Sermons on Prodigal Brother:

Please Don't Ask Me To Pray

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2005

This sermon deals with why we are reluctant to pray to God in both public and private.

Please Don’ Ask Me To Pray 9/4/2005 Psalms 51:1-13 Hebrews 3:10-15 How many of you have ever been at a meeting and it came time to open in prayer or close in prayer and you were saying on the inside “Please don’t ask me to pray.” One of our members who lived to be about 105 was Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get On The Right Plan Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

3rd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Your will be done..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 3 “GET ON THE RIGHT PLAN” MATTHEW 6:10, ROMANS 12:1-2, PROVERBS 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION: There are all kinds of cell phone plans that you can buy. When we signed up for Verizon a couple years ago their representative explained a myriad of options. There were so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Do You See Him As He Is? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 4, 2005

God is worthy to be praised.

DO YOU SEE HIM AS HE IS? Psalm 96:1-6 S: Worship C: God as He is Th: God – Most Worthy of Praise Pr: GOD IS WORTHY OF OUR PRAISE. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Declarations TS: We will find in Psalm 96:1-6 three declarations that are worth following in order to praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Saved?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 6, 2005

While we’re attempting to reach "Harry and Sally" with updated methods and terminology, let’s not throw the baby out with the bath water

“But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

Sermon 2 of 4: Dealing with the discouragement that comes when yesterday outshines today.

Haggai 2:1-9 Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction (From Pastor Timothy Peck)Over the last several years motivational posters have been very popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph of a landscape or usually of an athlete with an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Grief Gauge Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005

5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Onward Christian Soldier

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

God has equipped the believer with His armor to use in the spiritual battles we face every day.

The Onward Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20) Well folks, it’s great to be back with you tonight. It’s a real joy to be with those who love the Lord Jesus and love each other. I believe when we come to God’s house that this should be a place where we can enjoy each other’s company and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Just A Little Mistake - That Ain't Right Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 24, 2005

A young prophet dies because he broke his fast... but he was lied to! He was deceived! Why should he pay such a harsh price for such a little mistake?

OPEN: As raw recruits were preparing for their first jump from a C130 aircraft at 1200 ft., the sergeant explained what to do if the main parachute didn’t open: “Snap back immediately into a tight body position,” he said. “Then pull the rip cord of your reserve chute and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

War Of The Words Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005

They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making Godly Choices

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

We all need help making choices. The best help I know of is found in God.

Making Godly Choices Pastor Jamie Wright * April 27, 2005 Deut 30:19 “…therefore, choose life that both you and your descendants may live…” Joshua 24:15 “…choose for yourselves this day who you will serve; but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Adam and eve had a choice. Noah had a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational