Sermons on Rob:

Use Somebody Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scandal Of The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010

How we respond is more important than whether or not God explains himself.

Scandals of Christmas: Part 1—The Scandal of the Virgin Birth Introduction In some ways it is an interesting time to begin this new series. It was this weekend, one year ago, that news of a potential scandal involving golfer Tiger Woods began playing out in the media. As always seems to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Graduation 2009

Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010

Your life is a story involving plot, setting, and character--write well!

BCA Graduation—May 27, 2009 "The Story of Your Life" Romans 12:1-2 (The Message) Text--Read by a student Introduction If you've had me for class or been in chapel, you know that I love stories. I love to hear them. I love to tell them. I think stories are powerful. I think there are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Better Medium" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

An introductory "book sermon" covering the first four verses of the epistle.

TYPE: Expository, Diamond, Book Sermon SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 110 DOMINANT THOUGHT: We can have a better life if we respond to the message of God’s heart through the expression of his one and only Son. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand seven of the qualities of Jesus and see the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Better Warning" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: One must grow in one’s relationship with Christ through instruction and practice, or risk falling away. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to realize that if one is not moving closer to God, one is moving further away. - Heart: For the people to have a healthy fear of God. Hamds: ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Better Discipline" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: No matter the context, God’s discipline shows his Father’s heart for us. PURPOSE: - Head: For the people to understand that God cares for us as a father cares for his children. - Heart: For the people to have confidence and hope in God’s promises through tough times. - Hands: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Better Bridge" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will have a better grasp of their greater access to God through Jesus. - Heart: The people will love God and one another. - Hands: The people will try to be better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Better Deal" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 7, 2009

The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us.

TYPE: Expository, Deductive SCRIPTURE READING: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 DOMINANT THOUGHT: The offer of peace with God that we have through Christ trumps anything the world can ever offer us. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will know the nature of covenants and Christ’s covenant offer to us. - Heart: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust, Teach, Turnover Series

Contributed by Rob Swan on May 7, 2011

Mother's day sermon based on Exodus 2:1-9. Moses' mother Jachobed

Scanning a crowd at a sporting event you see all sorts of things, very overweight men who are very underdressed, usually with a letter or a logo on their belly. You see people in costume, some that make sense, like a fan of the Minnesota Vikings dressed up as a Viking, and some that don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Living Under? Series

Contributed by Rob Swan on Mar 5, 2011

It is better to live under grace than under the Law

Big Idea: It is better to live under grace than under the Law (legalism vs. Faith) Big Question: What are you living under? Text: Gal 4:1-7 Introduction Looking over the horses in the stalls, the man studied and looked over the noble beasts that were at the auction that day. He walked up to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Investigating The Hero King - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010

Introducing Luke's gospel, considering the background and purpose, as well as the first four verses.

Luke 1:1-4 “Investigating the Hero-King” What is significant about the date 9-11-01? Do you remember where you were when it happened? What kind of impact did that event have on the world? What changed because of it? It’s safe to say that the terrorist attack that destroyed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back-Story; The Birth Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 21, 2010

What to do with disappointments in prayer

Luke 1:5-25 “Back-story; the Birth of John the Baptist” Who here has ever had a major disappointment in life? How many have prayed for something, but it just seems like heaven in silent? Let me ask you...how did you feel because of that silence or lack of an answer to prayer? What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Announcement Of Jesus' Birth Series

Contributed by Rob Woodrum on Oct 23, 2010

Resolving feelings of inadequacy by observing God's ability to use the marginalized for service

Luke 1:26-38 “Announcement of Jesus’ Birth” All of us probably wish that there were something special about ourselves. Sure, there are those who seem to be gifted with a strong confidence in life and an intense sense of purpose, but the vast majority of us struggle with feelings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Getting Personal Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Sep 13, 2010

This is the first sermon in a ten-part series on Philippians which introduces the background adn theme of the book and also the style of studying a New Testament letter.

This is a letter from Paul to the church in Philippi, a Roman city in Greece that Paul visited with Silas on his second missionary journey. This letter was written by Paul when he was in a Roman prison, very likely the last place he would be before his execution for being a Christian. It begins ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed