Sermons on Nurturing:

1st Things 1st: "God Is A Loving Father" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 16, 2005

To invite a more personal relationship with our Creator God by seeing Him also as a loving Father who loves each of his children without end.

Reading: Deuteronomy 32:1-6 I suppose that I’m like a lot of us… I’ve always wanted to please my father, but many times I have felt like I just never could. …that I never could quite live up to his expectations. • My Dad has always loved baseball. Some of the only toys he had as a kid growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Turns Away Temptation

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 2, 2004

A look at the devil’s temptation of Christ and what it gives us for dealing with temptation in our own lives.

February 29, 2004 — First Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 4:1-13 Jesus TURNS Away Temptation Trust Use God’s Word Recognize Temptation Never Surrender (note: An outline for the congregation should be printed in the bulletin, put on screen, etc., with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Especially Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2004

Three times the word "especially" appears in the New Testament, prompting us to be intentional in fellowship, to emphasize family life, and never to forget the centrality of the message of the Cross.

Dealing with people is always messy. There is no way you can work with human beings and have everything neat and clean. When you deal with people, you get a mess. They misunderstand, they misinterpret, they make mistakes, they get it wrong. And that’s just on Sundays! The rest of the week is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Five R's Of Salvation

Contributed by David Azbell on Nov 13, 2004

A sermon on recieving the gift of eternal life

The Five R’s to Christian Maturity Receive: By Faith Repent: Change of Heart Remorse: Forgiveness of sin Relationship: Build (Baptism) or Restoration Righteousness:Maturity Receive: By Faith John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

Four tests to apply to what you want to watch.

Life in the Fast Lane Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Romans 6:12-20 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 28, 2004 Introduction Tonight as we continue on in our series titled Life in the Fast Lane, remember that each of these messages has dealt with some pressure that society or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Claiming The Promises

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

A message that challenges us to never retire from the service to the King.

Claiming the Promises Pastor Glenn Newton 9-10-2000 Joshua 14:6-15 JOS 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. 7 I was forty years old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Mighty Is As Mighty Does

Contributed by William Noel on Aug 15, 2005

Discussion of 3 character traits essential to being Mighty for the Lord

“Mighty Is As Mighty Does” II Sam. 23:8-12 Intro. What does it take to be ‘mighty’ for the Lord? I believe it takes someone who knows they are never outnumbered. In verse 8 of II Sam. 23, we’re introduced to a man by the name of Adino. He and his people are mentioned one time in Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Can Your Church Work With Alcohol Effected Youth And Adults

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 2, 2002

A look at our roles as ministers to the large number of people in our churches and societies that suffer from this phenomenon known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect and by the broader term Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defects ARND.

Can Your Church work with Alcohol Related Neurological Birth Defected Adolescents and Adults Dealing with Difficult People By: Bruce Landry I. What Are the Issues of Alcohol Related Birth Defects The issues that are relevant to children and adults who are born and are living daily with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

What are you trusting, why?

Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's In Your Blood

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 1, 2002

All that a Christian is and does is due to the fact that the Holy Spirit brings him to faith and works in him.

May 5, 2002 John 14:15-21 It’s In Your Blood “If you love me, you will obey what I command. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit In The Church

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Our annual "State of the church"address

The Spirit in the Church address Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 19, 2002 Those of you who know me well know that I really like politics. Some people chart March madness and the sweet sixteen. While I chart who is ahead in the presidential primaries. I am probably one of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 16:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting With Grace Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 29, 2002

How not to provoke your children to anger, and how to build faith into them

Parenting With Grace October 27, 2002 Grace Based Relationships Part 3 Ephesians 6:4 On the first week we looked at relationships where grace is not in place We talked about how when we try to control those around us for our own purposes we are living in the curse that Adam and Eve received ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: *other

You Were Shaped For God's Service Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 6, 2003

Part of a series on Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life. Worship without service is idolatry; fellowship without service is self-indulgence; discipleship without service is perfectionism. Pay the price of service.

Not long ago an insurance salesman called, wanting to sell me long-term care insurance. I was tempted to tell him I had an unbeatable plan for long-term care, called heaven, but I didn’t. Not this time, anyway, because some aches and pains we had been feeling did remind us that we might actually ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #1: Proclaim The Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

In a culture where truth is relative, it’s essential for the church of Christ to remain dedicated to proclaiming the truth of Scripture.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Grows A Church) TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “PROCLAIM THE TRUTH” (Don’t announce yet) INTRODUCTION: A. In a monologue on 1-7-00, Jay Leno took his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

The Fruits produce by the Holy Spirit.

When I was a kid I thought being a butler would be kind of cool. The problem was, growing up in a trailer in New Brunswick there weren’t a lot of folks around who needed butlers. And my favourite butler has been “Alfred Thaddeus Crane Pennyworth” you know him, he was Batman’s butler. And my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Methodist