Sermons on Own The Anointing:

The Paths Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

sermon 4 in hebrews series

The Paths of the Heart The Path of a Hard Heart Characteristics: Always Going Astray Being Spiritually Ignorant Being an Unbeliever in Christ The Path of a Humble Heart Characteristics: Believer in Christ Growing in Spiritual Maturity Persevering in the Faith Gives and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Out Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 14 in Hebrews Series

Live Out Love! Be hospitable to strangers Serve the Suffering Honor my spouse Be Content with your stuff Slide ARTICLE IV: OUR VISION We believe that ALL people matter to God and that God wants ALL people in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we at Hickory Creek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Bigger Than....the Storm Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 3, 2008

Because God is big...God offers peace in the midst of the storm

TEXT: Mark 4:35 - 41; Matthew 8:23ff; Luke 8:22ff TITLE: How to Calm the Storm SERIES: God is BIG part 1 TOPIC: God’s power; God’s provision OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 5, 2008 PROP.: How God brings peace in the midst of the storm! God is big enough to handle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Passion Of The Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

Today, we look at the wise men. There is one thing which sets this God encounter apart from the others in the Nativity story. Mary, the shepherds and Joseph weren’t expecting or looking for anything special to happen in their lives. The Magi weren’t eithe

The Passion of the Magi Matthew 2:1-12 Jeff Vanderhoof writes, Earlier this month I was privileged to fly to England with the incoming class of ordinands, the Bishop, and others from our Conference. It was an outstanding experience, one that I will treasure for years to come. Part of me expected ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Peaceable Politics Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 5, 2008

With all the things that go on during the political season, do you lose sight of the big picture? Today, we’ll spend our time looking at the big picture concerning politics. We’ll see what the Bible tells us our chief political job as a Christian is.

I read an article the other day that was written by an Air Force officer who had been stationed with the Army Corps of Engineers in Baghdad. He told of something that happened to him while they were working on the reconstruction of Iraq. His unit was responsible for rebuilding roads and bridges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Clean Your House For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Bruce Schwan on Nov 15, 2008

based on Mark 7:1-13

1The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were "unclean," that is, unwashed. 3(The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial washing, holding ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2008

The Holy Spirit is such a powerful force that He changes us. But how does He do that, and how do we avoid being distracted by substitutes?

OPEN: During the Middle ages, in Florence Italy, there was a wealthy citizen by the name of Lorenzo de’Medici. He was a patron of the arts and very proud of the grand plays and pageants he staged for the citizens of the area. Among his productions were several amazingly realistic religious pageants ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Untapped Power Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 18, 2008

Prayer is the tool that connects us to the power of God. We do not tap it for many reasons.

Sept 7 – Living the Supernatural Life – Part 3 - Untapped Power Last week something remarkable happened during our worship service. We learned about the power of calling upon God to intervene in situations – because God has limited Himself in this world to the prayers of His people. Then, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The "Logos" Eternal Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008

1st in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

Let’s face it. There is a good deal about the gospel of Jesus that much of the world finds hard to believe. For instance, some legitimately ask how it is that the death on one Jewish man on a Roman cross can pay the penalty for all the sins of mankind. And then there is the stumbling block of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Abundance Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2008

How can one describe what God has given in this church, with the successes of the past year? How describe human needs, especially for the Gospel? And how describe the opportunities for inclusive worship, honest learning, and artistic expression?

Once upon a time a certain church was in an uproar. Some said that the pastor was not performing according to expectations. And so complaints were brought to the deacons, who met to consider the issue, and asked those who were grumbling, “What is the problem with the pastor?” One disaffected ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Magnifying Christ's Majesty I Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 30, 2008

As John set about to write these two chapters I’m sure that he felt a deep sense of frustration. How could he put in words what he had seen in God’s throne room? He must have felt like he had been given the task of describing a rainbow to a blind man, or

Magnifying Christ’s Majesty Part I Revelation 5:1-7 Purpose: To exalt Christ’s worthiness. Aim: I want the listener to respond to Christ’s majesty with passionate worship. INTRODUCTION: When Vance Havner once told a group of people that he was very optimistic about world events. Someone asked ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing Rain Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain washes over the wounds of sin and make us

Healing Rain! Opening Video Illustration: Healing Rain by Michael W. Smith Thesis: When God’s time of refreshing comes we need to sit back like a sponge and soak it in. We need to allow a cleansing rain to flow over our lives and our hearts. When we open up our hearts to the Lord a healing rain ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Year, A New Day

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 3, 2010

2010 is upon us. If we want to be begin afresh with God, leaving behind last years failings, where do we start?

Sermon for CATM – A New Year, A New Day – January 3, 2010 I’ve heard recently some interesting New Year’s resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast." “I will stop sending e-mail, ICQ, Instant Messages and be on the phone at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational