Sermons on Raise The Bar:

Fully Committed To Him (Pt Iv) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 7, 2005

Part four in a series of sermons encouraging God’s people to have a deeper level of committment to the Lord.

“Fully Committed to Him (Pt.3)” Sermon – 29 August 2004 (From sermons 2 and 3) 1. He Sought The Lord – 2 Chron 14:7 7 "Let us build up these towns," he said to Judah, "and put walls around them, with towers, gates and bars. The land is still ours, because we have sought the LORD our God; we sought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting It To Use Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

The first lesson in this two lesson series took a look at our "free" gift from God and what it provides. In light of the gift we as Christians are challenged to share what we have been given.

This morning we began our study on “Our Gift…from God!” by identifying His gift to all mankind – once applied to our lives Jesus blood provides: • Justification…(Romans 5:16-17) • Sanctification…(1 Cor. 6:9-11) • Preservation…(John 10:28-29) • Identification…(1 John 3:1; Rev. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remenberance Of Me

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Dec 18, 2008

Two celebrations collide, Christmas and Communion. What are things we should remember about Christ on this day?

Luke 22:17-19 (NIV) 17 After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, "Take this and divide it among you. 18 For I tell you I will not drink again of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes." 19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:17-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All I Want For Christmas Is...jesus

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 19, 2008

Sometimes all we know are "NO’s". We learn to live within the limis of can-not, must-not, will-not, and have-not. We really need a "YES"! Here’s the best YES of all.

All I want for Christmas is JESUS! 2 Corinthians 1:20 John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV) One of the first words we know is “NO”! From the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Adopted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2009

Like Jesus, God calls us into ministry through our baptism and gives us the things that we need to meet everyone of the challenges we may face.

Mark 1: 4-11 “Adopted” INTRODUCTION We have our challenges cut out for us this year. All of us have been affected by the economic recession. In 2009 we face a depressed housing market, depleted savings, curtailed income and the increased tension of living a hand to mouth existence. We know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Valentines Day -2007

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 28, 2008

Nobody is the same after they have been filled with God’s love

VALENTINES DAY-2007 by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 02/11/2007 I CORINTIANS 13: 1-3 TURN TO I CORINTHIANS 13 Wednesday is Valentines Day. It is a day that symbolizes LOVE. Love is the foundation of the Christian. Love is the KEY to our Christianity. A good friend of mine I worked with years ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

David's Might Men Arise Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

It is going to take courage to believe and live the Gospel of the Kingdom in the days ahead. We need to become like David’s Mighty Men.

Introduction Pastor Tony- God has established times/seasons … Earth rotating around sun- new year According to the Chinese calendar … 2006 Year of the Dog 2007 Year of the Pig (begins Feb 18th) According to the Jewish calendar … 2007 is the year 5767 (began Sept 2006) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

We're Not Alone In The World Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This is the first in a series we did leading up to our missions conference - Missions is the call to world evangelism. It is our chance to use our resources to build the kingdom of God.

Title: We’re Not Alone in the World Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 30, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction When I was pastoring in West Union Iowa a few years back I was one day over to visit old Ralph Moore at his home. Now you have to picture Ralph. He was an old cop back in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

You Shall Be Clean

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

Through the offices of a servant girl a man of importance learns to trust God and find cleansing, grace, and healing.

YOU SHALL BE CLEAN 2 KINGS 5__1—14 There was a commander from the land of Aram by the name of Naaman. He was a great warrior, brave and strong against the country’s foes. A great warrior, Naaman. He had oniy one problem, but a huge one—he was a leper. He had contracted that terrible disease. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Why Bless The Lord?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 7, 2007

This sermon notes why we as Christians should always give thanks unto the Lord and not take His grace and mercy for granted.

Introduction: In our world of today, we live in a thankless society. The word thank you is something of ancient times. We have thankless jobs, thankless associates and friends, and even thankless relatives. When you are having lunch or just out having a meal in a restaurant, how many people do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007

This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

What Does A Saint Look Like? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2007

Saints are people saved by grace and who have a relationship with God. Luke’s version of the Sermon on the Mount," gives us a vision of how God’s grace transforms us in our daily lives.

Luke 6:20-31 “What a Saint Looks Like” INTRODUCTION On this All Saints Sunday, our focus is on the people whom Jesus has gathered into the Church—past, present and future. We call ourselves: “The People of God,” “The Family of God,” and “The Children of God.” Theologically speaking we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calls For A Decision Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 15, 2004

Faith is confidence in God and what He says, enables Him to accomplish His will through us and requires action on our part.

God Calls for a Decision Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Review: As we considered "Moses and Me," so far we have seen God is at work all around us, He loves us and wants us to love Him, and He wants us involved in His work. We have discovered God speaks to His people by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Discipleship in Jesus Christ sets us free.

John 19:16-18, 28-30 Discussion of Freedom 1. Freedom in reference to 1776 On July 4th, 1776 the founding fathers of this nation gathered together and prepared a document that would forever change the course of history. This document was a letter to King George of England declaring that the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-30

Denomination: Methodist