Sermons on Resurrection Joy:

Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mother's Influence

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 3, 2007

Mother’s Day message on the Influence a Mother has on her children. 1. Protection 2. Parameters 3. Prayer 4. Possibilities

A MOTHER’S INFLUENCE ILLUSTRATION: WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, that’s why." My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Jason Cole on Jul 16, 2007

What is the cost of really being a disciple of Jesus? Is discipleship worth the great cost?

“The Cost of Discipleship” Introduction: I don’t like to shop one bit, but whenever I do any shopping I want to make sure that the product I buy is worth the cost. Sometimes you have to make decisions. I have learned one thing through my shopping experiences. Cheaper is not always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resolved...

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2007

Be a deliberate follower of God.

RESOLVED… Joshua 24.1-33 S: Commitment C: Joshua’s final words to the people Pr: BE A DELIBERATE FOLLOWER OF GOD. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 24 how Joshua challenged the people to be ready for life after him. Type: Inductive, narrative I. SUMMONS (1) II. RECOLLECTION ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when I Have A Sudden Loss? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 25, 2007

Fourth in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores sudden losses in life.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Show "Who Cares" Video Clip from Outreach tools. In an instance, life can change. You are cruising along through your day. Maybe heading out to church. Maybe attending a youth ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Tests To Distinguish God's Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 30, 2007

God speaks in dreams, visions, impressions and thoughts, or so writes the writer of Proverbs. But how can you tell if the voice is really Gods. Use these seven steps to test the Spirits. (Portions from a published sermon by Rick Warren)

Introduction I. We are working through a series on how to hear God’s voice. A. Hearing the voice of God is something that every believer wants to do, at least that’s what we say. B. Hearing the voice God, at least in this lifetime is not always easy though. II. When we read the Bible, and if ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing To Build - 2

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Aug 8, 2007

Choosing the Builder - Jesus Christ

Preparing to Build, Part 2 Choosing the Builder Last week, we started a brand new series entitled, Preparing to Build, Seeing the Vision, Living the Dream. This series is focused on our vision, our passion for the future. We talked about where we are heading as a church, what we are trusting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You Going With Your Faith?

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 11, 2007

Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is going, or what direction your faith is aimed?

Title: Where are You going with your faith? 1 John 5:4b “…This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” Introduction: Where are You going with your faith? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Have you ever stopped and wondered just what direction your spiritual life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Gotta Have A Crazy Story

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

Paul Simon, wrote a song a number of years ago. The refrain in the song went, “still crazy after all these years, yes I’m still crazy after all these years.” Let it be said at my funeral, “There lies a nut who was still crazy after all these years.” And m

You Gotta Have A Crazy Story Psalm 116:16-19 Tracy, was a little girl who was listening very closely to the preacher during the morning worship service. But she left service puzzled. She said, Mommy, didn’t our pastor say today that God is bigger than we are? Her mother was pleased to see her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 2 - Living In The Overflow Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 14, 2007

4 keys to living in the overflow of the Lord

Advance to the Abundant Life (Part 2 of 4) Living in the Overflow of the Lord Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 12, 2007 *We live in a day of discontent. Jason Lehman put it this way: -It was spring. But it was summer I wanted -- The warm days, and the great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family – Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Sibling Rivalries Siblings are a gift to each other from God; siblings are different from each other; siblings learn to relate to God together, and sibling rivalry teaches us how to get along with other people.

• Genesis 4:1-9 (NIV) [1] Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man." [2] Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. [3] In the course of time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

You are God’s Temple, designed to give glory to him.

Title: The Temple of God Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 10 – 17 MP: You are the legacy of Jesus Christ. Be worthy of that. FCF: Christ is the foundation and His Word the materials that are the building blocks of our life. Outline: April 18, 1906 – San Francisco Earthquake / Valencia Hotel / Fire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship & Honor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 8, 2007

A message about honoring the Lord with true worship, both individually and corporately. Text, outline, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Today, I am going to be talking about worship, both in our private lives and in our church. I am going to do a lot of comparing between worship in the Old Testament to worship in the New Testament. And I am going to be using two main scriptures to do so. Let me start by reading them to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: *other