Sermons on Realistic:

Parenting With Purpose Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

A Mother’s Day sermon.

Introduction A man came home from work to find his house in chaos. His children were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. Inside the house, a lamp had been knocked over, the throw rug was wadded against a wall, and the living room was littered with toys and clothing. Dishes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Along God's Road

Contributed by James Thomas on May 28, 2006

How we need to become a servent and not to be served

Moving Along " Mark 10:35-45 The Request of James and John 35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Without Ceiling Or Walls

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on May 20, 2005

Let’s seek to live radically open lives; caring and open with each other, and open to God.

A house without ceiling or walls - A Radical new way of being community - Last week’s memory verse : “Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Purpose of the Passage: The presence of the Holy Spirit created a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dramatic Change On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2005

When God comes on the scene or into your life He makes dramatic changes. What a great example Saul is of this. From persecutor to preacher. God’s still has the power to change lives today.

Introduction: from an unknown source: A man from the back mountains of Tennessee found himself one day in a large city, for the first time standing outside an elevator. He watched as an old, haggard woman hobbled on, and the doors closed. A few minutes later the doors opened and a young, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

The need to love one another as seen in 1 Corinthians 13

Intro: Growing up, my mom was notorious for her cooking. As kids, we would often examine mom’s cooking carefully. Many times she added who knows what. We became experts at evaluating what mom had added. We’d say mom made enthusiasm meatloaf: she put everything she had into it. But sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce between believers

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 2) Introduction According to the National Center for Health Statistics, last year—in 2003—there were 2,187,000 couples that got married in the United States. And the Center reports that there were 1 million couples that divorced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005

What to say to the discouraged.

The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Screen Door On A Submarine"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 13, 2002

"Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine."

You may have heard our music group sing the song, “Screen Door on a Submarine.” Part of it goes like this: Faith without works is like a song you can’t sing, it’s about as useless as a screen door on a submarine. Rich Mullins wrote that song with this morning’s scripture in mind, because James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 18, 2002

Everyone admits that love is wonderful and necessary, yet no one agrees on just what it is. If our songs, movies and poems (as interesting and entertaining to listen to, watch, and read as they are), are any indication, most of us don’t really know what l

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Notation: Today we will be taking a break from our Parables of Jesus series to celebrate love and marriage. I cannot miss this opportunity to address one of the most critical subjects of all…loving someone. Opening Statement: Perhaps, our musicians who seem to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 15:13

The Four Love Needs Of Men & Women Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2002

This is the second of three in a family growth series.

Growing Godly Families The Four Love Needs of Men & Women, Part 2 Three Part Series (2 of 3) February 17, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Is has been said that "Marriage is made in heaven." So is thunder and lighting! a Marriage is tough! *If ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001

Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strengthening Your Faith In Troubled Times: A Laughing Faith Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 27, 2003

Strengthen your faith by laughter and confidence that God has heard and will intervene in your situation.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 29, 2003 “Strengthening Your Faith in Troubled Times--A Laughing Faith” Genesis 18: INTRODUCTION: If you were to measure your faith on a continuum from 1-10, one being “Faith? What faith?” and 10 being “Faith is my middle name,” where would you rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Disappointments New Christians Face

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004

Common disappointments that new Christians face often bring discouragement to the point of giving up.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 29, 2004 “Disappointments New Christians Face” I Peter 1:6-9 James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Think back to the time when you first came to the Lord and made your decision to become a Christian. You might have been a little child in Sunday school. It may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Sign Of Immanuel

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 10, 2004

The first message in a Christmas/Advent series from Isaiah

“The Sign of Immanuel” Isaiah 7:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Remember the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou?" Three convicts on the lam have holed up in a barn to spend the night, only to awake to find the barn surrounded by police, with guns drawn, demanding their surrender. One of the three helpfully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational