Sermons on Overcoming Problems:

The Church That Moves Ahead Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Best Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2011

Trust God in the test, because He gives His people the best. The world can only give its people cheap junk that doesn't last, but God give His people real wealth that lasts forever. So choose to live for Him not for the things of the world.

Years ago, there was a near-sighted professor who was an expert in entomology. His office walls were covered with pinned and framed insects. One day his students decided to play a practical joke. They took the body of one bug, the legs of another, and the head of yet another and glued them all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Matthew 5:33-37 Wysiwig Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 5:33-37 WYSIWIG - What You See Is What You Get

Matthew 5:33-37 WYSIWIG Manuscript I remember when I was a little kid at school. Who remembers when they were at school? Now when you were talking with the other kids and you said something to them and you really needed to convince them that you meant it, or you promised to do something, and you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping Up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket)

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Keeping up Appearances (Heavenly Mrs Bucket) Manuscript In the 1990s there was a TV show from Britain called “Keeping Up Appearances.” Who remembers it? The reruns are still showing if you haven’t seen it and want to. The series is about a lady called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 19-24 Shock And Awe Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 25, 2011

Exodus 19-24 Shock and Awe

Exodus 19-24 Shock and Awe Manuscript On the 21st of March, 2003, the United States and its Allies began their main bombing campaign at the beginning of the Iraq War. Over 8 years later, we are still fighting in Iraq – but today’s fight in Iraq is very different to those first few days ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

John 1:1-3 The Origin Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 25, 2011

John 1:1-3 The origin of Jesus Christ

John 1:1-3 The origin of Jesus Christ At Christmas time, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people celebrate Christmas – not just believers. Christmas is a very big holiday for us. At Christmas and in the weeks, even months, leading up to Christmas, we talk about the birth of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Who Turned On The Lights! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

We were never meant to live in darkness so God turned on the lights.

Intro: WHO TURNED ON THE LIGHTS! 1. The city of Rattenburg, Austria is in the dark from November to February each year. The city was built in the 1300’s behind a 3,000-foot mountain to protect it from ma-raud-ers [people in search of plunder]. Since the lack of winter sunshine was a small price to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Six Trillion Dollar Man. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Man is more then just a tenate on this planet but a sort of landlord under Gods sovereign hand.

Intro: 1. Tony Evans, "In His goodness, God not only created you, but He also created everything for you. In other words, God didn’t create the plants, animals, or fish just to have them around. He created them for the benefit of mankind. The earth was created to give us a home to enjoy. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

I Beg Your Pardon, God Has Promised A Rose Garden, Someday. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

We have before us one of the most needed and significant promises in the Bible.

Intro: 1. There is a flower called the corpse flower [ti-tan a-rum]. It can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red blooms that look like rotten meat. It attracts flies and carion beetles. Matthew Opel, from the University of Connecticut said: "The corpse flower looks like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Him - An Every Day Christmas Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

In all the rush and stress of the holiday season it's easy to lose sight of the 'big picture' of what Christmas is really all about. In this series we ask (and answer!) the question of "What's Jesus Got to do With Christmas?"

Knowing Him - An Every Day Christmas - Matthew 1:18-23 - December 11, 2011 Series: What’s Jesus Got To Do With It? - #1 December 17, 1903 is an important date in history - though most people are unaware that anything significant happened upon that day. Yet the events that transpired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

The Face Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Dec 17, 2011

This is number 4 in the four part series. God is worthy of our praise. Christmas is the prime time for us to stop and give thanks, praise and worship to God for the most precious of gifts, His Son.

THE FACES OF CHRISTMAS 4 LUKE 1:57-80 ‘PRAISE’ INTRODUCTION For the next three minutes, I would like you to turn to two people, and share what was the most special present you ever received at Christmas? How did you feel when you received it? What were you feelings toward the person ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon's Salvation Song Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 18, 2011

God's revelation leads to salvation when we receive the Savior.

Simeon’s Salvation Song Luke 2:28-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/18/11 [Note: Parts of this message are adapted from Ray Pritchard’s sermon, “The Cradle and the Cross: Simeon’s Song”] Does anyone know what a “Bucket List” is? The idea behind this is to make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ We Are A New Creation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 1, 2012

In Jesus we are made new, and we are made on purpose for a purpose - to be ones through whom God's message of love and reconciliation is delivered. People look through our lives to see if they can see Him.

How do you feel about the coming year? Maybe you’re looking ahead at 2012 with some stress as another year full of things that you have to do whether you want to or not. The cartoon character Calvin from Calvin and Hobbes once said, “God put me on this earth to accomplish a certain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Best Year Ever

Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jan 9, 2012

New Year, New Goals, New Resolutions, New Beginning

Your Best Year Ever Psalm 37:3-5 Pastor Brian Chandler New Season, New Goals, New Dreams, New Resolutions. It’s a new year with great new possibilities. Now most people when they start the new year they make new year’s resolutions and most people fail to keep their new year’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer, Faith And Worship Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 9, 2012

In the story of Zechariah we see how God moves in prayer and how even a faithful man can have an unfaithful response.

Luke 1:11-20, “Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to him: ‘Do no be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20

Denomination: Baptist