Sermons on Preparation For Christ:

Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

There are some who do not see the Christian life as one that involves physical or emotional pain. The popular message to preach nowadays is the “prosperity message.” That message satisfies a lot of people.

As we continue our study on THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, we will see tonight that the direction in which Jesus was teaching (in the first nine verses) takes a sharp turn in the highway. The verses we have already studied have been inspiring and uplifting for me, personally. But what we will read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hunger

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 18, 2005

Something is not right. There must be more to life than this. Nothing in this life brings satisfaction.This one is about that longing - THE HUNGER - and how we try to deal with it.

The Hunger Psalms 84:1-84:3 6, November 2005 Dakota Community Church The Hunger When do we first recognize it? Is it in our early twenties, late teens, earlier perhaps? That sense that something is missing, that there must be more to life than what we are experiencing. Quote: "All men ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Blueprint For Greatness Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

In our passage today, Jesus gives us God’s blueprint for greatness.

BLUEPRINT FOR GREATNESS Mark 9:33-50 INTRO: A TV news camera crew on assignment in southern Florida filming the widespread destruction of Hurricane Andrew. Amid the devastation and debris stood one house on its foundation. The owner was asked, "why is your house the only one still standing?" He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking God At His Word Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 19, 2005

God’s promises are better guarantees than anything this world can offer.

Taking God at His Word part 3 Proverbs 3 and Malachi 3:1-10 Have you ever met people who refuse to be blessed? They may be very good at giving blessings but not at receiving them. My dad would drive people all over the place, run errands for them, fix things in their houses. He had a hat ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greed Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jan 28, 2005

Greed with it’s power to grab hold of your soul will rob you of making wise decisions, and will turn you into a fool. Greed is costly, it’s not a cute little sin that just sits there being harmless, it’s robs, steals, kills and destroys all that you hold

Passage: Genesis 13:10-13; 2 Peter 2:7-8 A woman decided to have her portrait painted. She told the artist, "Paint me with diamond rings, a diamond necklace, emerald bracelets, a ruby broach, and gold Rolex." "But you are not wearing any of those things," he replied. "I know," she said. "It’s in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings So Big The Neighbors Notice Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God often works in our lives to separate us from the culture so that the people will seek him out in us.

I’d like to give you a scenario. Say you’ve moved into an average neighborhood – neither a rich nor poor one and over time you begin to become quite wealthy. So one day you head out to the car lot and you bring home a new Volvo C70 (completely loaded), and it’s parked in the driveway when you go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Power Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 6, 2005

Spiritual Power is a life changed for Jesus through presenting the Gospel. A spiritual Leader is someone who is willing to pay a personal price for his concern, his message, and his lifestyle as he bears the message of Jesus.

Any written statement carries certain dangers with it. It sets down a confirmed record and holds the writer to account. It can also be misinterpreted and misunderstood if the exact context of what was said and why it was said isn’t understood precisely. E-mail heightens these dangers because it ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"The Boomerang Generation”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with respon

“The Boomerang Generation” The Texas Cooperative Extension recently published a study titled “Dynamics in Middle Adulthood: Caring for Grandchildren, Adult Children, and Aging Parents.” The article stated that members of the “Baby Boomer” generation may find themselves with responsibilities for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Episodevi: Return Of The Jedi Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 30, 2005

All those who believe in Jesus can look forward to a happy ending and new beginning.

“Return of the Jedi”, the sixth and final episode of the Star Wars series, is a movie of happy endings and new beginnings. Darth Vader finally dies, not as a villain, but as a hero because he returns to his Jedi roots and destroys the evil emperor in the final act of his life. The end of the evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

I'm Cutting Back My Tithe

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 3, 2005

An inductive sermon on an unfaithful attitude about giving.

“I’M CUTTING BACK MY TITHE” DEUTERONOMY 12:1-14 I would like to spend this week and next week looking at the issue of money. All of us deal with money as an aspect of our lives. The Bible has much to say about money and how we should treat it. The Bible has much to say about the mistreatment ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 5, 2005

Men we need to make up our minds about we we want

Make Up Your Mind (Divorce Series) Scripture Reference: James 1:8 James 1:8 - A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. INTRODUCTION First of all I would like to say that when God ordered me to start this series on divorce I ran just like Jonah. I never wanted to teach on divorce ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discipline Of Solitude Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part of 5-part series on discipleship. This message examines solitude.

LIVING ABOVE THE ORDINARY Part 1: The Discipline of Solitude There’s an old saying, one you’ve seen on many refrigerators and office walls before. It says, “It’s hard to soar with eagles, when you’re surrounded by turkeys.” In many ways that saying is true. It is also true that it can be very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life - An Exciting Adventure

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 27, 2005

This message is a testimony of how God guides our life as ministers of the Gospel.

The Christian Life—An Exciting Adventure Matthew 4:18-22 Jesus gives the invitation: “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Where God Guides He provides The Christian life is an exciting adventure. I have learned over the years that ”Where God guides He provides.” When you open a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

God' Kingdom Work Is A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2005

PENTECOST 4(B) God’s kingdom work is a matter of faith: Faith that God’s word is working and faith that God’s church is growing.

GOD’S KINGDOM WORK IS A MATTER OF FAITH (Outline) MARK 4:26-34 - June 12, 2005 - PENTECOST 4 INTRO: Our gracious God has opened his hand and provided us with abundant blessings. We have been provided with moisture and sunshine. The spring rains have come gently to water the earth. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran