Sermons on Preaching Holiness:

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delete Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 20, 2006

In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere.Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key

Introduction: In the land of cyberspace, the delete key is a wonderful tool – type anything you desire and if you do not like it – simply press delete and the text is gone. There is no record of the document anywhere. Wouldn’t it be great if all of life had a delete key? • Start off with a bad day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure For Conflict Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006

James teaches us not only the cause of conflict, but the cure.

Introduction: A. Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. As long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Miracles Of Jesus: Fishin' With The Lord Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 8, 2006

You see, for those of us to desire to follow Jesus, similar to Simon Peter and the other disciples, it means that Jesus is the Lord of our lives. The Lordship of Jesus Christ is an important issue and doctrine in the life of each and every Christian.

Miracles of Jesus: Fishin’ With The Lord Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION... This miracle of Jesus comes at a time when Jesus is still calling the disciples to follow Him. In fact, this miracle happens before Matthew is even called to join the 12 disciples (he is called in Luke 5:27-32). So the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Angry Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2006

anger can be legitimate if that anger is aimed at correcting wrongs within the Body of Christ.

Lost…And Angry John 2:13-22 July 9, 2006 This is the last in a series of sermons on being lost. I told you before that I became addicted to the television series LOST, but then have really been unable to keep up with the story-line. The show is about the 48 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Rhythm Of The Beat - Prayer Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 11, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 9, 2006 Prayer – The Rhythm of the Beat Recap: We’re in a series entitled, “the Dance” which is focused on helping all of us to possess a genuine and intimate relationship w/ God. We’ve all heard that being a Christian is about relationship and not religion, yet most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

O, Barren Bring Forth Life!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2006

If you know your Bible, several barren women brought forth life that helped change their world and the church. We can not accept the norm of being barren in the church, let us bring forth new life. THERE IS HOPE!

O, BARREN BRING FORTH LIFE! WHEN THE BARREN GIVES LIFE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you do this lesson as one sermon you have to move very quickly, from point to point, or do as a two part. Introduction: There are degrees of fruit bearing. (John 15) 1. No fruit 2. Fruit ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Following Jesus To The Wilderness

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

Matthew shows how we can overcome sin by not making the same mistakes that the Israelites did and by following the example of Jesus in dealing with temptation.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WILDERNESS FOCUS: THE TEXT SHOWS HOW CHRIST DEFEATED SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS IN THE WILDERNESS. FUNCTION: TO SHOWS THE HEARERS HOW JESUS IS THE PERFECT EXAMPLE IN DEFEATING SATAN’S TEMPTATIONS. TEXT: LUKE 4:1-13 Mark Thornton stood 6 feet with his black pin striped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stirring The Ant Hill Series

Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004

A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Purity

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

This sermon deal with the need for Christians to be spiritualy pure, and show the love of God to all people.

Purity Deu 7:1-5, John 17:1-2, Act 2:17, Gal 6:10, Titus 1:13 - 16, Matt 9:10-14, 1 Tim 1:15-16 John 13:34-35, Gal 6:10 October 2, 2004 (Deu 7:1-5 NIV) When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations--the Hittites, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon On Gardening

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

THE MAIN THING JESUS WANTED HIS DISCIPLES TO KNOW AND DO CAN BE BOILED DOWN TO THIS >>> PRODUCE FRUIT. Every plant that “Hits the dirt and dies is designed” by God to do one thing, reproduce.

A Sermon on Gardening Give everyone a seed as they enter the building. ATTENTION ill >>> I planted my garden this week.... I love to see things grow but mostly I like to eat what grows. SHOW plan tin cup.<<<< TAKES WORK - TIME EFFORT - WATER FROM GOD << HE CREATED IT ALL "Nothing grows ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Money, Money, Money!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Here God makes it a requirement for salvation! Because He worshiped his money! Do you worship things too?

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Workers earn it, spendthrifts burn it, bankers lend it, women spend it, forgers fake it, taxes take it, dying leaves it, heirs receive it, thrifty save it, misers crave it, robbers seize it, rich increase it, gamblers lose it ... I could use it. Richard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Short People Got No Reason

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004

It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ