Sermons on Rest:

A Perfect Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 15, 2008

Many Christians that are thought to be mature demonstrate immaturity through their speech. James confronts Christians, demanding that they look at what is said and how they say it.

JAMES 3:2-5a A PERFECT CHRISTIAN “We all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. Look at the ships also: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-36

Denomination: Charismatic

What To Do (When You Don't Know What To Do)

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Discusses the undergirding truths in Prov. 3:5-6 for consistent Christian living: (1)trust in the Lord with all your heart (2)Lean not upon your own understanding (3) In all your ways acknowledge Him.

What to Do (When You Don’t Know What to Do) Proverbs 3:5-6 10-26-03 How many here have ever seen the classic movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? George Bailey (played by Jimmy Stewart) wonders if his life really matters. He feels like a failure. In his sacrifice for others he has not attained his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Charismatic

James Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

a biographical sketch of James

“JAMES” TEXT: LUKE 9:51-56 Sunday, March 21, 2004 That [choir anthem] is hard to follow. That is a great song. If you have seen The Passion of the Christ, it deepens that song and every song about the Crucifixion all the more, doesn’t it? It’s incredible what God did. It does leave you in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Churches That Heal Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 13, 2005

We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch.

Churches That Heal - Part 2 Thesis: We need to commit here at New Life Community Church to create an environment that fosters spiritual healing for those who are wounded and in need of God’s touch. Scripture: John 5:1-17 (NIV): 1Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Are They Worth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 2, 2004

What I want to do this morning is to look a 6 QUICK snapshots of some mothers, 5 are from the bible ¡V and each snap shot illustrates one of the awesome things moms give and do for their kids¡K

¡§How Much Are They Worth¡¨ Recovering An Essential Truth ¡V part 3 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Act 2:38

Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005

What does the Word of God say concerning salvation

Acts 2:38-39 KJV Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (39) For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

The Prostitution Of God's People

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 17, 2005

This is a lesson on how Balaam prostitued the people of God for monetary gain and letting people of today aware of what might be happening to them because of a money hungry preacher.

“The Prostitution of God’s People” The story of a money hungry preacher By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prostitution, which is often called the world’s oldest profession, is the act of indulging in promiscuous sexual relations for money or other special favors. To be prostituted is to devote ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Here Am I, Send Me

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Nov 9, 2005

A willingness to answer God’s call, even in difficult situations!

Here Am I. Send Me! Isaiah Chap. 6 One of the greatest needs of our day is to find spirit filled men and women who are willing to stand before God in prayer… And from their heart speak the words Isaiah spoke in verse 8… “Here am I. Send me!” Not just speak them mindlessly out of a heart bent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Return Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006

The Return of the Lord Jesus!

Our text this evening is to be found in the 22nd chapter of Revelation, and verse 17; “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.” How is the World going to end? Now, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

For It Is By Grace You Have Been Saved

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Jan 13, 2006

Biblical Christianity

READING: Ephesians 2 TEXT:“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mind Control 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 19, 2006

WOW!! These people, with whom Christ would not associate, sure look like “good” people to me. I’ve never “prophesied in Christ’s name”. I’ve never “cast out demons in Christ’s name”. Based on outward results, those folks seem to be pretty nice people

A few days ago, I was talking to a person at the "Y" and he was telling me about a demonstration of magic on one of the TV channels during the New Year’s celebrations. You know how it goes, everyone has a better story than the one just before. In the course of time, another fellow told of a web ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-24

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 24, 2006

We are made in God’s image, and that fact alone makes life precious - this is a message presented on Life Sunday, 2006

In the Image of God TCF Sermon January 22, 2006 Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. There’s no better place to start a message on this particular Sunday, than with this verse, which tells us very clearly that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mind Control 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 28, 2006

As individual Christians and as a church, we are somewhere in the “middle”. Our game’s not over yet. We don’t have to know the whole story, if we’re convinced there is a story, and if we’re trusting the Author for the conclusion and the “middle”.

Having a proper perspective is imperative to living the Christian life with the "joy" the of the Lord. The big question is HOW do we obtain that proper perspective? Life is a little bit like a good novel. Well-written novels are usually unpredictable. Good authors often do not know how their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:41-52

Above All, Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 9, 2006

"Living a Life of Love" - Part 2. This sermon looks at seven reason why we should love others and four ways we should love others.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE EACH OTHER Living A Life Of Love – 2 1 Peter 4:7-11 March 12, 2006 INTRODUCTION: There is a story told of an old monastery that had fallen upon hard times. It was once a great order, but as a result of waves of anti-monastic persecution in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11