Sermons on Non Threatening:

Get Up

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on May 3, 2004

That we cannot sit and do nothing..we have to Get Up and become active in our Christianity

One of my favorite children series of books is written by Christian author C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia. Every two years I take these books off the shelf and re-read them and they always seem to have a different lesson for me. The following dialogue appears in C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2004

Christ’s return is inevitable. We need to be ready for His return.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 1:1-11 TITLE: ‘GETTING READY” INTRODUCTION: A. A fresh graduate from Bible college was in the pulpit in his first church. He was extremely nervous because he was attempting to preach without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 30, 2007

This passages encourages us to make fear a non factor in our lives: I. Jesus Comes To Us II. Jesus Brings Assurance To Us III. Jesus Commissions Us IV. Jesus Enables Us

Resurrection Encounters: Part I Fear Factor: April 15, 2007. John 20: 19-23 CBC When it comes to television, the only thing that is must see tv to me is some type of ballgame be it basketball, baseball, etc. Yet as I read the paper and listen on the radio they will run down the top shows on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Task Unfinished

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Finishing the Task God has set for us - evangelising the world. Learning the lessons from the failure of the Israelites to complete the task set for them.

A Task Unfinished – Judg 2:1-15 I want to take a poll this morning. - How many of you regularly start one book and then pick up another before you finish it. - How many of you have a little project at home which has been sitting there waiting to be finished. It may be a cross stitch that ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Them Dry Bones

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

It doesn’t matter what denomination you are: Dry is Dry, let’s quit arguing over non-essentials and get to the heart of the matter (we need revival).

*Hand of the Lord upon me: This means taught, led, guided, protected, empowered, (it is a wonderful thing to know Gods hand is on your life. *Carried out in the Spirit: If we are going to see the glory of God revealed we are going to have to get out of the flesh realm over into the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Todd Foster on Oct 17, 2001

In the aftermath of global troubles and a recent rash of deaths within our local body, this message was designed to encourage believers and non-believing attendees alike to put their complete trust in God.

Be still and know… 10/17/01 Purpose: To convince a troubled audience that there is only one place in which we can find peace right now. Conclude with an invitation to God’s refuge and river. Text:Ps 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vital Signs

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 27, 2007

Answers the question: Are you a bold pioneer who is exploring new non-traditional ways of expressing faith and interacting with the Body of Christ - or are you just skipping church and quietly backsliding?

Dakota Community Church April 29, 2007 Vital Signs I recently went to the doctor for a general physical. Besides being violated, and crying all the time for about three days, it was only mildly horrifying. I was sent home with a blood pressure monitor to keep an eye on my “stage one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Valuing Our Youth

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Message prepared for National Youth Day (Assemblies of God) May be easily adapted for use with other Denominations/Non-Denominations Send Powerpoint request to: support@churchletters.net

VALUING OUR YOUTH Deut. 6:1-9 Today is National Youth Day in the Assemblies of God, and I think it is necessary for us to take a look at this all important area within the life of any church that wants to see God continue to touch not only this Generation with the Gospel, but Generations to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Light Of Sin Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 3, 2006

Sin is not just a problem for non Christians, but also for those who are called "children of Light." This text highlights the transforming nature of the light of Jesus as we let it expose our sin.

Making Light of Sin Ephesians 5:2-14 Introduction A man and his wife were shopping at a mall and a pretty young woman. The man’s eyes followed her. Without looking up from the item she was examining, his wife asked, "Was it worth the trouble you’re in?" This little joke makes us laugh in part ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gethsemane Experience.

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Mar 15, 2008

It then reminds us that at one time or the other believers and non belivers alike are going to experience their Gethsemane. It then encourages us to go through it the same way Christ went through it.

Introduction: Today is the Palm Sunday; the day Jesus rode a colt triumphantly into Jerusalem. It also marks the week of His crucifixion. One of the incidences that happened during this week is his travail or struggle in Gethsemane. This Gethsemane experience like every other events of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entire Sanctification Defined

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016

So many within the HOLINESS MOVEMENT (non-charismatic), ORTHODOX METHODISM, and WESLEYAN-ARMINIAN Churches (and, sometimes educational institutions) struggle with understanding, appropriating, and teaching BIBLICAL HOLINESS.

ENTIRE SANCTIFICATION DEFINED (Leviticus 19:1-2) “…the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, [2] Speak to all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy.’” Entire Sanctification is a term we hear; and, often ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2

Denomination: Other

Things I Must Tell The Children

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008

What are the non-negotiables for your family? What are the things that you want to make sure your children understand? Here are practical patterns for the things we must tell the children.

Things I must tell the children Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Deuteronomy 6:5 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (NIV) God’s Top Ten (The Ten Commandments) I. NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME II. NO IDOLS III. DON’T TAKE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN IV. KEEP THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Interracial Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Only the believer can see race from within the kingdom of God, and through the mind of Christ. We cannot expect that non-Christians will share this view. It is an exclusive Christian view.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever ...read more

The Ideal And The Real Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The real ideal is to always have two people married who are Christians. But the fact is, all through history you have to deal with the mixed marriage of the Christian and non-Christian.

Mary was branded as a backslider when she divorced her husband of 20 years. Her church asked her to resign from all her roles, and the outrage pastor demanded-how could you? Mary endured the pain of criticism as long as she could, and then she moved away. The pastor of her new church questioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:12-16

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005

Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty to con

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH JUDE 1:1-4 Introduction: Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist