Sermons on Righteous Works:

Translating Expository Sermons From James Into Different Languages Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

This is a guideline for translating expository sermons from the book of James, from English, and translating them into different languages.

Translating from English to Spanish or to any other language different than English! 1. Type in your top browser the following web site: translate.google.com/?hl=en# 2. Looking down about 1 ½ inches from the top you will see: Translate text, webpage, or document ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Walk By Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2011

Part two of the series focuses on how we develop a belief that leads to faith.

We Walk By Faith ¡V Part 2 Developing A Belief Scriptures: John 20:24-29; Matthew 24:23-25 Introduction: In the introduction to this series last week I shared with you that faith is an unquestioning belief; complete trust or confidence. By definition faith can only exist where there is a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 18, 2010

Jesus commends a rhythm for life - worship, then work.

“Renewable Energy: The Rest of the Story” Luke 10:38-42 So with whom do you identify – Martha or Mary? Which one do you like better? I think I agree with the man who replied, “I like Martha best during dinner and I like Mary best after dinner.” It’s almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mission Possible: Change The World (6 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Last in series: Examines the Life of a world-changer!

CHANGE THE WORLD Luke 10:1-11, 19-20, 24 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. 2 He told them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In What Ways Is The Force Mobilized? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

How do we get out there and "do the Stuff"?

Dakota Community Church July 5, 2009 In What Ways is the Force Mobilized? The Field & the Force 3 So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Mistakes Of A Young Man

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

The young man made several crucial and critical mistakes when he stood before Jesus

The Mistakes Of A Young Man Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? Mat 19:17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Loss Of Focus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 6, 2009

A message explaining why Martha felt sorry for herself, got angry at her sister, and why she questioned Jesus as to whether He cared for her or not.

How would you feel if your car only started once out of every two or three tries, would you consider it to be a good car? What if the mailman only came to your house a couple times a week, would you consider him to be reliable? What if the electricity only worked occasionally when you flipped the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

What Does God Want? Blessed Are Those.. Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 15, 2009

How God wants us to be doers not wanters. That we are not entitled but are granted living through his grace.

05102009 Blessed Are Those… We might shake our heads at such blatant hypocrisy, but the truth is most people fail to live up to their own Words. One prime example of this might be Karl Marx who wrote the Communist Manifesto in 1848. Marx’ had --- and still has --- millions of followers. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Galatians 1:1-10 , What Is The Gospel? Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 1:1-10 , What is the gospel?

What is the gospel? Galatians 1:1-10 ? What must I do to be saved? - Is salvation a combination of my good works and Jesus? - Is salvation 90% of what God does and 10% what I do? - Do I need Jesus and to keep the 10 commandments? - Am I required to be baptized and join the church to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Consistent Faith

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 1, 2008

Consistent faith is impartial Consistent faith is active Consistent faith is REAL!

James Ch 2:1-26 Consistent faith If you are interested in politics, the last few weeks and months have been quite interesting. And it has culminated with the Crewe and Nantwich by-election last week, in which the substantial majority of Gwyneth Dunwoody was completely reversed by the success of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Call To Action Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 16, 2009

Isaiah’s prophecy about the "Day of the Lord" is a call to action - not just some fascinating information.

[Show movie trailer for 2012] By now most of you are probably aware of the movie “2012” which was released this last Friday. Like other end of the world movies such as “Independence Day’, “Armageddon”, and “The Day After Tomorrow” which preceded it, this movie is intended to entertain us, but it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be On Guard (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009

What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah gives us inspiration in keeping our guard up.

Be On Guard Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. Premise: What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Washing Feet For Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe act of actually serving those who have needs.

Washing feet for Jesus John 13: 1-17 A young lady called her boyfriend one evening and said, “Will you come over here and help me, I’ve got a new jigsaw puzzle and I can’t even seem to get it started.” He said, “What’s it supposed to be?” And she said, “According to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist