Sermons on Qualifications For Leaders:

He Makes A Way

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

God delivers His children.

He Makes a Way Exodus 14:1-4;9-31 I. Direction from God a. God’s Qualifications i. Knowledge ii. Wisdom iii. Love b. Our Limitations i. Knowledge 1. "To whatever side you turn, you are forced to acknowledge your own ignorance and the boundless power of the Creator." – Voltaire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Even Shepherds Are Included Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus was birth was not just a joyous announcment for the rich, the religious or those of prestige. Jesus’ birth was good news for everyone.

Even Shepherds are Included Luke 2:8-19 Luke 2:8-19 That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. [9] Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selecting A Christmas Gift

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 6, 2014

A short teaching on purchasing a Christmas gift that Glorifies the Lord.

Selecting a Christmas Gift It is that time of the year when people really start to get serious about selecting Christmas gifts. When purchasing Christmas gifts one must first remember what is being celebrated. “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending The Truth

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 23, 2019

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ.

People down through the ages have been willing to fight and even die for the faith they placed in Christ. 1. Peter. Acts 5:27-29; 40-42 2. Steven. Acts 7:54-60 3. David. 1 Samuel 17:29 4. Never have I seen the need to be any greater for men to stand for God and what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:29, Acts 5:27-29

Women And Christianity Pt. 2

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 24, 2013

In this concluding article of this title series, I want to focus on the ministries that are prohibited and the ministries that women can and should pursue.

In my previous article on this topic, I focused on how Christianity elevated the status and opportunities of women. I wrote about how Christian women, in the New Testament, have had (and, thus, still have) opportunities to labor for the Lord’s Church. However, I did mention in passing that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plain Talk On Evangelism

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 6, 2002

We need to prepare our hearts and our minds. There is great need in the world today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

The Plain Talk on Evangelism HHM Pastor Jim Parisi Aug 4, 2002 Communion Sunday With our 911 Program coming up in a few weeks we need to prepare for the event to the best of our ability One as a group or a Church…. and two as individuals We need to prepare our hearts and our minds There ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Is Just The Beginning Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 23, 2003

Diligence and vigilance mark the life of an effective Christian. It’s not enough to make a "one time commitment"- God calls us to a marathon of faith.

“The end is just the beginning” Nehemiah 6:15 through 7:3 Last weekend...just one week ago...60 of our men were up on a mountain for a retreat. We were planning and had our ideas of what the weekend would look like. HOW we would keep the men busy and active and engaged…and then came the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

The topic of Love again...Christian love out love as Christians.

For the Love of God 1 John 4:7-21 So, the topic this morning is Love “again.” Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Congregational

Friends Saving Friends

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

The greatest miracle of all is the transformation of a lost sinner into a child of God This is a look at how we can do this

Last week I pointed out the fact that after Jesus had raised from the dead • The first thing that He did when He saw His disciples • Was to command them to go and make more disciples. • Part of our faith • Part of being a Christian is that we obey Christ’s commands. • And the most important ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are All Gifted

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Everyone has something to offer

If you have ever been around little kids enough it isn’t long before you sense this feeling of invincibility, this idea that they can do anything. Yea, sometimes kids are shy and it takes time to come out but eventually you see it. The late founder of an organization called Youth Specialties, Mike ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Lord Won't You Buy Me A Mercedes Benz

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jun 21, 2009

Look at the worlds view of prayer contrasted to Jesus’ view

Introduction Today’s reading is about prayer. There are all sort of prayers. Something I read reminded me of the song ’O Lord won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz’. Today of all days I can echo that prayer. The particular Merc that I would like is white with go faster stripes down the sides. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Growing

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 1, 2013

God designed the church to grow. We need to look again at what the Bible says about that and begin to do what God blesses with increase.

Jesus once said that the kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field. Though it is smaller than other seeds, when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches. Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"From Religion To Relationship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

We come this morning to one of the most familiar passages of scripture in the Bible. Certainly most of us have memorized John 3:16 than any other verse ion the Bible. Preschoolers can recite it. Football fans paint it on signs and sit in the end zone.

“From Religion to Relationship” John 3:1-16 Billy Graham tells the story of the time early in His ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a revival meeting. He had arrived a bit early so he decided to finish a letter he was writing and get it in the mail. He finished the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting, Focusing And Fixing

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements.

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements. In your Bible, the book of Philippians is a thank-you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible