Sermons on Relationship Not A Religion:

Peace In Action! Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 21, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

Philippians Pt6- Peace in Action! Introduction Continue our study of Philippians- letter to a church. By way of review- Chap 1 Joy in suffering Chap 2 Joy in serving Chap 3 Joy in believing Chap 4 Joy in the Lord Phrase- in the Lord- occurs 9x/Philippians, 4x/chap 4 Phil 1.14 trusting in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

The Discipleshp Directive - The Great Commission Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 15, 2011

The Great Commision is built around relationships.

July 17, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 28:16-20 Subject: The Great Commission Title: The Discipleship Directive – Part 2 in the Great Commission Series Today we continue with the Great Commission series. Last week I told you that the four versions of the Great Commission found in the gospels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Within Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011

There is no greater hope than the hope of Christ doing what He has promised to do. You do not have to live with "I hope I make it to heaven"

The hope within us 1 John 3:1-10 Introduction- This morning as we continue to look for answers. I want us to look at bettering our relationship with Christ. Everyday Christians walk around wondering if they will make heaven. You ask them the question- “when you die, will you go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Where’s The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

Jesus says that he is not king of this world. So, whree is Jesus’ kingdom? How does Jesus’ kingdom impact the owrld in which we live?

John 18:33-37 “Where’s the Kingdom?” INTRODUCTION We who live in the United States have a difficult time understanding the concepts of “King” and “Lord.” Our limited exposure to kings comes mainly from England’s tabloids and their tales of intrigue in the House of Windsor and the shenanigans ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Marks Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

Christianity begins and ends with relationship. It’s not so much about finding a true friend as it is being a true friend. Paul gives us clues that will help us become a true friend to those around us.

Marks of a True Friend Ephesians 6:19-24 Intro: This is the final message from our series in the book of Ephesians. We’ve uncovered some gems along the way. In chapter 1, we learned about the blessings of being in Christ and how God’s life can be expressed through our lives. In ch. 2, we talked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3 Of 3 - Love’s Ultimate Victory Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Feb 14, 2010

Love’s Ultimate Victory is that we can be in a personal, intimate, love relationship with God through faith in Jesus.

Sermon Handout Series Title: L.U.V. Sermon Title: #3-Love’s Ultimate Victory Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3: 12-18 February 14, 2010 I. M________ had this kind of relationship with God., v. 13 When Moses came away from interaction with God, his F_______ radiated II. We often M________ having ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 15, 2010

When the calendar turns to a new year, many of us take the time to reflect on the past. We think about the good times and the difficult times we have been through. We think about opportunities we might have missed or things we might have done better. That

Here we are at the beginning of a new year. At the Watchnight service, we talked a little bit about resolutions. I don’t know whether you make resolutions or not, but what I do know is that you have probably done some reflecting on the past year. That what we do when the calendar turns. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hallmarks Of Love 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 1, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 13:4b-5a regarding biblical love

Text: 1 Corinthians 13:4b-5a, Title: The Hallmarks of Love 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/28/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Her fiancé was called into the army, so their wedding had to be postponed. At the Battle of the Wilderness he was severely wounded. His bride-to-be, not knowing of his condition, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

If You Want Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 13, 2010

Genuine joy comes after we do what Christ bids us do, and is grounded in our relationship to Him. In fact, the real issue is not our joy but His.

If you want joy! What a ridiculous premise! Of course you want joy. Of course we want to be happy. Of course all of us want to feel deep satisfaction with life. We want joy. That's just self-evident. The trouble is, we don't know how to get that joy. We don't understand where joy comes from, how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Holiness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 22, 2010

Why should we be holy? What is holiness? How do we become holy? We try to answer those questions in this sermon.

Introduction: A. Have you ever gotten all cleaned up and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way? 1. There was a very funny commercial that aired during a recent Super Bowl. a. The commercial showed a young man who was in at a job interview with a stain on his shirt. b. As he tried ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path Of The Older Brother Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Apr 11, 2010

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. You think you know the story of “The Prodigal Son”? Think again.

prod⋅i⋅gal [prod-i-guhl] - wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure. The Father and the Older Brother …"But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Frenemy Dysfunction

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 8, 2011

God's way it to transform "frenemy" relationships into friendship relationships.

Title: The Frenemy Dysfunction Text Genesis 37:1-4 and 12-28 Thesis: God’s way is to transform “frenemy” relationships into friendship relationships. Introduction Popular culture likes to portray a dysfunctional family as endearing. Three well worn examples might be the Connor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rally Sunday

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 15, 2011

I dream of us recapturing that deep desire to worship and the pursuit of excellence.

Rally Sunday Sept 11, 2011 Intro: What’s your dream? Do you have one?? I don’t mean the Oh, I’d love to visit Australia kind of dream. Nor the I wish I were beautiful and popular and skinny like celebrity so-and-so kind of dream. Those are either not really that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Joy

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 27, 2009

We sing and quote that "The joy of the LORD is your strength," but learning to live it in challenging service to our King is a daily "workout" for our faith (that brings "unexpected joy").

How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I get this accomplished, I’ll focus on helping out at the church?” How many of us have ever said, “As soon as I have my degree in hand, I’ll start seriously serving the Lord” or “As soon as our church finds a building (or a pastor), I’ll really get ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: *other

Going Home

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Mar 27, 2009

Getting reaquainted and mending relationships

Going Home Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma, Time might heal all but when during that time you are seperated scars may form bonds may be strained or broken. God uses our sorrow to teach, grow and mature us as christians. I. Did Christ suffer. A. Foxes have holes and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist