Sermons on Purpose Of The Flood:

The Way We Were, Pt 5 Miracle-Embracing

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 29, 2009

The way we were miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, church was miracle-experiencing. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

Today we will discover that “the Church as it was meant to be” was miracle-embracing and, as a consequence of that, they were miracle-experiencing. The experience of the supernatural was common among the early believers. Peter asked people why they were surprised at the miraclous. Acts 3:12 Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

My "Hands On" Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Life For God: For His Glory Or Ours? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 14, 2009

This message is intended to help us come to the understanding that we are to live for the glory of God and that our future rewards, or lack thereof, are dependent on how we do.

OUR LIFE FOR GOD: FOR HIS GLORY OR OURS? Colossians 3:23-25 INTRODUCTION: A. Folks, you are here this morning to bring glory to God! 1. That is what life is all about – God’s Glory! 2. I hope you do, but if not don’t worry, hopefully by the end of our time together you will. B. As we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Something's Gotta Give!

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 3, 2009

Something’s gotta give in three areas of the church: in our circumstances, in our worship, and in our outreach.

Genesis 32:28 (AMP) 28And He said, Your name shall be called no more Jacob [supplanter], but Israel [contender with God]; for you have contended and have power with God and with men and have prevailed. The phrase, “something’s gotta give” has its basis in an older phrase ’give and take’ which is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everlasting Remembrance

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009

Through prophecy God declares His Grand Scheme

Prophetically, the preacher here is none other than Christ. This Messianic Text opens the portals of Heaven in order that we might see the glorious divine order of God’s grace and the coming church. 1Pe 1:11 "Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

They Don't Know Who You Are!

Contributed by Russell M Rillie on Aug 2, 2009

Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Do you know who you REALLY are? We must all get to the point where we realize that we are not just ordinary people, but God’s chosen people.

They Don’t Know Who You Are! – By Minister Russell M. Rillie 1 Samuel 16:18-22; 17:55-58 Does anybody know who you REALLY are? Yeah, you look nice in your suites & your dresses… but do they know who you REALLY are? When nobody’s looking at you? Who are you? When the lights are off? Who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:55-58

Denomination: Christian Church

Surprised By Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Aug 4, 2009

Like a real, jaw-dropping surprise birthday party, Paul writes about the loving, behind-the-scenes preparations of God in foreordaining that, one day, we would be ’surprised by His grace!"

Preface: Today, I will be starting a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. I’ve entitled it, Highlights from Ephesians, and it is what I term a “broad-stroke” series. As the implies it is not verse-by verse but rather a look a some of the most significant verses from each chapter. One ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Called Church Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009

We are the mystery! The church, all people, different people, coming to a place of being one in Christ. Gathering together to form the body of Christ, the church.

`Date: March 30th, 2003 Title: The Mysteria of the Church Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Someone says, “Hey, you want to know a secret?” and our natural response is not to say, “Oh no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Couldn't You Send Someone Else?

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Sep 4, 2008

God has a plan for us, and like Moses, we resist it, but God is persistent and patient.

“Couldn’t You Send Someone Else?” Romans 12:9-12; Exodus 3 and 4, Various Verses The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, August 31, 2008 Introduction: Today, we will continue the story of Exodus. We’ll hear the story of the burning bush and God’s call to Moses. Since the story ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed And Passionate Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 16, 2008

Second in a series on our church’s vision; this one also addresses the issue of being passionate Christians, using Peter as an illustration of how Christ builds passion in us as followers.

Series: Our Vision Sermon Title: Transformed and Passionate Don’t you just love this 2+ year election cycle? I heard on the news the Canadians are going to manage to have a national parliamentary election, start to finish, in 36 days! Wow. There’s a topic that keeps coming up ad nauseam -- from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Small Groups - Overrated?

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today God Is First Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first requires resetting our priorities.

Have we ever promised something to the Lord and then we failed to follow through on our commitment? We promised to give a certain amount to the mission pledge card last year but reneged on that pledge? At that time, our business was doing well. Then, the oil crisis came. The peso-dollar exchange ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Raised Again For Our Justification

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 13, 2008

There is only one way that one can be justified, and that is through the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ (through faith in Christ), not by our works.

3-16-08 Sermon Justification by Faith Lets go back a couple of Sundays and use our reminiscence to recall past events 1. Sun Mar 2nd Lesson Power of the Gospel - Paul writes his letter to this new church (in ROME!) - Romans 1:8 “For I thank my God through Jesus Christ for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25

Denomination: Church Of God

It's All For Our Good Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 1, 2008

This sermon is to encourage the believer to understand how God works for the good of us in all situation.

IT’S ALL FOR OUR GOOD Romans 8:28 My brothers and sisters, there are times when some verses in God’s word to the believers does not make good sense. For example, in one scripture alone it gives us four things to do that appear to not make good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Break Down The Walls To Witness

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 5, 2008

A sermon for the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Series A, Proper 5

4th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 5] June 8, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for the healing power of your Son, Jesus the Christ, who offers to each of us forgiveness and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran