Sermons on Prayer Intercession:

Safe At Home Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004

Interactive message. What do we do about the family? Respect our children; parent with sacrificial love; and give children priority of emphasis in the church’s outreach.

There are times when all of us need to participate, times when no single person can speak all the truths or do all the work. There are times when a community of people must come together, think together, pray together, speak together. This is such a time. The state of family life in our nation is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming An Acts 1:8 Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 20, 2004

The goal of the local church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church - a dynamic church alive with the power of God. The early church in Acts is our model.

Becoming an Acts 1:8 Church -God’s Word Around the World- Acts 1:8 Acts 17:16-23 Our goal for the Willow Vale Church is to become an Acts 1:8 Church. The history of the church as recorded in the Book of Acts reveals a dynamic church. The church was alive with the power of God. The church in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Only Good Options

Contributed by David Moore on Jul 21, 2004

Knowing Jesus ultimately means having only good options

Phil 1 21-30 To me, and I could be really mistaken, high school is a time to make sure our choices with what we want to do with our lives can happen. We don’t want our options to be narrowed down, but rather, we want to do well enough that we can choose which college to go to, or which armed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Of Irressistable Influence Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Jul 23, 2004

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring o

Here now we turn our attention to a most important event, the beginning of the Church, the Body of Christ. Acts 2 is the most misunderstood Scripture in all of the New Testament and for good reason. Instead of bringing eyes focused on our Lord, we bring our denominational values and beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 30, 2004

A sermon on what gentleness is and how it is produced in us.

August 1, 2004 Fruits of the Spirit Children are naturally born wrecking machines. After having four of them, I am convinced of it. They love to tear, rip, smash, slap, pull and push anything they can. It is almost a weekly thing where something is broken in our household. This becomes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Tips On Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 31, 2004

Using Phillip’s encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch, we can find some important instruction on how to share our faith with another individual

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 8:26-40 TITLE: “SOME TIPS ON SHARING YOUR FAITH” INTRODUCTION: A. What gets you excited? --Someone: “You cannot kindle a fire in any other heart until it is burning in your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfection Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

In so much of life we are searching for perfection.

Growing up in California, I used to hear about all the surfing that was going on. In surfing there always seems to be this search for the elusive perfect wave. The perfect wave has the right amount of curl, a perfect tube, just at the right height for the surfer. The wave isn’t too fast so that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Final Words - Final Acts

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2004

In this message we will see the both the final words and acts of the great leader Moses.

"FINAL WORDS, FINAL ACTS" TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 29-34 INTRODUCTION A. Today is our last Sunday studying from the book of Deuteronomy. It is our last Sunday to study from the books written by God’s faithful servant Moses. I have thoroughly enjoyed studying these 5 great books. B. Next month we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 1

Contributed by Kelsey Coleman on Aug 6, 2004

An expository sermon on Psalm chapter 1.

I do not claim to be original in this sermon. I got alot of information from other sources including sermons from Sermon Central. Psalm Chapter 1 Introduction: Read Psalm 1:1-6 The Psalm begins with the phrase, “Blessed is the man” or “Happy is the man.” We all want happiness. But some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Reality Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The resurrection of Christ declares who Jesus is and confirms all that he makes known of our world and our lives.

In the summer of 1969, then-President Richard Nixon engaged in hyperbole to express his excitement over America’s landing on the moon. When the Apollo 11 astronauts returned to earth following the first-ever moon landing, Nixon called their mission "the greatest week in the history of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Madness Of The Prophet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 14 of 15

THE MADNESS OF THE PROPHET (NUMBERS 22:1-35; 25:1-9; 31:6-8) My sister who returned from Hong Kong in the mid-90s after a few years of work there brought home many VCDs and told about the street vendors in Hong Kong that sold original VCDs as well as pirated VCDs and illegal computer software such ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship: Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 7, 2004

Levels of Fellowship: 1. Membership: Choosing to belong. 2. Friendship: Learning to share. 3. Partnership: Doing my part. 4. Kinship: Loving believers as family.

(Note: The outline of this sermon and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I often think of the stories my grandma told about the Depression era when people would pool their soup beans and eat at each other’s homes. Times were hard, but there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 10, 2004

God’s wisdom is revealed in the book of Proverbs.

INTRO.- Once again, I want to begin with non-Proverbs, proverbial sayings. - After three days without reading, talk becomes flavorless. Chinese proverb - An open enemy is better than a false friend. Greek Proverb - The best answer to anger is silence. German Proverb - A bit of fragrance always ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ