Sermons on Refreshment:

Four Life Changing Words Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Sin is easy to see in someone else's life but it's often hard to see it in our own. Simon the Pharisee thinks he's righteous in God's eyes when what he really needs to see is the reality of his own sin that he might discover what the woman weeping at Jes

Four Life Changing Words - Luke 7:36-50 - July 15, 2012 Series: Forgiven For Forever - #1 (Baptism Service) I very much appreciate that passage we just heard from the book of 2 Chronicles. Those words are a call to humbleness and holiness, to righteousness and revival. The occasion was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

The Overseer’s Fitness-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012

3 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-III—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: As a kid, I remember capturing 3(4?) baby snapping turtles(one was named ‘Otis,’ but I can’t remember the others)/I placed them in a large washtub, fed them as best as I could, changed their (creek)water regularly, changed their sand, placed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2010

This sermon discusses pride, fear and shame as reasons people give for choosing not to serve.

Three Big Bad Reasons Not To Serve Aug 29, 2010 Matt. 20:20-28 Intro: This summer we’ve been looking at the fundamentals of Christian living. For the past couple weeks, as preparation for the fall kick off of our ministries and especially our new ministry taking place on Wednesday night, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Removals" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 8, 2008

Sermon 10 in a study in Colossians

“…and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus And His Angels Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus’ supremacy to his angels is seen in his superior name, honor, status, existence and vocation; and the ministry of angels to believers

JESUS AND HIS ANGELS Hebrews 1:4-14 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery INTRODUCTION – What Are Angels Really Like? (Misconceptions versus biblical data). Wrong images – what they ARE and what they DO. Pop up everywhere. WHIMSICAL - cards, tree toppers, figurines plump cherubs, feminine forms with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Priorities" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2008

Sermon 11 in a study in Colossians

“Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Going Under: God's Call To Baptism

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 8, 2008

God’s Call to Baptism

Going Under: God’s Call to Baptism Romans 6:1-4 April 27th, 2008 SHOW VIDEO As we’ve been announcing that we are going to have a baptismal service in a few weeks, I’ve had several people ask me questions about what that means, how we do it, who should be baptized and things like that. I wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Holy . . . Spirit! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012

Week 29 of 32. This week we look at the Holy Spirit. Inspired by randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - 29 May 8, 2011 Holy . . . ? For Easter I wrote 2 sermons, but only gave one, yet, today’s message was much more difficult to write. This was the longest chapter in The Story, but basically what I’m going to talk about occurs in the first few pages of the chapter. When I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2012

The church must have the power of the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, in order to live.

February 12, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Subject: Revival Title: By My Spirit I have heard about it since I have been a Christian. I keep expecting to see it full blown. I don’t know what it is going to look like but when it happens I will know it. I’m talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Committed: Peter And John - Committed To Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Feb 11, 2012

Peter and John were committed to sharing the Gospel, and thousands were saved.

COMMITTED: PETER AND JOHN – COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL Text: Acts 3, 4 Just before Jesus ascended up to Heaven after His resurrection, He gave the disciples some instructions. In what has come to be known as the “great commission,” Jesus ordered the disciples to go and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Marks Of A Biblical Elder - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 13, 2012

The requirements for Biblical elders should be something that every Christ follower strives for.

When the New York Giants won the Super Bowl last Sunday, Eli Manning was chosen the Most Valuable Player in his role as the quarterback for his team. But he was certainly not the only reason, or even the main reason, his team won the game. They won because every one of the 45 players on the roster, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive New Wine In 09: Tame The Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2009

The wild thing which needs tamed in the church is the reckless use of our tongues toward others. The tongue has done more destruction to our society than terrorist’s attacks. It has been one of the most powerful forces stopping revival from happening in t

How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 3 – Tame the wild thing! Opening Video Illustration: After Clip ask these questions 1. Have you ever insulted someone before? What happened? a. Did it resolve the problem? 2. Have you ever been insulted? How did it make you feel? a. Read: I Thessalonians 5:11 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Out Of The Ashes Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 1

OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Walk Away From The Well Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at the scene at the well to help us have Jesus’ heart for the lost, understanding about God’s desire for worshippers, and insight concerning peoples’ reaction to the Gospel.

Souvenir. It’s from French, for “memory.” It’s an object a traveler brings home for the memories associated with it. Something you keep to help you remember where you were. In my office, I found I have several: a rock that is a fossil from our place in Hillsboro; Mickey Mouse clock from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ