Sermons on routine:

Zechariah's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 29, 2008

Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last.

Title: Zechariah’s Song Text: Luke 1:67-79 Truth: Christmas is about praising God and proclaiming that the Savior has come at last. Aim: To follow John’s example to use Christmas to point people to Jesus. Life ?: How does John’s example point people to Jesus? INTRODUCTION Isaac Watts was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79, Luke 1:67

Denomination: Baptist

What's Seeping Through Your Skin? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 11, 2009

In a return to an earlier series, Slowing Down (this is now part six of that series), Dave talks about the importance of structuring life so that the right influences “seep into our skin.”

What’s Seeping Through Your Skin? Slowing Down, part 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 3, 2009 We’re going to do something tonight I have never done before. We’re going to pick up with new sermons in a series that I was doing a few months ago. This series will probably be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Don't Waste Your Life Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 1 in the series The Purpose-Driven Life. This message looks at what it means to waste your life and how to avoid it.

Don’t Waste Your Life The Purpose Driven Life, part 1 David K. Flowers (Rick Warren) Wildwind Community Church October 14, 2007 I don’t know about you, but I hate wasting my time. I especially hate it when others waste my time. The older I get, the more this bothers me, maybe because the older I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

Meeting God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

We have a strange story, that many of us have heard before, of a man in ancient Mesopotamia, the town of Haran, who hears from God one day. We don’t get any details about how God spoke to him, only that God told him to do something. His encounter with

Encountering God Part 9 – Meeting God Review of previous weeks We have looked at how and why we encounter God in worship and the importance of making that our priority when we gather together for corporate worship. Our top priority must be “to encounter God.” If you meet Him here then you will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mardi Gras!

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 21, 2009

Is the Mardi Gras celebration harmless fun? Or is it idolatrous?

The Spirit of Mardi Gras Dr. Russell K. Tardo Mardi Gras! The very word conjures up all sorts of images in our minds. We think of parades, floats, masquerades, balls, beads, doubloons, parties, kingcake and revelry. New Orleans promotes it as “the greatest free show on earth”, and it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009

Exposition of Mark 13:24-27 with more questions than answers about Christ’s return in Mark and Revelation 19

SE020407 DESPERATE HOUSEHOLDS 1. Communication Looking down Wisteria Lane, we find perfect homes in a quiet suburb. But the whole show is about finding out things are not always what they seem. - Susan, the divorcee and single mom who will go to extraordinary lengths for love, or - Lynette, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Prayer

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Jan 26, 2009

The main focus of the Church is to connect people with God.

House of Prayer Grant van Boeschoten January 25, 2008 I heard a great joke this week about a man who himself had a great joke to share. He was in a dimly lit restaurant and he leaned over to the lady at the table next to him and said, “Hey, would you like to hear a very funny blond joke.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-17

Being Continually Conected To God Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 27, 2009

How to be constantly conected to God.

Text- Nehemiah 1 Title- Being Continually Connected To God Nehemiah 1:1 - 2:1 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, 2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I asked them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Identity And Personality

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

God has given each one of us a new identity through Jesus Christ and a unique personality.

Christian Identity & Personality In a previous sermon we have seen that we are called to produce results. We have also seen the influencing factors that impact our ability to bear fruits for the Kingdom. So if we have to produce excellent results, bear fruits for the Kingdom, we need to start at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Encounter With God

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

See from the scriptures what takes place when we have a close encounter with God.

An Encounter with God Turn to Isaiah 6:1-8 I. Something More Than A Shout (Introduction)... I’m glad I go to a church where I can lift up the name of the Lord right out loud! Amen? I love singing songs, clapping and shouting in church just as much as the next guy, maybe even more! But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

We Need A Bath! Series

Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 13, 2007

The second in the series on fellowship in 1 John. These verses describe how Christians are to be cleansed of sins committed after baptism. Most people won’t live in a filthy house but they will let filth clutter their hearts.

If you have ever felt distanced from others, maybe its time you take a bath. Most of us shower every single day because we sweat and work hard. Some work in stinky jobs or in jobs with tons of dirt and dust flying everywhere. Sometimes we just need a bath. How many of you have jumped in a mud ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stupid Is As Stupid Does Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Judges, Pt. 3

STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (JUDGES 14) Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger asked an assistant to prepare an analysis on a special assignment. The assistant worked day and night. An hour after he gave it to Kissinger, he got it back. There was a note attached that said redo it. The assistant ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To The 7 Deadly Sins Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

We get to know the ancient list of seven dealy sins and begin to combat them.

The Michael Vick saga reminds all of us of the human problem of sin. Gambling, which is at the base of dog-fighting might be defined as greed. Vick originally lied to Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank about his involvement, because one may suggest that in his pride, at that time he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Solving Problems God's Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 5, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems Intro. One of the problems a preacher faces is getting the message he has in his head and his heart into the head and hearts of his listeners. Sometimes the preacher feels like his message just isn’t getting across. Joke- There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:42-52

Denomination: Baptist