Sermons on Raising Godly Women:

The King’s New Clothes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2011

If we clothe ourselves only in the name of Jesus, the world will see right through it - and through us. We have to put on his life, death and resurrection as well.

If you change the word “Gentiles” in the first verse of today’s passage to “Americans” the whole lesson moves right into our own situation. They are practically a mirror of contemporary society. Listen to this: “[Americans] are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father Knows Best Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 25, 2012

It takes faith to trust that Father does know what is BEST!

INTRODUCTION • It’s A Wonderful Life Clip • SLIDE #1 • It is too bad that not every story has a happy ending like the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life.” • When we are not experiencing joy in life it can be unsettling. • You sit there and wonder, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Flip Of The Coin Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Were Jesus Christ, Born Human? (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

Jesus Christ has already PAID a RANSOM to SAVE us with His PRECIOUS LIFE BLOOD even, BEFORE the WORLD BEGAN.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Advent Conspiracy: Spend Less Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 6, 2012

Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable.

ADVENT CONSPIRACY: SPEND LESS Philippians 4:10-19 Big Idea: Spending less means spending differently; it lets us focus on gifts that meet needs, and are meaningful, and memorable. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old Testament: Malachi 3:1-4 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The View From Heaven Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 15, 2013

In the battle of spiritual warfare, we are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.

I was reading blogs this week trying to put together what happened. From what I read, it was in the regional playoff in High School soccer in NC, and was considered by the bloggers one of the most embarrassing events in HS sports. (Bloggers tend to exaggerate, by the way). Apparently one team was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Contend Pt. 1 What Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

We cannot just be a church that simply says we believe, we need to be ready to share what and why we believe it!

March 10, 2013 LOVE DOES. contend pt. 1 WHAT DO WE BELIEVE? Good morning! Two hunters were out hunting and come upon what appeared at first as an abandoned farm. The barn was sagging, the house was in disrepair, and there were junk cars and car parts lying around. The only thing that made it a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude And Altitude

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013

If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One God/One Savior

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 28, 2013

Three of the world’s major religions root out the same source: Judaism, Christianity and Muslim-ism; and the God of the Old Testament is the God of the New Testament.

Quotes: “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” ― Ronald Reagan “Because God has made us for Himself, our hearts are restless until they rest in Him.” ― Augustine “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013

A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

“Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist

Purity 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 14, 2013

The Church is called to be “one” people, so we are to grow in unity. The Church is also called to be a “holy” people, so we are to grow in purity.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 48, Grace at Work 18 April 14, 2013 Purity 1 Ephesians 4:17-5:21 17 Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18 They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

You Just Gotta Laugh Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 15, 2013

Isaac is born and we learn lessons about how God works in our lives.

“Happy is the person who can laugh at himself. He will never be short on entertainment,” someone said. This chapter links back to Genesis 17, 25 years before. Gen 21:1-2 The LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did to Sarah as he had promised. 2 And Sarah conceived and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Seriousness Of Sin

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. In Mark 9, Jesus gives a series of warnings to His disciples: in verses 43-48, He warns of the seriousness of sin and its dire consequences.

The Seriousness of Sin Mark 9: 43-48 Evangelist Billy Sunday used to say, “One reason sin flourishes is that it is treated like a cream puff instead of a rattlesnake.” We tend to treat our sin lightly calling it shortcomings, errs, mistakes. We catalogue them into big sins (e.g. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guidelines For Thanksgiving

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 17, 2011

While many think that thanksgiving is an American holiday, God Iniated thanksgiving in the deserts of the middle east. There He gave instructions as to how we are to celebrate this holiday.

GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR THANKSGIVING Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Intro: One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ferocious mountain lion only 20 yards away. Bill quickly raised his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 18, 2011

What does it mean to be a neighbor to someone? How is it that we are to love others as ourselves? It is because God sets the pace for his people.

Years ago PBS featured a program where the host would enter the studio, take off his cardigan sweater, and his dress shoes and put on some sneakers – all the while singing his signature song: “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood A beautiful day for a neighbor Won’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ