Sermons on Our Destiny:

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Tim Smith on Apr 13, 2009

Eulogy for a Christian woman who had a wide impact on her community and other people

James Doyle tells of when he was a 5 year old and would pretend to fall asleep during the evening worship service! If I did, I knew my dad would carry me home. I would do this because we walked to and from church. It was about 1 mile each way. Being little wasn’t my problem. The length wasn’t my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Your Tongue

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

What the Bible reveals about the power of your tongue!

The Power of Your Tongue Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. The Power of Your Tongue Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. [Prov. 18:21] For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Necessity Of Self Discipline

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Apr 30, 2009

Christ calls the believer to take up his cross daily...

The Necessity of Self Discipline Dr. Russell K. Tardo Discipleship means discipline. The words are synonymous. That the words sound alike is no coincidence because a disciple is a disciplined one, a pupil. Even the very angels have been given responsibilities. They are given charge over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Fruit Are You Producing?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Mar 6, 2008

We are either producing good fruit, bad fruit, or no fruit.

JOHN 15:1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4Remain in me, and I will ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pulling Tent Pins

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

Gods message to the church today is I want you to PULL THE TENT PINS and GO FORWARD!

Pulling Tent Pins TEXT: Exodus 14: 10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD. 11 And they said unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

8. Handling Conflict With Christians Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 16, 2006

All Christians should be willing to be wronged rather than engage in public litigation to protect their rights when in conflict with other Christians.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer will be instructed on how to respond when in conflict with other believers. The hearer will be motivated to choose the way of meekness in order to bring glory to the name of Christ. INTRO: My friend Jeff Hartwell is a chiropractor in Oregon. He and his wife are also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Final Week: Days Of Controversy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2006

The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them of Him forever.

Christ’s Final Week: Days of Controversy Matthew 21:18-27 Introduction: The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Disabled? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 17, 2007

You may appear as if you have it all together but inside be disabled spiritually. Jesus meets two people and shares with them how to become abled. Which group are you in?

Disabled (adj) crippled; injured; incapacitated. 1. to make unable or unfit; weaken or destroy the capability of; cripple; incapacitate: 2. to make legally incapable; disqualify. When we use the word "disabled" we normally think of someone who has a physical weakness. And in John 5 we meet someone ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ancestors Of Jesus

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 2, 2008

A sermon based on Matthew’s account of the genealogy of Jesus

Introduction There seems to have been a big increase recently in people tracing their family history. I think those programmes on TV where famous people have researchers who do all the work have helped to increase the popularity. I’ve sometimes thought about trying to do it but I think it’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Will You Fit In, In Heaven

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Description of heaven. Asks the question: If everyone says they are going, will they fit in or be out of place there

Title: Will you fit in to heaven? Theme: Text: Matthew 13:33 “The kingdom of heaven is like” uses 8 times by Matthew Leaven is a symbol of sin Introduction I read a statistic last Sunday from a poll done by George Barna, reputable research agency. Polling people in America they found that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Church Of God

A Great Gift You Can Give"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 6, 2007

Wise men brought gifts and presented them to Jesus. We celebrate Christmas by giving gifts to family and friends. I want to suggest a great gift you can give this Christmas to your family, "A Christ Honoring Attitude."

A Great Gift You Can Give Matthew 2:9-11 - “Once again the star appeared to them, guiding them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! They entered the house where the child and his mother, Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Third of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

I read in the news yesterday about the Burmese government’s attempt to eliminate Christians from the land of Burma. One of the major media that reported this news was the Sunday Telegraph of London. The following is the beginning part of the report: ------- The military regime in Burma is intent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consistency Is Hard Work

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 30, 2007

Want to make the congregation grow? Here is the solution to the problem. It is not talent, effort, or programs, it is a lack of consistency.

CONSISTENCY IS HARD WORK TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:58 THEME: CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY FOR GROWTH Every morning I try to get up at 6:00am to go to the gym to work out. I have been doing this in Waynesboro for the last 3.5 years. The key in working out is consistency. You have to get up every day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be A Dad

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jun 15, 2007

dads are challenged to give unconditional love to their kids as God does to us.

Rom 8:38,39 To Be A Dad A man with 314 employees had driven and criticized and condemned them without restraint or discretion. Words of kindness, appreciation and encouragement were alien to his lips. Then he came across a course that radically changed his philosophy of life. As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Right Attitude For Redemption

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

Is there a right attitude one needs to be in to find redemption?

The right attitude for redemption Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) Run the story Here is Jesus he is sitting at the house of a Pharisee named Simon. - He is sitting at the table probably eating or getting ready to because it was customary of the time to invite a religious leader who is traveling through to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene