Sermons on Pastor Appreciation:

Empowered By Faith Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012

True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Away Childish Things 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 6, 2013

If we are supposed to leave the basics where are we supposed to go. This message examines the next step.

Leaving Childish things 2 Rev. Denn Guptill His name was Mickey Cohen. And he was a crook. And not just a little crook either, Mickey Cohen was the top man in the Los Angeles underworld during the forties and fifties. He had his finger into everything: gambling, extortion and prostitution. At ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living In Love Or Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

We are taught here in John that we know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brethren. Love of the brethren is a proof of sonship. People with a heart for God have a heart for people.

1 JOHN 3: 11-18 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LIVING IN LOVE OR DEATH [Matthew 22: 35-40 / John 15:12-14 / Luke 10:25-27] In his book Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Richard Foster tells of an OLD SAGE who asked his disciples, "How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jan 14, 2013

God's word is like a seed - it's meant to be planted, to take root, to grow and to bring forth new life! What place do you give the word of God in your life?

The Big Picture - Mark 4:1-20 - January 13, 2013 Series: I Want To Follow Jesus - #1 I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me this morning to the Gospel of Mark – Mark chapter 4, beginning in verse 1. Jesus is teaching the people and He is going to tell them a series of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: *other

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

#2 - Revelation: God Speaks Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013

A series on theology. God still speaks - through the universe, through His Word, through His Son.

The fundamental question about God that we have to ask first is this: Does He speak? Does He communicate? Revelation means that God is not discovered by us, he REVEALS HIMSELF to us. REVELATION means God chooses to reveal his nature and his will to us. The LORD has made known His salvation; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness

Rebuilding Faith - Identifying With God's Word Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

The Rebuilding Faith series focuses on seven steps to experiencing a renewal of faith. The series is 7 sessions and the series diagram can be downloaded at www.michaelrhodge.com.

Session Focus: Identifying with God’s Word Scripture Focus: Nehemiah 8 Session Introduction Consider starting this session with an interactive dialogue. Invite your group members to share about someone they dreamed of being when they were growing up OR someone their kids/grandkids ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Go Means Go Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 5, 2012

So what part of “Go” do you think we do not understand as the Body of Christ today? Jesus told us to “Go” to be His witnesses to the world around us which means our neighbors and those across the seas. Jesus gave us the green light to be His witness to th

Open with Video: From You Tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYB3vm9u3AQ Jesus said, “GO!” time: 1:59 Spiritual Mile Marker message for March 2012 Focus Evangelism: 12 ways to invite 12 people to church for Easter or other times of the year. See the 12 ways to invite someone to church card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Two Become One Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 16, 2012

This message is the first in a series on marriage. It's only after the honeymoon is over that we discover that a good marriage comes about by a lot of hard work. A great marriage is possible when God becomes the basis for our understanding of what marri

When Two Become One - Genesis 2:15-25 - April 15, 2012 Series: After the Honeymoon – The Mystery of Marriage #1 Show video: “Vision for Marriage Ministry.” We are free to change the world – what a great song! This morning we begin a new sermon series entitled, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: *other

Satan's Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 23, 2012

Satan is the ultimate eavesdropper and a constant gate crasher. As far as he is concerned we are like E.F. Hutten when we pray. Whenever and wherever we invite God to come we can be sure that Satan will also show up.

From a “Pastor’s Weekly Briefing” provided by Focus on the Family - “A large share of people who attend Protestant or Catholic churches have adopted beliefs that conflict with the teachings of the Bible and their church, according to Barna Research Group 35% believe that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-10

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 29, 2012

The world is operating on jet speed and everybody is living, as though there is no end to this life. They run, sweat and beat themselves to amass wealth but alas many fail to understand that God is preparing us for His Kingdom!

Kingdom of God! A) Look, it’s me! Acts 1:3” During the forty days after His crucifixion he appeared to the apostles from time to time, actually alive, and proved to them in many ways that it was really he himself they were seeing. And on these occasions he talked to them about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The End Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 1, 2010

In Paul's trip to Jerusalem we see that when God sends you a hardship He also prepares you to go through it.

(The open illustration was taken from Sermon Centrals Illustrations database) Tony Campolo tells about the time he was asked to speak at a Pentecostal college. Before the service, eight men had him kneel so they could place their hands on his head and pray. Tony was glad to have the prayer, but ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:10-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2010

I can't always control my reaction but my response is my responsibility. For nothing is impossible with God.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Woman Luke 1:26-56; 2:19, 33-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/5/10 All of our daughters were home last weekend and we had a blast buying a tree and putting up all the decorations. Unlike last year, our tree is still standing a week later and we’ve avoided any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of A Man Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 12, 2010

Don't drop the ball; provide loving leadership.

Christmas Through the Eyes of a Man Matthew 1:18-25 Rev. Brian Bill 12/12/10 Two weeks ago, Steve Johnson, a receiver for the Buffalo Bills, inexplicably dropped what would’ve been a game-winning 40-yard easy touchdown catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime. After dropping it, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist