Sermons on Quitting:

A Mother's Legacy

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 9, 2011

Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ.

A MOTHER’S LEGACY 2 Timothy 1:5 Sermon Objective: Three principles that should govern a mom as she raises her kids to know and follow Jesus Christ. INTRO Indira Ghandi once said, “If you give me good mothers I will give you a good nation.” Her comment is not unique. Many world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Nazarene

An Easter Exodus

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 18, 2011

Jesus came to set people free, and His death and resurrection provided for that. I’d like to look at some parallels between God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt and how He delivers us from bondage in our lives.

An Easter Exodus Matthew 11:28 Intro: Nearly every Easter I make it a point to take another look at why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. And as I look at my own spiritual journey over the years, I can identify several pieces of evidence that have strengthened my belief that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Life That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 8, 2010

God wants you to experience the fullness of a life that is pleasing to Him by knowing who you are in Christ and abiding In Him.

October 10, 2010 Morning Service Text: Colossians 1:10; John 15:1-8 Subject: What God Wants Title: Living a Life that Pleases God We continue this morning with our series, “What God Wants”. As I told you last week that this is not about what God wants from you, but what He wants for you, even ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2, Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs

Contributed by Chris Mccarthy on Oct 11, 2010

Facing our fears and understanding the big picture of Jesus' end time prophecies.

The best fairy tales come from the worst fears… Most of them were written in a time where poverty, famine and childhood abandonment were common. All three of those are mixed into a story about kids getting lost in the woods and eventually meeting a cannibalistic witch in a children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Embracing Grace Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2010

God’s Grace is something that is kinda simple but kinda hard to really understand. What does it mean to embrace God’s grace?

At the beginning of our current series on the book of Romans, I mentioned that one of the reasons that Paul wrote the book in the first place was to speak to some misunderstandings that had been circulating in the early church about his teachings in general. Nowhere was Paul more misunderstood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food For Thought Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Oct 26, 2010

Jesus is our Miraculous Provider and our Multiplier, who teaches us in challenging ways, and who can use what little we have to do a great work for His Kingdom, despite whether it looks to be a task 'too big' to us or not.

Brief Outline Food for Thought (John 6:5-15) Introduction (1-4) I. The Task is Too Big! (5-9) A. Jesus, the Good Teacher (5-6) B. The Inadequacy of the Disciples (7-9) II. Jesus Begs to Differ (10-13) A. Jesus has a Plan (10-11) B. Jesus brings Over-abundance (12-13) III. People are Amazed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Upright In An Upside Down World

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2010

How can we today, Turn our World Upside Down for the advancement of the Gospel? What people think of God is often based on how we represent Him.

TITLE: LIVING UPRIGHT IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD SCRIPTURE: ACTS 17:1-7 This passage of Scripture is one of those texts that needs little elaboration or explanation if any at all. It is inspirational just as it is read. The context in which these words are found is both ENCOURAGING and CONVICTING. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Restoring Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 3, 2010

God restores me because: 1. God’s love is UNCONDITIONAL 2. Salvation isn’t based on my PERFORMANCE 3. Jesus has already taken my PUNISHMENT 4. Jesus understands my human WEAKNESS 5. God doesn’t hold on to GRUDGES

God’s Restoring Grace Folks, here is a fact that I have learned in life – relationships change. It does not matter whether it is the relationship with your spouse – your children or your friends. Relationships change. This is also true of your relationship to God. Your relationship to Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dont Let Your Fire Go Out

Contributed by K. Simms on Nov 5, 2010

What do you do to keep the embers in the House of God buring?

Don’t Let Your Fire Go Out Leviticus 6:9-13 In a little town unknown to many there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

All In The Family Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2010

If we want to create an atmosphere in our homes and in our churches where people want to pursue purity and follow Christ from their hearts, then we must begin with a blessing and not lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women’s rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Benediction Of Hope

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 31, 2011

Semon on Hope. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The SIGHT of this Hope (vs 12b) (2). The SOURCE of this Hope (vs 13 a) (3). The SERENITY of this Hope (vs 13b) (4). The SUFFICIENCY of this Hope (vs 13c) (5). The SUPPLY of this Hope (vs 13d) SERMON BODY: Quote: Charles Swindoll: • Hope is a wonderful gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:12-13

Denomination: Brethren

Like Lucy

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

It takes the church, coming together in unity, with a common vision, a common mission, relinquishing our individual rights, in order to see things happen for the Kingdom.

In one of the Peanuts specials, Linus is reclining on the floor watching television. Lucy walks in and says to him, “Change the channel right now.” Linus says, “I was here first, why should I change the channel?” Lucy holds up her hand. She said, “You see these five ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Construction Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part,

Today we finish our series on building our spiritual house and my hope is that next week we can celebrate our journey through this church year and go forward with a new commitment to living as true disciples of Jesus. Today we talk about the hardest part, the actual work and perseverance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-30

The Messiah's Two Core Values Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011

When we stand before God on two things about us will matter: did we love God and did we love people.

The Messiah's Two Core Value's Text: Matt. 22:34-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: Here are some questions you can ask to zero in on your core values. a. If I knew that tomorrow would be the last full day of my life, how would I spend the day? b. At the end of my life, what do I want to look back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

Did I Do That? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 16, 2011

Why is it we are so addicted to the bad and so unable to change? And what can we do about it?

“Between the Lines: Did I Do That?” Romans 7:14-25 “Did I do that?” I hope I’m not the only one who remembers Steve Erkel – that klutzy, nerdy yet wonderful and lovable television character. He was constantly doing things that resulted in creating messy or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed