Sermons on Paul Apostle:

Repentance Means Change

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 13, 2011

A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Avoiding Idolatry Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Feb 21, 2011

Why should we spend so much time learning about the names of God? Our biggest danger is making up our own God, which the Bible calls idolatry, and the names of God teach us who God is and what He is like. Do we have a problem with idolatry today?

Purpose: To show the dangers of idolatry. Aim: I want the listener to commit to learning more about God by studying God’s names as a cure for idolatry. INTRODUCTION: Starting next Sunday morning I intend for us to begin a journey together exploring 25 of the most common names for God in the Old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Binitarian Or Triune God Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 22, 2011

Is the church (body of Christ) ‘binitarian’ OR ‘Trinitarian?’ Many believe in the Father or Jesus Christ and just pay lip-service to the Holy Spirit.

Opening illustration: St. Augustine - so the story goes - was struggling to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. So he decided to go for a walk on the beach, where he saw a little boy digging a hole in the sand with a seashell. The boy then ran off to the ocean, filling the shell, and rushed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Rest Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series through the book of Exodus. The focus of this message is the purpose for the Sabbath Day and how it applies to the New Testament Church.

Exodus 23:10- The need for Rest In this passage God gives the nation of Israel more instruction on the Sabbath The Sabbath was instituted even before the law of God was given Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-19

God’s Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2011

Three things happen with a relationship with Jesus: 1. Your sins become forgiven. 2. You are given a purpose for living. 3. You have a home waiting for you in heaven.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Today I want to talk to you about “Gods Amazing Grace”. For the last few weeks we have been looking God’s Glorious Grace. Today we are going to conclude the series. The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 46:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Fight

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

Learning why Christians must fight for those who have yet to know the truest taste of freedom in Jesus Christ

INTRO Let’s all do something together. Quickly turn to the cover of your bulletin and stare at the picture for just a moment. Notice the tired, ruggedness of this combat soldier. He’s not a spring chicken anymore. More than any of this, the photo depicts a man charged with a duty to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Space For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And His Message Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The Good News of the kingdom of God is the central focus of Jesus teaching, the kingdom of God. You can’t really understand Jesus without understanding the kingdom of God. Our Scripture today is the summation of the sermons he preached. “The time is fulfi

Jesus and His Message Mark 1:16-20, 2:14-15 The Gospel of Mark is the shortest Gospel and is often referred to as the action Gospel because it’s always on the move. Today, we’re continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark asking the question, “Who is Jesus?” and “What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Full Term Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Each of us has been given the seed of faith as well. When God first became real to you, you had from that point on the same privilege and responsibility to bring the miracle of Christ in you to full term fruition. Christ died and rose again not that you w

Myah Hope was given the news that she was pregnant. Like most mothers to be, she dreamed of what giving birth to a child and raising them would be like. But when she was 19 weeks pregnant, she was told that something was wrong with her baby's head. The doctor said that she had no brain. She was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

For Thine Is Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing on For Thine is

For Thine is Matthew 6:9-13 Douglas Vincent tells the story of making a shut-in visit for the first time. He was scared to death. What could I do to help them? They were about to die and could barely understand me. Besides being scared, he said, I did not know if it was worth the time to go out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Luke 16:1-13 Can God Trust Us As His Stewards?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 8, 2011

Jesus has been in the home of one of the chief Pharisees since chapter 14:1, He has given several parables, many of the Pharisees were guilty of many of theses truths that are revealed, this paralbe is about a rich mans manager,"steward" he

LUKE 16:1-13 CAN GOD TRUST US AS HIS STEWARDS? 4-9-11 Let me say 1st of all what a Stewart is, a steward is a person who has charge of another man’s goods. Abraham had a steward who had charge of all his possessions. It was Abraham’s steward, possible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is The God Of Elijah?

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 9, 2011

Elisha returned alone after Elijah was caught up to heaven. As he approached the Jordan River he cried out "Where is the God of Elijah?" As we face challenges and obstructions today we may ask the same question.

Where is the God of Elijah? Elisha was called by Elijah from what appears to have been a fairly affluent home 1Ki 19:19. He followed Elijah faithfully and humbly to the last. He had a firsthand view of Elijah’s later miracles and no doubt he heard graphic descriptions of the earlier ones. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons About Prayer From Life's Battlefield Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Oct 17, 2010

I. They learned that a trial often comes on the heels of a victory II. They learned that they could depend on God in battle III. They learned the value of prayer IV. They learned the importance of praying for one another Looking at moses on the battle

Prayer part 1 LESSONS LEARNED ON LIFE’S BATTLEFIELD There are times when the walk of the Christian is difficult. It is difficult to live in community, it is difficult to pray, to read your bible and be responsible. This is so difficult that the government has to run ads on television ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Service Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 20, 2010

The disciples didn’t understand he was calling them to be servants. You remember that just prior to coming to Jerusalem, Jesus had caught the disciples arguing over who was going to get the seat of honor and authority at the side of Jesus. Jesus knew if t

The Amazing Race: Service John 13:2-17 Jim White tells the story of Pauline spending four months in Portugal. While there, she felt like God wanted her to teach a ladies’ bible study on Wednesday mornings. After awhile, she sensed they should begin feeding the poor. Pauline and the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Had Ompassion

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 23, 2010

We needto be more like Jesus

We know that Jesus displayed compassion more than anyone that has ever lived, and as His people, we should display His compassion for lost and hurting people. For us to pursue the compassion of Jesus in our lives involves: Outreach, Discernment, Willingness to Help. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan