Sermons on Planning:

Developing Durability, Making My Relationships Last Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 29, 2009

Making my relationships last by learning why and how to keep my commitments to others.

A college man walked into a photography store with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the storeowner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Jim, I love you with all my heart. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Spirit Filled Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Martin on May 31, 2009

A sermon for the festival of Pentecost, Series B. Preached 5/31/2009 @ Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa. It was also Confirmation Sunday at Our Saviour’s.

This morning we have two very important things going on as a part of our worship service. The most obvious is that today is Confirmation Sunday. For the last two years, Jake, Samantha, Ethan, Elizabeth, Emily, Miranda, and Lexie have gone through careful instruction with me in the basics of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Pattern Of This Age Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 6, 2009

In this message I want to note briefly several (though not all) worldviews that confront Christians today.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 10, 2009

Learning from Paul’s personal testimony to the Colossian CHurch

When I was at university—I sweated and groaned and struggled to get through my studies. One day a mate left an major project we were working on in the train. He rang every station from Hornsby to Campbelltown hoping it was handed in. Alas, our major assignment was gone forever! After the lecturer ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Apostles, What They Were And What They Weren't Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 4, 2009

This looks at the original Apostles and what made them who they were.

How would you like to have been in that job interview? “So, you want to be an apostle, what previous experience do you have? None huh, oh right this is the first time the position has been advertised for.” “Yes, we do have a requirement, that’s right, just one: So were you with Jesus from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shield Of Faith - Spiritual Warfare Part 12 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com

Spiritual Warfare (SW-12) Ephesians 6:16 Shield of Faith "Whatever is born of God overcomes the world, and this is the victory that has overcome the world - our faith." (1 John 5:4) Are you born of God? Because if you are born of God you are a world overcomer. There are two groups - those who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: *other

The "Be There" Attitude Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2009

See how Mary displayed a "be there" attitude, as the mother of Jesus.

Last week I began a series about attitudes. As we look at the second sermon in this series I want to discuss what I call the "Be There¨ attitude. Mother’s are a prime example of the "be there¨ attitude. There are many things we could say about mothers. We could talk about their love. We could talk ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Man Of Grace Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009

Grace is one of the most important aspects of our lives but how do we see it in Jesus? Grace is a part of His character.

Topical: GRACE February 10, 2008 Jesus the man of Grace Have you ever noticed that everyone seems to have this certain, innate sense that they are owed something? People seem to think that because they are a human being they deserve a certain thing, or to be treated in a certain way. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: *other

When Christ Comes: The Hope Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009

The second in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes. This sermon explains what our resurrected bodies will be like. It is expository and alliterated.

When Christ Comes: The Hope of Resurrection! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Suppose you were walking past my farm one day and saw me sitting in the field crying. (I don’t have a farm nor am I prone to sitting in fields, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-50

Denomination: Christian Church

Missional: The Way To Be And Do Church

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

First sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

As I started to write this sermon, I read a blog in which the following question appeared, (Slide 1) ‘When you think of someone practicing Christianity, what is one of the first things that comes to mind?’ Would someone like Myrtie Howell come to mind? Pastor Marc Axelrod says that Myrtie quit ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does Jesus Hear?

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second Sermon in 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

Can you recall the time when you first heard God speak to you? (Slide 1) The disciples could though they did not understand the full implications of what they were hearing or doing. For me, it was on a clear, cold, and white January Sunday at the end of the worship service. It was not an audible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Jun 24, 2007

An exposition of Colossians 1:24-29.

Colossians 1:24-29 There are two kinds of books that always sell well……mysteries and love stories. The gospel is both. It is a mystery,…. long hidden,… at last revealed. It is also a love story in the finest sense of that word. It unveils God’s love for the world and for us. The whole theme ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 25, 2007

What is God’s solution for us & what He can do for us as we go through difficulties in life.

Fear not…For I am with thee, says the Lord What is God’s solution for us & what he can do for us as we go through difficulties in life. Isaiah 43: 1 But now, this is what the Lord says-- he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When We're Released

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s consider from this text what should happen once we’ve been released from the prison of sin. 1- When released we must go to God’s people 2- When released we must raise our voices in prayer 3- When released we must allow God’s Spirit to work

INTRO.- ILL.- The warden of a Midwest prison sent a note around to inmates asking for suggestions on the kind of party they’d recommend to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The prisoners all had the same idea—OPEN HOUSE. ILL.- Not long after a wealthy contractor had finished building the Tombs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Showed Himself

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 24, 2009

Jesus shows Himself to us in various ways.

Text: “After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias… (John 21:1). According to the Gospel of John, this is the third time Jesus appeared before the disciples. The first time was the evening of the Resurrection. “Then the same day at evening, when the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church