Sermons on Observance:

The Curse Of The Cargo Cult

Contributed by Craig Sully on Apr 7, 2010

Rather than being a shoddy imitation, we need to emulate the Book of Acts Church, unintimidated by others.

The Curse of the Cargo Cult 2 TImothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Week Two Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Lent is a ritual of the Church that leads us into the hope we have in Jesus. Fasting and Prayer are disciplines of Lent to bring about suffering to draw a person closer to God

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:13, Matthew 19:15, Luke 2:37, Jonah 3:5, Esther 4:1-4, Acts 13:2, Matthew 6:16-18, Romans 4:13-25, 2 Samuel 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Four Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Confession is not so much a requirement for believers as it is an opportunity for restoration of fellowship after offending our holy God. Christians are a confessing people!

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-11, James 5:16, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Week Five Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

Contrition is the entire process of fasting, prayer, confession and repentance through amending one's behavior and making right those wrongs which don't hurt others.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Daniel 7:14, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 28, 2019

Having taught the disciples to pray that the Father would send forth laborers into the harvest, Jesus commissioned them to serve in the harvest, essential using them as an answer to their prayers.

Commissioned to Serve Matthew 10: 5-8 Today I want to begin a series focused on Jesus sending the twelve out to labor in ministry. Up until this point, Jesus had ministered alone. Granted, the disciples were continually with Him, and crowds were normally around, but these were all observers or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Their Work Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 5, 2019

How should a Christian go about behaving in the workplace?

Before we dig into our passage, I want to first deal with a question that is often asked: “Why didn’t Paul call for abolishing slavery?” Observation #1: Though Paul didn’t condemn slavery, he didn’t condone it either. Observation #2: Paul doesn’t offer a theological rationale ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus That Lives In Me Is Greater Than The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD already defeated the enemy and have made us greater than conquerors because the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS living in me? Yes. 1 John 3:24 1 John 3:24 (Amplified Bible) All who keep His commandments [who obey His orders and follow His plan, live and continue to live, to stay and] abide in Him, and He in them. [They let Christ be a home to them and they are the home of Christ.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015

As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus That Lives In Me Is Greater Than The Enemy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 19, 2016

To show that GOD already defeated the enemy and have made us greater than conquerors because the LORD JESUS CHRIST lives within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS living in me? Yes. 1 John 3:24 1 John 3:24 (Amplified Bible) All who keep His commandments [who obey His orders and follow His plan, live and continue to live, to stay and] abide in Him, and He in them. [They let Christ be a home to them and they are the home of Christ.] ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Armed Forces

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 16, 2015

Armed Forces Day is time set aside to recognize members of the Armed Forces that are currently serving. I would propose to you that we can and should show appreciation for those who are presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Title: Appropriate Praise Theme: Biblically Supporting Our Armed Forces The Bible says, "No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the LORD are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest For The Weary

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 7, 2015

If we accept the rest Jesus offers, all we have to do is accept his teachings as well as the obligations he will lay upon us. He invites us to treat each other as brothers and sisters in Christ.

“Nothing I do is ever enough!!!” Have you ever heard someone say that? Have you ever said that or thought that yourself? Well I certainly have, especially when my father was alive. Sometimes no matter how much we do, how much we say, how much we pay, how much we save, how much we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism - Celebrate New Life In Christ

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

A message about biblical baptism

Dakota Community Church August 02, 2009 Baptism Celebrate New Life in Christ This morning we will talk about one of the best events in the life of a believer – water baptism. What is it and why do we do it? How is baptism to be conducted according to the scriptures? Is it merely a symbolic rite ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Sabbath

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

Keeping Sabbath has been called “the forgotten spiritual discipline.” It may be the most important discipline. It's about sanctifying time. We don't "keep" the Sabbath; the Sabbath keeps us, and is one of the most transformative blessings of the Christ

Keeping Sabbath has been called “the forgotten spiritual discipline.” It may be the most important discipline. In a way, it’s the easiest one to keep; there’s nothing to do…and yet most of us are so driven that we can’t possibly imagine doing nothing. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Congregational

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist