Sermons on Power Of Prayer:

No Place, No Space = No Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Living life, parenting, retirement and ministry can all become burdensome. These burdens can often be almost more than we can bear. We have grown to accept this as a part of living life in the twenty-first century. Imagine if you will if Jesus would have chosen to live in modern America rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Living Death"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2011

A sermon about Jesus healing, restoring and saving.

Matthew 8:1-4 “The Living Death” By: Ken Sauer, PAstor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN www.eastridgeumc.com “Who’s in charge here?” The policeman suddenly appeared in the doorway, and everyone stood still. It had been an awesome party up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ And His Church

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011

The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Real Wisdom

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2011

Real Wisdom 1) Comes from the Spirit 2) Concentrates on Christ 3) Culminates in glory

There’s a new education program in town aimed at miniature-sized geniuses. Sturgeon Heights School is now offering a pre-kindergarten class modeled after an Italian educational philosophy that encourages “motivated” students to collaborate in their learning. I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Serpent Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011

In chapter 3 of Genesis we are introduced to a new character, the serpent.

Who is this serpent? Revelation 12:9 “The great dragon was hurled down – that ancient serpent called the devil, or Satan.” Adam and Eve were face to face with Satan. We don’t know if this was merely an appearance of a serpent or a real serpent possessed by Satan. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am Bound For The Promised Land Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 3:7-19 about belief (Parts adapted from Jerry Watts's sermon on Sermon Central called "What Am I To Believe?")

HoHum: A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the preacher chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in love. But perfect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Age, Art, And Aim

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 22:6 (Outline adapted from Stephen Olford)

HoHum: This particular passage of scripture has been the center of great controversy. There are many people who, with an aching heart, looking at their children who are rebelling from the things of the Lord, and their hearts filled with wonderment as to how the child could turn so far from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oil In Your Lamp?

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins, this message from the text asks the crucial question are we ready for Christ's return?

The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent Gospels: Luke Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Feb 27, 2011

This message looks at what it means to "carry Christ into Christmas" by looking at the oft-neglected story of Mary’s visit to Elizabeth in Luke’s Gospel.

“Isn’t there anyone who knows what Christmas is all about?” So cries an exasperated Charlie Brown in the classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. Amid the commercialism, the materialism and the general confusion of the holiday, Charlie Brown seeks merely to understand. Understanding has been our goal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Letter Kills But The Spirit Gives Life!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 17, 2010

In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but grac

The Letter kills but the Spirit gives Life! In this outline we point out what we received through our Lord Jesus Christ. How that when the LAW was given, on that day 3000 men died. However, when the Holy Spirit came 3000 men were born again. John 1:17 (KJV) For the law was given by Moses, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010

When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin And Grace

Contributed by Willie Hoffmann on Jun 24, 2010

This sermon deals with Sin and grace.

There are a lot of problems in the world. We have things like war, the problems with the economy; the millions of people out of work, Pornography, Drugs, hate, homelessness, ect... all of these issues are problems of this world. But there is one problem that stands out from the rest, and can some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Legacy Of Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jul 8, 2010

Living a Legacy of Hope based on the life of Joseph.

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of possible ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Question?

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Who should be leaders in the Church?

The Question? Before we get to the question of the day, let us reflect for a moment on what are sin, repentance and forgiveness. According to Jesus, not believing in him is sin (John 16:8). In James 4:17 we learn that “it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (Sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Decree Of Cyrus Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist