Sermons on Return Of Chirst:

"Obedience Leads To Revival" Jonah Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2008

Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the believer then spreads to the unsaved.

“Obedience Leads To Revival” Jonah pt 3 Opening Video Illustration: Show clips from Ascension Convention! Opening Question: How many here in church today want revival? Ask for a show of hands. Thesis: Obedience is the first step to revival and this first step starts with the heart of the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008

What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Shalt Not Murder. (Part 5 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not murder. The last five commandments are all directly related to how we should treat each other. Our social culture is held together by God’s moral laws and these are all fulfilled through one commandment – love your neighbor as yourself. Romans 13:9-10 explains: 9 For the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fierce Urgency Of Now

Contributed by Rohan Diedrick on May 18, 2008

This sermon was inspired by a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King in 1967. It deals with the fact that humanity is indeed running out of time when it comes to his eternal security. There is an urgent call for us to awake from our slumber because as Dr

The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Powerful Force Man Ever Created Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 24, 2008

"No human being can tame the tongue." Now, that is a sobering thought! James confronts us as believers, calling us to account for our speech. The message reviews the destructive power of the tongue, with encouragement to change how we often speak.

JAMES 3:1-12 THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE MAN EVER CREATED “Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Where Wisdom Is Found Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2007

Encouraging God’s people to seek wisdom in the storms of life.

JAMES 1:5-8 WHERE WISDOM IS FOUND “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew The Rodeo Announcer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Andrew

Andrew the Rodeo Announcer Rodeo announcers are an integral part of the Rodeo. The Rodeo Announcer will tell about each cowboy and cowgirl’s hometown and perhaps some of their accomplishments. The audience connects better when the announcer tells something about the person they are watching. I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:22

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Ways

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reasons For Believing In God

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate the reality of God to others “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gent

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of Sunday morning messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose is too fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Ghost-Buster Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

What are ghosts? What are they up to? How has Jesus dealt with them?

The Original Ghostbuster November 5, 2006 (Show Ghost-buster Video Clip) In case you didn’t recognize it, that was a scene from “Ghost-busters”, a comedy that came out about 20 years ago, but it’s still amazingly well-known today! It’s a story about 3 odd ball scientists who after getting kicked ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Escape Lifes Greatest Prisons Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How To Escape Life’s Greatest Prisons Series: Surviving the School of Hard-Knocks July 9, 2000 I want to talk to you this morning about how to escape life’s greatest prisons… OR we could entitle today’s message… “The Amazing Benefits of a Positive Attitude”! As you’ve heard me say before, ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

5th in a series of characters mentioned in hebrews ll

Chico Alliance Church December 1, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samson” Unlikely Heroes Part Six Introduction We have learned some important lessons by observing the kind of people God uses to accomplish his purposes on this earth. Mainly, they are people with some of the exact same struggles that we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Worshipping The Snake

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2006

Christians easily slip into venerating the "things" God gives to bless us. Hezekiah, as he ascended to the throne, destroyed the bronze serpent because the people had lapsed into idolatry without realising what they were doing.

2 KINGS 18:1-4 WORSHIPPING THE SNAKE In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Nigel Graham David on Oct 20, 2010

There are times when we do not have anybody to encourage us, so we must learn to encourage ourself in the Lord.

Encourage Yourself In The Lord Introduction 1Samuel.30:1-6. “And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire.” 2: “And had taken the women captives, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist