Sermons on Passing The Baton:

Cultivating Fruitful Relationships Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

7 Steps to Building Great Relationships, tackles the worldwide problem of loneliness, a beautiful portrait of Friendship in Bible, How to avoid damaging others & Make New Friends, Discerning Right & Wrong Relationships.

CULTIVATING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS (or FRIENDSHIPS) (Part 2 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR Series) Pastor Dan Harman INTRO - What will you learn about: Worldwide Problem of Loneliness, Definitions of Friendship, A Beautiful Portrait of Friendship in Bible, Counterfeit Church Fellowship, How to avoid ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Your Heart Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 7:14-25 Title: Follow Your Heart Romans 7:14-25 14 For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15 For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16 But if I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Essentials Of Our Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2008

Three essentials for any missional Christ follower or church.

Studies have shown that the most fulfilled and satisfied people alive are the people who have a sense of mission in their lives. They live for a purpose higher than themselves. The Apostle Paul exemplified this truth. He was always happy. Even in prison he had joy. Just read the letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares About Church? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008

Too often we think of salvation only in terms of our "personal salvation." But Jesus not only saves us as individuals, He saves us to be part of His local body. Jesus cares enough about His local churches that He is pictured as walking in our midst. How

1. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our mediator 2. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our purity 3. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our judge 4. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our authority I am as excited as I have been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Marriage Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at some of the lies we believe about marriage.

Opening Joke: A young bride-to-be was at the rehearsal for her wedding. She was nervous and having a hard time remembering what she was supposed to do when she walked down the aisle. The minister said, “Relax, it’s not hard. First, all you need to do is slowly walk down the aisle. Second, walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 18, 2008

Why is the Church Here?

Grow Up Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-16 Series: Great Expectations Matthew Sullivan We live in a day and age when it seems that the church is becoming less and less important in our society. Many argue that the greatest challenge the body of Christ faces is not in becoming extinct (Remember: Christ will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolution Number 4: Find Your Place And Serve

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008

The fourth of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

In his book, Maximizing Your Effectiveness, Aubrey Malphurs says, ‘most people have a profound inner desire to accomplish something of importance with their lives during their brief stay on planet earth. They want more than anything to lead fulfilling, productive lives that leave them with a deep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:1-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Porn Sunday - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Feb 25, 2008

This sermon deals with the issues of pornography and sexual integrity.

Porn Sunday #1 © 2008 Eric Bain NOTE: The following sermon is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Well good morning and welcome to what we are calling Porn Sunday, here at Sanctuary! If you’re a first time visitor, maybe you’re new to Christianity, and you came because you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Feb 25, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 6:1-14 Title: Dead or Alive Romans 6:1-14 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin so that grace may increase? 2 May it never be! How shall we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Or do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus have been baptized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fiery Commitment

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

This sermon helps Christians to have a commitment that is full of passion for God.

Another new year has arrived. A year someone has said that they’re not going to make as many mistakes as they did last year. A year someone has decided to cut their calorie intake in half, holla if you hear me. A year someone has decided they’re going to make a career change, or perhaps shake ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself, Just As Jesus Loved Us Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2008

Jesus outlines the nature of discipleship in terms of three main elements 1) A New Commandment 2) A New Example and 3) A New Witness.

Very few people like to travel extensively. There is something about being away from family and resources that we have when we are around home. There are those like Alan, Andrea and in April Sue and Wilma, who leave familiar surrounding to travel to a people in another country. Anyone that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Other

God’s Economy Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

In part 2 of series, Your Money Is Your Life, Dave looks at building blocks of stability in troubling economic times.

God’s Economy Your Money Is Your Life, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers November 22, 2009 There was a little boy named Johnny who used to hang out at the local corner market. The owner didn't know what Johnny's problem was, but the boys would constantly tease him. They would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Serving A God Of Impact - It's Not Always Easy Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010

It's tough sometimes. Serving God doesn't mean that automatically everything in life will go smoothly.

IMPACT SERIES #2 Serving a God of IMPACT It's Not Always Easy It's a tough pill to swallow. We expect that because we have determined to follow and serve God that it's going to mean that life will be easier. It's a lesson that has left us broken, discouraged, and perhaps even driven some from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Glory Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2010

The New Covenant is greater than the Old. The glory of the New Covenant includes the transformation that is possible through the work of the Spirit in us.

Introduction: A. As you know, transformation is big business on TV these days. 1. Our present love affair with reality shows has led to many TV programs that have to do with transformation. 2. There are home makeover programs that transform ugly rooms and deteriorating homes into something that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recoloring Our Epic Quest Series

Contributed by R. York Moore on Feb 16, 2010

A sermon encouraging listeners to regain their childlike faith and to support those whose childhood innocence has been stolen from them.

Intro: ľ It was one of those "high definition" moments of life. ľ The kind of moment that gets stuck in your head as a picture of what life used to be like. An idealized moment in time that becomes a part of our great personal epic. ľ The summer storm had dumped ponds of water teaming with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: *other