Sermons on Rejoicing In The Lord:

The Wall - Pt. 1 - Building Blocks Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 13, 2012

An unlikely hero teaches us that, as ordinary as we are, our wall can and must be built!

The Wall Pt. 1 – Building Blocks I. Text Nehemiah 1:1-11 1-2The memoirs of Nehemiah son of Hacaliah. It was the month of Kislev in the twentieth year. At the time I was in the palace complex at Susa. Hanani, one of my brothers, had just arrived from Judah with some fellow Jews. I asked them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning God’s Idea Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2012

We as the Church, the called out body of believers, have been distratced from God definition of greatness. God has designed a broom for every believers hands. Your broom my be children’s ministry, homeless ministry, marriage, etc. God as a broom shappe

Intro: There are many things that are fought for in the church today. The type of music that is used during the worship service, the way we use money, the length of time we have a worship service, the way we organize and we could go on. The one thing that usually isn’t fought over is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In God's Kingdom

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 20, 2012

What's God's definition of "great"?

Matthew 20:26-28 26 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave-- 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Jesus’ Way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living For God In Everyday Life

Contributed by Eddie Corne on Jan 22, 2012

We must do as Daniel did and make consistent daily choices to serve God regardless of the ups and downs. Life isn’t always like the movies, exciting and adventurous, a lot of times it is simply mundane and routine. And it is during these times when how we

Eddie Corne January 22, 2012 Living for God in Everyday Life. Text: Daniel 6:16 16 Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Intro: Daniel is one of the most ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Attacked The Church?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 24, 2012

To understand where the real attacks are coming from and how to combat them.

I am not sure how many of you noticed all the damage to our church this morning as you were walking in. We have been attacked. Any one hear of this? I am truly surprised that none of you knew about this. It was in all the papers and on the news. For those of you that hadn’t read the paper, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Other

Faith To Face The World Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

You and I are faced with many trials each day and this sermon series will be an effort to give us as Christians encouragement to face and overcome the world we live in.

Sermon idea adopted from Mark A. Copeland http://executableoutlines.com/home.htm INTRODUCTION A. Happy New Year! Starting today and on the first Sunday of each month I will be preaching a series of lessons on “Faith to Face the World.” You and I are faced with many trials each day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ingredient Of The New Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 3, 2012

Let us see the importance of the new life we are to have in Christ!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope that our journey looking at God’s recipe for Salvation has been enlightening for everyone. • My prayer is that when some asks you what they need to do in order to become a part of God’s family, you will be able to give them a full, complete, biblical answer! • This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servanthood Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To encourage every child, youth and adult associated with Asbury to find their place to serve.

Alice in Wonderland is a magical story about a young girl who falls into a hole in a field and falls into another world unlike anything she’s ever experienced. She’s in a new place with strange beings. She has no idea where she’s or where she needs to go. In one of the more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Protecting God's Representatives Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 19, 2012

God gives us parents and other in authority to bless us. Therefore he wants us to honor them.

“Ginger curry and lots of tea.” That’s what a recent marathon-running hundred-year-old said was the secret to his longevity and spunk. What are some other “secrets” for long life that you’ve heard? Hard work? Clean living? Plenty of exercise? A loving family? Did ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Arming For Victory Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012

This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. Defensive weapons can hold Satan off, but only offensive weapons can cause him to flee! God has gi

Jan 22nd 2012 Ephesians 6.17-18 A This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. 1 With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. a Belt & breastplate we have integrity and identity in Christ. (Satan doesn’t have the authority ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Wine Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus came to bring joy, new life & grace!!

The Gospel of Mark #6 – “The New Wine of Christ” Mark 2:18-22 Intro – 1. Have you ever known people who are polarizing figures? (you either love or hate them) 2. Examples may be politicians, musicians, actors, sports figures or even whole teams. 3. ILL – Tim ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012

A talk at the start of lent that considers the temptation of Christ and the temptations that come our way. God always offers a way out for us to take, but we don’t always take it.

A native-American elder once described his own inner struggles like this: “Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time.” After being asked which dog wins he thought for a moment and replied, “The one I feed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

True Wisdom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 26, 2012

In today's passage James highlights the difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom.

TRUE WISDOM James 3:13-18 INTRODUCTION: Four people who were the only people on board one of those small planes. There was the pilot, a pastor, a Boy Scout, and the smartest man in the world. All of a sudden, the pilot came back to the cabin and informed everybody that the plane was going down. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Charge Of Insanity

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

The charges against Jesus ranged all the way from being demon-possessed to being a mere man. Jesus’ answer to all these charges against Him was perceptive.

Tonight’s passage is a difficult one to break down and try to explain. Jesus has gone to Jerusalem and in verse 14 from last week Jesus has stepped up in public at the temple and began to preach. What we have been looking at the last two studies are the reactions to Jesus’ claims. We ...read more

Scripture: John 7:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of The Servant King

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 2, 2012

The Gospel of Mark presents Jesus as the Greatest Servant. This servant has the authority to forgive sin, free people of disease, force demon to flee. Most of us have some type of reistance to authority. Jesus made it clear the real and eternal life is

Intro: Illustration about “God is watching you.” My first thought was an old angry man in the sky pointing His finger at me saying look out I’m going to get you. My second thought was of the heavenly father I know. Jesus is the only one capable of watching over me, you, every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-23

Denomination: Baptist