Sermons on Precious Lord:

The Buddy System Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 13, 2011

How do we deal with the uncertainty that the world can bring.

Letters From Prison The Buddy System Introduction: Sometimes, I wish I could just get a glimpse of God’s planner for my life. I do not like dealing with uncertainty. In leadership, uncertainty can be tough. It can lead to fear, withdrawal, and loss of focus. Vision can become smaller and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Falling Asleep At The Wheel

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 6, 2011

To encourage the listener to stay alert and focused serving Jesus at all times.

Over this Christmas break I did a good amount of traveling. I went to a small town called Arriba, CO. I went there to pick-up and drop off two of our sons for Christmas. From Leon to Arriba is 436.43 Miles and it takes about 6 hours and 37 minutes one way. So just driving time alone, not including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Other

We Walk The Line

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Dealing with sin during the season of Lint. Jesus demonstrated how to deal with temptation.

Last week I pointed out that we were in the Christians season of Lent. The message last week was an encouragement for all of us to deal with the sins in our life. That is sort of the message of the sermon every week. But last week the point was not related to the big sins but to the smaller sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Fiery Trials

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 16, 2011

Standing up for Christ in difficult times

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 4 verses 12-19. • We’ve noted in past studies that every Christian who lives a godly life; • Will at some stage experiences a certain amount of persecution. • That’s part of the package! i.e. 2 Timothy chapter 3 verse 12. • The apostle Peter has already dealt with this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Brethren

Achan And Ai Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Sin has consequences that must be dealt with if the community is to survive

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo During the week I represented a man in a family law mediation. He had recently separated from his wife, and we were negotiating for him to have contact with his children. It’s hard to imagine, for those of us who haven’t been through it, what it would be like to be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Hearing God’s Call Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

We hear God’s call and many times we ignore it. We hear it again and put it off. But what is God calling us to do?

You may not be familiar with his name, but you all are familiar with his accomplishment. Kemmons Wilson started working when he was just a boy of seven years old selling magazines. As a teenager he first worked for a cotton broker and then for a variety of different businesses. Kemmons was an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Salt & Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2011

1. Jesus was telling us not to live for the kingdom of the world, but the Kingdom of God. 2. Jesus is saying that we play an important role in the life of the world as salt and light. 3. Jesus was talking about a new way of obedience.

It is no accident that Jesus talked about us being salt and light immediately after he spoke the Beatitudes. It is in learning how to think as Jesus thought and live as he lived in submissions to God, that we become agents of healing and light in the world. It is when we live as people who do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Surprised By Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 14, 2011

We should not be surprised by persecution when it comes, nor by the joy we feel when we suffer for Christ.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to the perfume counter and told the clerk he'd like a bottle of Chanel No. 5 for his wife's birthday. 1. The clerk smiled and said, “A little surprise, eh?” 2. “You bet,” answered the customer, “She's expecting a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God

Contributed by Larry East on Feb 13, 2009

This sermon shows that true love for God is more than words; it takes actions.

Loving God During the month of February, we’ve been talking about love. Two weeks ago, we talked about the fact that real love is not passion, but real love is a promise and a commitment. And we saw that kind of real love between a husband and wife through the story of Hosea, who loved his wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2009

We begin a series looking at some heroes of the Old Testament. We begin with a great hero who was called a man after God’s own heart: David. We’ll uncover one of David’s most important qualities and contributions to us in our day and age.

Heroes of the OT David 1 Chronicles 12:16-18 February 1, 2008 We are starting a new series called Heroes of the OT. I think this series is going to have a powerful impact and could really affect some change in our live—if we can really buy into what God is saying and apply it. I believe this is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Path Of A Prodigal

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 19, 2009

This message reveals the great grace, mercy, and love of God extended to the lost sinner. But only those willing to realize their sinful condition, and repent from the heart can be true recipients of the Father’s forgiveness and restoration.

The Path Of A Prodigal Text: Luke 15: 11-24 Intro: The passage before us today is a parable of Jesus that beautifully illustrates the grace, mercy and love of God toward lost sinners, and the joy their repentance and salvation gives Him. This parable is the last of three stories Jesus used to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dead In The Water Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 24, 2009

Reputation and reality are not equals.

DEAD IN THE WATER Revelation 3.1-6 S: Carnality C: Relationship with God Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: REPUTATION AND REALITY ARE NOT OFTEN EQUALS. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Hope

Contributed by C M Mackinnon on Sep 14, 2010

Hope is vital to an abundant life, but there are three reasons we are losing our hope, and shattering the foundation of our lives.

On Wednesday nights we’ve started the DVD study by John Ortberg entitled, The Me I Want To Be. In that study he relates a medical term, a three-letter acronym: F.T.T. It gets entered into the chart of an infant who, often for unknown reasons, is unable to gain weight or grow. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational