Sermons on Not Behind:

"Post-Christmas Blues"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

After Christmas there is sometimes a big letdown. This message deals with Joseph and Mary and their flight into Egypt, and the lessons we can learn about God’s care.

“Post-Christmas Blues” INTRODUCTION: Christmas 2003 is over! The tree is still up, but it looks mighty empty underneath. All that’s left of the turkey is a bare skeleton. Visiting family members have left to go back home. The excitement of Christmas took weeks to build to a crescendo … and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:9-16, Matthew 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

20 Essential Building Blocks Of Vision - Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

how to discover and fulfill God’s vision for your life, family, church, or vocation.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks of Vision – Part 2 March 23, 2003 Nehemiah 1:1-2:18 Video clip “baby steps” from What about Bob? Last week we started ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003

Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Shining Light

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Jan 7, 2005

People need to have a better knowledge of what God will do for them when they believe in and accept Him into their lives.

It is so amazing to me to see different people in the world reject the needs they have. People come into the Salvation Army for financial support because they have lost their jobs, but when we give them a couple of employers that are hiring, they seem to back away. When we get into some sort of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Can Have Joy In Believing Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Sep 2, 2005

A Study of Pauls Epistle to the Philippians

Sermon Series: “Help, I Can’t Find My Joy!” (A Study of Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians) Sermon #3 “You can have Joy in Believing” Series Text: Philippians 4:4 OPENING JOKE: “Fact vs. Faith” A minister was trying to illustrate what the difference is between “fact” and “faith”. He went into the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 2, 2006

It is so easy to put the hope of our salvation onto our achievements as believers. Paul not only shows us the uselessness of such an exercise, he also points us to the only source of our hope which is the resurrection of Jesus.

Philippians 3:1-11 Knowing The Power of the Resurrection Scripture Readings:- Romans 6:1-14. Philippians 3:1-11. Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, I want you to recall for a moment the transformations which took place in the lives of various people who witnessed the resurrection of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is Your God? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your behalf. Or does your faith limit what God is able to do for you? This episode from the life of Israel gives u

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 9 “How Big Is Your God?” Joshua 10:1-14 How big is the God you serve? The question really is, how big is your concept of God? Is the God you serve big enough to perform miracles in your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Jesus call is not always gentle. The discipleship He calls us to could seem a bit extreme, but what does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?

6. Spiritual Disciplines Series May 10th, 2009 Discipleship A few weeks ago my parents came down to visit for Easter and I got to relieve another childhood memory. My parents stayed at a hotel on Saturday night. Sunday after church we ate lunch and were hanging out before they had to start the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: *other

Jesus Our Pastor Guides Us To Rebuke And To Live With Purpose!

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Mar 6, 2009

We can see how quickly satan can attack. In a short time Peter went from confessing Jesus to rebuking Jesus. Jesus teaches us how we can be on guard against our wiley foe as well as how to live with purpose for Him.

(see also Mark 8:27-30) for context. Dear beloved in Christ... In our Gospel reading there is much to grab our attention as Jesus is in process of predicting his death and resurrection. We hear about how Jesus must suffer many things and that we are called to take up our cross and follow Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Driven

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009

Let me ask you a question this morning? What drives you? What gets your heart pumping, your mind churning and your hands and feet working? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. Just as all of us have something in our lives which drive

Mission Driven Phil. 3:13, Revelation 17:17 Let me ask you a question this morning? What drives you? What gets your heart pumping, your mind churning and your hands and feet working? Everybody has something which drives them in their lives. For some it’s their kids, for others it’s their work, for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking The Chain, Part Iii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 13, 2009

Lent 3: Part three of a three part sermon series dealing with temptation. In this sermon, we consider Scriptural approaches to overcoming temptation by looking at how to break the chain of events that takes one from temptation to committing sin.

This is the third and final message in our series on temptation. We’ve been dealing with a number of topics over the last couple of weeks that have to do with temptation: Why it’s important to talk about temptation; How the Bible talks about temptation and last week, what the Bible teaches about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

When Trumpets Fade Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

I want to draw your attention to one common theme that punctuates each of these references. That common theme is the mention of the "trumpet". We are told in clear language that the Rapture will be a time that will be heralded with the sound of trumpets.

A Biblical View of the End Times WHEN TRUMPETS FADE 1 Cor. 15:51-57; 1 Thess. 4:13-17 Intro: These verses give us a little insight into a future event known as "The Rapture". While the word “Rapture” itself does not appear in the Bible, the event is real nonetheless. We get the word "Rapture" from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Strength Is Gone

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 25, 2009

What do you do when your strength is gone, and you lose your hope, joy, peace and victory? God’s Word gives us four keys to restoring our strength and victory.

WHEN OUR STRENGTH IS GONE YOGI BERRA QUOTES: (Yogi was a catcher for the New York Yankees) • I really didn’t say everything I said. • You should always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise they won’t come to yours. • Never answer an anonymous letter. • If you come to a fork in the road, take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Boldness Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring."

THE GIFT OF BOLDNESS ACTS 4:1 8 An undeniable sign of the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit is boldness. What is boldness? "It is the inner delight of a liberated person expressed in daring." In the midst of human weakness and the timid nature of religion, the great need is for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-8

Back To The Future Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 19, 2008

Final message at a church...helping people focus on the future.

INTRO>In 1985, Michael J. Fox, played the part of teenager Marty McFly, and Christopher Lloyd starred as Dr. Emmit Brown, a weird scientist who invented a time machine placed inside a remodeled DeLourian. Produced by Stephen Spielberg, “Back To the Future,” won the oscars for best effects and best ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist