Sermons on Risen King:

Soldier Or Servant

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Jan 22, 2008

Take a look as God turns a corner on His plan to include the Gentiles in His church.

Soldier or Servant? Acts Chapter 10 We will continue our study today in the Book of Acts looking at the early church and what God was seeking to do – toady we are looking at a passage where God is really seeking to turn a corner with His followers. Acts 9 – Saul becomes Paul – we saw this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Body

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 28, 2008

Examine the characteristics of a church that is functioning as a healthy body.

Introduction- Last month I went for my annual physical. My doctor checked my pulse, my blood pressure, did blood tests, listened to my heart and lungs. He gave me a clean bill of health. I have an annual physical every year. All of us are concerned about our bodies and our healthy. You might be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

But Wait, There's More!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 3, 2008

The vision of Christ as the Word (at the Transfiguration) is what gives us the Power to understand the Will of Christ

The main event is only about eight hours away now – the spectacle that comes only once per year is almost upon us. Oh, sure, there will be a game and a half time show, but we all know that the high point of today is going to be the advertisements. Most of them will be funny, some of them may even ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Circumstances Can Rob Us Of Our Joy Series

Contributed by George Mansfield on Feb 4, 2008

We must be careful to not allow circumstances to steal from us the joy that Jesus freely gives us.

SERIES: ENJOYING THE JOY OF JESUS SERMON: CIRCUMSTANCES CAN ROB US OF OUR JOY READING: PHILIPPIANS 1:3-14 INTRO: We follow Jesus who, in the shadow of Calvary, explained to his followers, “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”- John 15:11. This “joy” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repentance: The Forgotten Word In Posititve Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Feb 5, 2008

Repentance: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey encourages pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

<B>REPENTANCE: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching</B> Acts 17:30-31 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “Repentance has been called the forgotten word in positive preaching. Dr. Don M. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, [Vancleave], Mississippi, has written a helpful book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Judgment And Glory Series

Contributed by James Jack on Nov 29, 2007

It is the humble servants of the Lord, not the outwardly religious, who will enjoy Him forever.

One of the awesome things I’ve noticed as we’ve gone through Isaiah over the last few months has been amazing contrasts we see in the character to God, the paradoxes in his divine nature and his sovereign action. We saw it in dazzling brilliance last week when Cameron spoke to us from Isaiah 55. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1-24

Denomination: Anglican

Paul: From Persecutor To Preacher

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

What an amazing man Paul was! He is still impacting the lives of millions today for Christ. After Saul saw Jesus, we can see Jesus in Saul (Paul).

There are three major characters whose names are used more than any others by far in the New Testament. Do you know who they are? First, of course, is Jesus. His name occurs 1275 times, and the name Christ, 530 times. The word “God” which is not a name, occurs 1253 times, Spirit, 338 occurrences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Your Spouse (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 13, 2007

God tells us not to commit adultery. It is a matter of honoring your spouse and God.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will continue with our Ten Commandments series. • It is interesting to me that after so many years, the 10 Commandments still hit us where we live. • Today we are going to open up a subject that is a real problem in our society. This issue at hand today is the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Faith To Pray Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

How to overcome the common struggles to pray.

Growing in Faith to Pray Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 1 Deuteronomy 7:6-14 ILLUSTRATION. PRAYERS FOR RAIN There had been a severe drought, and the members of a rural congregation were deeply concerned that their crops would be ruined. One Sunday, therefore, the minister said to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To God Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

God promises to provide when you give to Him.

Giving to God The Building Blocks of Financial Freedom – Part 1 Malachi 3:7-12 I want to start a new series today about “Financial Freedom.” I will spend this week and next week on the positive and negative sides of finances. Today I want to talk about giving to God. Next week, I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 17, 2007

A different twist on the Christmas season, examining what this world would be like if Jesus had never been born. Based on D. James Kennedy’s book - "What If Jesus Had Never Been Born."

“What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?” Most of you have seen the poem called “One Solitary Life” which reads “One Solitary Life” “He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village, where He worked in a carpenter shop until He was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Where He Leads, I Will Follow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 1

WHERE HE LEADS, I WILL FOLLOW (GENESIS 12:1-13:4) About 1,800 years before the birth of Jesus Christ - after the chaos at Babel but before there were Jews - a seventy-five year old man by the former name of Abram received a call from God to settle in a new land, to build a great nation and to be a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Moses, Pt. 14 (Final)

THE SERVANT OF GOD (DEUTERONOMY 34) A friend sent me an e-mail with the subject “God’s resume.” The cover letter reads: To Whom It May Concern, I heard you were considering a new manager in your life. I would like to apply for the job. I believe I am the most qualified candidate. I created the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 20, 2007

Christmas Sermon. Along with Jesus come the gifts of Love, Joy, and Peace.

GOD’S GREATEST GIFT A. Christmas can be a STRESSFUL time of year, especially if you, like many of us, wait until the last minute to BUY your GIFTS. 1. The song says, "Tis the season to be jolly," but have you been to WALL MART? ILLUSTRATION: My family and I have gone Christmas SHOPPING at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revive Us Again Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Samuel, Pt. 4

REVIVE US AGAIN (1 SAMUEL 7) The closest thing to a revival I had experienced was at the youth fellowship in my home church. Seven of the twenty-something young people, including me, are in the ministry presently. Five are pastors, one a seminary lecturer and another an assistant pastor. Including ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible