Sermons on Passion For Jesus:

Do Science And Christianity Conflict? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 13, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, do science and Christianity conflict?

INTRODUCTION I have a question to ask God and it’s this - - is there a conflict between science and Christianity? Some people believe that science and Christianity are completely opposite and will never be reconciled. The argument has included debate about … • Astronomy (Is the earth the centre ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: *other

Nevertheless, Not My Will…

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

God - who has given man ’free-will’ wants man to freely give it up in favor of doing His will.

Nevertheless, Not My Will… Theme: God has always wanted us to use our free will to give it up. Matt. 26:39 INTRODUCTION A. Why is it that the more we grow in the Lord, the more difficult it seems to be living according to His will? 1. Some might respond: but it is “easy” when you love the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Our Graduates

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 30, 2006

A message to the high school graduating class of 2006 at Dakota Community Church and KOZ Youth Mission.

June 11, 2006 Dakota Community Church Honor Our Graduates Introduction: Welcome again and thank you to the parents for allowing their children to be a part of KOZ. Special occasions like this are one of the best things about being a pastor. Today I want to quickly give you the three most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Make The Most With Your Money

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

Realize that the accumulation of wealth is a vain attempt to find satisfaction. Solomon wrote, "Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly will make wings for themselves; they fly aw

How Can the Lord Help You Overcome Problems Related to Money? by Paul Fritz Proverbs 11:28-11:28 1. Concentrate on being more spiritually productive allowing the Lord to provide to you whatever is necessary rather than what you think you. Solomon wrote, "Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning Between The Essentials And Non-Essentials

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best

Discerning Between the Essentials and Non-Essentials Phil. 1:9-11 "This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best." "I pray that you would be filled with the knowledge of His will with all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon.. Forgotten Wisdom

Contributed by Rick Hope on Jun 3, 2006

Solomon could have had it all...what a tragedy!

Solomon.. Forgotten Wisdom I once read a story about a man who was on a cruise. When it came time for meals, he could always be found sitting on the deck eating cheese and crackers and drinking water. Finally, a steward asked him why he was not enjoying some of the fine dining offered on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving A Difference

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

Who was right--Paul or Barnabas? Does it matter? What could have been done differently? What can we learn from this disagreement?

Resolving a Difference Acts 15:36-41 Once upon a time there was a business owner and project manager who had just months before successfully completed a project that created positive cash flow for their company. Not wanting to rest on his laurels, the business owner decided to write up a new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Imagination Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

God knows exactly how to bring you to your knees. You’ll thank Him for it later.

Weapon Of Mass Destruction Rom 15:5 God of patience and consolation Rom 15:13 God of hope Rom 15:33 God of peace 2 Cor 1:3 God of all comfort; 2 Cor 13:11 God of love 1 Peter 5:10 God of all grace, God is all these things, but don’t mess with Him because you can’t handle Him. Heb 12:29 29 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Satan Stop You Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul identifies three ways Satan tried to stop Paul from returnign to the Thessalonias. Satan will try and stop us too. This message looks at how he will try and what we can do about it.

DON’T LET SATAN STOP YOU 1 THESS 2:17-3:7 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:7 But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Role Models For Mothers

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 20, 2007

The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children.

ROLE MODELS FOR MOTHERS “And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” I Corinthians 13:13 The one word that epitomizes Christian motherhood is “love.” Her every action is prompted by love for her children. Someone once wrote: “Mothers write on the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Upon Further Review..." Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

March 2007 Pastor’s Letter - Transformation often consumes the past in favor of the present reality of Christ; requiring us to allow the past to go peacefully to its rest.

“Upon Further Review…” A consideration of less-than-instant replays. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 Prior to 1950, most motion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Polite?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007

Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of Discernment Series

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007

A closer look at the Gift of Discerning of Spirits and the importance of it’s use in our Churches today.

(this is a continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 3) Let’s look more closely at the Gift of the Discernment of the spirits. Definition: a spiritual gift that supernaturally enables a Christian believer to distinguish between holy and unholy spirits through the power of the Holy Spirit. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal