Sermons on Refinement:

Protecting The Boundary Markers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 10, 2007

Uses a Supreme Court decision to illustrate the critical nature of Scripture in our lives.

OPEN: I have a test for you this morning. I’m going to give you certain common phrases and ask you to tell me whether or not they came from Scripture. If it will make you feel any better, I had lunch with two preachers last Wednesday and they missed about half of the references… so don’t feel too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lusting After The 3 Ps Series

Contributed by S S on Feb 10, 2009

Sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 - Lusting after the 3 Ps

Matt 4:1-11 The gods we serve Introduction Today we are embarking on a new series called "The gods that we serve". We will looking at the temptations of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11 as our primary passage of Scripture. This series will cover the 3 temptations, namely the lust of the flesh, the lust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: *other

Answer The Door! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2009

Deliberately and passionately take a stand for Jesus.

ANSWER THE DOOR Revelation 3.14-22 S: Commitment Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: TAKE A STAND! CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE CONCERN IV. THE COMMAND V. THE COUNSEL PA: How is the change to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Only A Boy Named David

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 12, 2008

This youth targeted sermon about David and Goliath reinforces the text in 1 Tim. 4:12 where Paul urges Timothy not to allow anyone to dispise his youth but for him to be an example to others.

Only a Boy named David I Samuel 16-17 CHCC: August 31, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Wasn’t it great having our Youth lead worship today? These kids are a good example of what Paul was talking about in Timothy 4:12 "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008

Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Out Your Salvation

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 5, 2008

Some folks think we have to work for our salvation. Maybe we’re saved by grace, but we stay saved by our works. Big mistake.

Sermon for CATM – October 5, 2008 – “Working Out Your Salvation” Last week Pastor Bill Ryan did a splendid job of helping us understand the first 11 verses of chapter two of Philippians. I was thrilled actually, because Bill really did an amazing job…superb theology and superb application…making ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Gifts Part 1 - Serving Others Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 3, 2010

This sermon is about using your gifts to serve others. It examines that God controls our very purpose for exisiting, everything is created by jesus, everyone has a gift to share, all gifts must be exercised, all spiritual gifts must be used in love, we mu

Spiritual Gifts part 1 Using your gifts to serve others One of the most influential Christians who lived in 1700 and early 1800’s is John Newton, the writer of “Amazing Grace.” His own evaluation of himself was, “a wretch who was once lost but then was found, saved by amazing grace.” God’s grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joyful Givers Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 27, 2009

David inspires the nation to joyfully give toward the temple. We learn some important lessons about giving from David’s example and words.

Introduction: A. One day a father decided to take his son to McDonalds for some French fries, because he knew how much his young son loved French fries. 1. The boy was elated at his father’s offer, and so they drove to McDonalds. 2. As they placed their order, the young son was surprised when his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pardoned And Paroled

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009

I walked into God’s Grace dirty and hungry. Stained in sin. My righteousness as filthy rags. And Jesus cleaned me up. I walked out a brand new man...robed in white, His righteousness. And so, I’ll keep my promise to my Lord. I’ll go. I’ll spread the Word.

PARDONED AND PAROLED Romans 5:1-5:5 PARDONED AND PAROLED SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Something To Smell, Something To Read Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2010

In this sermon we learn how important it is for us to accurately reflect Christ, and that the power to do so comes only from God.

Introduction: A. Some smells are very pleasant and very pleasing, and some are not. B. Reader’s Digest carried this funny quip: 1. One day a woman was filling up her car at a gas station, when she accidentally spilled gasoline on her shirt. 2. When she went inside to pay, she noticed that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Special Of The Day

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 18, 2010

What is the ’Special of the Day I asked, with excitement ringing in my voice. Salvation, was his reply. I’ll take it, I practically cried out.

Romans 5:1-5:5 The Special Of The Day SEARCHING THE SCRIPTURES: Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Snow And Some Spiritual Lessons That We Can Glean From Snow! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 18, 2010

Snow is beautiful and is a reminder of God's great creative power; it illustrates the pure and sinless nature of Christ; snow illustrates God's word working in individuals and snow illustrates forgiveness and the covering up of that which is dirty and ugl

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to Job 37:6. 2. Last week on Thursday and Thursday night (2/11/10) North East Texas received the most snow that it had received in quite a few years. (1) Longview had received 4” to 6” on the ground by Friday morning. (2) Talco had received about ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Digging In Your Heels

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

Second sermon in the 2010 Lenten Series

(Slide 1) This past summer the family went to Universal Studios in Orlando. One part of Universal is the more traditional rollercoaster type theme park that features Dr Seuss, the Incredible Hulk, and the like. The other part of the park features a take on the Hollywood aspect of Universal ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Laborers Together With God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 11, 2010

Annual sermon, D. C. Baptist Convention. Clergy and laity will be in conflict, but it can be creative when we recognize our humanness, turn our competitiveness in productivity, and learn to identify where God is already at work.

I've done a little work through the years in helping ministers get positions on church staffs. Every Baptist minister, I guess, has done that. Where are the bishops when you really need them? But it's been fun to help young ministers, particularly those who were students of mine from my campus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Hope An Anchor" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2009

Sermon 15 in a study in HEBREWS

“For when God made the promise to Abraham, since He could swear by no one greater, He swore by Himself, 14 saying, “I WILL SURELY BLESS YOU AND I WILL SURELY MULTIPLY YOU.” 15 And so, having patiently waited, he obtained the promise. 16 For men swear by one greater than themselves, and with them an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Orthodox