Sermons on Preparation For Christ:

Is He In You?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Every year just before Easter and Christmas the world sets out to attack Jesus. A recent example is a movie recently produced by an American entertainer named Bill Maher. He called the movie "Religulous" borrowing from the word incredulous.

Is He In You? John 6:41-70 The sermon title today is a little like the slogan used by a popular sports beverage "Gatorade". That companys slogan is "Is it In You"? The suggestion is that if you don’t have Gatorade in you that you will not be able to perform to your best as an athlete. Iam ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-70

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Take Pleasure In Pleasing God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 15, 2009

Seeking personal pleasure is seen as the highest priority of modern culture. In our passage today Paul affirms the opposite to be true: humanity’s chief goal ought to be to take pleasure in pleasing God. The question we are going to address today is ho

TITLE : TAKE PLEASURE IN PLEASING GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Background to the Letter: Chapters 1-3 o The oldest letter in the NT (50 AD) o Written to a Church Paul established himself o The Church was heavily persecuted and many were martyred. First by the Jews and then the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be def

Introduction • Over the next few weeks, I want to build a strong foundation as it relates to true prosperity. • There has been many definitions of prosperity, however, over the next few weeks we will step though the Word and define it as God has intended it to be defined. • True ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - 10 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing we may be certain of: Ultimate fulfillment of justice

Dakota Community Church June 27, 2010 Amos 10 1. God¡¦s warning ¡V locusts, fire, a plumb line & ripe fruit 2. Mercy triumphs over judgment 3. Human opposition to God as judge and to His messengers of judgment Although opposition will arise to the proclamation of judgment; there is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Many Voices, Careful Choices

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Aug 11, 2010

Having Discernment is vital in our world, this sermon discusses three ways the scripture shows us to get discernment

MANY VOICE, CAREFUL CHOICES? (All my sermon use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) I am pretty sure that all of us want to make wise choices, I feel confident that we would all instruct our children to be careful when making choices, because ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Word Can Fix It!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 14, 2008

Second in the teaching series in the book of James

Doing the Word Can Fix it! Text: James 1:9-27 9 Let the lowly brother glory in his exaltation, 10 but the rich in his humiliation, because as a flower of the field he will pass away. 11 For no sooner has the sun risen with a burning heat than it withers the grass; its flower falls, and its ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Tests Into Testimonies

Contributed by Noah Martinez on May 15, 2008

To advance through the predetermined goals that God ordains in each of us, He sends tests. Sometimes we cannot go on to the next exam until we finish the one we are in. With this perspective, we march forward with the help and grace of God.

Turning Tests into Testimonies James 1:12-16 When James tells us do not err, I believe it means not to misunderstand what his point is in vs. 12, 13. There is an explanation why in one verse James relates temptation with God, and in the next says it isn’t God who tempts. In the original wording ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Holiness

Daniel Chapter 3a Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

How do you deal with temptation?

A. Chapter 3 Outline I. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Bow (3:1-7) a. The King’s Pride (3:1) b. The King’s Politicians (3:2-3) c. The King’s Proclamation (3:4-5) d. The King’s Penalty (3:6-7) II. Daniel’s Friends Would Not Budge (3:8-23) a. The Threat (3:8-15) i. The Astrologer’s Report ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Lord, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 28, 2008

Loving the Lord through our Praises

Loving the Lord, Part 5 Through our Praise Introduction Open your bibles to Isaiah 43 and Acts 16 On Sunday we looked at loving the Lord through loving our nation; and this week I want to begin to turn the focus toward the Lord specifically, by looking at the need for His people to praise ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Bible Says About Cohabitation

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 18, 2008

Scriptural explaination of God’s revealed final word on cohabitation.

What Does the Bible Say About Cohabitation? Galatians 5:19-21 INTRO: If you look up the word cohabitation in the bible... you won’t find it there. You will find what God thinks about it but God does not use the term "cohabitation." Actually, cohabitation is a rather new term. In the 50’s it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shout It From The Rooftops! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 21, 2008

Although the foundation for revival is a renewed, passionate relationship with Jesus, it’s not good enough to just stop there. God wants us to share the Good News about His love with the lost and dying world around us!

REVIVAL #6: SHOUT IT FROM THE ROOFTOPS! (June 2008– Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) REVIEW REVIVAL: First few sessions: • Revival #1: Hunger and the Need for Revival – don’t be satisfied with church as usual • Revival #2: The Fullness of the Spirit – to be empowered to make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: *other

A Proper Response To Affliction

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 7, 2008

The advice that James gives to his readers in the first century also applies to us as we deal with rising gasoline prices.

A PROPER RESPONSE TO AFFLICTION Text: James 5:7 – 12 Introduction: • Affliction: a state of pain, trouble, or distress; misery (World Book Dictionary) • James’ readers were being afflicted by wealthy landowners o Becoming wealthy at poor’s expense (v. 3) o Withheld wages from workers ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2008

The greatest man or woman of God can perform the most menial tasks willingly. Plus, the most lowly of jobs can actually be the most mighty works for God if you combine two things: wisdom and God’s Spirit. Learn how it worked in the life of Stephen.

In a lot of ways chapters 6 and 7 mirror the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus was anointed by the Spirit, chosen to serve, healed and performed miracles while contending with the intransigent religious leadership and preaching the gospel, then was arrested and tried for attacking Moses (supposedly) and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Room At The Table Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on servanthood.

ROOM AT THE TABLE Sunday, July 13, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Main point: It takes people to reach people. Illustration: Drop leaf table with the leaves down to begin with. • Everybody loves a party. Last night my family was together and the activity and conversation around the table was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Abraham's Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; As we study this passage of scripture in Hebrews we will see this act of Abraham is the supreme act of faith, and believing God to keep His word.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part VI Abraham’s Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Pm service July 13th 2008 Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction Tonight as we come to part six in our series “Letting your faith do the walking”, we come again to Abraham. The first time we saw Abraham it was an obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist