Sermons on Recite:

Developing A Cause Mentality

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005

A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

Community Ash Wednesday service with 3 small churches. The comment at begining of Psalm 51 Related to David’s Sin conected to mark of the Ash.

Create In Me A Clean Heart Psalms 51 Tonight as we gather as a unique church body. As we gather as Christians in Shannon Georgia we come as a unique body of Christ. We come as a small example of he church universal to a time when the church reviews itself and its actions and as individuals in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

The Passion Of Christ-Did It Really Happne That Way? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

Answers 3 questions; Is the film true to the gospels?, Are the gospels true to history?, What do non-Biblical sources tell us?

The Passion of the Christ; did it really happen that way? Harrison Christian Church Sunday, March 7, 2004 Robbie Phillips Introduction: In a film, locations can be real, but characters can be fictitious. Or characters can be real, but fictitious themes can be added.  The film Titanic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16, 2 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christmas Card Series

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004

Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Confirmation

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Ascension And Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

The resurrected Jesus was vindicated and glorified by returning to the heavenly Father where he serves as our priest and mediator.

LUKE 24:49 ASCENSION DAY AND THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4: Brothers and Sisters: As we begin the prayers for Holy Communion today, the scenes described in Revelation regarding the heavenly altar came to mind. The Ascension Day Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53, Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Way Of Salvation

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

The plan of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ can never be preached too often. This is another glorious passage on the grace of God.

THE WAY OF SALVATION I Jn. 1:9 INTRO. (illus.) -- Dad driving the family to a speaking engagement one night and got lost. Mom kept saying, "Stop and ask somebody where the church is." But He was sure it was just around the next corner or the next or the next. So he just kept driving and time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your God Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 23, 2007

A series of messages based on the 10 Commandments

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH #2 “Who’s Your God?” Exodus 20:2 * There is a phrase which has been used over the last 15+ years which has been in everything from music to movies to TV to sports to the paper. It’s a phrase that keeps on popping up, as the Washington Post wrote, like an insistent prairie ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2

Denomination: Baptist

Go Out!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 10, 2007

247 million Americans call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. What is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be disciple. (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

Introduction War is a horrible business- Iraq/Afghanistan. If I was president- country w/army- 10,000 men going to war- country w/army of 20,000 men, I would stop/consider- cost to win such a war. There would be great lost of life- many would die. Paul is talking w/Timothy about his walk w/God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

What The Word Means To The Church

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 18, 2009

The Importance of the Word of God to the Church

What The Word Means to The Church Mark 2:1-2 Introduction: When we come to church, we are not going to share a message with you, but to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Were not gathering to sing, were not here to see who is here. Were not hereto see what your wearing, but here to see what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Effective Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 19, 2010

As his child, we can come boldly to the Father through the Son by the power of the Spirit.

The Secret of Effective Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 INTRODUCTION A. E. Y. Mullins, “Now there is nothing clearer in the teachings of Jesus than the reality and efficacy of prayer.” B. Committee on Progress and Prayer. 1. In 1881, they reported to the Southern Baptist Convention. 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Externalism Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

I want to explore the characteristics of externalism today and offer a remedy for dealing with it if it begins to creep into your life.

The Sin of Externalism The Book of Mark Mark 2:15-3:6 I. Introduction: A. Do you consider yourself to be religious? B. A religious person is defined as one who exhibits religion. 1. One who practices the customs and observances of his faith. 2. He is often described as being pious, or devout. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Praying

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 2, 2007

The very instant that we turn our hearts to God in humility, sincerity, and faith, we are on praying ground! It is also true, that as Christians, who love God and want to know Him more, we can grow in our understanding of prayer.

People sometimes say that they don’t feel like their prayers get any higher than the ceiling. The truth is, they may not get any higher than the ceiling. There are some conditions under which God will not even hear one’s prayers. The question as to how can one pray effectively is certainly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

A review of Paul's challenge to the church regarding its purpose and the importance of pressing forward to serve Christ by serving others.

BACKGROUND TO PHILIPPIANS LOVE LETTER WRITTEN TO A CHURCH encouraging them of their purpose. Q: What is the Purpose of the Church? Q: What is Your Purpose to the Church? KEY VERSE: PHILIPPIANS 3:12 READ VERSE 12 1. ‘not that I have already obtained all this’ (3.12) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Baptist