Sermons on Oxygen Tanks:

Free To Do What? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2011

Freedom is a pathway, not an end point.

What is freedom? For Kelly, it meant graduating from high school and getting out from under her parents thumb. Carl thought that freedom would come when he had his own car and could come and go as he pleased. Rosa longed for the freedom to quit work so that she could stay at home with her children, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rest-Less Or Rest-Full? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 27, 2010

When we observe God’s prescribed Sabbath we are led into at least the types of rest.

“Law & Order: SPU – Rest-less or Rest-full?” Ex. 20:8-11; Heb. 3:7-411 Has anyone ever said to you something like “You know, you wouldn’t be so tired if…?” or “You’d have more energy if…?” How did they fill in the blank? How is your life? Are you rest-less or rest-full? God has told us that our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Time Had Fully Come Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010

When the time of God had fully come, what happened? 1- When the time had come God sent His Son 2- When the time had come God sent His Spirit

INTRO.- ILL.- A time management expert at a conference was to give a speech about her success in business and how time management plays a huge part of business success. She engaged the crowd and they seemed to love her. She was giving tips and sharing success stories. Suddenly, she realized she ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planted To Produce Fruit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 11, 2010

You were planted to produce fruit. What is your purpose, productivity and produce?

PLANTED TO PRODUCE FRUIT A young man wanted to become a missionary. He was told to come to the missionary examiner’s home at 5:00 AM. So the next morning, with snow on the ground, the young man showed up at the home at 5:00 and rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Burn On Without Burn Out

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses burnout in the ministry and how the Christian should maintain a balance of work, worship and rest.

If you brought your Bible with you I would like to invite you to turn with me to Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus gives us a very helpful perspective on life. "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At Work

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Jan 23, 2009

God is at work in the lives of His people.

GOD IS WORKING BUT ARE YOU WORKING? Philippians 2:12-18 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. May 27, 2006 INTRODUCTION Man’s advancements have brought rapid developments. These fast past changes have necessitated the construction of new facilities, roads, and countless projects. I was recently struck ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old Rugged Cross Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross

Read passage Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross In 1913 George Bennard was struggling with a problem that caused him much suffering His mind went back again and again to Christ’s anguish on the cross This was the heart of the Gospel! The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Care Or Environmentalism (What's The Difference?)

Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008

What is a Christian’s responsibility to care for the environment? Does God really care about what happens to the earth? How can we become more intentional about our care for creation without becoming an environmental fanatic or a ’tree hugger?’

Creation Care or Environmentalism? (What’s the difference?) Introduction A.Since the 1960s, there has been a lot of controversy about man’s relationship to the environment and nature. A movement has developed that seeks to place the value of the environment above the needs of man. Many refer to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:17-18

Denomination: Vineyard

The Lifted Up Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 30, 2008

Our passage teaches us of a violent grace. Though man would cast down the Servant, God would lift Him up and glorify Him. He who man esteemed not, God would magnify.

ISAIAH 52:13 15 - 52:15 THE LIFTED UP SERVANT John 12: 32-33 The text we begin today may be the best know in the Old Testament. The passage is certainly one of the riches and most unmistakable prophecies in the Bible. Our text begins the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Protectiing Creation

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Oct 11, 2007

A Harvest Sermon on the theme of protection our God given environment

Creation is a tremendous mystery. You can begin to understand what a wonderful mystery creation is when you get asked a question like ’Where did God come from?’ Now an obvious answer to that question is ’well, God didn’t come from anywhere, he has always been here.’ Then you read the opening words ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Cowards Can Become Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 26, 2007

Many of us are just like Joshua. We feel inadequate for the task of leadership.

Even Cowards Can Become Leaders Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua is exhibit A of a reluctant leader. In fact when it came to taking the leadership baton from Moses he was a coward. Listen to the words of the Lord to Joshua: Joshua 1:6, 7, 9 “Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Deepening Our Desires Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

THE PURSUIT OF TRUE PLEASURE IN LIFE.

Recently I’ve had a desire to do catch-up between my soul and God. In part because I’ve wanted renewal as a pastor to grow in the depths of my own experience with God. But also because in a very short time I’m going to be fathering a young life. I realize it’s more than “how to’s” but what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

I Am...the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 25, 2007

Since Jesus is the light of the world, we need to allow the light of Jesus into every area of our life (belief) and continue to walk in the light (discipleship).

During Lent I have been addressing Jesus’ seven “I am” statements in the gospel of John, through each statement Jesus revealed a little more about who he really was, what his purpose was in coming , and how we are supposed to respond to him. In our memory verse this morning Jesus said, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Methodist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The filling of the Spirit yields a disciplined spiritual life.

True Spirituality Series Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO It hasn’t happened in a while, but I’ve done it before. I’ve ran out of gas. Years ago, I can remember more than once coasting into a gas station just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ