Sermons on Population Growth:

The Problem With Problems

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

One thing is certain and Jesus said it: “In this world you will have trouble.” (John 16:33) Once we understand that problems do have purpose, we can better handle the trouble that comes our way. A BED OF ROSES WAS NOT PROMISED – AND HE HIMSELF (JESU

SERMON -The Problem with Problems – JENNIFER MEARS 8/17/2005 DOMINION HARVEST TEXT - James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

A Healthy Spiritual Life

Contributed by Shawn Raloff on Apr 7, 2007

Maintaining your Christian walk involves four key activities: time with other Christians, worship, study and service.

In today’s fast paced world many of us find it hard to remember to brush our teeth, let alone spend time improving our relationship with God. Most times we get to the end of the week promising ourselves, and God, that we will do better next week only to repeat the process again come Monday ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Importance Of Basics Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Apr 9, 2007

People are crying out for something they count on. The basics of New Testament Christianity are the foundation of just that.

THE IMPORTANCE OF BASICS INTRO: Bible believers sometimes cry “Let’s get back to basics.” They want what God offers and not preacher talk or church propaganda. “Give me something real, something I can trust in, something from God!” I wish to do a couple of lessons on “Back To Basics”. Today ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fly High" Acts Pt. 26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow discontentment to take root in your life, and think that you are exempt from the forces of nature.

Fly High – Acts pt. 26 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: See video clip from AHA.COM what not to do when you get stuck in the snow! Thesis: Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 12, 2007

In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have to talk to yo

What God expects of us Part 1---Dedication of the Temple In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16, 1 Chronicles 7:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Spitting Image

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 12, 2007

The question came to mind “Who do you want to look like?” Then he cut to the chase… “Who are you trying to look like.” That’s a good question…for all of us. We are all influenced to one degree or another, we all take our cues from someone Who

Intro: The other day I stumbled across a website called myheritage.com. The site is a genealogical database designed to help people reconstruct their family history. That in and of itself is nothing new, but this one is different because it uses face recognition software to do so. The idea is for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory (Spiritual Warfare, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 13, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The letters of Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon were also penned by Paul during this period. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The End Is Coming Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:7-11

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Title: The End is Coming, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/19/06, AM A. Opening illustration: statements from JWs and Gallup poll--ill file B. Background to passage: Peter brings up the subject of the “end of all things” as a reality check for the suffering believers of his day. So after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Eat Steak

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Hebrews 5:11-6:1 about spiritual immaturity in the church

Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:1, Title: Let’s Eat Steak, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: the movie Outbreak was the story of an epidemic of the Motoba bacteria that came over from a foreign country and began to be spread through the air to people in an entire town, so much so that the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win The Super Bowl

Contributed by Marvin Patterson on Feb 2, 2007

This sermon compares the Christian life with the Super Bowl.

How to win the Super Bowl! Text: Acts 1:8 This evening the world will watch the Chicago Bears beat the Indianapolis Colts (I mean play the Indianapolis Colts). I shouldn’t have made a prediction like that! How many Bears fans do we have here this morning? Great! How many Colts fans do we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Leads To Abundance

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 3, 2007

1. God has a wonderful plan for your life. 2. He wants to free you from sin and self-destructive addictions 3. God wants to take you to the land of abundance right now.

“Entering the Promised land” July 10, 2005 “Two of the spies, Joshua (the son of Nun), and Caleb (the son of Jephunneh), … said to all the people, "It is a wonderful country ahead, and the Lord loves us. He will bring us safely into the land and give it to us. It is very fertile, a land ’flowing ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9

Denomination: Holiness

Life In Abundance

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 4, 2007

Jesus has come to give us an abundant life, but what does living abundantly really mean?

Intro: if you were to list the most memorized verses in the bible, John 3:16 probably would be one, Revelation 3:20 would be in the top ten, Romans 8:28 may make the list, and John 10:10 would probably be there. Why is John 10:10 so popular, it describes the desires of Satan to kill, steal and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Evidence Of A Spirit Led Life Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 4, 2007

There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door Locomobile. The car was delivered to his hometown in I

THE EVIDENCE OF A SPIRIT LED LIFE Acts 8:26-40 There is a story about Walter P. Chrysler. At the time he was a master mechanic on a railroad. He was 35 years old and he bought his first automobile with borrowed money. It was a $5,000.00, four-door ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Spots

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

Most of us have blind spots, presumptions, ideas and perceptions that we don’t even think about changing. These blind spots are major roadblocks in our spiritual journey.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 16 Fourth Sunday of Lent- Year A March 10, 2002 Readings: * 1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13 * Ephesians 5:8-14 * John 9:1-41 Blind Spots Helen Keller Someone once asked Helen Keller, who had been blind since the age of nineteen months, if blindness were the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Catholic