Sermons on Priesthood Of Christ:

I'm Living On Purpose Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

Living for Christ gives you a new purpose for life.

I’m Living On Purpose 7-15-07 Series: The New Me Pt.2 Mark 12:28-34 Intro. Hold up steering wheel, hammer and golf club – what do these things have in common? They’re all used to drive something. The wheel drives a car, the hammer drives a nail and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 9:2-13 Series

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

The transfiguration points us to Jesus the Son of God, to the cross and is an encouragement to persevere in prayer.

There are moments, often extremely rare, when the scales fall away and we see reality as it is. It is a bit like looking through a microscope or telescope. What we thought was a blob suddenly appears transformed into something wonderful. Well, in a sort of way, that is what happens here. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Anglican

Cut To The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2007

Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.

Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Principles Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 7, 2007

Sermon #22 in Galatians series. You reap what you sow. We reap more than we sow, We reap in proportion to what we sow, we reap what other have sown.

09/02/07 Gal 6: 7-10 "Principles of the Harvest" INTRO: DAVID & BATHSHEBA ADULTERY: DAVID SEES AND ASKS DECEPTION: URIAH AT HOME MURDER: URIAH IN BATTLE NATHANS REBUKE SON OF DAVID/BATH WILL DIE SWORD WILL NOT DEPART FROM HOUSE CALAMITY FROM OWN HOUSEHOLD WIVES TO CLOSE ONE, IN ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Thirsting Soul Is Satisfied

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 7, 2007

Pentecost 10(A) - Our thirsting soul is satisfied because our gracious God freely invites and then our gracious God richly blesses.

OUR THIRSTING SOUL IS SATISFIED (Outline) August 5, 2007 - PENTECOST 10 - Isaiah 55:1-5 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: There are all kinds of invitations – birthday, wedding, and anniversary. Such invitations to a celebration bring us joy. We are happy when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

In Hot Pursuit

Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Sep 8, 2007

God gave Hezekiah great wealth and caused him to succeed in all his endeavors. II Kings 18:6 says "For he clave to the LORD,". Clave implies to be intensely in pursuit of that person.

I. The pursuit of God by Hezekiah a. His practice 1. He kept God’s commandments 2. He removed temptation in all it’s forms b. His perseverance 1. II Kings 18:6 2. He remained faithful to the Lord in everything and he carefully obeyed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Community, Not An Ark But An Opportunity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 9, 2007

the church is built as an open door to the lost, not an ark to preserve the saints

Intro: the other day Roger Lashley had a revelation from God. God spoke to him with these words, My church is not an ark. He relayed this to me, so I went to the book of Genesis and studied Noah and the ark. I tried to look at the difference between the ark and community. Here are four thoughts on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discipleship Is Our Primary Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 9, 2007

Our church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Discipleship is Our Primary Purpose Matt. 28:18-20 Intro: The Bible is our ultimate authority. The Gospel is our primary message. Body: 1A. Discipleship is centered in a specific person: the Lord Jesus. 1B. Jesus said that all authority was given to Him. Philippians 2:9-11 NKJV (9) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007

The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Lets Take A Walk

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007

Walking is a good illustration for living our Christian Life

BP12LetsTakeaWalkEphesians Ephesians 4: 1-32 Intro: Evolution of walking 1. roll/crawl 2. Walk – unsteady; need others 3. Walk – more confidence; still hold on but take steps without help 4. Try new things – walk, run, jump, skip; more skills, more strength, more coordination Still fall, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Crucified World Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Sep 10, 2007

Sermon #23 in Galatians. Final paragraph, written by Paul’s hand. Sums up spirit of the letter, Way of the world vs. Way of the Cross

THE CRUCIFIED WORLD GAL 6: 11-18 INTRO CONFORMITY – (what do you think of when I say the word) SCHOOL, PEER PRESSURE INCREDIBLE PRESSURE TO CONFORM LOOK A CERTAIN WAY ACT A CERTAIN WAY BE IN CERTAIN GROUPS SHUN CERTAIN PEOPLE (CRUEL) KID ON BASEBALL TEAM IN SHERWOOD, COACH PUNISHED HIM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Coming Back

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007

How can we be sure he is coming back? - Spoken by Jesus himself - Spoken by Angels - Written by the Apostles - Demonstrated in the Lord’s Supper

PowerPoint Available Slide Transitions + New Slide > Transition In ___________________________________________________________ An 8-year-old boy, who was learning in school about the way plants grow, was intrigued when told how a tiny seed that germinates in the ground could later burst through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Sep 11, 2007

Looks at Jesus bold claim to be the only way to heaven using John 14:6.

“The Way” The I AM Statements of Jesus FCC – September 9th, 2007 Text: John 14: 1-6 Introduction: Wow…on this 8th birthday of our church, we celebrate our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and the incredible claims that He made while He was here on this earth. We’ve been looking at the I AM ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When you face Jesus you must decide whether or not you will receive as Lord and make Him your Master.

Do you ever find it interesting, concerning some people who claim faith in the same Lord that you do? If you were to ask them, "If you die today, are you going to heaven?" they would say, "Yes." Yet, there’s so much difference in the level of commitment, such a vast difference in the way they live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Humble

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 12, 2007

A sermon about why we are called to be humble and how we can be humble in our lives.

How To Live A Life Of Humbleness 1John 2:6 Prayer Introduction A. Many people today have the wrong attitude about the word humble. B. They think that being humble equates with being weak. But to be humble often takes more mores strength and physical strength than reaction. C. They wrongly seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist