Sermons on Outward Service To Others:

Fathers That Can Lead Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 4 in the Family series. Righteousness, obedience and trust in God are 3 critical components of fathers who lead their families down the right path.

FAMILY Part 4-Fathers that can lead Genesis 6,7,19 Sunday, June 17, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee THE FATHER’S DAY TOP TEN LIST OF THINGS YOU’VE BEEN ITCHIN’TO SAY FOR YEARS NOW... We often hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Ok - well now hear the guys’ side - it’s only fair - - realizing of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Turn Around

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Dec 9, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Advent-Year A.

“In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’” -Matthew 3:1-2 There always seems to be “the hottest gift item of the year” to buy each year. The most memorable in my mind was the craze a few years back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Never Forget Who You Are!

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 10, 2007

How easy it is to forget who we really are!

Never Forget Who You Are! By G. Van Horn I Peter 2:9-10 “Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.” Psalms 103:2 How easy it is to forget who we really are! God has placed His hand on this generation to accomplish great and mighty things. I speak not of our salvation, for that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part I - Mary – The Voice Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is partone in a series looking at some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what they can teach us. Mary’s humble response to the Angel of the Lord is a powerful example of a young woman with the heart of a servant.

The Voices of Christmas Part I Mary – the Voice of Servanthood Mary may be the most controversial figure in the scriptures because of the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church regarding Mary. They teach that she is the co-redemptrix with Christ. They also teach that she was without sin and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

L Is For Lion Lamb Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the Lion of Judah

Introduction 1. 2. Read Text: Rev. 5:5, 12-13 One of the names of the Lord that has been fascinating to me is... “Lion of the Tribe of Judah”... Bible Encyclopedias and Dictionaries don’t seem to cover much on this name... And yet, I feel that it is very significant... The Lion of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Devoted To The Word Series

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Becoming a community that is used by God.

Title: Traits of a History Making Community Text: Acts 2: 42- 47 42 And they were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 And everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Children (1) Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 5 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Children of God Part 1 I. Introduction A. Waiting on Birth 1. Three expectant fathers were in the waiting room after their wives were “taken back because of potential complications.” a) After several anxious minutes, a nurse came from the operating room and called for one of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Test Every Spirit Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 31, 2007

Lesson 8 in a series of expository lessons from 1 John

Test Every Spirit 1 John 4:1-6 I. Introduction A. Harmonica Lessons 1. A young Texas engineer was sent to Ireland to work for two years. a) He accepted the assignment for the extra money that was needed to put a down payment on a house after his wedding. b) His fiancé remained in Texas to get all ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Light Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Jun 5, 2007

This is the third sermon for the Lenten series The Signs of John. In this sermon we focus on the healing of the man born blind.

Divine Light I. Introduction A. with our sign this evening being the healing of the man born blind I thought about turning out all the lights in the building so that we can experience the darkness of being blind. But no I thought why repeat old tricks. B. Instead tonight I’d rather focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

God Works In The Ordinary

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 8, 2007

God is with us and empowering us so that we can do great and mighty things in the everyday, ordinary things of life.

THIS HUMOROUS STORY HAS BEEN TOLD MANY TIMES, SO I’M SURE YOU’RE FAMILIAR WITH THE EVENTS SURROUNDING A DEVOUT CHRISTIAN MAN WHO HEARD AN URGENT NEWS REPORT ON HIS RADIO THAT A FLASH FLOOD WAS WITHIN MINUTES OF ENTERING THE PEACEFUL VALLEY WHERE HE LIVED. IMMEDIATELY HE WENT TO HIS KNEES AND ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why True Love Waits

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Youth Sermon

YOUTH SERMON Why True Love Waits Scripture: Various Introduction: True love waits. Is that true? It sounds boring. Sexual abstinence isn’t a popular concept. We don’t want to wait on anything in our culture. But, I want you to understand that waiting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

He'll Be Waiting

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Waiting for Jesus

Sermon John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. NRSV He’ll be waiting Introduction: We learn here that this John the Apostle, son of Zebedee, brother of James, called a “Son of Thunder.” Writing ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Not Us, Why Not Now?

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 13, 2007

This message was will remind us that we have been empowered for a time and a purpose.

Why not Us? Why not Now? by Pastor Donny Granberry In a few minutes we are going to be giving you an opportunity to be a part of something miraculous. There are many opportunities that we will encounter in life and our success depends upon us making the very best of the opportunities that God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Why are some people all by themselves able to make such a huge difference?

THE POWER OF ONE (The Power of JOY!) BTCC Summit • December 17, 2006 Verse-by-verse through the Book of Romans “Unexpected Power” Part 3 IMAG 01 – Unexpected Power Going verse-by-verse through Book of Romans • The last in our 3-week “Unexpected Power” series o “The Hidden Power of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Big Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by Kevin Bockus on Jun 23, 2007

A Palm Sunday message describing how Jesus was and is misunderstood.

Text: Luke 19:28-44 Title: Walking With Jesus: A Big Misunderstanding Subject: Palm Sunday (Easter) Proposition: Many misunderstood Jesus. Interrogative: How was Jesus misunderstood? Objective: Therefore, recognize Jesus and His coming today. Transition: We find several misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Holiness