Sermons on Requests:

"What Does It Take To Be #1?"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 24, 2002

This is a message directed to young people about success and salvation.

"What Does It Take To Be #1?" Text: Mark 9:35 Introduction- The title for this sermon today came from a song I heard my children listening to on the radio. It is by someone called Nellie, and it carries the title listed above. As I overheard some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Baptismal Prayer

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

study about prayer

JESUS’ BAPTISIMAL PRAYER Luke 3: 21-22 INTRODUCTION: A. The first public act in Jesus’ ministry was to be baptized 1. Jesus was baptized for a different reason that we are 2. Why we are baptized: a. To show in picture form what Jesus did to save us-- His death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Peach Of Peace Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that.

THE PEACH OF PEACE I WHAT IS PEACE? To most people peace is simply "the absence of strife." If there are no wars, we say the world is at peace; or if we aren’t fighting with our neighbors, we have neighborhood peace. But peace in the scriptures is far more than that. In the OT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Promise Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 11, 2001

God gave his people the promise of sending a Messiah to deliver them and in Jesus God has kept that promise.

A Christmas Promise Luke 1:1-20 December 1997 Introduction I. A Christmas Wish A. The wish is made This past week there was a wonderful Christmas movie on called a Christmas Wish. It is the story of a grandson who returns home to temporarily run the family real estate business after his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Does Christmas Begin?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2001

A salvation message that helps us discover the difference between "when" and "where" Christmas begins using the account of the "fall" recorded in Genesis 3.

WHERE DOES CHRISTMAS BEGIN? WHERE…NOT WHEN…DOES IT BEGIN? SOME WOULD SAY THAT IT IS RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING WHILE OTHERS WOULD ARGUE IT IS USUALLY THE FIRST SUNDAY IN DECEMBER. BUT THAT IS STILL "WHEN!" DECEMBER 25 THROUGH JANUARY 6 IS THE SEASON OF CHRISTMAS. THESE ARE THE "WHEN" DATES OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Secrets Of Fruitfulness In The Life Of Joseph

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is a study of the qualities in the life of Joseph that made his life a very fruitful one.

SECRETS OF FRUITFULNESS IN THE LIFE OF JOSEPH ********************************************* OUTLINE 1.FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD 2.FAVOUR WITH GOD AND MAN 3.FAITHFULNESS IN HIS RESPONSIBILITIES 4.FEAR OF GOD 5.FORGIVING NATURE 6.FORTITUDE 7.FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT THE MESSAGE SECRETS OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey To Jerusalem

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 6, 2001

Sermon preached on the first day of ordained ministry, likeneing the journey to Jerusalem to our spiritual journey.

Sermon: Ordinary 13, Year C Text: Luke 9:51-62 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, 1st July 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. When Fr. Lewis [training incumbant] asks you gently to do something, you know that it would be best to do it. When he suggests ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Apostle Peter's 2nd Sermon, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 15th sermon--"You Desired a Murderer, You Denied the Lord, You Must Decide to Repent!"

The Apostle Peter’s 2nd Sermon Acts 3:11-20 v. 1-10 The lame man asked for alms and got legs…this led directly into Peter’s 2nd sermon. He and John gave the lame man something much better than the finances he was requesting…and he walked, leaped, and praised God…and it drew a big crowd! What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

When The Disappointed Meets The Disappointing

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 12, 2002

In John 21 we find the disappointed and the disappointing coming face to face.

Introduction: 1. Have you ever been disappointed? Had a confidence broken? How did it make you feel? 2. Have YOU ever disappointed someone? broken confidence? let someone down? How did they feel? How did you feel? What was it like to face them again? 3. These can be harsh experiences -- ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Worry About My Anxiety!

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 30, 2002

But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are.

I. Intro A. All of us fall victim to anxiety. B. Tears at the mind, keeps us up at night, consumes our thoughts, causes stress. C. But are there any benefits of worry??? Depends on who you are. D. Read 1 Pet. 5:6-8 1. Anxiety is a direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nurturing Christian Ideals-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2002

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ideals. What atmosphere is conducive to Christian ideals? An atmosphere conducive to Christian ideals Nurtures the...

NURTURING CHRISTIAN IDEALS-Part II—Revelation 2:12-17 Giving Life/Animating to improper/non-christian ideals Jesus cautioned the Pergamum Church about not maintaining an atmosphere which nurtures Christ’s ideals. The church of God must maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to Christian ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dilbert Days

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 15, 2007

This one deals with the frustation of ordinary days.

Dakota Community Church July 15, 2007 Dilbert Days As you will have heard by now I am a fan of Dilbert creator Scott Adams. I get his comic in my e-mail every morning and I rarely miss reading his blog. Adams claims that his “gift” is the ability to “look at complicated situations and pluck out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Forgotten Word, The Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 6, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

The Forgotten Word Introduction We have been talking about- Kingdom of God- Pt 5. Today- an essential discipline for Kingdom people. Neh 8:1 God’s people requested- Word of God be read to them There were times Israel- ignored God’s Word. 2Chr 34:14, 18-21 King became distraught when he heard ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic