Sermons on Personal Holiness:

Every Crutch Removed Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 3, 2009

We learn in this lesson that even when all our crutches are removed and all the we have is God - that God is more than enough.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of the jet that was making a transatlantic flight, when suddenly the pilot’s voice came on the intercom: “Those of you on the left side of the plane have probably noticed that one of our engines has failed. Please do not be alarmed. We can still fly on three ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus--His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 26, 2010

Today's lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Last time we saw that forgiveness is a gift, paid for by Jesus Christ. We don’t deserve it, and we can’t earn it. And that is grace: God behaving towards us in a way we simply don’t deserve. We saw this in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruitless Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2010

If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God and lead people to Him on a regular basis, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion, and we must pray with hearts full of faith and forgiveness

A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, “I’m Joe Cohen, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cheer Up - It's Time To Take The Offering!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Message about giving.

Cheer Up – It’s Time to Take the Offering! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 September 23, 2001 Introduction Well, I’m sure that the vast majority of the regular attenders of this church have been just bursting with a desire to hear a message about giving in the last year since I started preaching here. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Striking Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are God’s children.

A STRIKING FAMILY RESEMBLANCE Galatians 3:26-4:7 S: Sonship Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE GOD’S CHILDREN. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:26-4:7, three characteristics that show how we are God’s children. The _____ characteristic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Excellence Is Next To Godliness

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

Do we serve in excellence? Or do we go through the motions in church as usual. Daniel was a man of excellence service because he served a God of Excellent deliverance.

Excellence is Next to Godliness We have a familiar saying in the world today. “Cleanliness is next to godliness”. I don’t like that saying. It’s not because I’m a slob. Believe me, I’m not a slob. At least, not a professional slob. Sure I’ve left my fair share of dirty laundry lying around ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Word For Good Dads

Contributed by Jd Traylor on May 13, 2001

How to be a godly father

HANOVER BAPTIST CHURCH JUNE 18, 2000 J.D. Traylor, Pastor “God’s Word for Good Dads” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of The Box - "More Than Enough” God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2005

Pagans doubt God because they try to put Him in a box. But Christians sometimes doubt because they forget that He was in the box to begin with.

OPEN: (I had brought a large cardboard box on stage that my children had turned into a house) I suppose some of you have wondered what this is. Does anybody know what I have on stage with me? That’s right - it’s a box. But, it’s not just any box. This is a marvelous box. This is the creation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger With Wineskins Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 3, 2005

If the New Year is new wine, then what wine skins should we be avoiding?

FORGET IT JANUARY 2nd 2005 PHILIPPIANS 3:13-14 It’s gone, finished. 2004 is just a memory as we stand on the threshold of 2005. during the first week of a new year it’s not unusual to reminisce about the past and to dream about the future. Were there things that we would change about the past ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Do I Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2005

How do we rise above simply being an average Christian?

During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury would give you a list of requirements for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Greedership: Ringing False Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

Looks at the causes and consequences of bad leadership, and the characteristics of bad leaders.

Greedership: Ringing False The Productive Life, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 19, 2006 Last week we looked at Titus chapter 1, verses 1-8, where we see the qualifications that the Apostle Paul lays out for those who would aspire to spiritual leadership. (Explain ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:9-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

'tis The Season To Think Of Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004

1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am With You Series

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: Go in the strength God gives you, knowing that He is with you

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ In trying to discern what to talk about, I went to your website and found your vision statement: "Live ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Vineyard

We Are Forgiven Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 15, 2008

In this lesson, we learn about the wonder of forgiveness, what it feels like to be forgiven, and witness the forgiveness of the sinful woman in Luke 7.

A. Once there was a man who carried a secret burden of a long-past sin in his heart. 1. No one knew what he had done, but he had repented and asked God for forgiveness. 2. In spite of this, he had lived with years of remorse over the incident without any sense of God’s forgiveness. 3. One day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ