Sermons on Prayer Before Meals:

Breaking The Chain - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2009

Lent 2: A continuing sermon series this part focusing on temptation. This sermon is focused on the sources of temptation: the devil; the world and our own sinful nature. Our help comes from only one place - Jesus - our Lord who has already conquered sin

Last week we began a sermon series entitled, “Breaking the Chain.” The message series deals with how to handle temptation in our own lives. Last week we talked about two different topics: First - Why do we need to deal with the subject of temptation? – There are basically two reasons: a. Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Holy Temple

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2009

Paul tells the Corinthian Christians that there is a temple in which God does dwell and which should be dedicated as a house of the Lord Jesus Christ, a place of holiness and peace, set apart from the world. As a believer you are the Temple.

THE HOLY TEMPLE 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-17 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Introduction: Throughout history man has created edifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 15, 2009

One of the most underrated struggles we have as Christians is that between the Spirit of God in us and the flesh trying to pull us back into ways that are not like God. If you experience that dissonance between what you want to be like and what you are li

We are conceived in bondage to a liar who wants only to steal kill and destroy us. He wants us to stay as far away from God as possible. We do what is not like God by default, it is our programming to do so. You would think that laws telling us how to behave would lessen the chances that we would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Servant Church Empowers Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

The ability to conquer life challenges is contained in the power of a word - Jesus.

October 22, 2006 Title: A Servant Church Empowers Text: John 1: 1-13 Focus: To them gave He power to become the sons of God. During one of my recent moments of relaxation I watch a movie video entitled, Akeelah and the Bee. The story was about an 11 year old girl who lived in the Compton, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Guarantee

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2009

A sermon on the Holy Spirit based from Ephesians 1:13-14 (Taken from Rusty Peterman from Truth for Today)

Sermon for 3/15/2009 Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: Phineas could not sleep. He was up before the sun. He had his bag packed, and he was downstairs, ready to begin the day. The year was 1820. Phineas was finally to see an island- his very own island. Phineas had received the island as a gift ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram's Word From God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

Just as God has a Word for Abram to keep him going, God also has a word for you and me. This passage of the text helps us to understand how God communicates with us.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps Of Faith ABRAM’S WORD FROM GOD Gen. 15:1-6 Intro: Years ago Dr. Seuss published a children’s book entitled "Horton Hears a Who". This book is about an elephant named Horton who hears voices coming from a little speck of dust. The story relates how Horton placed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Shack - A Study In Discernment

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 24, 2009

❶ Shack’s Endorsements ❷ Heresies In The Shack ❸ What’s Not in The Shack ❹ A Few Steps For Discerning Heresy

I Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? - A Novel - About a man named Mackenzie (Mack) Phillips whose daughter, Missy, was brutally murdered by a serial ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Functioning Family Series

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The importance of the various family members to use their spiritual gifts

1 Cor. 12.12-27 “Functioning Family” 1. In order for a family of God to be a functional family, first, we must find a family. We can’t be a part of the family of God at home by ourselves. We have to find a family, then, we join that family at events like worship when we gather together to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Be Careful What You Ask For

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 28, 2009

Lent 5: James and John ask Jesus for seats of privilege at his right and left. Ambition, power and glory are often pursued - but at a cost. Glory to Jesus is much different than what we see... Be careful what you ask for!

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Christmas Story. The character around whom the story revolves is nine year-old Ralphie. Now more than anything else in the world, Ralphie wanted a Red Ryder BB gun. But every time he mentioned it, he would be rebuffed. Ralphie asked his momma for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fourfold Gospel Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Matthew-John.

Why are there four Gospels? They all say the same thing don’t they? All four of the Gospel writers paint a detailed portrait of Jesus, but each writes from a unique perspective. It could be said that if we put all four of the Gospels together, we would have a more complete picture of Jesus. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 6, 2009

A sermon on spiritual death based on Ephesians 2:1-5

3rd Sermon on Ephesians 2:1-9 for 4/5/2009 Dead or Alive? Introduction: The story is told about a little boy who found a rat in his back yard. He jumped on it. He stomped on it. And he killed it. He was so proud of himself, and he ran to show it to his mother. But he didn’t realize that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles - Just Tricks For The Gullible? Series

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

Can a modern, rational person still believe in the miraculous events described in the Bible?

I used to love fairy-tales. They’re full of amazing, supernatural, magical events. • Snow white rises from the dead • Sleeping beauty awakened by a kiss • Jack climbs a beanstalk to the sky • A fairy godmother grants Cinderella a wish • A frog turns into a handsome prince Many people seem to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

Second Mile Christianity Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Establishing The Word In Your Life!

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Apr 15, 2009

In the mouth of two or three witnesses a word is established.

This [is] the third [time] I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. (KJV) Paul is speaking to the Corinthian saints and declares that each of his visits to them constitutes a separate witness of his message. The word ‘established’ means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1

#1 Beckoned To The Other Side* Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2009

Have you ever dreamed of more? Jesus said: Let us GO TO THE OTHER SIDE... The storm raged high, but know there is MORE ON THE OTHER SIDE.

#1 BECKONED TO THE OTHER SIDE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson #1 of a two part lesson... Fodder for these sermons was adapted from a lesson by: Zollie L. Smith, Jr., Executive Director of Assemblies of God US Missions "You cannot legislate the poor into freedom by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God