Sermons on Pushing:

Living In Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2005

Living in grace is knowin the past from which you were saved and being God’s workmanship for the world to see our good works.

Living In Grace (Eph. 2:1-8) Intro: A. Once upon a time... There was a young illiterate couple named Dave and Carol. Dave and Carol had recently confessed faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized. And wanting to be more involved in the activities of the church, they regularly attended the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Future: Won By Some, Lost By Others

Contributed by Cornelio Castillo on Aug 10, 2004

The roles of human and Divine will in determining the future.

THE FUTURE: A Race Won By Some, Lost By Others Joshua 23 How many of you, young people of today will one day in the future, find yourselves sitting in a dark corner of your rented and very small room, looking at your 3 hungry but sleeping children and wondering about the source of their food for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Fish

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 25, 2006

You may have a million things going on in your life from sports, family, work and other various activities, but what happens when Jesus gets into your boat?

Ever had a long and hard day of work and all you can think of is getting home? You finally walk through the door of your house and all you can think about is getting into something comfortable, sitting in your favourite chair and relaxing. You grab a drink, a snack and you plop yourself down in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Does God Have To Throw A Brick

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2006

How does God get our attention?

NR 23-07-06 Story: A young and successful executive was travelling through a rough neighbourhood, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican

Okay, We Got The Presents, Now What? Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 20, 2005

God gives us gifts; so what do we do now? We prepare God’s people for service so that the church may be built and we gain maturity.

Title: Okay, we got the presents, now what? Text: ephesians 4:12-13 Author: Larry C. Brincefield Author’s Website: www.pastorlarry.net Introduction 1. Everyone loves to get presents!! • Last week, we looked at some of the “presents” that God gives us… • He gives us His grace… • That’s an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 16, 2005

God treats sinners like us the same way he treated the vile King Ahab - with patience and mercy.

Of all the villains in the Star Wars movies, who is the most infamous? Darth Maul? Count Dooku? General Grievous? No. Darth Vader is the most notorious villain of them all. Even those who have never seen Star Wars before know that Darth Vader is a bad guy. Who’s been the most recognizable villain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Not Put Out The Spirit's Fire

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 21, 2006

How do we avoid putting out the fire of God’s Spirit or our spirit and being thrown off track by things life and christians put our way?!

Do not put out the Spirit’s fire. 1 Thess 5:19, (v12-28) WBC 24.09.06pm Introduction: Joke/Ill: a man has been so touched by the HS that his dog can walk on water! Has a friend he wants to convince about this, so takes him to the beech and as they walk he throws the stick for the dog into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Getting God's Help In Raising Children

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 5, 2005

7 Biblical Directives to childrearing will help us "turn sticks into arrows" in our quiver. Link to Formatted Text and Powerpoint included.

Getting God’s Help in Raising Children Ps. 127 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!]---------------- Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Sure Our Children Have Faith" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 6, 2005

What can parents do to make sure their children have faith in the years to come. Today’s scripture shows three vital things.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Father’s Day June 19, 2005 “Making Sure Our Children Have Faith” Deut. 6:4-9 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered if your children and grandchildren will have faith in God as the years go by? The same was true at the time when Moses lived. At the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Cross Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003

Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

God's Power

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

How do we conquer each day we live with the help of God?

Title: God’s Power Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Tell the story of the little boy and the sand box. As he was digging, he discovered a huge rock in the middle of the sand. He dug till he loosened the stone. Once loosened, he pushed and shoved, even using his feet to the edge of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tomato Sandwiches

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 28, 2003

As christians we are not called to bare fruit but to abide in Christ, Fruit is a natural product of a connected person.

Tomato Sandwiches John 15:1-8 I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was making wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first year he had the vines I don’t guess he got any grapes. In the fall after his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Thronging Or Touching

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

There is a difference in thronging around Jesus and really touching Jesus. There is a difference between just showing up for church and showing up with the intention of touching Jesus.

In the beginning of the Bible, in the book of Genesis it tells us of a close and personal and intimate relationship that Adam and Eve shared with God. God would make Himself known to them in the cool of the day or the evening time. What an awesome time of fellowship that must have been when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 29, 2003

Have you ever had anyone tell you they are praying for you? Jesus is praying for you asking protection and sanctification.

7 Easter B John 17:6-19 1 June 2003 Rev. Roger N. Haugen Have you ever had someone tell you they are praying for you? Likely we all have had people pray for us, but it is different when someone tells you they are praying for you. It might happen when you are going through a difficult time with ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran