Sermons on Productivity:

Vulnerability And Victory: The Seven Churches In Review

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2010

Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities / temptations … and a common solution … Jesus Christ.

Vulnerability and Victory: the Seven Churches in Review Revelation 1:9 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities … and a common solution … Jesus Christ. INTRO: Those who study the seven churches of The Revelation closely see some broad ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Bramble For President!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 6, 2010

The politician who sells out to special interests and who has no regard for life is not worthy of our loyalty. We need to get involved in the political process with a servant mentality.

We have here in our church a long-standing tradition of the separation of church and state. We do not get involved in partisan politics. We do not support candidates, we do not give platforms to those running for political office. This sets us off from some other churches, where it is not at all ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable gift.

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT 2 CORINTHIANS 9:15 Throughout Scripture Christ is described in a great number of ways. Names for Him are given in both Old and New Testaments and are too numerous for me to mention this morning. But here in 2 Corinthians we see Him referred to as God’s indescribable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

How To Really Enjoy People - Friendship Factors Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 12, 2009

Four Points on How to Enjoy People. 1. Be THANKFUL for them 2. PRAY for them 3. Be PATIENT with them 4. LOVE them

How To Really Enjoy People - Friendship Factors Today we start a new series from the book of Philippians. Philippians is a personal book. It is also a practical book. It deals with a lot of the problems in life that we all face – day in and day out. Even though Philippians deals with problems – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Space For God

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

The church too often has reduced following Jesus and growing in your faith to doing: pray, worship, get in a Bible study, give, serve and witness. But to follow Jesus is as much about being in a relationship with Jesus, as it is about doing the things of

Making Space for God
 1 Timothy 4:7 (Phillips Translation)

 To say that our nation is caught up in a fitness craze is an understatement and this time of year New Year’s Resolutions abound with losing weight and lifestyle changes. How many of you have made New Year’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Hear Me Now? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Are we really open to God, cna we hear his voice.

Last week we looked at the Jeremiah scripture where Jeremiah was instructed to go watch a potter at work and he would receive a word from God for the people of Israel there. The scripture describes the potter as being in control. His has the power and more importantly a vision for what is good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-34, Mark 7:34

Denomination: Congregational

Love That Is Sincere Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 25, 2013

Love, Sincerity, devotion, joy

LOVE THAT IS SINCERE Romans 12: 9-21 (p789) March 24, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I know I’ve shared this with many of you, and some of our biblical scholars and studiers know this already…but during the first century pottery was absolutely essential has everyday life….you cooked with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vengeance Is Mine!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 17, 2012

Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” We think revenge will make us feel better. We think through revenge we right the wrong. Let’s take a look at the dangers of revenge

VENGEANCE IS MINE! INTRODUCTION: Revenge-we’ve probably all plotted it at one point or another. We’ve lived out the famous saying, “don’t get mad-get even!” "Cash, check or charge?" I asked, after I folded the items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 7, 2008

2nd in series (Section 3) on Hebrews. This message is focused on the tabernacle and it’s role in the sacrificial system and the role of Jesus

3/16/08 – Expect More: God Created a Perfect Tabernacle – Palm Sunday The tabernacle in the OT was more than a big tent where people came and sang. It was a killing place. Animals died there all day long, every day. The blood flowed. Sheep and cows were butchered by the Levites while the meat ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having An Intimate Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 25, 2009

It is important that we foster an intimate relationship with Jesus

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Intimacy. The dictionary defines is as follows: a close personal relationship, a detailed knowledge resulting from a close or long association or study. • Casual. The dictionary defines this word as follows: known only slightly or involving only slight knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Walk This Way!"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 9, 2016

After we are Born Again we have two ways we can live our lives. We can live for the flesh or we can yield daily and Walk by the Holy Spirit. Being led daily by the Holy Spirit is the way to the greatest happiness and joy (not trouble free) with Jesus.

Cornerstone Church January 3, 2016 “Walk This Way” Galatians 5:16-25 “A boy from the country was going to the city to get a job. Before he left, his mother ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Deeper Faith

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Mar 12, 2017

This sermon addresses saving faith and mature faith

A Deeper Faith What is Faith? The Dictionary defines faith as: 1. 1a : allegiance to duty or a person : (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions acted in good faith 2. 2a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of New Life Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 14, 2014

What does it mean to live a life worthy of the calling to walk with Christ?

EPHESIANS # 8 Every Christian should know Paul’s letter to the Ephesians well for basics of the Christian life are all right here in these 6 chapters. The letter opens with amazing statements about who we are because Jesus Christ. “I am blessed... with every spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019

The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed