poem by Edgar A. Guest) "Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But he with a chuckle replied "maybe it couldn’t", but he would be one who wouldn’t say so till he tried. So he buckled right in with a trace of a grin on his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Comfort One Another

Contributed by Raymond Shockley on Oct 17, 2006

With the approach of the Coming Tribulation, there is Comfort for us in Spirit and the Promises of Jesus.

TEXT - 1 Th 4:13KJV But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. {14} For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. {15} For this we say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed