Sermons on Protection From Drifting:

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

From Chaos To Order Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 7, 2005

The Book of Genesis provides the beginning of our faith.It is fundamental to understanding all the rest of the Bible. It begins with God bringing order out of chaos. Sermon based on a book by Ruben Shelly.

FROM CHAOS TO ORDER Text: Genesis, Chapter 1 Introduction. Vince Lombardi is a Hall of Fame Coach. Some say he was the greatest football coach ever, and if there are others in his class, it would not take long to call roll. Lombardi is recognized as a great coach, because he won one NFL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From God, With Love

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 17, 2005

A Baptist pastor provides Scriptural support for what he believes are the five greatest gifts God has given to His children.

FROM GOD, WITH LOVE “…keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” Jude, verse 24. All of us would agree with James that “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24

Denomination: Baptist

From Judgment To Renewal Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

When God flooded the earth, He brought judgment on the world and at the same time brought Divine Renewal. Noah was an example of Faith. Sermon inspired by a book written by Ruben Shelly.

Judgment To Renewal Text: Genesis, Chapters 6-9 Introduction. Every year, from late summer until early fall, we experience what the weather reporters call “Hurricane Season”. It’s amazing how far the science has developed in predicting and understanding hurricanes over the years. Many lives ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From The Cross Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A look at Peter’s denial and what motivates us to run away from the cross rather than to it.

1. Title: Running From The Cross 2. Text: Matthew 26:57, 69-75; Mark 14:53-54, 66-72; Luke 22:54-62, John 18:16-27 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. April 2, 2006. 2nd in the series “Walk to the Cross” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand seriousness of Peter’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessings From God

Contributed by Caleb Bolton on Nov 30, 2006

Our Prayer life is what determines the blessing.

Tonight I want to talk to you about how to obtain the life that God wants you to have. Tonight I want to talk to you about two individuals that had something in common. These two men lived on this earth hundreds of years apart from one another yet they met each other one night. While on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Riches To Rags

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 1, 2006

Jesus left His glorious position and endured humilation so that He might make us rich beyond measure.

FROM RICHES TO RAGS II Corinthians 8:9 “FROM RAGS TO RICHES.” That’s a common American expression, isn’t it? We know what it means---someone began life in virtual poverty and grew to become wealthy and/or successful. They did on their own. They did it through sheer determination, industry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom From Religion

Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 4, 2006

Following Christ is a relationship not a religion.

Sunday Morning 8/12/01-Col. 2-Freedom From Religion Key idea: Following X is a relationship not a religion. Video Clip: Matrix 1:37:20-1:38:19 Neo confused about his identity, doesn’t understand who he really is, we as xians suffer from the same problem. Don’t know or understand who we are. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-13

Denomination: *other

Echoes From Eternity

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

More than any other teacher who ever lived, Jesus was qualified to provide a glimpse into the scenes that shall unfold in eternity.

ECHOES FROM ETERNITY. Luke 16:19-31 Int: The verses that are just before this story, contain an emphasis that Jesus placed upon the importance of making provisions for the day of death. He showed that it is possible for a person to make friends that will be of use to him when death sweeps him out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by James Julian on Jun 8, 2004

Paul instructs the Christian on how to make one’s faith real throughout the book of Colissians. In chapter 2 he tells the reader important information on living out one’s faith.

From Religion to Relationship Colossians 2:1-10 REASONS to live out your faith (v.1-3) -to BUILD UP one another -to BE CLOSER to one another (v.2) -to BE COMPLETE for one another (v.2,3) WAYS to live out your faith (v.4-7) -live out what you have PORTRAYED (v.5) -live out what you have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Straight From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003

Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

This sermon will teach you how to tap into the wisdom of God when crisis come. The keys in this sermon will tell you how you should react when crisis comes in your life. You can overcome crisis!

Introduction: If you are going to pursue something, you need wisdom. The bible is the Word of God. It is the wisdom of God. It is a standard to live by; there is an aura about the bible. The bible is a crisis book and tells you why people entered crisis and how they got out it and how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift From Hell

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Deliverance From Death

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Mar 8, 2008

Deliverance from Death by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey focuses on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It has application for the Easter Season, the Lord’s Supper and a funeral.

Deliverance from Death By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Andrew A. Bonar explains, “The Jews have handed down the tradition, that this Psalm, and those that follow on to the 118th, were all sung at the Passover; and they are denominated ‘The Great Hallel.’ This tradition shows, at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Philip

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Even though the believers were scattered through persecution, Philip went about doing good and preaching the good news and leading many to Christ.

Summer Survival: lessons from Philip in Acts 8 Who was he? Not Philip the apostle, but one of the deacons, "seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom" who were appointed to distribute food fairly amongst the Jewish and Gentile widows of the early church in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Baptist