Sermons on Reaching Children:

A Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2007

1- Encouragement must be spoken 2- Encouragement deals with good news 3- Encouragement ultimately leads people to God

INTRO.- ILL.- Chuck Swindoll in his book Growing Deep in the Christian Life tells about a man getting ready to make an around-the-world voyage in his homemade boat. Without exception everyone on the pier was vocally pessimistic. Everyone was telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-32, 2 Timothy 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Unconventional Wisdom About Anger Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 9, 2007

37th in a series from Ephesians. The "conventional wisdom" is that this passage deals with our individual anger. But Paul seems to have something else in mind here.

This week I ran into what was billed as a “Conventional Wisdom IQ Test”. The idea is to see how many of the sayings of conventional wisdom that one can complete. The original test had 20 questions, but for time’s sake let’s see how well we can do on just 10 of them: 1. If it’s not broken.... ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Spy In Halfway Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 9, 2007

When it comes to salvation, don’t trust in yourself or even your church - rather put your trust in the Lord.

SERMON: THE SPY IN HALFWAY Things that people trust in: Themselves (Proverbs 3:5 – 6) Their Walls (Jeremiah 7:3 – 6) The Lord Title: The Spy in Halfway Text: Joshua 2:8 – 14 MP: Salvation is only found when you let the Savior in. Outline: 1. Introduction a. Ted Griffith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007

John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evangelization Of An Ethiopian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 10, 2007

Forgiveness and salvation are universal needs. Those needs are not met in one’s personal moral properties or position in life, but only through faith in the person and work of Christ Jesus the Lord.

Evangelization Of An Ethiopian Text: Acts 8: 35-38 Intro: Prior to the story that we have just read, we are told of the death of Stephen, one of the first deacons of the church of Jerusalem. Before his death, Stephen preached a scorching sermon to the religious leaders of his day, concerning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

New Baby Changed World Christmas Eve.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 14, 2007

A sermon that considers how Jesus changed the world. Two illustrations about Wilberforce and bin laden that are in full text to allow the reader to edit their own way. Hope it helps!!!

Sermon. New baby changed world. Reading Lukes gospel LK 2:4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:4-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In The Vine Iv Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007

Series on John 15 pt. 9

ABIDING IN THE VINE IV by Stephen Fournier John 15:4-15:4 ABIDING IN THE VINE IV Series on John 15 pt. 9 John 15:4 2/11/07 Most of you know that I enjoy hunting. I love to be out in the woods. Part of why I like to be out in the woods is because usually I am the only person around. I enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Jacob, Pt. 4 (Final)

WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER (GENESIS 29:15-30, 31:36-42) Charles Sykes, a senior fellow at the Wisconsin Policy Institute, a public policy think tank, didn’t like the way his fellow citizens whine, evade responsibility, and point fingers. The infamous 1991 Los Angeles riot was a case ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon is a wrap up of my series "Devoted To Jesus." Much of the sermon is an adaption of Chapter 14 from Philip Yancy’s book, "The Jesus I Never Knew." The sermon is about 5 impressions of Jesus

Introduction: A. I hope you’ve had a great Christmas and holiday week. 1. We are really enjoying having our girls home from college, and seeing so many others who are visiting during the holidays. B. With all the difficulties that come with traveling these days, I thought you might get a kick out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loss For Words Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 24, 2009

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land, THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that Jesus Christ has resurrected.

Peter and John stand before the highest religious court in the land because the evening before they claimed a man was healed by the power and name of the resurrected Jesus Christ of Nazareth. THIS is the perfect opportunity for the Sanhedrin to once and for all disprove the Apostle’s claim that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The second of a two part series in Revelation.

Title- Revelation Part 2 Text- Revelation 12-22 Review I. More Tribulation- 12-18 a. The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon b. The Beast from the sea c. The beast from the earth d. The Bowl Judgments i. Painful Sores ii. The Sea turns to Blood iii. Waters turn to Blood iv. Scorching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Here We Come Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

So it’s the end of the sixth day and here comes man, saved til last to complete God’s perfect creation. I have to wonder if the angels and animals watching were thinking “Oh no, here comes trouble”. If they had only known, yet God seems to be very excited

“Here We Come” Genesis 1:26-2:7 So it’s the end of the sixth day and here comes man, saved til last to complete God’s perfect creation. I have to wonder if the angels and animals watching were thinking “Oh no, here comes trouble”. If they had only known, yet God seems to be very excited about His ...read more

Following God's Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 26, 2009

We should only want to go where God is.

June 28, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Exodus 33:12-25 Subject: Part 4 of Seven Steps to Receive God’s Promises Title: Following God’s Presence We continue today with our series – Seven Steps to Receiving God’s Miracles. As we go through this series I want to be sure that you understand something; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Guided Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 28, 2009

This is the second part of the Traveler’s Gift series, challenging us to seek wisdom.

Imagine having in your grasp the one thing that your heart desired more than anything. Of being assured that whatever that one thing was it was yours. What would you wish for? Understand it’s not the genie thing, no three wishes but one. What would your wish be, and remember this is it, no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:7-12

Denomination: Wesleyan