Sermons on Outward Service To Others:

A New People - Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 29, 2011

The 2nd in a 2 part series - this tells us, from scripture, how to KNOW when we are HIS NEW PEOPLE.

A NEW PEOPLE – Pt 2 Acts 1:3-8 * Many times you have heard me say this in some form or fashion, but it is true so I’ll say it again, “This world needs a new type of people.” It is the result of the “Old man” running things that has run us into the ground. On ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving Up On Perfect:" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2011

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Advent.

Luke 1:26-38 “Christmas Is Not Your Birthday: Giving up on Perfect” (based on Mike Slaughter's book) How many of you have seen the movie Christmas Vacation starring Chevy Chase? The movie has become a holiday favorite. It’s a parody about the false expectations that we often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Prepare For The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2011

“For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight’” Matthew 3:3.

Theme: Prepare for the Lord Text: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12 Today is the 2nd Sunday of Advent. Advent simply means the coming or manifestation of Christ. It is used to refer to the first coming of Christ, the birth of Christ, and to His second coming, His return. Before His birth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Flashback

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 5, 2011

Before believers succumb to the temptation to doubt God, they should remember that God has never left them alone.

Flashback In Psalm 27:13 David said I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. What is a Flashback? a : interruption of chronological sequence (as in a film or literary work) by interjection of events of earlier occurrence;also : an instance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs: Wise Words Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

What Do Wise Words Look Like in Our Lives

Proverbs: Wise Words October 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION Wisdom learned the hard way. Never sleep on the job. In Malaysia, a burglar broke into an house and pocketed several hundred dollars in cash before taking a nap. He woke up the next morning when the homeowner returned and called police and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Miracle Of The Message

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 12, 2011

God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas.

Scriptures: Hebrews 1:1-3 Introduction God loves us so much and wants to reveal Himself to us in ways that we can understand. He sent His Son to communicate His message in a way that we can understand. That is the miracle of Christmas. That is the miracle of the message. Hebrews 1:1-2 records this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Only Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 20, 2011

A sermon around Christmas time from a Christmas card. "Only love could leave heaven for a stable. Only humility could use a donkey as a throne. Only hope could trade a crown of gold for one of thorns. Only Jesus could give up everything He deserved, T

HoHum: A British businessman is credited with creating the Christmas card in 1843 — as a way to save time. Too busy to write a personal holiday greeting, Henry Cole hired a well-known London artist to design a card he could send to all his acquaintances. Louis Prang, a German immigrant, is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Conflict Series

Contributed by Tim Brock on Dec 21, 2011

Conflict and struggles are bound to happen but there are benefits to conflict and healthy ways to handle it in a godly and biblical way.

“UP-rooted ~ Healthy Conflict” 9.25.11 There’s nothing like a good wind storm to remind us how fragile life can be: It’s always disheartening to wake up & find a magnificent tree that once stood tall for literally decades, that has been UP-rooted overnight by a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Gift Of Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 27, 2011

Because of the gift of God’s Son, we have been given the gift of a love relationshiop with the God of the universe!

According to an article written by Nick Carbone and published by TIME magazine, this year (2011), the price of purchasing every item in the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” all 364 of them, has risen above $100,000. The song lists 12 gifts for 12 days to give to your true love. PNC Wealth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Expect?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Sep 10, 2011

Are you expecting today? Are you anticipating something from the Lord? If you are expecting something – you will receive it. But if you are expecting nothing…. You will receive it! If you expect something today – I hope that your expectation comes fr

Psalm 62:5-7 “[5] My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation [is] from Him. [6] He only [is] my rock and my salvation; [He is] my defense; I shall not be moved. [7] In God [is] my salvation and my glory; the rock of my strength, [And] my refuge, [is] in God”. [NKJV] Are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

I Quit Cheating On My Wife Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

People get so focused on the immediate: work, friends, hobbies, sports, and the busyness of life that they lose focus on the important and wake up one day and realize they left their spouse and kids behind.

Yes, I’ve cheated on Tiffany: It has happened twice. In 2005 & the first part of 2006 and also in 2009: I’m going to tell you the persons name in a moment. Everyone of you know her. During the seasons I cheated, she was always on my mind. She consumed so much of my time and energy. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Transforms 4 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 1, 2011

I know I need to change, I am painfully aware of the chasm between what I am in Christ and how I appear to be but all of my diligent effort actually takes me in the opposite direction. Rules do not produce obedient hearts; rules breed rebellion.

Dakota Community Church October 2, 2011 Grace Transforms 4 Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. 1. What is biblical grace? 2. Where does grace originate? 3. Grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Discovering Genesis, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2011

Part 5 of this series discusses the after effects of the Fall of Man with the world's first murder of Abel by his brother Cain; and even in this we see the redemption, grace, mercy and protection of a Holy and Righteous God for His creation.

Discovering Genesis, Part 5 Genesis 4:1-15 Introduction - At our core, at our very molecular level, we were created to worship God - APP: Worship is not just our praise but also our obedience (critical point here) -- We must obey the God we serve; in everything; else we are not worshiping -- ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Limits In Our Faith And Life

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011

Message about breaking limitations in our lives.

Title: Breaking the Limits in our Faith and Life Theme: Helping people overcome their limitations. Text: John 11:1-45, Luke , 1 Samuel 17 Introduction Opening Illustration found on the Internet. Story of elephant and peg. Elephant and the Peg People get tied to stakes all the time. We look ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Revelation Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 4 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Worship of the Creator Text: Rev 4 Why is there a break? and why we believe the rapture happened. 1. The church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God