Sermons on Power Of Prayer:

Living Above The Lies

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 8, 2012

Religious lies keep us spiritually defeated; God's truth sets us free.

Introduction: A. Diane was an average Christian who grew up in a Christian home, was taken to church every time the doors opened and was taught all the do’s and don’ts of the Christian faith. 1. As she got older, church became less exciting and sometimes she even wondered if she was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. Solomon asks all of those questions as he pursues the meaning in life.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 A Life Worth Living There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. We want to know what our purpose for existence is. Introduction – Life, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

One Way Ticket To Paradise

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 17, 2012

Do you want to have your sins forgiven? Do you want to go to heaven when you die? Do you want to live in the light instead of being enslaved by darkness? Look to the cross, and know the way of the cross leads home.

Scriptures: Luke 23:43 Introduction A mother was preparing pancakes for her sons who were ages five and three. The boys began to argue over who was going to get the first pancake. Mom recognized the teachable moment and said, "If Jesus was sitting here right now, He would say let my brother have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

True Wisdom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012

In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Sinfulness - God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life.

In chapters 8 & 9 of John we see the revelation of Jesus as the light of life. Tonight we will see that light revealed in the first 11 verses of John 8. Here’s a general overview of these 11 verses. Jesus reveals Himself as the Light of Life. Tonight we will see man being gripped by sin ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Separated Faith ---Like Abraham

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 29, 2011

Stronger Faith in the Lord

HAVE A SEPARATED FAITH ---like Abraham Heb.11: 8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went. 9By faith he sojourned in the land of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

“a Way In A Manger”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Jul 13, 2011

God is still a "A Way Maker", He still a "Make Away" and He's still the Way, the Truth and the Light, to all things!

“A Way In A Manger” Luke 2:8-20 Intro. This month more than a billion people will celebrate Christmas. Amid candlelight, carols and the smells of cedar and incense, the old story will unfold again: Gabriel’s visitations, the journey to Bethlehem, the arrival of the baby in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

Not Everything Is As It Seems

Contributed by Aaron Holbrough on Jul 13, 2011

Jesus meets a sick man, and Jesus question to him seems odd - "do you want to get better?" But sometimes what we want and what we need are two different things.

Not everything is as it Seems. John 5:1-15 Jesus is heading up to Jerusalem for a Feast of the Jews (doesn’t say which one) On his way he passed by pool that in Aramaic is called Bethesda archeology has uncovered these pools and they had colonnades or covered parts and the invalid and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Mennonite

To Those Who Find Them

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 16, 2011

God’s words are life to those who find them. So my question would be; what about those who don’t find them?

Proverbs 4:20 My son, give attention to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21. Do not let them depart from your eyes; keep them in the midst of your heart; 22. For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. Life and health sounds like a good way to go. I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Right Kind Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2011

James teaches us about several kinds of wisdom. This message points to those types and gives the RIGHT one to seek.

How to Do Life The Right Kind of Wisdom James 3:13-18 Have you ever met someone who seemingly was a great intellect (book-smart) but had no ‘common’ (horse) sense? It’s almost the mad scientist persona where he can perform great academic feats but has trouble tying his shoe. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Predicted

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at an advent story through Isaiah.

PREDICTED December 5, 2010 ISAIAH 40-55 I love surprises, but I don’t let anyone know that. Debbie could buy a present for me, tell me it’s in the next room, and I’ll shrug my shoulders and go about my business and I won’t go looking for that present. Why? Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Likes To Cross The Lines Series

Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011

8th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how God pushes us out of our natural divisions and understandings, and when we are willing to follow him there, he can do huge things through us.

Action – God crossing the line (Show a coloring page) Who recognizes this? It’s a coloring page, which most of us can remember from when we were children or from when we had children... And for most of our lives, we have learned that this is what we are to do with it (show a well ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Life Worthy Of Imitation?

Contributed by Jehu Hernandez on Aug 12, 2011

Paul’s life was worthy of imitation. We can make the biggest impact on those around us when we’re role models for them.

The back-story of this book is found in Acts 17. Paul had just left Philippi after the earthquake that occurred while he and Silas were in prison. The jailer and his family were all saved that night and baptized in water. From Philippi, Paul went to Thessalonica where he was able to reach many ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Handling Emotional Burnout Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 21, 2011

Emotional burnout can be devastating to our life if let it go unchecked. David shares a blessing with us from Psalm 40:1-3

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you ever get to the point where you ready to just check out, things are hitting you from every direction, and you are at your wits end. • Life runs at a fast pace these days and it is easy to get overly stressed or emotionally burned out. • The American Psychological ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ