Sermons on Plurality Of Elders:

Hear My Son!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010

God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian Church

God Is At Work Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010

1- God is at work in preaching 2- God is at work in refuting error 3- God is at work in judgment

INTRO.- ILL.- Little Ricky was spending the weekend with his grandmother after a particularly trying week in kindergarten. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful. His grandmother remarked, "Doesn't it look like an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Despicable Me - Part 1 - Repentance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 12, 2010

What if we aren’t what we seem? What if we try to be perfect and can’t pull it off? What is God’s prescription to deal with “Despicable Me”?

“Despicable Me” Pt. 1 – Repentance Text: Romans 7:15-20 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-20, Romans 7:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Your Christian Life In A War Zone

Contributed by Larry Wise on Mar 21, 2010

Spiritual Warfare

Living Your Christian Life in a War Zone I Peter 2:11,12 Dave Neighbors (a doctor in our church) was working in the emergency room last week when a man came running in and jumped on Dave’s back. The man started shouting, “One, two, three, four…” The security men pulled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prodigal Sons Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 22, 2010

Message about the two sons who needed the Lord. How we relate to each.

Note: I used Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Luke for Notes, also parts from The Heart Beat of God Dr. Marty Baker The Prodigal Sons Theme: Show how many are like these in this story and how to get out. Text: Luke 15:11-32 I want you if you would to turn with me to the book of Luke chapter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Longest Night

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 19, 2010

Focusing on the power of prayer and what the disciples may have missed out on in the Garden of Gethsemane.

LUKE 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, Luke assumes his readers knew that “the place” was the garden of Gethsemane. Why is that? Probably the same reason he added “as usual” to the fact that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Nail The Door Shut"

Contributed by John Bergh on Oct 29, 2010

When times are especially tough, Jesus is always there and always will be there.

Oct. 24, 2010 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 C & Z “Nail the Door Shut” I have always been one who enjoys sports. I like to watch baseball, football and basketball along with many other sports. I had the privilege of playing some of these when I was younger. I remember vividly the first year ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010

The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make My Joy Complete

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 2, 2010

The focus on unity is to be able to think the same thing, have the same love, joined in soul, and thinking one thing.

Make My Joy Complete Oct 31, 2010 Phil. 2:1-4 Intro: What would it take to make you truly happy? I don’t presuppose in the question that you are unhappy at the moment, but I want to get you thinking for a moment about that question, and locate at least the beginnings of an answer. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Brings Victory

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Prayer brings victory.

Reading: 1 Samuel chapter 7 verses 2-17: Quote • It was the late Donald Barnhouse the American pastor and author, • Who stunned his congregation by saying; “Prayer changes nothing”. • The church was packed full of people, • Yet you could have heard a pin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-17

Denomination: Brethren

The Dna Of An Encourager

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Barnabus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 11 verses 19-30. ill: • Anne Mansfield Sullivan had a host of folks telling her: • That the blind 7 year old brat she was teaching was just not worth it. • Anne persisted in spite of: • Temper tantrums, physical abuse, meal time madness, even thankless parents. • In her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Stuff

Contributed by Steve Hess on Nov 22, 2010

No matter what life brings, you can rise above the stuff.

The Stuff 1 Samuel 10:22 Therefore they enquired of the LORD further, if the man should yet come thither. And the LORD answered, Behold, he hath hid himself among the stuff. God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt into the Promised Land. For many years they were led by God’s judges. ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Leaders House

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Leaders House (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 8 verse 40-55. ill: A man went to his doctor complaining about severe headaches: • His doctor told him to stop smoking, which he did, (The headaches persisted). • His doctor told him to stop drinking alcohol, which he did, (The headaches still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-55

Denomination: Brethren

Who Am I? I Am Favored Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

WHEN WE TRULY UNDERSTAND WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST IT CHANGES EVERYTHING ABOUT HOW WE LIVE.

Who Am I? I am Favored April 18, 2010 INTRODUCTION When we understand truth in changes how we live. In Time magazine’s regular column "10 Questions," readers are given the opportunity to interview celebrities and world leaders through questions submitted via e-mail. In the March 22, 2010, issue ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What-A-Church Series

Contributed by Pete Pawelek on Dec 21, 2010

Paul really loved the church of Thessalonica, this young church was doing many things right this sermon looks at a few of them.

What A Church… 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 http://www.pastorpete.org INTRO: I have been focusing on the book of 1 Thessalonians in my daily study for the past few months and I am continually amazed at the depth and the richness of this book. One of the things that I love about this book of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other