Sermons on Rebellion Discipline:

Lazarus: A Dead Man Who Becomes A Picture Of Life

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

Lazarus is a picture of us as believers in Christ.

You guys have heard me say many times the reason we love to gather in here is because it allows us to remember the greatness of the God we want to serve all week long and how what we're doing right now is a corporate celebration, a corporate encouragement and exhortation, but worship is what we do ...read more

Scripture: John 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Civics 101 Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 11, 2001

The most important principle about our relationship to our government.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with the song "Fellow Prisoners" by Michael Card from the Soul Anchor CD and a slide show about persecution of Christians in the world). It’s sobering to realize that so many people who confess the name of Jesus in the world today are being persecuted for their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ending Christian Intolerance Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 28, 2001

What Christian tolerance is, what qualifies for tolerance, and why God views it as significant.

In our culture, tolerance has been exalted as the highest virtue to be embraced and pursued. In a recent article about tolerance in "Christianity Today," Christian author Daniel Taylor suggests that intolerance is the only serious sin left in our culture. Taylor says, "America is sick of intolerant ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Romans 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of...what? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 9, 2001

Five ways to use our spiritual liberty in Christ to pursue love in our relationships.

On Wednesday our nation celebrates its national independence. As you well know, the fourth of July commemorates the day when representatives of the thirteen colonies signed The Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. By signing that Declaration, those thirteen colonies were announcing their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Causes And Effects Of Sin And Its Remedy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Causes and effects of sin and the means of communicating Christ across cultural barriers

Severe consequences of sin include: 1). Spiritual death - Because of sin, all unsaved men will someday be forever separated from God in the lake of fire. This is referred to the second death in Matt. 7:23, 25:41, Rev.2:11;20:6,14;21:8 2). Physical death - The Lord created the first man with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, & The Prodigal Son

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

Some of you are searching for something, but you don’t know what it is you’re looking for.

How many of you chronically lose or misplace things? You never notice it something is lost until you need it and it’s always in the last place you look. Believe or not, God knows what all of this—maybe some of it—feels like. God is searching for something—but not because he can’t remember where he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray The Lord's Way Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. We must learn to pray the Lord’s way in order to pray effectively.

How to Pray the Lord’s Way It makes sense to begin a study on prayer after concluding our “Heaven Help the Home” series. Prayer is the key ingredient in having a home that honors God ­ for husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, and children. Prayer is also one of our six stated purposes as a church. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

I want us to take a look at Psalm 42 in order to better understand the kind of depression that can hit us in the spiritual solar plexus.

Longing for the Lord Last week we focused our attention on Psalm 32, and established the fact that our unconfessed sins can cause us physical problems. When we don’t confess we can experience distress. What we’ll learn this morning is that pain is not always a direct result of sin. Last Monday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 42:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus--The Rejected Lover Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

Jesus’ love is fearless and protective, as a hen gathers her chicks. He wants us to seek His love and we have the power to choose–if we are willing.

Jesus–The Rejected Lover Luke 13:31-35 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Have you ever had your love rejected? Her name was Sandra Moody and I first met her in the third grade. I thought she was the most beautiful girl on earth. I can remember thinking, “When I stop hating girls, she is going to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 3, 2003

You can’t understand or comprehend your purpose in life by starting with YOU! It is essential that you start with GOD!

13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful. I know that full well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Thanks

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Give Thanks for all that the Lord has done

Give Thanks Sunday July 09, 2000 A.M. Luke 17:11-19 11 As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12 As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13 crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” 14 He looked at them and said, “Go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Reconsidering Your Life Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 25, 2005

Part 1 in the series "What’s Holding You Back?" Three things every Christian needs to take into consideration in order to experience victory over sin and live a life pleasing to God.

RECONSIDERING YOUR LIFE What’s Holding You Back? – Part 1 June 26, 2005 This morning we will be starting a new series called “What’s Holding You Back?” What is holding you back spiritually? What is preventing you from becoming all that God wants you to be and all that you know you should become? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jul 29, 2004

Sharing the gospel and making an impact.

Introduction The truth is, bad news generally travels faster than good news. Within two hours the whole world knew that President John F. Kennedy had been killed, who killed him, where he was killed and how he was killed. Today, still more than half the world does not know the good news that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Peace With God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 23, 2006

If we want to be "radical" believers we must return to our roots in the Book of Romans.

Making Peace With God Romans 5:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill 9/24/06 Our world is whacked out and the lack of peace is pervasive. First we hear that spinach is no longer safe and then the Pope got in trouble with some Muslims for quoting an old emperor, inflaming the Islamic world. The leaders of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Cycle Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 27, 2007

It’s time to break the sin cycle.

Breaking the Cycle of Sin Judges Rev. Brian Bill 1/28/07 [Take phone call] Excuse me for a moment while I take this call. It must be pretty important. You couldn’t hear it ring because I have it on vibrate – I’m assuming that your phones and pagers are set this way too. “Hello, this is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist