Sermons on Power Of Words:

Money Worries: What’s The Sign You’re Too Focused On Money? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 16, 2014

A look at how worry is a sign that money has too much of our heart as well as the first step toward fixing that.

MONEY WORRIES: If money is so important to me, how do I stop worrying about it? - Luke 12:22, 29 – “do not worry” - Worry comes naturally to us and worrying about money comes naturally to us. OUR WORRY FOCUS: You worry about things you love. - We don’t worry about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Very Early On The First Day Of The Week..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

"Very Early on the First Day of the Week" Mark 16:1-8 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transition: What Happened Before The Resurrection?

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2015

The burial of Jesus is not merely incidental; although not as important as the other two points of the Gospel, it is something we need to contemplate and study.

The Transition: What Happened Before the Resurrection? 1. Two men went hunting in Canada -- had a pilot take them to remote spot. They shot 6 elk. Pilot says, “We can’t fly with that many-- too heavy. We can only take three.” “Last year we had the same kind of plane and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free Samples Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Are you willing to hand of Free Samples? Joseph had a choice to either forgive or not to forgive. He made the right choice will you?

(Pastor takes tray of food and hands out free samples to the congregation) BUMPER A. God’s looking for AN Average JOE to give out FREE SAMPLES 1. But the problem with this PARTICULAR FREE SAMPLE 2. Not every AJ wants to participate FREE SAMPLES OF FORGIVENESS ILL: JOEseph – At ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thicker Than Blood Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 5, 2015

Our loyalty to Jesus surpasses even family loyalty.

1. Blood is Thicker than Water (Possible meanings) This is one that's completely flipped its meaning over the centuries. In the beginning, it meant something to the effect of "a bond or covenant I've made with someone I've shed or shared blood with (sometimes literally) is stronger than one I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 25, 2014

Do we know the rights things to do and are we really doing them?

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Ruth…. We will learn from Chapter 3 and a portion of 4 this morning. But before reading, let us note a few things which will help us understand the situation with Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. Look briefly at Ruth 2:20…. Boaz was one of the “kinsman-redeemers” for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healed And Gratefukl

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013

When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Potent Start Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2013

Jesus was led by the Spirit, and so we should seek to be Spirit-led.

A Potent Start (Mark 1:12-15) 1. Some people are never happy. A Jewish lady's grandson is playing in the water, she is standing on the beach not wanting to get her feet wet, when all of a sudden, a huge wave appears from nowhere and crashes directly over the spot where the boy is wading. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2013

This hit home, right where people live. Hope it helps.

Doing the Right Thing Psalm 23:1-3NLT The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Your Life?

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 26, 2014

God has an amazing plan for our lives, and we need to learn how to trust Him.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #7: WHAT IS YOUR LIFE? INTRO TO TOPIC: This morning I want us to think about our lives. What is your life? • What is God calling you to do? How can you impact and bless others? Think about it! I. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE?: “Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we ...read more

Denomination: *other

God’s Righteousness Displayed In The Cross Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Three Events that Changed Everything: God’s Righteousness Displayed in the Cross

Three Events that Changed Everything: God’s Righteousness Displayed in the Cross Romans 3:21-26 We are in the middle of a three week series, “Three Events in the Life of Jesus that Changed Everything.” Last week we looked at Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane; this week we will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Gifts

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013

Just as the human body has five senses for its protection and care, God has provided five ministry gifts for the protection and care of the body of Christ. The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by

The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing And Overcoming Major Problems Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

Attitudes to Overcome Problems

A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Second Chances Lesson 31 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God forgives our sin but we must suffer the consequences.

A. THE SETTING 1. The Time: At the end of 40 years wandering in the wilderness. 2. The Place: Return to where Israel rebelled. “Camped in Kadesh” the entrance into the Promised Land. 3. The Calendar: “In early spring the people arrived” (Num. 21:1, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Baptist