Sermons on Pray For Gods Will:

Andrew...or The Other Guy? Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 2, 2009

What if you got to spend an entire night with Jesus? How would you respond the next day?

Tonight, we are going to do something a little different than normal. Instead of the whole teaching time being interactive, as we have done in the past, this week I am going to share some thoughts, then you are going to take some time to think and process – kind of like we did a few weeks back when ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judge And Jury

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 9, 2010

“Judge not that you be not judged.” Does this verse mean that we are to never judge anything? What exactly is Christ talking about? When is judging right? Or is never right to judge anything?

JUDGE AND JURY Matthew 7:1-14 Introduction: “Judge not that you be not judged.” is a passage that has been misinterpreted, misquoted and misapplied more than almost any other verse in the entire Bible. It is often quoted by those who are seeking to justify their actions and answer any criticism of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Treasure Island Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010

Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is "Church” A Dirty Word? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 19, 2008

"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." (Hebrews 10:25)

I’ve always felt a little guilty over church. I felt guilty when I didn’t attend; felt guilty when I did attend; felt guilty if I didn’t become a member; felt guilty after I became a member; felt guilty when I stayed at a certain church; and felt guilty when I left that church. Then the cycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Unity Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008

Let’s face it. We all get into conflict—sometimes. Even with those close to us. How are we supposed to handle it? Is it okay to hate people? Can we disagree without being disagreeable? Unity chooses to believe that there is good in every person who is a C

Opening Activity: Acting out—Fight! Stage a fight with one of your adult volunteers—prepare him ahead of time, of course. Have the volunteer interrupt you and continue to talk while you’re talking. Ask him to stop talking several times. Then just lose it and start yelling, telling him to leave the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 11, 2006

Service order and message (message posted with service).

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Welcome Pastor Prayer Pastor Scripture Reader “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated “God with us.” Hymn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 27, 2008

Matthew 25:13 tells us the reason for this parable. "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise." Matthew 25:1-2 (NIV) Throughout the Christian era this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Raise Your Children From The Dead

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 13, 2006

A recrafted sermon of the same title from contributor 3007 focusing on how parents can reach children who have fallen away

HOW TO RAISE YOUR CHILDREN FROM THE DEAD MARK 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION… Bill Cosby on Father’s Day (http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/f/fathers_day.htm) Two humorous observations from Bill Cosby’s book, Fatherhood. He writes: Now that my father is a grandfather, he just can’t wait to give money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fellowship Is More Than Food 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Rom 12:9-21 regarding fellowship within the body of Christ

Text: Rom 12:9-21, Fellowship is More Than Food, part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/28/07, PM A. Opening illustration: In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Four Loves, he says there are four basic kinds of love. He gives them their Greek names: agape -- the God-like self-giving love even toward enemies; philia -- the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Bread, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 28, 2008

Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it.

[For free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BIG IDEA: Discipleship might be difficult, but, in the end, it will be worth it. TRUE & FALSE DISCIPLES “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (v. 60). Jesus’ teaching was not hard to understand, but hard to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Diversity In Unity

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

The Church is known as Christ’s body, but as in the body we are many parts, each with different roles and abilities. We need to celebrate our differences while keeping hold of the One who is central to us all.

(Note: English Preacher in an American Church!!) Peanuts by Charles Schultz: Lucy demanded that Linus change the channel on the TV, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t comply. “What makes you think you can walk in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

The Dangers Of Wireless Messages (The Uncontrolled Tongue)

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Dec 15, 2005

Controlling the tongue - What is acceptable, and what is not. How are we to react?

Opening Illustration – Demonstrate the types of “wireless” technology available today. (with each item, conclude with “no restraints . . . unless the battery dies – no signal – etc) The conclusion of the illustration: Wireless has no restraint – However, the battery never dies with the tongue, and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Christmas Despite The White Witch

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 23, 2005

Celebrating Jesus Christ, whether His birth or His resurrection, does not depend upon society’s recognition or the binding of Satan, but, rather, our convictions.

Christmas Despite the White Witch Reception Grade (how my people responded; alertness, compliments, relevance, etc.): c+ 1. Some of you have already seen The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. 2. C.S. Lewis, one of Christendom’s great thinkers, wrote the Chronicles of Narnia for children…but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Create Sanctuary

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011

How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-41

Denomination: Christian Church

All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

What a great song that was, In Christ alone. That’s the kind of song that should move us to action. If we really believe all that we just sang we should be moved and excited to get this message out to others. And I’ll bet that many of us here do have a burden for people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist