Sermons on Ordain:

On This Rock

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2009

What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church

Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sweet Memories

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

The last sermon that was preached in the old sanctuary the sunday before we moved into the new sanctuary.

“Sweet Memories” Joshua 4:1-7 Today, as many of us know, is our last Sunday in this building and this morning we’re going to take some time to remember what God has done in the life of Crossroads Baptist Church in the last 6 ½ years. There are a lot of sweet memories for me in this building and I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Inadequate Truth, Insufficient Faith Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Planting The Seed

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 10, 2009

The seed of God’s Word has been planted in us. What are we going to do with it?

January 11, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:1-20 Subject: Faith Title: Planting the Seed I’ve got so much to say to you this morning that I don’t know where to start. I am going to continue to speak to you what I started last week and actually have been preaching about for the last seven ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Too Smart For Our Own Good Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2009

3rd in a series from Ecclesiastes. The only profitable wisdom is God-centered.

In preparing for this week’s message, I was taken back to one of the most profitable learning activities that I ever experienced during my seminary training. As part of my Old Testament introduction class, we were required to find articles from scholarly journals and write a three page evaluation ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 19, 2009

This message describes how we gain the right to be heard in a pluralistic society by communion with Christ and the power of a changed life.

Freedom’s Influence (Galatians 1:11-24) Once upon a time, a man walked into a little mom-and-pop grocery store and asked, “Do you sell salt?” “Ha!” said Pop the proprietor. “Do we sell salt! Just look!” And Pop showed the customer one entire wall of shelves stocked with nothing but salt – ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There Is A New Man In Town

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Feb 16, 2009

Quite often we like things just the way they are, but Christ comes in a change should take place, because we are now new creatures in Christ.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning - January 25th, 2009 Let us pray Welcome...... Today, this day, is the day which the Lord hath made we will rejoice and be glad in it. Today should be a day of rejoicing, because the Lord has done great things for us, and I truly believe we all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Vindicating God Part 1. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 15, 2008

PAUL SETS OUT TO VINDICATE GOD - TO JUSTIFY HIS POSITION - YOU SEE ALL THAT PAUL WAS SAYING AS FAR AS THEY WERE CONCERNED VIOLATED GODS CHARACTER TOWARDS THEM AS A NATION. IT’S AS IF HE MEETS A JEWISH OBJECTOR (THE NATION) TO WHAT HE HAS BEEN SAYING

ROM 9:6-9. VINDICATING GOD – FOUR OBJECTIONS : PART 1 LAST WEEK WE SAW PAUL SHARE THE DEPTH OF HIS LOVE TOWARDS HIS JEWISH KINSMEN. HE ASSURED THEM OF HIS DEEP LOVE FOR THEM – HE WAS SORROWFUL AND WAS FILLED WITH UNCEASING ANGUISH BECAUSE OF THEIR LOST CONDITION. HE EVEN WISHED HIMSELF TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Stand Up

Contributed by John Petty on Aug 22, 2008

In the midst of a world full of turmoil and deception, it’s time for the church to stand up for what’s right.

1 Kings 17:1 (NKJV) 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, of the inhabitants of Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the Lord God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, except at my word." 1 Kings 18:1, 17-19 (NKJV) 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Charismatic Confusion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2008

Paul gives the Corinthians and us some important guidelines for propriety in worship.

Introduction: A. One Sunday, a Sunday school teacher asked the children a question just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” 1. Little Johnny replied, “Because people are sleeping.” B. I think it is ironic and humorous that parents of babies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Revelation #6: Daniel And The Great Tribulation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 11, 2008

This study of Daniel’s Seventieth Week from Daniel 9:24-27, and Jesus’ Olivet Discourse from Matthew 24, will help us to discover important details concerning the great tribulation.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION SERIES: DANIEL’S SEVENTIETH WEEK AND THE GREAT TRIBULATION: INTRODUCTION: The Book of Daniel is the Old Testament companion to Revelation. Any in-depth study of the New Testament Apocalypse must consider this book of the Bible. A COMPARISON OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

Hating Your Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 17, 2008

God glorifies the Messiah through death both to give life to his people and to honor those that die.

Scripture Introduction John’s way of telling the story of Messiah has provided many opportunities to focus on him both as prophet (the very Word of God in human flesh) and as priest (the sacrifice for the sins of the people). In today’s text, Christ as King is the focus. 500 years ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008

Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah's Chair

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fountain Opened For Cleansing Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 25, 2008

Zechariah’s message points to the ’Day of the Lord’ when the climax of God’s plan of salvation comes in the Cross of Christ, tracing The Fountain Anticipated, The Fountain Experienced and The fountain Applied.

A FOUNTAIN OPENED FOR CLEANSING From a casual reading of the prophets of the Old Testament it’s easy to get the impression that they had a gloomy message of doom for the nation of Israel and the surrounding countries. They are certainly strident in their condemnation of sinful practices which ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist