Sermons on Orientation:

They Returned Another Way

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

Looks at how the Magi returned from their visit to the stable.

The camels cast eerie shadows as they made their way across the desert sands. The full moon lit the desert floor like a giant spot light and the caravan wove unerringly through the trackless night. Their mission complete they now returned to their distant home, as mysterious in their departure as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Father Heart Overview. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006

This sermon looks at models of parental authority and discusses how they can restrict or enable us in interpreting God’s heart towards us. again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him f

Father heart of God sermon 2. 5 Sundays – Sunday 1 Father heart of God – Overview. Sermon Central Pro A gray-haired old lady, long a member of her community and church, shook hands with the minister after the service one Sunday morning. “That was a wonderful sermon,” she told him, “just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evangelism Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Evangelism (Bob Russel - When God Build’s a Church)

There was once a good, church going barber. His minister gave a rousing sermon on Evangelism and sharing the faith. The barber was so moved that he signed up for a special soul winner’s class. He spent weeks in that class. There he memorized scriptures and took notes and practiced drawing diagrams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 1 "Two Paths, Two Destinations"

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Psalm 1 tells the tale of two lives being lived in stark contrast of one another. It is the tale of life of the "God-Centered" or the Godly Life and the life of the "Self-Centered" or the Ungodly Life.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: [Music Video - Two sets of Jones’] Transition: We live in a world that is filled with contrasts . . . Rich and Poor; Big and Little; Good and Bad; Black and White; Day and Night; Light and Darkness. Just as this music presentation sets before us two paths, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Art Of Delegation Series

Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 24, 2005

Delegation is a wonderful thing and as we continue to grow, delegation is going to be a necessity. through the story of Moses we can see just how important it really is.

Date Preached _________ Where Preached _________ Moses the Prince of Leadership The Art of Delegation Exodus 18:13-24 Lisa’s Brother Greg and his wife Tammie have 6 children and one on the way or is it 7 children and one on the way. I don’t remember. But I have to stop and wonder how people ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Gift To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

A message demonstrating "Forgiveness" as a great gift to God.

A Great Gift to God Matthew 5:21-26 #Dennis had the privilege of growing up in a Christian home. His father was an outstanding and compassionate attorney. Denis was supported with his father’s prayers and finances through law school. After graduation from law school Denis worked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Oh, Really?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2006

Malachi was a prophet of God who prophesied in the last days before the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. You and I are living in the last days before the second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Oh, Really? Malachi 1:1-14 Malachi is the final book in the Old Testament. Malachi has the last say in the Old Testament times. Malachi is kind of a transitional book. Between Malachi and the Old Testament we move into the New Testament. It is Malachi, the prophet of the Lord, who is used by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

4 Questions From Simeon Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

A study of Simeon and the fact that Jesus was the answer to some of his questions.

Luke 2:25- 40 – 4 Questions from Simeon … I want to ask everyone here how patient they are. Come on does anyone here like waiting for things? If you were to put yourself on a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 being so impatient that you don’t even know what the word patience means to 10 not having a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Ready Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 22, 2005

Even if we don’t sow there is a harvest to be reaped that others have planted.

February 20, 2005 Morning Worship Text: John 4:27-38 Subject: The Harvest Title: Part 3 of the Preparing for the Harvest Series – The Harvest is Ready As we go into our third week of the harvest series I want you to understand something. There is one specific reason why I am devoting so much time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Waiting For Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

In the Gospel of Luke, we come across two characters who make their appearance in the final acts of the Christmas drama. One is a man named Simeon; the other is a woman named Anna. They don’t appear in any nativity scenes or in many Christmas cards, but

Waiting for Christmas Kids have a hard time waiting for Christmas. Here are some actual letters that were written to Santa: Dear Santa Claus, When you come to my house there will be cookies for you. But if you are real hungry you can use our phone and order a pizza to go. Dear Santa, I want a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38, Luke 2:22, Luke 2:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Truly Gay Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 27, 2004

How Christ followers can impact society by teaching with God’s love and voting for what God says about homosexuality to people who are in the great bondage of homosexuality.

Towards the end of the last presidential debate there was finally a question on something that has the potential to be far more devastating to more people’s lives than a terrorist attack or even a war. The moderator asked “Homosexuality, is it a choice?” -One of the candidates answered with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Eye For The Queer Guy Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Apr 20, 2004

What is our response as God’s people to homosexuality

WE begin a new series today titled “culture in crisis”. I think it was Merle Haggard who had a song in the 80’s describing America that said “Were rolling down hill like a snowball headed for hell”. That is a pretty good description. Amazingly we live in a world where What was once bad is now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Believe Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 12, 2003

Mary Magdalene’s grief turns to joy when she meets the resurrected Jesus. Jesus calls our name into our grief as well.

Dare to Believe Again – “Up From The Grave: Lent Series” John 20:10-18 March 8/9, 2003 Intro: All of us have had “decisive moments” in our lives – moments which change the direction of our life in a decisive way. They are moments etched in our memories, ones we’ll never forget. Some are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fishing For Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2001

What do we need to do in order to be a successful fisherman for Jesus?

INTRODUCTION  One of the many things that I love to do is to go fishing. I think that my love for fishing came from my father. My dad and I used to go fishing all the time when I was a kid and even as an adult. My brother and dad still go fishing all of the time.  I remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ