Sermons on Realization:

The Starting Point Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 23, 2006

Being a Real Deal Christian means we must start with God and not ourselves

The Starting Point 1 John 1:5-7 Copyright Rev. Bruce Goettsche 10/22/06 THE REAL DEAL SERIES A person who is a sprinter has to learn how to start the race. They take a great deal of time learning how to position themselves in the “blocks” so they can get the most fluid and efficient start. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ransom View Of The Atonement Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

We need to understand what was "covered up" at the Cross and what was "exposed" in the garden in order to fully appreciate what Jesus did for us.

The Ransom View of the Atonement This is the third sermon in my series on the last week of Jesus life. Three weeks ago, we examined Jesus’ act of “trashing the temple”, the next week, we watched as Mary prepared him for burial while he was still alive; last week we observed what the Last Supper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Savior-King Rides Into Jerusalem

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2006

Palm Sunday(C) - Christ Jesus, our Savior-King rides into Jerusalem in humility and with victory.

OUR SAVIOR-KING RIDES JERUSALEM April 9, 2006 - PALM SUNDAY - Luke 19:28-40 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed: On this Palm Sunday, we are in between, aren’t we? We are in between the six weeks of Lent where we looked closely at Jesus’ suffering for the sake of the sins of the world. We are in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Here I Am - Send Him Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 2, 2006

Our ability to do the work of Christ is not constrained by our abilities so much as by our conception of God.

Title: Here I am – Send Him Text: Exodus 3:1-16;4:1;10-13 Intro: In 1873, those who bothered probably knew Phoebe Knapp as nothing but the organist at her Methodist church in NYC. She was a wealthy enough woman – her parents had left her a large estate. But much of that was tied up in her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Methodist

Your Commitment To Purity - God Will Make A Way

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2006

God has made a way for you to be pure.

Your Commitment to Purity - God Will Make a Way 1 Corinthians 10:13 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 26, 2006 “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Awareness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2007

1. People often miss the presence of God. 2. The Kingdom of God comes in simple ways. 3. We are called to live in awareness.

“How do you expect me to believe in God,” asked Woody Allen, “when only last week I got my tongue caught in the roller of my electric typewriter?” There are many people like Woody Allen who focus on the annoyances of life rather than wonderful things of life. It always seems that the troubles of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Breathing New Life Into The Church

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 19, 2007

There are churches (and individual Christians) who look at the trouble and hardships their dealing with and feel that God has forsaken them. They feel like their spiritual life is being sapped right out of them, and are on the brink of giving up.

BREATHING NEW LIFE IN THE CHURCH A. How is your WALK with Christ? 1. I think most Christians will answer that question with, "It’s good." COMMENT: Deep down, however, something is MISSING. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but the JOY you once had in Christ is DIMINISHING. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straightening Out What Is Crooked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2008

Cretans still live. Liars and evil brutes still walk among us. Who are they, and how can I protect myself against them?

OPEN: A 3 year old boy went with his father to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of Our Father(S)

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 19, 2008

We live in a time when the value of fathers is at an all-time low, yet statistics show us that fathers are needed more than ever. Jesus’ relationship to God the Father serves as an example to us, just how important a father is in his children’s lives.

What is it with our infatuation with having kids? Why do we do it? What is that desire, that passion that burns within us that makes us want children? Is it our desire to see ourselves, literally, in another person? Is it our desire to love and be loved? What is it? Its mysterious to me. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 27, 2008

How to deal with distractions from God’s purposes

Nehemiah 6:1-16 Dealing with Distraction RSVP Your Regrets to Your Distracters Refuse the Rumors of Your Distracters Receive the Strength of the Holy Spirit Resist Advice Contrary to the Word Slide 1 How many of you have ever started a home improvement project? It takes a lot of work and energy ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stop Worrying

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 19, 2008

We need to stop worrying and here the Lord shows us how.

How to Stop Worrying Matthew 6:24-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 15, 2008 *Have you been worrying about anything lately? Most of us have. These are worrisome times. One preacher said that, “Americans are so keyed-up nowadays that I, a minister, must report that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007

There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

For All The Days That End In Why

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 5, 2007

Life is not meant to be understood, any more than God can be fully understood. But for all the days that end in “WHY?”, GOD IS GOOD!

For All the Days that End in Why? Psalm 22:1 Let’s begin today with A short quiz: It consists of 4 questions and will tell you whether you are qualified to be a professional manager. The questions are NOT difficult. 1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator? The correct answer is: OPEN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-2, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 22:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Last Lap

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Feb 23, 2009

The most important part of the race is the last lap. You can win or lose depending on how well you are prepared for it

THE LAST LAP Opening Hymn Scripture Reading: 2 Tim. 4:1-8 Closing Hymn James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Adventist