Sermons on Reason For The Season:

Think About It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Solomon gives us some important things to consider

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “THINK ABOUT IT” ECCLESIASTES 8:1-17 A young girl came into the kitchen one afternoon and complained that her stomach hurt. Her mother told her, “That’s because your stomach is empty. You just need something in it and you’ll be fine.” The mom fixed the little girl a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Easier To Make A Stink Than To Create Sweetness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

18th in a series from Ecclesiastes. It often only takes something small to ruin something great.

When we were in Hawaii a couple of weeks ago, we watched as a couple of kids worked diligently to build a sand castle on the beach. They meticulously used their buckets and shovels to craft quite a castle, complete with sticks around the perimeter to protect it from intruders. Unfortunately for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Teamwork?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009

A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Power Up!"

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 24, 2009

When you wait on God’s timing, You will receive the Holy Spirit; You will receive the power; You will witness extraordinary results; if You must commit to turning on the Power.

In west Texas during the Depression. Mr. Ira Yates was like many other ranchers and farmers. He had a lot of land and a lot of debt. He wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the principal and interest on the mortgage. He was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Live In The Face Of Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2009

19th in a series from Ecclesiastes. How Christians are to respond to uncertainty in the world.

There was once an elderly gentleman who loved playing golf. But he was almost eighty, and his vision was not very good anymore. He always had partners with him when he went out to play so they could watch his ball and tell him where it went. One day his buddies did not show up. It was a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Avenues Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Praying down the bountiful grace of God upon others

"AVENUES OF GRACE" From the beginning of the Hebrews recorded history there has always been a priest unto God. From Melchizedec, who ministered during the first years of Hebrew history, to the priesthood of the Christian believer at the present time, God has always had His representatives on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Better Deal" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 7, 2009

The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us.

TYPE: Expository, Deductive SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 DOMINANT THOUGHT: The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will know the nature of covenants and Christ’s covenant offer to us. - Heart: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry Of The Spirit

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

The Spirit of the Lord is crying unto us this day, that is why the Bible says, “He that has ears let him hear what the Spirit is saying.” It means that the fact that we have something representing ears does not mean that we hear. It is only those who have

THE CRY OF THE SPIRIT Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, do a deep work in our spirits this week, touch us at the points of our needs. Let our lives no longer remain the same, in Jesus’ name. This week, we are looking at what I call, “The Cry of the Spirit.” Hebrew 12: 25 – 27: “See that ye refuse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Evil Desire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

No matter how long we stay here on earth, there is a place we are going to stay longer. No matter the enjoyment we have here, there is a place of eternal enjoyment, where all the parties in the world and everything they have as pleasure cannot match. Ther

THE ULTIMATE EVIL DESIRE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Wonderful God, we thank you for this message. We give you all the glory and all the honour, in Jesus’ name. Father Lord, minister to us through this message. Open our eyes in a new way. Thank you heavenly Father, in Jesus’ name. Amen. Our message this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fan Or Follower?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 8, 2009

There is a big difference between a fan of God and someone who is a true follower. Which are you?

Fan or follower? Mark 10:17-22 Last week a tragedy struck Washington D.C. when one of the metro rail trains crashed into another train. That accident really struck me in an emotional way because I was just on those trains one month ago. While reading about the accident the thought, “that could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

In Christ we are significant. In Christ we are sufficient. In Christ we are secure.

Intro.: These magazine sweepstakes have always intrigued me. I’m not quite sure that I really believe anybody is winning any money. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has won anything from these sweepstakes? The letters always come personally addressed, claiming that you are among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Praise To His Glory Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

I believe there are some added features to this life we call Christian that some of us are not even aware of, or we have forgotten about and I hope that once we are made aware, we can live more fully!

Date: April 26, 2009 Title: Bringing Praise To His Glory Text: Eph. 1:7-14 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: I have felt a bit like Job recently in regards to my cars. One car was our 1996 VW and it died. Then my Durango had its transmission die, then two Friday’s ago my Volvo had it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Crumbs Of The Master's Table”

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 11, 2009

The woman had faith that only the crumbs would do, but Jesus has a better meal planned for those who are His.

“Jesus went away from there, and withdrew into the district of Tyre and Sidon. 22 And a Canaanite woman from that region came out and began to cry out, saying, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” 23 But He did not answer her a word. And His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Orthodox

Precious Stones

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

I Pet 3:3-4 “3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quie

“Precious Stones” 11/26/2006 – Marsing, ID, 10/27/2007 – Caldwell, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com I Sam 17:40 “And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’ bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Apostolic

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist