Sermons on Power Of Speaking In Tongues:

Heroes #2: Run Towards Your Giant Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 12, 2008

David, the shepherd boy, was a young person who knew God, was strong in the Lord, and had great adventures. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to how we can overcome the giant troubles and problems in our lives.

HEROES #2: RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO TOPIC: Review last week. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero? KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

More Than Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus’ words to the disciples in the days following the Resurrection

MORE THAN KEEPING UP APPEARANCES John 20:19-21:19 Sunday, April 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you ever wonder where Jesus was when He wasn’t appearing to people after the Resurrection? My first guess is that He was in Paradise and would come and go from there. I conclude this because He ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pearl Or Pebble: How Do I Treat The Life-Saving Gospel Message?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 21, 2008

The gospel is God’s perfect pearl. The perfect, one-of-a-kind message is what we need and will want to value!

Who likes treasure hunts? What do you say we have one right now! I have a cooler here in which I’ve hidden a treasure. Can one of you children come up and find it? (Child looks for treasure.) What’s that you have? A pebble? I wonder how that got in there? That’s not worth anything. Just toss it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Simple Rules, (Part Four)do Good Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 25, 2008

Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the fourth in the "Three Simple Rules" series, part 1 of "Do Good." We’ve learned it sounds simple, easily understood, but challenging to live out. Yet, Jesus, a

Do Good Review We are exploring John Wesley’s “Three Simple Rules” Do no harm, Do Good and Stay in love with God. Last week, we concluded, at least for now our discussion about “Do no Harm.” We faced the question, is it possible to live in this complex and violent world without doing harm? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38

Denomination: Methodist

New Age Movement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008

The New Age movement is huge pull on the world today, but it is nothing new at all. This is a study of its misleadings and contradiction to the Bible.

New Age Movement The Serpent’s Old Lie in an Updated Package Intro Among the myriad of new religions and cults today, nothing is more far-reaching or hard to define than the New Age Movement (NAM). Russell Chandler, a former writer for the Los Angeles Times, observed that “New Age is not a sect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Buddhism Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 30, 2008

The comparison of Buddhism and Christianity.

Buddhism You Yourself Must Make the Effort Intro Unlike the Hindu religion, Buddhism can point to an individual founder and can look back to a date for its beginnings. Sidhartha Gautama was born a Hindu about 560 B.C., near the border of India in what is now Nepal. Tradition says that when he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want To Get Someone's Attention - Whisper

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Aug 1, 2008

When God wants to get someone’s attention, He rarely shouts. Instead, He whispers by displaying to the world His "weakness" in Jesus’ death.

-I don’t know if you remember the perfume commercial from the 1980’s where the woman squirts on some perfume and says, “If you want to get someone’s attention – whisper”? -Do you remember it? -I used to get a kick out of commercials and imitate some of them -I still use some of the lines from some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vital Resource Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 27, 2008

Examines the importance of the Bible in growing our faith. 2nd in series on faith.

THE VITAL RESOURCE For the past two weeks we have talked about pleasing God. We have talked about the importance of faith in the life of a believer. The Bible has a great deal to say about faith. - Hebrews 11:1-10 If you remember, two weeks ago we studied this chapter together. As we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unthawing A Frozen Heart

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 5, 2008

We cannot get so wrapped up in being a good church that we forget the reason we were saved.

Unthawing a Frozen Heart Key thoughts inspired by Michael L. Brown’s Go and Sin No More Rev. 2:2-5 Mar. 2, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A What is greater than God, more evil than the devil, the rich want it, the poor have it, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Quench Not The Spirit

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

There are some people whose thoughts are so continuously negative that they have themselves convinced that there’s something wrong with everyone and everything.

Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday PM, March 2nd, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23 “See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Up For The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Heads Up for the King of Glory! 1) He is our Creator 2) He is our Saviour

“Heads up!” That’s something you might hear at a baseball game when a sharply hit foul ball comes careening your way. It’s a warning that could keep you from getting seriously hurt. “Heads up!” can also be an encouragement to stay alert so that you don’t miss something interesting like a moose, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches that "GRATEFULNESS" is the normal quality of a Christian’s life

"BE THANKFUL!" One of the most important qualities we can develop as a Christian is that of "Thankfulness!" There are few characteristics that will influence our lives more than this one ... it can affect every area of our lives positively if we are careful to nurture it in our life! For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Luke 17:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by Richard Gaston on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon explains why only Jesus could have paid the price for us and why He just could’nt have died any old way or time.

Why did Jesus have to die? John 3:16 - 17 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

04 Life Encounter: It's Security Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 30, 2008

KNOW THAT: ❶. I Am Protected ❷. I Am Chosen ❸. I Am Liberated

Security Ever since 9/11 security is on our minds in every way imaginable Homeland Security - Is to protect the United States from hazards, both internal and external, natural and man-made. To prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America’s vulnerability to terrorism, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33

Denomination: Baptist

Agent Elijah And The Showdown On Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 30, 2008

What’s the big deal about missions? Why does it matter if people hear about Jesus? Aren’t all religions the same? This message takes a look at a historic mountain top experience and asks Does it really does matter what you believe?

Last Sunday we collected an Easter Offering for World Evangelism. The idea behind it was that thousands of churches around the world collect an offering, twice a year, and the money is used to support the hundreds of missionaries around the world. • And two people from our own congregation are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-40

Denomination: Nazarene