Sermons on Pure Intimacy With God:

The Road Less Traveled Series

Contributed by Chris Taylor on Feb 12, 2004

Living an Abundant Life

The Road Less Traveled Little Log Church John 10:10 February 7-8, 2004 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, John and I decided we would take one morning a week, which is really only 2 and ½ hours due to our children’s school schedule, to hike. We’re calling it our pastoral staff meeting. We hike and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can't We Be Friends

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon is built upon Rev. Jerry Shirley’s Message, Married, But Not Friends. He did a great job. I expanded upon some of his ideas.

Why Can’t We Be Friends Why can’t we be friends: Much of this message comes from a message by Rev. Jerry Shirley entitled, Married, But Not Best Friends. I have expounded on some of the truths that he shared. Song of Songs 5:16-5:16 Let me read you a verse from one of the great love ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 8, 2001

More ideas as to what will help the church grow.

CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 28:18-20 INTRO.- ILL.- A Baptist preacher had the habit of going down to the train station every single day to watch the Sunset Limited go by. There was no chore he wouldn’t interrupt to carry out this daily ritual. Members of his church thought he was a bit nuts and they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Rebuke Turned Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2009

Jesus turns from silence about His achievements to open speaking about His death. He will not follow the ambition path, the pleasure path, or the easy spirituality path.

You can admire Jesus, you can think well of Jesus, you can even love Jesus. But you cannot domesticate Him, you cannot tame Him, you cannot make Him sweet and nice and pretty. He is who He is and He says what He says, and sometimes it’s hard to take. In my experience, just about everybody out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008

This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through The Eyes Of King Herod Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 16, 2007

Third in a four part series of looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes

Now, all of you know about my self-admission of being a naturally competitive person. I have stood here in the past and I have told you about my desperate attempts to beat Anne at Scrabble...about how I stretched the rules just a little bit on a couple of occasions...and if the truth be told I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Came To Call Sinners Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011

Jesus and Matthew. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come to forgive sins. • In these five ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

The Walking Dead, The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2010

On the day of your life there should be a collision, both mourning and celebrating. How will you write the script for that day?

It is a story told only in the gospel of Luke. Jesus is coming into the community of Nain and around him a crowd of his followers jostled one another to get closer to their friend and teacher. And as often is the case when a group of like-minded people gather together the sound of laughter rose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Came To Call Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Matth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info) ew's converstion.

Reading: Matthew chapter 9 verses 9-13. Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Brethren

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus Process Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 5, 2011

This message focuses on the three steps Jesus took to develop His disciples.

Discipleship Part 2: Jesus’ Process Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27; 16:24; 9:37-38; 10:1-5; 16-20; 22; John 6:53-66 Introduction: Last week in part one of this series I gave you Webster’s definition of disciple which included the two key words pupil and follower. As a pupil, we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Wasted Opportunity

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

Your life is an investment, make it count.

Proverbs 12:27 KJV The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. I. THE HUNTER -Much as the hunter that is described here in the Proverbs, the kill is made but it is never appreciated and therefore no benefit ever comes from it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 12:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus On Trial

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 26, 2018

Jesus on Trial – John chapter 18 verses 19-24 & 28-40 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Jesus before Annas: • Two High Priests: Annas & Caiaphas (B). Jesus before Pilate: • Step 1: Accusation (vs 18-32): • Step2: Interrogation (vs 33-35): • Step 3: Defense (vs 36-38a) • Step 4: Verdict (vs 38b) SERMON BODY: Ill: • One day, a youngster was really excited ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-40

Denomination: Brethren

Fallout From The Resurrection--Easter Play

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 18, 2021

This is an Easter Drama using about 6 characters who share different viewpoints of the resurrection. It can be done on Easter because it is mostly monologues. A short sermon can be given if it is used in worship. Parts can be done by adults or youths.

Narrator (Costume Wear a One Peace Dress With African Style Print Or A One Peace Dress That’s Brown Or Orange) We welcome you to the story Fallout From The Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Three days and beyond after the resurrection several characters will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed