Sermons on Obstacles To Growth:

The Messiah And Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2012

Even when we walk away from Jesus He will not give up on us.

The Messiah and Failing Forward Text: Matt. 26:31-35 Introduction 1. It is the expressed purpose both corporately and individually of New Life Assembly of God Church to: a. Worship: We were created to worship our Lord and Creator in spirit and in truth (John 4:23-24). b. Witness: We have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Fruit- The Essential Product Of Dedication And Effort

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 27, 2012

We are spiritual trees planted by the water flowing from the word of God, and we are expected to bear fruit in keeping with our repentance.

SPIRITUAL FRUIT- The Essential Product of Dedication and Effort ILLUSTRATION The young boy stood looking up at the naked ice-covered limbs of his favorite cherry tree. It was 4:30 in the morning and the full moon produced a silvery sheen in the ice, which almost seemed to originate within the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Holy . . . Spirit! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

Week 29 of 32. This week we look at the Holy Spirit. Inspired by randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - 29 May 8, 2011 Holy . . . ? For Easter I wrote 2 sermons, but only gave one, yet, today’s message was much more difficult to write. This was the longest chapter in The Story, but basically what I’m going to talk about occurs in the first few pages of the chapter. When I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Just Give Me The Dirt Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 8 verses 1 through 15

Luke 8: 1 – 15 Just Give Me The Dirt Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, 2 and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jeremiah The Preacher

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 19, 2012

Part of Jeremiah's First Sermon. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Picture 1: A plundered slave (vs 14-19). • Picture 2: A Stubborn Animal (vs 20). • Picture 3: A degenerate vine (vs 21). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If you want to embarrass a preacher: • Just ask him how the first sermon he ever preached ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13-23

Denomination: Brethren

Banned From Facebook Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2012

Did you know you can get banned from Facebook? And according to this text, you can get "banned" from church too. But why would God ask a church to do that to someone in church? That doesn't seem very loving or kind. What is God trying to accomlish in this

(We opened with an approximately 2 ½ minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-CeW-5Do9o&feature=related). They ban people from Facebook? Did you know that? Well, I knew it… I just didn’t know how common it was. And – as we heard on that video - it’s shocking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter’s Description Of The Christian’s Life Style Series

Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Aug 12, 2012

Peter explains the importance of being ready for the end times and encourage us with great commands to follow, such as Prayer, Love and Service to one another in the Church.

1 Peter 4:7-11 (Peter’s Description of the Christian’s life Style) August 12, 2012 Hit the Record Button on the camera. Introduction: Prayer: Well again we come to the book of 1 Peter where we encounter Peter speaking to Christians that are going through hard times because of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deep Breathing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012

Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

A Healthy Body Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2012

A believer's consecration to God & his transformed lifestyle is demonstrated in his exercising his spiritual gifts in & for the body of Christ. The basic idea is that every believer is a living part of the body of Christ & each member has a spiritual fun

ROMANS 12:3-6 A HEALTHY BODY After World War II, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an ENGLISH CATHEDRAL that had been severely damaged by German bombs. As work progressed, they became concerned about a large statue of Jesus, whose arms were outstretched ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Yin And Yang - How To Deal With It As A Christian

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 28, 2012

Americans may be infatuated with Yin and Yang but they neither understand its strengths nor its weakness; they certainly do not understand the hidden dangers.

YINYANG – HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AS A CHRISTIAN INTRODUCTION I have a dozen unfinished writing tasks but I find myself chasing a topic through a maze of rabbit tunnels. I recon this is what I deserve for candidly commenting about a subject that is near and dear to the minds of so many people: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25, Romans 7:7

Denomination: Christian Church

The Death Of Conviction

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

When Uriah died, David thought he was home free but he had really killed the voice of conviction in his life.

2 Samuel 11:14-17 KJV And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. [15] And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die. [16] And it came ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

The scriptures that we are examining today tell us that we do not battle against “flesh and blood”. This lets us know very clearly that we are not battling against people, governments, religious institutions, or political parties.

Last week I spoke to you about our spiritual growth, and I showed you the four most common reasons why people stop growing spiritually. Additionally, week before last I spoke to you about the blessings of God, and I demonstrated how the spiritual blessings are far superior to any material thing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah's Ark And The Worldwide Flood Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Was Noah's Ark a real story? Find out as we explore the facts about a world wide flood?

Noah's Ark and the World Wide Flood Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution really is. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Concerns From The Cross-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011

2 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

CONCERNS From The CROSS-II Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-50

Denomination: Baptist

Highway To Heaven

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 25, 2011

Jesus is the only highway to heaven. Using road signs, this evangelistic Easter message shows that the only way to heaven is on the road marked "Jesus."

Highway to Heaven Rev. Brian Bill Easter 2011 4/24/11 Everywhere we turn there are signs but sometimes they are very confusing… Some send contradictory messages… And others are too strict or simply too confining for us… We’re all on a journey; in fact life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist