Sermons on Priority Of Worship:

Shove That Job - I'll Take It

Contributed by Mark Scott on Sep 26, 2005

A Message For Labor Day

“Shove That Job – I’ll Take It” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (Labor Day Message) We are in the third message of a series entitled “Seven of the Most Important Decisions You Will Ever Make”. Since this is Labor Day weekend, this is a great time to talk about the blessing it is to have a job. Some of us ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: *other

Victoriously Living Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 29, 2005

Before a battle can be won, there must be the recognition of an enemy. The most continual aggressive enemy the Christian has is the “sinful nature” or rather the “flesh.”

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh Introduction: Donald Ballar, Reader’s Digest, shared this story of an instructor of student truck drivers. The instructor gave this scenario to his class. “You are in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rock That Doesn't Roll

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 1, 2005

Is your life, marriage, home, and faith built on a firm foundation or on sinking sand?

The Rock That Doesn’t Roll (Matthew 16:13-20) Good morning! What a great joy it is to be with you this morning. I trust that you’ve come with an open heart and mind this morning and that you want to hear from God and not from just another preacher. I want you to know I’m not here to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Kingdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 3, 2005

God’s work and power are not always obvious, however, his is working and in more powerful ways that we understand.

I am one of those people who would like for God to show his power and do something spectacular. I would like to see some fire fall from heaven or hear God shout from his throne. It would prove to some people that he is there and that he is powerful. I wish I could lay my hands on people and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

Is There Any Comfort In Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

You can trust God to sustain and encourage you, even in the most severe trial, because that¡¦s the kind of God he is.

Some of you have been through some trials recently. Some of you are going through some deep stuff right now. People have come to you, seeking to comfort you. And sometimes that just doesn¡¦t make you feel any better. When you¡¦re in suffering, it feels like the pressure will never let up. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray, Plan, Position Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 31, 2005

Second sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the need to pray, plan, and position yourself for the fulfillment of God’s vision in your life.

Have you ever felt like you were in the wrong place, at the wrong time? Hopefully not in the next few minutes, but four teenagers were arrested in the parking lot of a large mall in Lakeland, Florida, just before Christmas when, attempting to steal an automobile at random, they tried to break into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Life Giving Church

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ.

The Life Giving Church Thesis: A life giving church has members who live their lives by doing the will of God. A life giving church dwells and lives in the Spirit. A life giving church is full of people who are committed to Jesus Christ. Introduction: Opening illustration: Dead Poets ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 4, 2003

This is the second in a Christmas series of OT prophecies of Christ. This one focuses on Jermiah 23:6 which says that Jesus is our righteousness. The sermon contrasts righteousness by religion vs. righteousness by relationship.

Do You See What I See? Do You See What Jeremiah Saw? Jeremiah 23:1-6 December 7, 2003 Intro: A. [Standard of Judgment, Citation: Craig Brian Larson, Choice Contemporary Stories and Illustrations (Baker, 1998), p.181; Brian Burrell, Words We Live By, (S&S Trade, 1997)] In Words We Live By, Brian ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

John's Testimony Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

What does true greatness look like? We see it pictured in John the Baptist as he answers those who asked him who he was. His exhaltation of Christ is exemplary for us all.

John’s Testimony Fortifying the Foundations #3 John 1:19-34 3-16-03 Intro: This morning I want to share with you the third message in a series from the Gospel of John. As God has opened this book to us I have become more and more convinced of the importance of foundational doctrine in our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Profitable Slave

Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003

Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

“Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling Sex

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 22, 2002

some pointers on how we can respond to the misuse of God’s great gift of sex

How to follow Jesus without embarrassing ourselves: Handling Sex By Rev. Andrew Chan February 24, 2002 Grace International Baptist Church Vancouver, BC In our Ephesians series, we were told of how God through Jesus chose us to be special, specially loved and chosen to be included in His team, His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Asking God To Bless Me--A Preview Of The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 25, 2002

To help apply what this Jabez prayer challenges a church family to do-and an individual’s role in that challenge

“Asking God to Bless Me!” --Preview of the Jabez Territory (The Challenges of the Prayer of Jabez Part 1 of 6) (Much of this message was developed from Bruce Wilkinson’s presentation on Visionary Leadership at the “Walk Thru Life with Purpose” Conference in Largo, FL, Feb. 5-7, 2002.) [I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7, 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Transformed By The Cross

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.

TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Revelation Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 27, 2002

Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him.

Sermon 3 – The Blessings of deeds done for Jesus Christ Thesis: Revelation paints a portrait for us of how Jesus knows about what transpires in His churches and He reminds us that he will bless those who stay faithful to Him. Introduction: A couple of weeks back we started our treasure hunt ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist