Sermons on Satans Works:

Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008

The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Wrong Ending With A New Beginning

Contributed by Rick Mays on Dec 27, 2008

More people plan how to end a year than begin one. Here are 4 things that will help make the New Year a fulfilling one.

A WRONG ENDING WITH A RIGHT BEGINNING Philippians 3 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As hard as it is to believe, 2008 will be over in a few days and we will embark on a journey into a brand new year. It is a tradition in our land to put together new year resolutions. Maybe some of you here have already begun ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Different Kind Of New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 5, 2009

Message about reaching out for the full life Christ has for us.

A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution John 10:7-18 January 4, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the time of year when we really hope to make a new start on things, or maybe start something new. I made a few ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

I-Serve Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2009

The disciples argue again about who would be the greatest, but Jesus chose this meal to teach them a powerful lesson. Do you know what it was?

OPEN: Syndicated columnist Deborah Mathis wrote about the time when she was at Union Station in Washington D. C. on a particularly busy day. The first thing she remembers about that experience was the noisy hubbub of sounds. • The public address announcer calling out arrivals and departures. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Good: Just One More Thing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 14, 2009

Dinosaurs look good in the museum, but their bones are really disconnected, are not together, and are dry as dust. The church must learn to connect, to unite, and to be exciting, as God wills.

Dinosaurs fascinate me. Those ancient beasts which once upon a time roamed this planet, foraging for food and terrorizing smaller creatures. You’ve seen them on the late movies, enormous reptiles, roaring and raring up on their hind legs, grabbing the pretty girl between those giant jaws and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When God Applies The Board Of Education To The Seat Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about God’s Discipline and how His hand is in all things.

Discipline and training are foreign concepts to many people in America today. So it was for one young man who approached his dad about a getting a car when he turned 16. His dad said son, I will help you if you begin to discipline yourself. So he wrote a contract with the dad for the next 6 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Surprise

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007

Four different groups were quite surprised to find Jesus alive on the third day. To which group might you belong?

Introduction: I. Even after his death, the Pharisee’s were concerned. A. Matthew 27, verses 63 and 64 read, “...’Sir, we remember that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I am to rise again.’ 64 ‘Therefore, give orders for the grave to be made secure until the third ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 6

PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thank God For 2nd Chances

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 14, 2007

This sermon examines the ups and downs of the life and ministry of the Apostle Peter.

Introduction: A few weeks ago I preached a sermon entitled “The Agony of Defeat.” In that message I made the point that we have all given in to temptation and sinned against the Lord. When that happens the Devil begins to attack and calls you a no good for nothing rotten sinner that will never ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Happen Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

We all face times of turmoil in life. Here are five keys to surviving these storms.

In the early morning hours of September 29, the storm hit. Hurricane Juan made landfall in Nova Scotia as a category 2 hurricane with sustained wind speeds of 158 km/h and gusts up to 185 km/h. About three hours later, the storm hit PEI. By then it had weakened to a category 1 hurricane, and was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Missional Minded Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Apr 16, 2007

What is the missional church? How does a church transition to being missional? What do missional Christians look like and act like?

Last week we started a new series called an elemental church. We looked at God’s dream for a church and talked a little about the dreams that we have for our community. In the past few years, the word missional has picked up some steam and become somewhat of a buzz word among pastors and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience Grace Giving 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 17, 2007

How to experience the grace of giving to the Lord.

One time a pastor preached to his congregation, “If we are going to serve God, we need to get down on our knees and crawl!” The church responded, “Yes, we will crawl, Pastor! We will crawl!” Then the pastor shouted, “Once we learn to crawl, it’s time to get up on our feet and walk!” The church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 22, 2007

1. Faith is born from doubt. 2. Faith brings a reward.

A recent headline in the Sacramento Bee read: “Ignorance of the Good Book Reaches Biblical Proportions.” You can say that pun again! The other day I read about a chain of supermarkets in the U.K. which decided to lecture shoppers about Easter. In a press release sent to the London Times ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Trusting Jesus Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

Where is your life headed? Jesus knew, and he encouraged his disciples to follow Him. Is your life headed toward a dead end street? Jesus is the way!

a. I have been preaching on the subject of Trust for several weeks now. It is a theme that runs through the entire bible and includes Easter Sunday! b. I would like to have you take a journey with me back to the days before Jesus’ crucifixion, to the time when Jesus is preparing his disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointment With God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Disappointments will come and we have the choice to let them bury us or buoy us.

Christmas is a season not only of joy, but, if we’re honest, also of disappointment. Sometimes we’re disappointed with gifts. When Laura’s brother, Grayson, was in Middle School he received one such gift. To appreciate this you have to get the image in your mind of the entire family gathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist