Sermons on Preserves:

One Audience Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 22, 2007

We live out oneness by keeping our focus on God (an apologetic for our blended style of worship).

ONE AUDIENCE: LIVING THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN John 4.24 S: Unity C: Worship Th: Living the Unity We Have Been Given Pr: WE LIVE OUT ONENESS BY KEEPING OUR FOCUS ON GOD. ?: How? How do we focus on God? KW: Elements TS: Based on our understanding of John 4.24, we will review three elements ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Unstoppable

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 5, 2005

We are to change the world.

UNSTOPPABLE various, beginning with Matthew 28:18-20 S: Purpose of Church C: Making Disciples Th: The Unstoppable Church Pr: WE CHANGE THE WORLD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three ways the church moves to change the world. Type: Propositional The ____ way we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Favoured Son Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Feb 16, 2001

Favouritism bred jealousy and hatred in a family

Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church Studies in The Life of Joseph Study 2 Introduction We began a series of studies last week on the life of Joseph by looking together at his family background. And what a family background it proved to be. We hear a lot today about dysfunctional families. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 26, 2001

In the book of Esther we will see how moves in the life of his people and places them in a position to take a stand for him. And when they do look out... (Real People - True Stories part 8)

"THY WILL BE DONE" TEXT: ESTHER INTRODUCTION Today we are going to study the book of Esther. If you have never read it, or IF it has been a long time and the details have become a little cloudy get ready because this is an exciting story. There are 5 major characters in this book, and we’ll ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Bring Change To The World Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 2, 2001

Before we can change the world, something else need changing... Guess who needs changing first!

How to Bring change to the world It’s easy - let’s see now (jingle coins) 5 cents, 10 cents… not pocket change. Obvious, I’m not talking about that! Ephesians 4:1-16 A. Intro: The World - examples of problems Plastered in front page of our great city newspaper on Wed. were four faces. These ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

On Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jun 14, 2001

"Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus," are the words of a chorus that expresses the desire of all Christians. This study deals with how best to "see" Him.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com ON SEEING THE INVISIBLE By Charles W. Holt "And the LORD said, "You cannot see my face; for no man shall see Me, and live" (Ex. 33:20). "No man hath seen God at any time" (Jn. 1:18; 1 Jn. 4:12). "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Seeing God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is God On Our Side?

Contributed by William Nelson on Oct 5, 2001

As we consider going to war, we’ll find that God is on the side of those who trust Him and have faith in Him and who humble themselves and repent of the sin in their lives.

In the Fall of 1938, as war was again threatening Europe, Irving Berlin decided to write a song emphasizing peace. Pulling a little known composition off the shelf, that he had written twenty years earlier, he made a few alterations to reflect the current state of the world. Then, on Armistice ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Pure Fruit Of Innocence"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 18, 2002

What made the infant church powerful and successful is no less available to us now.

When my cat was about a year old he developed a urinary infection. A friend of mine who was a veterinary assistant brought home some sample medicines that I administered to the cat for several days, and the problem seemed to be cured. A week or two later however, the symptoms came back. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Prince Of The Power Of The Air" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 12, 2002

The enemy of our souls wants to frustrate life, nullify effectiveness of Kingdom work, and keep souls from Heaven. But the Prince of Peace is the Victor! (#15 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.” In a British radio broadcast circa 1943, reading one of his own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: Orthodox

The Christian's Panic Room

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

When you are faced with trials and troubles, know that there is a place to run...to your Prayer Closet! That is where you can find refuge in God, and He will keep you. This also helps us to possess an eternal perspective on things.

STAND & READ - Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!" "The Christian?s PANIC Room!" PRAYER... Recently there has been a movie released by Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Other

The Extravagance Of Love

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

If our love the great enoough, then there will be a willingness to sacrifice the very best we have.

Introduction: Unbelievers have always had a hard time figuring out the lifestyle of Christ’s disciples. When you think about it, you can understand their difficulty. They are guided by a life philosophy that promotes selfishness (the attitude that says, “You’ve gotta look out for ‘Number One’”), ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To The Heart Of Things – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 6, 2007

In our drama today, we see it once again. This is not an authorization to blast people full-force with anger, vehemence or vitriol. It is, however, a demonstration to us that we have the biblical, God-ordained, Christian duty to be truly honest when we en

We could actually entitle this study “Jesus and the Forbidding Pharisees, Part 6”. What we encounter today is almost a continuation of our study of Matthew 12. In that series of lesson, we examined the dynamic discrepancies between what the Pharisees practiced and promoted and what God actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Relationships Sour Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 16, 2007

Without question many of our most painful chapters in life have to do with soured relationships. That’s why we’re considering this in our final message in our series "When Bad Things Happen to Good People."

Introduction A 104 year-old woman was being interviewed by a Christian reporter. The reporter asked the woman if it was easier or more difficult to live the Christian life the older you get. The lady thought for a moment and said, “Well, there is less peer pressure.” Some things may get easier ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible