Sermons on Remove The Thorns:

The Dungeon Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 19, 2006

8th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Powerpoint and video clips are available on request)

THE DUNGEON WORTH DYING FOR Shift #8 MATTHEW 5:10-12; 1 PETER 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION: For 7 weeks we have looked at the attitudes that Jesus has said will bring true and genuine happiness. I hope these messages have been beneficial and I hope you’ve been trying to put them into practice. To be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

How Shall You Escape Hell? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2006

One of the harshest questions Jesus asked was asked of the Pharisees: "How shall you escape Hell?" As much a byword of legalism as they were, we must be careful we don’t fall into the traps that ensnared them.

OPEN: Down thru the ages, there have been rare occasions when different printings of the Bible have been found to have small errors them · For example in 1653 Christians were upset to find that one Bible which declared: “Know ye not that the UNRIGHTEOUS shall inherit the kingdom of God?” · The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Balance: Work, Family And Faith

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 5, 2006

Labor Day sermon on avoiding the extremes and applying the cure for work-aholism.

FINDING THE BALANCE: FAITH, FAMILY AND WORK SELECTED SCRIPTURES INTRODUCTION: (Song: Running Just to Catch Myself by Mark Shultz) Have you ever felt like that? In the spin cycle of life, going round and round... not having enough minutes to get everything done? Finding it hard to stay ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bible, Ufos, Aliens, And The Paranormal Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

What does the Bible say about UFOs ?

The Bible, UFOs, Aliens, and the Paranormal Matthew 24:4, 24-25 1 Timothy 4:1 I spoke to a Christian woman last week who told me that her son, who was raised in church, was living with a girl and they weren’t married. She said, He know better, but she didn’t have any church background. Her mom ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Brent Charles on Sep 21, 2006

This is the text of scripture inscribed in our Church cornerstone outside the main entrance.

A Firm Foundation 2 Timothy 2:19 A Closer Walk With Thee _____________________ Introduction: Whenever a foundation is laid there is a process: The hole is dug The Gravel compacted The footings laid out The steel laid in The concrete poured Tie bolts in place Then we begin the foundation: The forms ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-19

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can Have A Guide Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Jan 18, 2007

The Holy Spirit was promised by God to the believers and will be with us to guide, encourage, convict, and open our eyes to our spiritual needs

You Can Have a Guide "Our Guide and Companion -- Don’t leave without Him." Scripture Reading: John 16:12-15 Intro: Last week we began our series on THE QUEST - The Power to be Free - Discovering Life in the Spirit of Christ. I trust the majority of you started in this study in your Small ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Spirit Come Home Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 12, 2006

2 Chronicles chapters 14-16 record very powerful truths that must be taken notice of by the Body of Christ if she is going to enjoy God’s presence and power in His work.

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 15:2 Title: Holy Spirit Come Home Theme: Praying for a True Revival in the Church Series: Grasping the Foundational Truths of Prayer 2 Chronicles 15:2 says, “…Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"And Where Are You From?"

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 26, 2004

As Christians we often feel out of place, but we are reminded of Jesus’ words that our real home is eternal life with Him.

Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lest We Forget

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003

This sermon examines the institution of the Lord’s Supper and discusses its importance as a concrete reminder of the basics of Christianity which we must never, never forsake or forget.

Lest We Forget January 20, 2002 Introduction When I was growing up in West Texas cicada (pronounced sikad) “locusts” like the one pictured on the screen filled the giant elm trees at times. During the heat of the summer the shrill buzzing sound of their mating call filled the air. To this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Confident Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 17, 2003

This sermon emphasizes why we can come confidently to God and without fear.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Confident Faith Matthew 6:9, “Our Father in heaven…” October 5, 2003 Intro: A. [Praying in Faith, Citation: Larry King, Powerful Prayers (Renaissance Books, 1998), p. 243] Television interviewer and journalist Larry King describes three farmers who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 1

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 1, 2004

There are no short cuts to spiritual maturity because what God promises He will provide, if you have Jesus on the inside you can stand whatever is on the outside.

A lot of Christians are getting tired of weak Christianity they have and as such they have been asking questions on how they could make progress from their present level. They ask how they could obtain power. Therefore, the focus of this message is to supply answers to these questions, which have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Redirecting A Rebel Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically redirects a rebel named Paul (also known as Saul – his Hebrew name).

Today we’re wrapping up our series called, “Beyond the Tomb,” during which we’ve studied the various appearances Jesus made between His Resurrection and His ascension into Heaven. This morning our focus in on one last appearance, though this one took place after the Ascension, as Jesus radically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Vine Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 10, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." We must (1) stop denying and start depending; (2) stop trying and start trusting; (3) stop resisting and start persisting; (4) stop pouting and start praying; and (5) stop delaying and start obeyin

WHOSE VINE IS IT ANYWAY? A Declaration of Dependence John 15:1-8 July 11, 2004 Introduction: This week we will be continuing our series titled “A Declaration of Dependence.” During this month in which we celebrate our independence as a nation I want us to turn our attention to our dependence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Overcoming Satan's Deception Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 22, 2002

FAITH TO STAND (part 2) What’s wrong with a little bread for lunch? This message cuts through the layers of Satan’s deception and shows how we can follow Christ’s example and overcome the firey darts of the enemy!

Our nation again stands poised for war against the nation of Iraq and Saddam Hussain. Our fear is that Saddam has rearmed his nation with weapons of mass destruction. On the evening of January 16, 1991, the then President George Bush Sr. announced to the nation that Operation Desert Storm, an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God