Sermons on Peers:

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2011

The Lord does not merely help us fix up our lives or amend our ways; he transforms us into a new creation and wants us to spread this transforming message. But first, we must look more closely at this transformation.

Transformed, Not Merely Reformed (2 Corinthians 5:16-21) 1. Last week, many of you experienced power outages; transformers were exploding 2. Transformers increase (step up) or decrease voltage (step down). 3. It is more efficient to send electricity long distances at a higher voltage, and then to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Never Give Up What Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 28, 2013

Jesus instructs all His Believers to never give up certain things.

Let us continue to learn from our Lord Jesus Christ in the Gospel of Luke Chapter 18….. Last week, we noted the main instruction from Jesus Christ to His Disciples: Always pray and never give up! In context, we learned, We are to always talk to God with everything that we do and ask if we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens When We Get Tired Of Waiting On God’s Answer?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013

A look at the consequences of trying to manufacture an answer rather than waiting on God to come through for us.

OUR SITUATION: We have a real problem and God seems to be late. - Genesis 16:1, 3. - Verse 3 notes that they’d been living in Canaan for 10 years at this point. Ten years is a long time to wait, especially for something as meaningful as a child. - We don’t want to minimize the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Drama Behind God's Servants Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2014

God's Kingdom is made up of individuals, each with his or her strengths, gifts, calling, failures, struggles, experiences, and personal slants. We have Jesus Christ, God's Word, and a transformed heart in common.

The Drama Behind God's Servants (Colossians 4:7-18) 1. A group of foreign dignitaries are visiting Israel. At the end of the tour, they are taken to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. They look at the tomb and read the following inscription: ABRAHAM SCHWARTZ BORN 5694 DIED 5733 A GOOD MAN ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Hot Air Religion

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

real faith does what it says

Sermon: “No hot air religion” Point: “Real faith does what it says” 3-4 weeks ago, I was driving back home after dropping my daughter off for work. I had seen this homeless man walking along side Marietta Avenue several times before, and every time, I was reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Scales Before Your Eyes Series

Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 7, 2015

Seeing God to be both vast and small simultaneously by seeing him at human scale in Christ

Psalm 113 Matthew 3.13-17 Now I need to start by stating publically my admiration of Professor Steven hawking. His overcoming of his disabilities alone is impressive enough. But it is only when you try to understand his thought do you really get blown away. Because within one human cranium are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

Denomination: *other

Jesus Encounter With A Canaanite Woman

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 6, 2014

A Canaanite woman approaches Jesus pleading with Him to heal her daughter who was possessed by a demon.

Have you noticed how some people just keep going and going like that energizer bunny even when they seem to be fighting a lost cause? Take Rob Ford for example. In his first public appearance since being hospitalized, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford vowed to supporters to 'beat cancer' the same way he says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Retired? Welcome To Full Time Ministry!!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2016

You may be retired from secular work, but your work for God has just been enlarged!

During my meditation and prayer time it came to me that I am not retired, I am in full time ministry! Not in a paying position, but certainly in position for having a rewarding life that is more than pay. Most of my life, I have been bi-vocational and ministered without pay. The nutty thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Baptist

The Babylonian Theme Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2012

Babylon represents mankind uniting to assert themselves against God; it is about who has the power and control, God or man?

The Babylonian Theme 1. Some things go back a long way: A little boy opened the big and old family Bible with fascination, looking at the old pages as he turned them. Then something fell out, and he picked it up and looked at it closely. It was an old leaf from a tree that had been pressed in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Subnatural Response Of Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 23, 2018

Although they knew God by His works, they did not glorify Him for who He is or thank Him for all He has done.

Subnatural Response of Man Romans 1:21-23 21 because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened. Although they knew God by His works, they did not glorify Him for who He is or thank Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Serving Our Generation” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 18, 2018

Every believer has an obligation to pass along the faith to the next generation.

Last time, we thought about serving God’s purpose. Today, let’s think about serving our generation. The Bible has a lot to say about one generation investing in the next. “One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.” - Psalm 145:4 (CSB) “Let this be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is A Rapture In Reverse

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 21, 2018

The Nativity of the Lord – Christmas Mass During the Night (Traditional Christmas Biblical reading).

The third grade was staging their annual Christmas pageant. Finally it came time for the birth. Mary was hidden from the crowd by bales of hay. A boy appeared on stage, in a bathrobe with sandals, a stethoscope around his neck. He disappeared behind the hay bales, and reemerged with a bundle. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Wisdom And The Quality Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 17, 2019

A wise person accepts and acts upon realities that others deny or ignore. The sooner we get these down, the better!

Wisdom and the Quality of Your Life (Proverbs 27:19-26) 1. Some people are amazingly shrewd. Take this joke: 2. Morris (the father) says to his son:“I want you to marry a girl of my choice.” The son says: I will choose my own bride.” Morris says:“But the girl is Bill Gates’daughter.” The son ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Canaanite Woman

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 20, 2017

She was probably a single mom with a special needs child, and she desperately needed Jesus’ help.

20A She was probably a single mom with a special needs child, and she desperately needed Jesus’ help. Jesus’ reaction to this desperate woman’s request is quite interesting. The truth is, he didn’t respond at all. His disciples certainly did not want anything to do with the woman, i.e. “Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic