Sermons on Participation:

Marriage Is God's Design (Part 2)

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 18, 2009

The institution of marriage, as God established it, is under attack.

Intro. This morning we saw the Principle that Marriage is of God. It was established by Him, and in reality for Him. To pervert it is to defy God Himself. This morning we saw - I. THE DIVINE PATTERN A. Marriage, between a man and a woman, is Rooted in Creation B. Marriage was Reaffirmed by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of Great Worship

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

There are basic requirements for high quality worship

Essentials for Great Worship Hebrews 13: 10-16 June 7, 2009 Morning Service Introduction In his book, songs that were the heart, gospel singer George Beverly Shea tells of his friend Bert Frizen. While attending college, Burt distinguished himself as a fine baritone singer. But his college studies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:10-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Prepared The Church For Life Beyond His Death

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 9, 2007

A sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, Series C

6th Sunday of Easter, May 13, 2007, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world, that through his death and resurrection, we might be restored to a right and meaningful ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 24, 2007

Each of us is a wounded warrior in the battle of life. We don’t have strength enough to fight the battles on our own. But as we surrender our brokenness to God, He will give us the strength to be peacemakers. He makes up the difference between our abil

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Mathew 5:9 Introduction In 1915 Moina Michael wrote a poem which says: We cherish too, the Poppy red… That grows on fields where valor led… It seems to signal to the skies…That blood of heroes never dies… Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a time when we, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian Church

Women Of The Church Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 4, 2007

May all women rise up within the leadership of the church and find their rightful place.

WOMEN IN MINISTRY. WOMEN AS PASTORS. WOMEN LEADING IN THE CHURCH. THESE FEW STATEMENTS HAVE PROBABLY SPARKED MORE DEBATE AND HAVE CAUSED MORE DISSENTION AND TRAUMA WITHIN THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH THAN ANYTHING BEFORE. I WONDER HOW MANY GREAT AND OUTSTANDING WOMEN THROUGHOUT THE COURSE OF HUMAN HISTORY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gift Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon is the second in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the characteristics of the Gift of Prophecy in order to allow the Holy Spirit opportunity to reveal this gift to those who have it.

Last week I introduced this subject area of spiritual gifts by sharing the “Categories of Gifts.” Based on 1 Corinthians 12.4-7 I shared that there are Motivational Gifts, Ministry Gifts and Manifestation Gifts. Every Christian, every believer, every born again child of God is given a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Evangelism Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

The way the book of Matthew begins tells us something about earning a right to be heard.

Jesus Evangelism Festival2001 We live and operate in a society that we can recognize to be religious. Some are Christian, in their religiousness. Others are of many different faiths. Some practice mystical eastern religions. Some follow the practices of New Ageism. In Canada, millions of people ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“i Can Live With A New Perspective” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 2, 2011

Because of my identification with Christ in His death and resurrection, I can see myself differently - from a new perspective.

In our passage for today, we find Paul emphasizing God’s GRACE. He mentions God’s GRACE in verse 5, verse 7, and verse 8. My favorite definition of GRACE is God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - all that God can now provide for us because of the payment Christ made for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Devoted Series

Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008

The early disciples were devoted to the Apostles Teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.

Series – looking at the early church. Acts 2:43 says, “Everyone was filled with awe…” The early church was awesome! Truth In Review: • The local church can be awesome or it can be awful. The church is awesome when God’s Spirit is prominent and is leading the hearts and minds of His people. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wash My Feet, Wash My Heart

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 16, 2008

Jesus understood full well that in a few short hours all those 24 feet that were so wonderfully cleansed would soon desert Him and run for their life and flee from His presence... And He knows it. They don’t know it. Only the feet of John would stay put.

Disaster struck me one day when I was a boy. I don’t know where in the world my little sister came back to the house real dirty and smelly. Some type of dark sticky slimy stinky substance was all over her and she was crying up loud. She had tried to get rid of it by using her dirty hand and as you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-5, John 13:1-20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deliverance From Addictions

Contributed by David Leach on Mar 30, 2015

Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way

Deliverance from addictions - 2 ways, man’s way and God’s way Webster’s definition of addiction – To devote or surrender oneself to something (or someone) habitually or obsessively. What are some of the more common addictions? Admiration (by others), Alcohol, Anger, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Presence

Contributed by Annie Springate on Apr 2, 2015

There is nothing more important than seeking the presence of God. It is our highest call.

I would start by saying that I have read hundreds of christian books, listened to even more christian sermons and read the bible over the last 30 years and I thank each person, knowingly and unknowingly, who has sown into my life. My sermons are an amalgamation of all I have learnt. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding With Repentance Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 6, 2015

A worship service focused practicing repentance in corporate worship.

In his book, Worship is a Verb, Robert E. Webber writes these insightful words: WORSHIP IS A VERB. It is not something done to us or for us, but by us. We certainly saw that last week in Nehemiah chapter 8. As the people gathered and listened to Ezra read the Word of God, they were active ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Really Feed 5000? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2015

Within the descriptions of the feeding of the 5000, there are a few key learnings for the church, Jesus didn't feed them he multiplied the food, but the task was the disciples, the task was their's as it is ours.

Did Jesus really feed 5000, Mark 6:35-44 I’ve been wondering a bit lately about the multiplication miracles. As a group of people who are Bible believing Christians, what is your thinking is it the same as mine? Did Jesus feed the five thousand, I don’t think he did? Before you get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44, John 14:13-14, John 6:1-15, Ephesians 4:8-13, Mark 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Women Speaking Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

~ If evolution really happened, then a tremendous amount of death occurred before man evolved. ~~ And if death preceded man, then death was not the result of Adam's sin, this would makes sin a fiction, and we would not need a Savior.

#10~Col.3: 18 WOMEN SPEAKING 1-26-14 ~ Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, -- Rom.6:23 -- the wages of sin is death ~ If evolution really happened, then ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist