Sermons on Residence:

Corinthian Chippies (A Lord's Supper Meditation)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 26, 2001

How do grace and peace speak to a society that is falling apart? Paul’s attitude shows us how.

October 28, 2001 1Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

"Honesty: When A Church Is Moving Forward With God”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

This sermon looks at four ways a church can know it’s moving in the right direction.

A man stands before judge and jury, places one hand on the Bible and the other in the air, and makes a pledge. For the next few minutes, with God as his helper, he will “tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” He is a witness, His job is not to expand upon nor dilute the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Prepare The Way

Contributed by Tim Gesicki on Nov 9, 2000

Preparing the way for the establishment of God's Kingdom rule in the life of the believer

Prepare The Way Mal. 4:4 “Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord. And he will turn… There were 500 or so years between the closing of the Old Testament in the book of Malachi until the ministry of John the Baptist. All of Israel ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We So Angry?

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 13, 2000

Possible causes of anger in people today and what to do about it

WHY ARE WE SO ANGRY? 1999 by Mark Beaird Text: Ecclesiastics 7:9 "Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." "Do not become quickly provoked," the scripture tells us. Anger does seem to get out of control easily doesn't it? Sometimes we become angry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Are We Here?

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

The church exists to evangelize.

Why Are We Here? Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Why are you here today? There could be as many answers to that question as there are people present. Some would say, "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

God's New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

What is God’s priority for our lives?

God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fire Of God

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 27, 2006

Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

If We Are The Body Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2006

We must find our place in the church and perform that function that God has given to us.

IF WE ARE THE BODY Text: 1 Cor. 12:12-26 Introduction 1. Read 1 Cor. 12:12-26 2. In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation’s chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Renewing Your Mind

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 28, 2006

Life change comes from a mind renewed by the truth of God’s Word.

[I’ve taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s Ministry Toolbox article ’Preaching Tips that will change lives’, Issue #246, 2/15/2006.] Rom 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bones, Bodies, And A Big Breath - [halloween]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2005

’Dem Bones-Imagine the scene Ezekiel saw as the scattered dry bones on this old battlefield surf the desert in search of each other. New life in Christ and the future restoration of Israel. Link included to text file, handout, and PowerPoint.

“Bones, Bodies, and a Big Breath” Ezek. 37:1-14 Read vv. 1-10 This passage of scripture is the basis for the old negro-spiritual, “’dem Bones.” Sing: ‘dem bones, ‘dem bones, ‘dem, dry bones toe-foot-ankle-knee-thigh-hip-back-shoulder-neck-head (backward?) INTERPRETATION: Not about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Want To Bless You Or Judge You?

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 27, 2005

An exposition of Psalm 80

Islington Baptist Church October 23, 2005 Psalm 80 Scripture reading: 2 Kings 17:1-23 Does God want to bless you or curse you? Please help me out by filling in the blanks Obedience to God brings ______________ Disobedience brings ____________ What do you think God’s desire is? To bless ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The King Is On The Move!

Contributed by Shane Facemyer on Nov 11, 2005

A call to accept a new season in our lives.

My favorite time of year is Autumn. More fall than spring because of the beauty of God¡¦s majesty in the leaves. Plus, football starts again. Deer hunting is back. I believe that before the fall of man, it was always Fall. The air is cool, the sun is warm, the holidays are coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Our God Of Above And Beyond

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 25, 2005

When we expect great things from God and are prepared to be part of His kingdom work of seeking and saving that which is lost. He will do things beyond our imagination to enable and propel us for His Glory.

Intro: Writing Ephesians probably from a place of house arrest Paul is trying to encourage the Christians in Ephesus to love God and love one another. The reason is that the love of God and love of the brethren will unify the body of Christ. In this letter we see that the first prayer for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

That Ye May Be Blameless

Contributed by David Rogers on Oct 5, 2005

To often in our day to day life we forget about living for God and we do things that we should not do. This sermon reminds us of who we serve.

That Ye May Be Blameless 1 Cor. 1:1-9 1 Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and our brother Sosthenes: 2 To God’s church at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called as saints, with all those in every place who call on the name of Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist