Sermons on Rebuke The Devil:

Don't Pull The Weeds?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Water - We All Need It

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 22, 2007

None of us can live without water - physically or spiritually.

Can you imagine life without water? Think of the ways that we use it everyday – brushing our teeth, taking a shower, washing our hands, wiping off the kitchen counter, cooking, watering the lawn. Water is indispensable! Plants need water to grow. They can’t life without it. When Linda and I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Lutheran

His Masterpiece

Contributed by Don Brockus on Oct 4, 2007

We are becoming a masterpiece in the hands of the Master Potter. I have translated Ephesians 2:10 and focus on Jeremiah’s potter pericope: Potter, Clay, Wheel, Water & Kiln.

His Masterpiece (Ephesians 2:8-10; Jeremiah 18:1-6; Genesis 2:6, 7; Isaiah 45:9, 64:8; Philippians 1:6; Hebrews 11:1) Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 “By grace you are saved through the faith and this {is} not of yourselves {it is) God’s gift not of gar xariti este sesoswmenoi dia tas pisteos kai ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dandelion Paradox Series

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 10, 2007

What is a dandelion? To some it is a flower, to some it is a vegetable, and to some it is a weed. It is hard for us to know the difference. If we uproot the dandelion we may be causing damage. If we uproot what we think are weeds in our churches and c

Last Sunday as we were looking at the Parable of the Sower I told you about moving in to a new parsonage at Lovelady and with that new parsonage came a new yard. One of the men in the congregation, the chair of the board, thought that the lawn needed to have grass so he bought Bermuda grass seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Third of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

I read in the news yesterday about the Burmese government’s attempt to eliminate Christians from the land of Burma. One of the major media that reported this news was the Sunday Telegraph of London. The following is the beginning part of the report: ------- The military regime in Burma is intent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hand-Me-Downs Series

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Apr 3, 2008

1st in a series of messages to call attention to the blessed gifts we have received from God and

“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. (1 Peter 1:18) Fellow believers in the Risen Christ, this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glory And Goodness Of God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 5, 2008

God is good, and His glory is His presence. Therefore, the glory of God is the goodness of the Lord manifested towards His children. Our response is to let our lights shine before men so that they can see our good works and glorify God.

THE GLORY AND THE GOODNESS OF GOD (March 2008 – The Filling Station Youth Conference – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO SPEAKER AND TOPIC: Salvation, coming to God – desire for something REAL! OPENING TEXT: “Moses took his tent and pitched it outside the camp, far from the camp, and called it the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: *other

In Need Of Something Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 8, 2008

The 8th message in the series on Romans. "We are ALL in need of something", question is; "what is it?"

IN NEED OF SOMETHING – PT 1 Romans 3:1-8 * (MOVIE) We are all in need of something. And the sad thing is, most of the time “we simply cannot seem to put our finger on what it is that we need.” These musicians just seen on our screen, all seem to have the idea that “IF” they could get to the top ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Fast To The Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2008

Hold fast to the Word, for we stand under the judgement of God’s Word. Do not compromise at all cost.

Holding on to the truth is of vital importance. - It is a matter of life and death, blessing or suffering, reward or judgement. - Jesus emphasizes this need to the two churches. - They performed well in many ways but not in the guarding of God’s truth. We need to (1) HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Word Of Exhortation To Husbands Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008

Pastor Peter gives us wonderful counsel for husbands.

1. This week it’s the GUY’S TURN in learning God’s heart for the marriage relationship. a. God does have direction for the institution He invented. b. Marriage is a work of God! He designed it. He develops it. c. So it’s a blessing to look to Him for the help & strength we need to flourish in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted And Raised In Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 1, 2010

Being rooted in Christ is the beginning of our journey, but there is so much more!

Rooted and Raised in Christ… Praise to God! Pastor Glenn Newton February 28th, 2010 COL 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. COL 2:8 See to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Enemy Comes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2010

Heaven’s horrible enemy is cast down to earth where he reeks havoc with the Saints. God’s people are not immune from trials and troubles. But blessed are the dead that die in the Lord!

Are you old enough to remember when we feared an atomic holocaust? The last quarter or so of the 20th century our world super powers had amassed enough nuclear warheads to blow up the planet two or three times, and they had these missiles aimed at one another! Books, movies and predictions about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful To God's Will Series

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 9, 2010

We can be faithful to God's will be understanding what that will is and obeying God.

How many times have you asked the Lord or heard others ask, “God, what is your will for my life?” Have you ever asked God to show you His pleasant, pleasing, and perfect will for your life? Perhaps other than asking the Lord Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come into your life as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Extent Of His Love

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 13, 2010

Jesus taught us everything we need to know about the full extent of His love.

March 14, 2009 Morning Worship Text: John 13:1 Subject: The Love of Christ Title: The Full Extent of His Love The snow is gone. The temperatures are nicer. Robins are hopping around in yards everywhere. What else could it mean but that spring is drawing near? And with spring comes the thoughts ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

Do you hunger for the things that satisfy you or the things that satisfy God?

The Bread of Life In His Own Words 10/19/08 PM Text: John 6:26-58 INTRODUCTION: With this lesson, we begin a new sermon series, “In His Own Words,” the seven I AM statements of Jesus from the Gospel of John. 7 times in John’s Gospel Jesus reveals something important about His divine nature, His ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ