Sermons on Recreator:

Qualities Of An Excellent Father

Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 9, 2008

This Father’s Day message will affirm and encourage fathers in your congregation while giving them biblical direction in their parenting skills.

Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more. _____________________________________ QUALITIES OF AN EXCELLENT FATHER 1 Timothy 4:1-10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost - The Church Begins

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jan 11, 2006

Looking at Pentecost and the gift of the Spirit to the Church

I’ve previously made the point in a sermon that I know my word processor on my computer is an Anglican, because every time I type in the word ‘church’ it tries to suggest ‘Church of England’ as a valid alternative. The feast of Pentecost which we celebrate today is considered by many to be the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fulfilling God's Vision

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 23, 2006

This message focuses on fulfilling God’s vision for the Willow Vale Community Church. The message was given at a church vision dinner to present the 2006 budget.

“Fulfilling Our Mission” “Finding God’s Vision for the Willow Vale Church” Pastor Ray Ellis Our Mission - "Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping, and sending them out to make more and better disciples." (BLES) Philippians 1:5-6 “Because you have been my partners in spreading the Good ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:5-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why We Preach God's Word

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

The preaching of the Word of God is and must be at the center of everything a church does. It is our mission and mandate. In this message, Pastor Steve shows "Why We Preach God’s Word."

Preaching is the greatest calling of God. It is the means by which He calls sinners to Himself and the means by which He equips those He calls for service. Preaching has been downplayed in the church. In some churches it’s not only downplayed but has been replaced. Listen to how some churches view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a believer is to lose their appetite for God.

Mt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Hunger: 1a) to suffer want 1b) to be needy (. to crave ardently, to seek with eager desire) 2. A strong desire or craving Thirst: ) to suffer thirst, suffer from thirst 1a) to thirst is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examination Of Love

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 18, 2007

Jesus does a examination on the quality of Peter’s love. It is an exam we all must take as we follow the Lord.

Intro: cards, flowers, chocolates, even jewelry, are only expressions of love. The quality of love is tested all through the year. Ill) it is like the guy who rode home with his friend who stopped by and got some roses, had dress clothes on, and had a fresh hair cut. He said, I go home every Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Workmanship Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

While no work we can do can help us obtain salvation, God’s intention and expectation is that our salvation will result in acts of service: good works.

His Workmanship 11/16/08 AM Text: Ephesians 2:10 Introduction: Ephesians 2:10 (NASB) For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them. In our Wednesday evening bible class we have been studying the parables of Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Magnitude Of The Master

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 23, 2011

God the All in All

The Magnitude of the Master John 13:13-15 (King James Version) 13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. 14If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another's feet. 15For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Change Or Die

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

If we do not let Christ change us we will be changed by the World

_______________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition in X Transition out _______________________________________________________ + Imagine A doctor calls, “I’ve got good news and bad news. - Bad news is that you’re going to die within a month. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Faith In God To Submit Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 1, 2000

A biographical narative contrasting and comparing Zechariah and Mary calling individuals to commit themselves to examining one part of their lives each day this week – asking if they trust God enough to pray “Thy will be done.”

Text: Luke 1:5-38 Title: Enough Faith in God to Submit Topic: Faith Theme: Submissive Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust Go enough to submit to His plan for their lives. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to examining one part of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pure Society Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 9 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; highlighting 4 keys to pure living

Pure Society Leviticus 17-20 Lesson 9 I. Introduction A. Making a Great Society 1. Alexander Solzhenitsyn – Russian Novelists a) Graduation address at Harvard in 1978 made the following quote. b) “I have spent all my life under communism, and I will tell you that a society without any legal scale ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace With God

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 16, 2012

Five Steps to Peace With God 1. Change Your Attitude 2. Change Your Focus 3. Change Your Diet 4. Change Your Worship 5. Change Your Habits

It took 10 days to get a message to Europe delivered by ship . When the great Atlantic Telegraph Cable was laid it just took moments, the first message flashed Aug 16/1858 "Glory to God in the highest; on earth, peace and good will toward men." (14 words, 69 letters – Twitter allows 140 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013

We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unclaimed

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Jesus has claimed the souls of the saved as his own.

Thank you Rev. Myron Smith The Unclaimed Deut 6:1-11 Now these are the commandments, the statutes, and the judgments, which the LORD your God commanded to teach you, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go to possess it: 2 That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remaking God

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

People have been making up their own gods all throughout history. The Bible calls this idolatry. As Christ followers we must avoid the impulse to make God up when we do not understand Him, or reinvent Him to make Him more acceptable. He is who He is and H

Remaking God Exodus 20:3-5 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. 4 "You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God