Sermons on Planning:

Sardis: Alarm Bells Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 12, 2003

God is working to get our attention. Sometimes He uses alarm bells when we must respond immediately. Sometimes He uses alarm clocks to focus us on our daily disciplines. What is best, however, is the inner body clock, the inner drive to be a Kingdom pe

The greatest challenge any speaker has is to gain and to hold the attention of his audience. Speech teachers tell us that if we are going to practice anything, practice both the opening and the ending of a speech. That may be all that anyone remembers. So how does a speaker gain and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Rubble Trouble Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 12, 2003

We must have courage to respond to the truth.

RUBBLE TROUBLE Nehemiah 1:1-11 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO RESPOND TO THE TRUTH. ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 1:1-11, three stages that take place in responding courageously to the truth. The _____ stage that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trials: God's Hard Gifts Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 13, 2003

The trials in our life are never easy, but God uses them to refine us into better people.

James 1:1-18 January 12, 2003 Trials - God’s Hard Gifts Last week we looked at the Man James, brother of Jesus. Today, we begin to look at the letter that he left us in the New Testament. Jesus was prophesied to be a man of sorrows, well acquainted with grief; his brother James also had ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: *other

Plenteous Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

PLENTEOUS PRAYER JER. 33:1-3 Today I want to begin a series of sermons on prayer. Most of the messages will be based on the writings and sermons of Charles Spurgeon that famous 19th century preacher who was known as the prince of preachers. My goal in this series is to get you to pray more. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

God Has Called Us To An Active Ministry

Contributed by Arthur Mathis on Oct 18, 2003

God has intended for us to speak out and tell everyone about the miracle that He has performed in our lives--we have been chosen as His royal priesthood--chosen for His purposes.

God Has Called Us to an Active Ministry Associate Pastor Art Mathis 19 October 2003 1 Peter 2:9-10 (Message Bible)—“But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Biblical Mindset

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 1, 2003

A message encouraging Christians to be people who live with the Bible as their foundation rather than the philosophies of the world

Developing a Biblical Mindset Colossians 2:8 November 2, 2003 Introduction This is the third message on living a life characterized by the peace of God. In the first message I gave six strategies to living in the peace of God. Last week we talked about the fact that God is in control, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is The Father's Judge And Your's As Well

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2003

the criteria and importance of a judge is especially important in the Judge of the world. What will he use to judge us? Find out.

November 9, 2003 John 5:19-24 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all he does. Yes, to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 21, 2002

Rahab was looking for love and created a lot of past that she needed to get past. This is the first in a 2 part message.

February 17, 2002 Hebrews 11:31; Josh 2 “Looking for love in all the wrong places” INTRODUCTION I like the story about a Seminary student who wanted to have a scriptural basis for everything he did. He felt he was on solid ground if he could quote Bible book, chapter & verse to okay his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31, Joshua 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Transfiguration Of Our Lord.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 21, 2002

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.”

Year A 2nd Sunday of Lent Alternate Reading Matthew 17: 1-9 Title: “The Transfiguration of Our Lord.” Jesus takes Peter, James and John up onto a mountain where he is transfigured before them. The Transfiguration scene is yet another step or stop along the way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

I Dare You To Compare Yourself To Abram

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 21, 2002

how there are striking similarities and differences between ourselves and ABram

February 24, 2002 Genesis 12:1-8 The LORD had said to Abram, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. 2 “I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Death's Baby

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Declare the hope of the resurrection

Death’s Baby It was into a scene of death & destraction and discouragement that our Canaan King found himself in the 11th chapter of John. John 11:20-27 BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Words ordered in heaven & uttered over lips of clay. Speak to the wounded desperate souls of sin. Curse & stinch of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-27, Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sharing Struggles Openly Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 25, 2002

To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached.

The Safest Place on Earth – Part 3 February 24, 2002 Big Idea: To experience authentic biblical community, I must let people reach the deepest places in my heart; places not often or easily reached. INTRODUCTION ILLUS – Henri Nouwen, the widely read Christian author, was a professor at Yale ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is There A Golden Calf In Your Life?

Contributed by James May on Mar 3, 2002

God wants us to remove every idol from our hearts and freely worship Him of our own will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002

It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - It's All About Him

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 4, 2002

Confusion over issues like what to wear, who should preach or pray, etc, often clouds the issue. Worship is all about Him!

March 3, 2002 Paul is a very old and dear friend of mine; he is also a troublemaker! Before the days of my preaching every chapter, every verse, straight through a Bible book, I used to nimbly avoid the trouble traps Paul laid out. Today I am cornered! If I tell the truth about this passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist