Sermons on Preparedness For Living:

Sing For Joy! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2013

We can sing for joy because of the great things God has done for us!

INTRODUCTION • WONDERFUL LIFE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • In the classic movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” George Bailey was miserable. He saw all his friends get out of Bedford falls and do great things, yet he was stuck in the small town running his father’s savings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2nd Peter 3: 1-8 Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 23, 2013

Today I want to talk for a few minutes on "the promise of His coming". We're told in our text today that the skeptics would be asking that question, and we're reminded that this would be in the last days, so this is one way that you and I can know that w

2nd Peter 3: 1-8 WHERE IS THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING? 2-23-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes on "the promise of His coming". We're told in our text today that the skeptics would be asking that question, and we're reminded that this would be in the last days, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Following Forever

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 8, 2013

Shows how the power of the will determines our destiny

“Following Forever” October 6, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

God-Breathed Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Oct 9, 2013

What do the scriptures teach about how the Holy Spirit inspires (or breathes) the word of God? This sermon shows what scripture says and debunks 2 other views.

SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY GOD, THE HOLY SPIRIT In our prior lesson on in talking about the deity of the Holy Spirit, I used the following argument to show that the Holy Spirit is God: Who gave us the Bible? God (1 Tim 3:15-17), or the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20-21) We see in this argument not just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Prized Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

The letters in the word, "FAITH" tells us the prizes we receive in having faith in God. The prizes are: 1) Freedom 2) Assurance 3) Involvement 4) Triumph 5) Heaven.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 4 The Importance of Prized Faith I John 5: 1-15 Key Verse: I John 5:4 1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

To Share His Mystery Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2013

We get the opportunity to reveal a mystery to people, one that was hidden until Jesus opened the door!

INTRODUCTION • We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us this morning. We are in the middle of a series entitled “Reasons For My Heart To Beat.” • In this series we are examining issues that can help revitalize of faith. • The past reasons we have examined are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 7 (Victory Proclaimed) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 27, 2013

The power behind the word tetelestai proclaims victory for man. Our sin account is paid in full. All future charges are automatically covered.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross we focus on Christ’s fifth statement made from the cross. b. In the statement we will evaluate today, Christ, with three simple words, proclaims the ultimate victory in a life-long struggle ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Serve Like Hur!

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2013

A sermon examining the importance of serving God.

Serve Like Hur! Exodus 17:8-13 I recently read that bees visit over 2 million flowers to make one pound of honey. They have to fly about 55,000 miles in order to make that one pound of honey. That same article stated that it takes about 560 bees to make 1 pound of honey. Imagine if one bee ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Middle

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 3, 2013

what happen in the middle of the journey, the start is full excitement and the end is full of joy because you achieved the end. The middle is the hardest part of the journey, it is where the frustration happens and discouragement sets in.

The middle INTRODUCTION A few months ago we were setting goals and visions for the year, we were so excited and full of anticipation for what is going to happen, for some of us it is going well and we are on track just pushing to get to the next level, for others it is not going well at all and we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter - It Is Wrong

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 18, 2009

The news of Jesus death was wrong or at least incomplete. The news of our death can be wrong too.

It is Wrong Well here we are. Easter, the day we celebrate the main proof point of the Christian faith. The day when we dress up a little more, attendance is a little higher, when we often make a special effort to make it to a worship service. I had a little bit of dilemma. Most of you know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Not Just Any Meal

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 20, 2009

Exposition of 1 Cor 11:17-22 regarding the way to rightly receive the Lord’s Supper.

Text: 1 Cor 11:17-22, Title: Not Just Any Meal, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/19/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about a wedding being the initiation of a marriage and anniversaries being the renewing, or possibly the renewing of vows… B. Background to passage: Paul began in chapter 11 dealing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Have I Seen You Before?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 7, 2009

Easter comes and goes too fast...The culture moves on to the next celebration instead of experiencing Easter in a full way.

Have I seen you before? John 20:19-31 We are picking up the Easter story again this week. For us Easter is pretty much over. The stores have the clearance tables filled with chocolate bunnies, peeps, Easter baskets and stuffed animals. They are clearing off the shelves for new stuff; I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

Revive Us As Our Provider - Revive Us Part 4 Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

PowerPoint slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Positioning ourselves where God can powerfully revive our hearts.

Revive Us - Part 4 Revive Us as Our Provider Genesis 22:1-14 It was a warm summer’s evening in 1968. My folks had been divorced for over a year, I was seven years old, old enough to know we were in trouble. My mother, my sister and I had been trying to survive in a single run-down hotel room on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: *other