Sermons on Recounting:

11. Living With A Sense Of Urgency Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Apr 6, 2006

All Christians should live their lives with a sense of urgency for the Kingdom, living as free from worldly distractions as possible in order to serve God more effectively.

APPLICATION: Single? Use your energies to further God’s aims in the world. Married? Remember God’s Kingdom is your first priority. Do not get attached to material things. Use them for the Kingdom. INTRO: Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD — Attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Engagement Or Exclusion?"

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 28, 2006

This is a look at our outreach as a Church and as individuals. Its a call to relavent engagement.

Engagement or Exclusion? Mark 2.13-17 We see here the beginings of conflict with the Pharisees. It is an underlying theme set right through the gospel; Between the Pharisees and Jesus over the character of God and forgiveness. The four stories that follow continue this theme: Eating with tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ- Part 4 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jun 2, 2006

In today’s text, Paul challenges followers of Jesus to “rejoice in the Lord” even when their surroundings are less than ideal.

LIVING IN CHRIST- Part 4 (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 4 REJOICING IN CHRIST Philippians 4:4-13 June 2006 Introduction Three weeks ago we began a series of messages to explain the Biblical basis on what it means to give Christ a position of primary importance in our life, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship 101 - Time For An Introduction Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Getting to know Jesus takes an investment of time.

Time for an introduction John 1:35-39 It took me 7 years to complete my 2 year master’s degree program. Part of the delay was out of my control, part of it was not. If I had to place a primary cause of my delay in graduating, I would say that I had not invested the time I needed to invest in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Mennonite

I Am...the Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

If we believe Jesus is the Resurrection and Life, we have hope God can take sidetracked lives, hopeless situations, and lost people and resurrect them and bring new life so we will see the glory of God manifested in our world today. We also have hope tha

Have you ever noticed life throws you curve balls? Things don’t seem to always go the way you had hoped or planned. Perhaps through no fault of your own, your life seems to be sidetracked, or perhaps you are not where you thought you would be right now at this stage of your life. Some of the big ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Methodist

Everyday Superhero Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 7

EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) An incredible story was untold by Hollywood when the Titanic sank. In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church in Chicago when disaster struck. He got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Strategies For Conquest Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Old habits in our lives are often like a walled fortress!

Divine Strategy and Glorious Conquest! We are studying from the book of Joshua and learning from the experiences of the children of Israel. This book is filled with principles that we can use in our own pilgrimage to a place of Spirit-filled life! Last Sunday we talked about Crossing Over, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Gray Is My Favorite Color Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Why older folk are so important to a healthy family and a healthy church

Gray Is My Favorite Color Leviticus 19:32 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today I want to take the occasion of this Memorial Day weekend (or Decoration Day, as they called it when I was a kid) and the middle of our Season of the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By The Book Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

The value that comes from knowing God has a good and gracious purpose for our lives.

Living By the Book Jeremiah 29:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Today we begin our Forty Days of Purpose. We have been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. Tomorrow many of you will start the coordinated reading ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wwjd--The Real Deal Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

God made us to follow, obey, and imitate the life and teachings of Jesus.

WWJD—The Real Deal Ephesians 4:17-5:2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: It is only four letters, but most of us know what the abbreviation stands for. Several years ago, it was all the rage. Wristbands, bracelets, necklaces, key ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Cleanses The Temple - More Than Just A Nice Guy Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

This sermon examines God’s expectations and dissapointments with people of faith who don’t live up to their name.

Jesus – More then just a nice guy – John 2:12-17 Speedy Morris is the coach of the basketball team at LaSalle University. He said one day he was in the upstairs bathroom shaving when his wife told him he was wanted on the phone by Sports Illustrated. For the coach of a Division One ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

A. Today, I want to remind you of “the good news of great joy” that began on the day that Jesus was born. 1. In 10 days, a large part of the world will pause and for a moment will give their attention to Jesus and his birth. 2. On December 25th each year, people’s minds journey back to a manger ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Melancholy Christmas

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 22, 2006

The Christmas season is a difficult time for some to celebrate when they have suffered tragedy during the year. That first Christmas also had their share of tragedies.

Matthew 2:13-23 The First Melancholy Christmas Introduction – I Heard the Bells Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled with sorrow at the tragic death of his wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out that same year and it seemed this was an additional punishment. Two years later, Longfellow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist