Sermons on Pretty:

Then Woosh Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

Pentecost - Woosh and every thing changes, a church is formed, the message given. The world is influenced.

Then Woosh!!! Acts 2:1-13 Last week we started a series on Acts, we talked about Like and Thepholus and the ascension of Jesus. Chapter one has the disciples see Jesus leave telling them to wait in Jerusalem until they receive the holy Spirit. Peter holds an administrative board meeting where ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Reinventing Wheels

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 14, 2006

This section of Ephesians gives us ethical instruction which is just as valid today as it was then.

Reinventing Wheels Ephesians 4:25-5:2 August 13, 2006 A few years ago, my son Chris came home and said, “Dad, I found a car I want to buy.” Now you have to understand that Chris has not had great results with cars. His first car was a 1988 Mazda 626. He saved up for it and bought it during his ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem With Power Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2006

When we draw close to Jesus sometimes the aura of His power makes us feel powerful on our own. Luke 9 teaches us lessons on the real source of power and the real cost of discipleship.

What’s the famous line from American Express? Not Karl Malden saying "Don’t leave home without it" but this: "membership has its privileges." It was supposed to suggest that special things await you and only you if you get this card. The slogan is successful because it appeals to something in us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Facing Persecution Faithfully

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006

Are you persecuted? If you seek to fit in with the world, probably not. But if you make a stand with Jesus - watch out!

Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just weeks after the first letter. In that letter, Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1. What will happen to those that die before Jesus returns? 2. When will Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying True To God

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 4, 2006

A quick look at Daniel’s life, and using him as an example for living in today’ society.

Staying True to God Daniel 1:1-20 Mark Hatfield tells of touring Calcutta with Mother Teresa and visiting the so-called "House of Dying," where sick children are cared for in their last days, and the dispensary, where the poor line up by the hundreds to receive medical attention. Watching Mother ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Csi (Cross Scene Investigation) Week 3: Investigating The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 10, 2006

friend’s betrayal, an illegal trial, an execution and an empty grave. What do these things have in common? Enter the world of CSI and search for the truth with the entire Cross Scene Investigation team. Delve deeply into the mysteries of four baffling cr

CSI: Cross Scene Investigation Week 3: Investigating the Cross [Before the message each week, a CSI style drama was performed to examine that weeks evidence] Last Two Weeks – Investigated the Betrayal of Judas / Learned -Betray Ourselves Investigated the Trial – Pilot’s ignored the Truth about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Dream Generously Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 20, 2006

I don’t want to preach to you about tithing. I want to encourage you to live a generous life! Jesus said more about money than anything else.

A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and father?” A hush fell over the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebirth: Hard Hat

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

also 2cor 3:17-18 building a spiritual house

Hard Hat, Hammer, Boots, Sunglasses, An Old Pair Of Jeans – I’m ready to build. Last week we saw that w are building a Spiritual House. But before we can even build we need to have the Holy Spirit. Without the Holy Spirit, you cannot build a spiritual house. Jesus tells us we need to be spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Together Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 2, 2007

3 of 4 messages on Nehemiah. We are in a building campaign and we need to build together.

Building the Right Way Building Together March 4, 2007 We’ve been talking about Nehemiah and his wall building effort the last couple of weeks. The first week I spoke of the reasons that Nehemiah was moved to go to Jerusalem and build the wall. Last week I spoke about the importance of having ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging On To The Past!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 13, 2007

To encourage Christians not to look back on past life

PP0810 DATE HANGING ON TO THE PAST! Exodus 16:22-31; Luke 9:62. Ex 16:22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses. 23 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of Msalc

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 29, 2007

Shares how we discovered our purpose as a church.

“The Purpose of Abundant Life Church” April 29, 2007 For the last six months many of us have studied, in-depth, Rick Warrens “Purpose Driven Church”. I have tremendous respect for Rick and believe him to be a wise man of God. He has a unique way of simplifying and communicating the process of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Holiness

Eeyore Or Winnie - Which Will You Be? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 13, 2007

Some of the tribes of Israel had a choice of how they conquered their land. It’s a picture for us too as we seek to overcome the flesh and have victory over the enemy.

One of my favorite stories as a boy was Winnie the Pooh by A A Milne. The characters are so engaging and the stories so fun. Today I want to focus on two characters from Winnie The Pooh that we find in Joshua chapters 16 - 19. The first is Eeyore. To Eeyore, the sky is always black and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living For Today

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 31, 2007

It doesn’t matter how long we live. What matters is how well we love Christ in the years we have.

Living for Today Isaiah 61:10-62:3 December 30, 2007 I remember a story from a few years ago. An eighty two year old woman appeared on Good Morning America. She had just gotten a face lift, breast implants, botox injections to smooth out the wrinkles, lip resculpting, and a chemical peal. I ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgiveness Wager

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007

Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Mennonite

Do You Have Any Sheets Hanging?

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007

A message of Salvation, for the believer and the seeker.

10/23/2005 On Wednesday I was taking a helicopter to deliver at Camp Lejeune marine corps base. When I neared the base there were fences on both sides of the road I was traveling, and on them were literally miles of sheets blowing in the wind hanging from these fences. On each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Grace Brethren