Sermons on Obedient To Heavenly Vision:

Express A Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

Jesus had a sweet spirit about him that attracted people to Him. The more we grow in Christ, the more his attitude should be seen in us.

Turn in your Bibles to Titus 3:1-8. We are winding down our study through Paul’s letter to his protégé named Titus. Today, we’re going to look at a passage that teaches us to express a sweet spirit. I’m glad to be here this morning. How about you? Did you get out ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Guy And His Donkey

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 1, 2016

The Triumphal Entry, this is my Memorial Day version.

A Guy and His Donkey The Triumphal Entry Matthew 21:1-11 This of course is Memorial Day weekend And tomorrow is the day we remember those who have given their very lives defending our freedom Listen to this testimony from Vietnam Veteran Bill Scheibler I served as an airborne Ranger platoon leader ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified Saints Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2016

Sanctification can be a very intimidating word. But why is that? What does it mean? And how can I be "sanctified?"

Do you remember your days in High School? Do you remember being asked questions on tests and you didn’t know the answer? What did you do when that happened? (Some left the space blank, others made it up) Well, here are actual answers given by High School students to real test questions. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians 3:16 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 24, 2016

This was a part of our 3:16 series and looks at Paul's prayer for the Epheisans

Ephesians 3:16 Have you ever had someone say “I’ll be praying for you?” You maybe you are the person who said it. You ever say it and then not pray for the person? Have you ever heard it and wondered if they were really going to be praying for you? Now to be totally honest, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah: The Rebellious Prophet Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 30, 2016

We may try to run from God, but we cannot hide. It is much better to do what God commands of us, than to suffer the consequences of our disobedience.

JONAH: THE REBELLIOUS PROPHET A. If you hang around FISHERMEN for long, you will hear a lot of “FISH STORIES.” 1. You’ll notice how the FISH keeps getting BIGGER and BIGGER each time the STORY is TOLD. 2. Or you’ll hear some amazing story about “the one that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 2, 2016

Three simple truths we learn from Jonah

FRUIT OF FAITHFULNESS John was born in London on July 24, 1725. His father was the captain of a merchant ship and his mother died of tuberculosis when he was young. In 1744 he was forced into military service on a man-of-war, the H. M. S. Harwich. Finding conditions on board intolerable, he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Famous Last Words: Trust Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 4, 2016

Trusting God with your future

FAMOUS LAST WORDS: TRUST For six brutal hours Jesus hung from the cross between heaven and earth. And during those six hours, He spoke seven times. Seven times He pushed up on the nail in His feet and with a grasp of breath He would speak words filled with such majesty and power and wisdom that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Victory Of A Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 30, 2012

Jesus has won us the victory, and we need to start living in that victory.

The Victory of the Messiah Text: Matt. 27:45-61 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott is his book The Cross of Christ, wrote, "It is impossible to read the New Testament with being impressed by the atmosphere of joyful confidence which pervades it, and which stands out in relief against the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Methodist

Hero Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 7 verses 1 through 25

Judges 7: 1 – 25 Hero Then Jerubbaal (that is, Gideon) and all the people who were with him rose early and encamped beside the well of Harod, so that the camp of the Midianites was on the north side of them by the hill of Moreh in the valley. 2 And the LORD said to Gideon, “The people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Concerning The Collection - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2012

In this passage, the apostle Paul gives us eight principles "concerning the collection." Previously, we looked at the first four principles. In today's lesson we examine the fifth principle "concerning the collection," which has to do with the proportion

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Two weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Relationships For Ministry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012

We minister like Jesus by taking the time to develop relationships with those to whom we minister.

This week I came across a blog post by a man named Ian Stachowitz that caught my attention with its opening words: My full-time job includes mopping floors, washing windows, vacuuming carpets, and scrubbing toilets. I also profess my faith in Jesus and I strive to live like Him. By all accounts, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

“Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Want To Be A Pharisee Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2014

Jesus despised the Pharisees. But why? These guys were simply trying to please God by honoring His rules. What was it about them that angered God so much and how do we avoid becoming like them?

About the worst thing you can call somebody in Church is to say they are a “Pharisee”. The Pharisees were THE “bad guys” in scripture and seemed to always be the main group that Jesus singled out as examples of who His followers were NOT to be like. I don’t want to be ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Winds Of Change

Contributed by James May on Oct 7, 2014

The mighty rushing wind of the Holy Ghost is the greatest source for Winds of Change that are needed in the church and in our world today.

Winds of Change Sunday, October 05, 2014 By Rev. James May Nothing that God does is ever done by chance. He is meticulous in his plans, paying absolute attention to even the smallest details to ensure that everything happens in proper order, at the proper time and in a way that fully complies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Striving To Be A Church Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 12, 2014

This sermon explores important principles that help ensure that we are being the church that belongs to Christ

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing a naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ