Sermons on Older Members:

How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith?

Contributed by Daniel Massey on Nov 20, 2003

Why do we take our children to church and what do they see when they get there?

How Do Our Children Interpret Our Faith? Introduction On November 11, 2003 I had the esteemed privilege of addressing our community in the presence of hundreds of our residence. It isn’t very often that we can make a statement to so may in our community and be uninterrupted having such a captive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Church - On Mission With Christ

Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 20, 2003

The success of the early church was that they prayed, their prayers brought unity and their unity brought productivity.

FB, Cherokee November 16, 2003 Sunday Morning The Church – On Mission With Christ The Book of Acts Intro: I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

To Us & Through Us

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Dec 23, 2006

Advent Sermon, 4th Sunday Year C

Luke 1: 46-56 To Us and Through Us Anthony Perry For those of you who read books you may have experienced what I call the "Big Let Down". What do I mean by this? I mean the experience that comes when you read and enjoy a book so much that you get excited when you hear that it’s coming out at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Methodist

The Lifestyle

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 16, 2004

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after the Epiphany

6th Sunday after the Epiphany Luke 6: 17-26 "The Lifestyle"   17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 12, 2005

Esther made a difference. One person can make a difference. Believe that and live with that thought in mind.

You Can Make A Difference Esther 4:1-4:17 In our world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. What can I as one individual contribute to the overwhelming needs of our world, our church, etc.? But the truth is, No one else can do the things that God has called and gifted ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003

This is the second in a series that considers several truths about authority over our lives. In this message the fundamental reason for rebellion and God’s response to rebellion are discussed.

Behind Closed Doors Submission to Human Authority (Part II) 3/3/02 Today I want to talk with you about something that over time will significantly affect your relationships with other people, your relationship with God, your success on the job, and your ministry capacity. There are no easy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1, Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009

Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Examination - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009

A series of Wednesday evening messages based on the book, "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Brunson & Dr. Caner. Truly interesting study!

The Local Church Is it Dead, Dying, or Dynamic? Part 1 – “The Examination” Matthew 16:13-16 * Several years ago I read a book co-authored by Dr. Mac Brunson (Pastor of FBC, Jacksonville, FL) and Dr. Ergun Caner (President and Dean of Liberty Baptist Seminary). The book was entitled “Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Fullness Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Get Back On The Right Track

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2008

We can easily become complacent and lukewarm in a comfortable environment, self-deceived into thinking we are fine. The Lord reveals our true need.

This is the most popular and the most used passage among all the seven messages given to the churches in Revelation. • It is so because many people can identify with the condition in Laodicea. • This church’s experience wasn’t unique; it is common. We see that even in our own lives. • The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Intro Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 23, 2008

Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

Jerusalem Jews for Jesus, Part One (Acts 1:1-8, part one) 1. Sometimes we do not know as much aobut people as we think. 2. A true story from Reader’s Digest: Recently my girlfriend, Karen, got a job at a local hardware store. "The owners don’t want us hanging out with our friends," she said. "If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Dream Releaser Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 23, 2010

God wants us to dream big. He also wants us to look for ways to help other people achieve their dreams. We need to become dream releasers!

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #3: BECOMING A DREAM RELEASER QUOTE: “The richest spot on the face of the earth cannot be found in the diamond mines of South Africa… It is not in the oil fields of Saudi Arabia. No, the richest plot of land on this planet is in your very own neighbourhood… It’s the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Jesus: Inside And Out Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon show the Lord at work both in private and in public and highlights Him as a Man of integrity who cares and can be trusted.

Jesus: Inside and Out Text: Mark 1:29-35 Introduction: Last Sunday we considered the work of the Lord in the synagogue at Capernaum. You will recall that as he was preaching His message was disrupted by the cries of a demoniac, and the result of this confrontation was the rebuke of the devil and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Church On Fire

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011

God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Lies

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 8, 2012

Religious lies keep us spiritually defeated; God's truth sets us free.

Introduction: A. Diane was an average Christian who grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every time the doors opened and was taught all the do’s and don’ts of the Christian faith. 1. As she got older, church became less exciting and sometimes she even wondered if she was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-44

Denomination: Baptist