Sermons on Not Sliding:

Are Our Kids Growing Up 2 Fast 2 Furious? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is a part of the series based on movie blockbusters.

SLIDE 1 Are our Kids Growing Up 2 FAST 2 FURIOUS ? SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS—Part 3 (BLUE PRINT DENOTES 8:30 SERVICE ONLY) Welcome to Bethany. We especially welcome our guests. Please everyone complete the attendance pad. Also take at look at the Ministry Opportunities in the Attendance binder. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Encouragement

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 6, 2025

Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious.

Encouragement “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But, I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31 Intro: Your teenage son doesn’t complain about coming to church. He is not rebellious. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Him Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2006

What is the meaning of life? It’s all about Him!

INTRODUCTION • If my count is correct, I have just completed the 25th funeral since moving to Auburn in September of 2000. • I have had the honor of being a part of so many families who have said good bye to their loved ones. • For me a death always begs the question concerning the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Wear Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2006

When we clothe ourselves with Christ, things will change for us and with us.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we look at some things we need to rid ourselves of as we strive to live the new life we have in Christ. • If I were to re-title that message to flow with this week, it would be called, “What Not To Wear.” • SLIDE #1 • This week we are going to look at “What To ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Have A Guide Book Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 18, 2007

2 Timothy 3:16-17 tells us that the bible will give us all we need to make it through life.

INTRODUCTION • START OFF WITH THE VIDEO ENTITLED “THE BOOK”. • SLIDE #1 • Today we will look at the 4th of 5 things we should know. These are things that will help us to maintain our faith in the midst of adversity and they are things that will help us to appreciate the blessings we have as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of A Methodist Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 11, 2004

The first of A 50th Anniversary Preaching Series

(Inspired by a series of sermons by Rev. Adam Hamilton, UM Church of the Resurrection). SLIDE 1 I want to remind you about the 50th Anniversary event tonight—the Ice Cream Social—dinner starts at 6 but come early for fun and social time. You don’t get any ice cream until you eat your dinner. SLIDE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Ho, Ho, Ho Merry Christmas!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The final sermon in the 2008 Summer Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘A Baby, A Stable, and A Manger’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) (Come in with my Irish Christmas Stocking Cap on and hand out candy.) Do you know that as of today it is only 117 days till Christmas? (And only 115 days ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Live With God’s Family Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2010

We need to learn to live with those who are a part of the family of God!

INTRODUCTION • Slide #1 • Behave while living in a lost world. • Dealing with the issue of government. • Conduct at work. • Conduct within the home. • Up to this point the focus of our behavior has been focused on how to live with those outside of the church. Today, the focus is going to change to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting In The Thanksgiving Chair Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 20, 2009

We need to spend more time in the Thanksgiving Chair

INTRODUCTION • CLICK TO PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • As you live your life each moment, is it not easy to forget that we are to be thankful for so much? • I like the way the video clip brings an awareness of how we are to be in a constant state of thankfulness. • Today we are going to spend some time in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Waffle House Church Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 6, 2006

The church needs to stand firm in what it believes and teaches.

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  “When you think of the most evil place in the world to live, where would it be?”  Imagine if you will that you are living in a city that Jesus says is the place where the throne of Satan resides.  Would it be hard to live for Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005

A look at the lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Aslan is his name. A brief overview of the story and the significant lessons we can learn. Aslan’s death is a picture of Ultimate love- a substitutionary sacrifice for one who is undeserving; g

Narnia Christmas Series “Encounter the Power” Oakbrook Church 12/18/05 Intro.- “What’s up with the lion?” (slide) On posters and TV advertisement everywhere, billboard on Schuering Rd, the 8’ oil painting; what’s up with the lion? Here we are in the middle of December 2005, when people are afraid ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Boast- Eliminating The Me Monster Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 28, 2025

1 Corinthians 13:4, which says that love 'does not boast.' James and John were focused on elevating themselves, but Jesus' teaching reminds them that love and greatness come through selfless service, not by boasting or seeking honor.

Love does not boast, or to put it another way, love does not brag.INTRODUCTION - As we continue to learn to love better, the focus of the thing we need to work on in order to be able to love better is getting a handle on the issue of boasting. - Love does not boast or put another way, love does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jul 28, 2020

The Holy Spirit says COME, the Bride says COME. Let him that heareth say COME, Let him that is athirst say COME. An appeal to COME to the Lamb of God, the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, The Redeemer

SLIDE - Read Luke 2:1-16 SLIDE - The Angels Invite Us V12, “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The angels invite us to “Come and See” - Come and See a baby, wrapped, lying in a manger - Come and See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, John 1:39, Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011

We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fading Love Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 22, 2006

We can learn a lot from the letters to the seven churches in Revelation

INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  How deep is your love for the church, I am not only talking about ACC, but I am also speaking about the church in general. Do you see the church as something that is meaningful and important?  I so love the church. I owe a lot to the church. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ