Sermons on Obedience:

The First Passover Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 7, 2013

9 chances to believe the Lord and let the people of Israel go. Continuous stubbornness on the part of Pharaoh, and eventually God passes judgment and here it finally comes in verse 4 of chapter 11…

When we look at that passage it’s hard to not to be taken a back by the apparent cruelty of God’s judgement here, but I think it reflects the original curse that came through Adam, that the consequence of disobedience – rejecting God, is death. It is also justice, and everyone ...read more

Christ On Board

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 10, 2013

REAL FAITH MUST BE TESTED.

CHRIST ON BOARD INTRODUCTION: CHRIST, AFTER COMPLETING A SERIES OF PARABLES, INSTRUCTED HIS DISCIPLES AND OTHERS TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SEA OF GALILEE (LAKE GANNESARET). THE ENTIRE SEA AREA WAS SUSCEPTIBLE TO VIOLENT WINDS AND WATER. ALARMED BY A SUDDEN STORM, HIS DISCIPLES AWAKENED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:25

Denomination: Baptist

Jephthah's Accidental Pledge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Jephthah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we no longer need signs, wonders and miracles to convince us as believers, and we need to offer ourselves to GOD as living sacrifice, not someone else

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Jephthah? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we no longer need signs, wonders and miracles to convince us as believers, and we need to offer ourselves to GOD as living sacrifice, not someone else's life. IV. TEXT: Judges 11:30 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War Within Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 6, 2013

Explanation of the war that goes on in each of us, and how we can win

The War Within Romans 7:15-25 I want to do more but I do less ... I want to be better and wind up being worse... I want to reach higher but just fall lower. Sound familiar??? It is hard for me to picture Paul, the great apostle, writer of half of the New Testament, preacher, missionary, martyr ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

God appears to have established a set of laws that were recognized by Abraham long before the giving of the law to Moses and Abraham must have known that the tithe was due to God.

Tithing Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Tithe means one tenth, or a tenth part of the whole. In its broadest sense, it means a tenth of one’s income contributed to a local church. There are many Christians today who do not practice tithing because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

"Oh Happy Day"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 19, 2013

The way we live and lead our lives is very important, There should be something about us that should be inspiring, that says to a person, I don’t know what it is about them, but whatever it is, I want what they have.

Oh happy day Oh happy day, when Jesus washed my sin away, you know the movie "sister act" probably gets a lot of credit for making that song popular and it did, When God was all but removed from public buildings,. High schools all across America, sang about the Love of God! It was a great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Beginnings; Old Themes

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

It is difficult but essential to put the Greatest Commandment into practice when life's circumstances are difficult.

I am very pleased to report that we had a great family vacation, and I hope you will be pleased to hear that I am back at work ready to tackle a new season of ministry together. In many ways it does feel like a new season, and I want to talk about that a little more in a few moments. But first I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

The disciples both see and hear an affirmation of who Jesus truly is, and it changes their lives.

Luke 9:28-45 “True Identity” INTRODUCTION One of the most frustrating occurrences, for a parent, is when their child or children use selective listening. I’m sure that most of us have experienced this, and probably all of us have used the technique at some point in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-45

Denomination: Lutheran

No Excuses

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Mar 7, 2013

No more excuses for doing what God has called you to do!

Exodus 3:11-4:14 What is your excuse? We live in a world today where nobody every does wrong. There is always a reason for whatever bad happens to us. The supper was burnt because your mother called while I was cooking. The other cars were going faster then me, you forgot to call me and let me ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 26, 2013

The key to the passion of Chrsiut can be found in Lk 22:42

Walsingham Pilgrimage 2013 I have been asked to give a reflection on the Passion of Christ What is the passion of Christ? I guess the usual definition is ”the period of intense suffering in the life of Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane to the crucifixion”. As I thought about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Anglican

Promoting The Purposes Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

As individual believers who belong to God’s family, we must make God’s will the most important pursuit of our lives.

Promoting the Purposes of God Text: Acts 18:12-21 Intro: We believe God has called our church to fulfill 5 main purposes: Sharing the good news through evangelism, Building people’s faith through discipleship, helping people connect with God through worship, helping people connect with other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:12-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gaining Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

God wants us to get close to Him, using His authority to accomplish His will.

Gaining Spiritual Authority “Who’s the Boss?” Acts 19:13-20 Intro: Have you ever been caught in the middle of a power struggle? I can think of jobs I’ve had in the past when there was more than one boss to whom I was accountable. Sometimes one of them would try to get the upper hand on another of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Humble Surrender Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

One of the greatest lessons we can ever learn is how to humbly surrender ourselves to the One who created us.

The Power of Humble Surrender Acts 22:1 - 22:30 Intro: Paul was one of the most influential and spiritually powerful men we can read about in our Bibles. What made him so? Jesus told His disciples what the key to greatness was. He said, “If you want to be great, then learn to serve. If you want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

God wants to give us a complete “make over”... He has provided the means (Jesus’ blood) to remove the deformity of sin and He provides the tools (Bible study, prayer, fellowship) to fashion a new person.

Be Transformed 07/09/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Renewed Mind

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

Are we setting our minds on things above, where Christ is (Colossians 3:1-2)?

The Renewed Mind 07/30/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction In Romans 12:1-2, Paul makes the following plea regarding transforming our lives: “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ