Sermons on Seder Elements:

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007

Jesus didn’t need the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed the multitude. So, why did He tell His disciples to feed the 5000 with food they didn’t have?

OPEN: An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Super Bowl Sunday: God's First Half

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2005

This was designed to get people back Sunday night, and with enthusiasm. Powerpoint at website.

God’s First Half 1 Cor. 9:24-27; Philip. 3:12-14 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website, at bottom. [Promo at end of AM Service, referring to this PM Sermon]: Tonite’s festivities will go on as usual, rain or shine. We’ll call it “God’s First Half,” and we’ll make Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Worship As A Way Of Life, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

This is a continuation of the first sermon in this four part series on Ps. 26. How do we become true worshippers? Worship has to go beyond the four walls of the church building and into our daily lives

Last week we began to discover that worship is a total way of life of loving our Lord that will stand up under the scrutiny of God himself: If God were asked to strip all the excess away: • our status in the community, • our promotion at work, • the car/SUV in our driveway • the success of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshi[ Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Worship (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

There are many different kinds of church. One unique form has been dubbed the Missouri Church. Here is how you can tell if your church is a Missouri church. You might be in a Missouri country church if... 1. The doors are never locked. 2. The Call to Worship is "Y’all come on in!" 3. People ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shielded By Faith Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

12th in a series on spiritual warfare. Now on the armor shield of faith

Chico Alliance Church October 15, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 12 “Shielded by Faith” I. Be Aware II. Be Alert III. Be armed & aggressive A. Be fully empowered B. Be fully armed C. Stand firm – engage the enemy 1. Stand firm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does It Mean To "Worship”

Contributed by Max Goins on Dec 7, 2004

Our Worship of God is deeply rooted in our entire life. If He is first in our lives, everything else, including our corporate worship will fall in place.

What Does It Mean to “Worship” Text: John 4:19-24 Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words says, “The Worship of God is not clearly defined in the scriptures.” (Page 1247) In the Greek language there are five verbs and three nouns that are translated “Worship.” The first and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving In To Weakness

Contributed by John Perry on Mar 16, 2011

By our very nature we all struggle with weakness & weakness is certainly part of the package of our humanity. What God never intended though is that we would simply give in to weakness & be content to live in weakness.

Bunbury Wed pm 16/03/11 “Giving in to your weakness” Intro: I was stirred about the reality that God saves us so that we can live in dominion over the flesh & our fallen nature. And if we consider the design God has for His church I think we could all agree that we are living well ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Better Way: He Ensures A Better Peace Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 5, 2013

Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus as savior that can help you weather storms and serve as a deterrent to unrest and bewilderment.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS ENSURES A BETTER PEACE HEBREWS 9 &10 Big Idea: Temporal things will try and rob your peace but there is something deep and stabilizing about knowing Jesus that can help you with panic, unrest, and bewilderment. Supporting Scripture: • Reading from the Old ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Commissioned & Empowered Witnesses Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2014

In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. Jesus has completed His mission of dying as the Lamb of God for the sins of the World (Jn. 1:29). Now Jesus commissions His disciples with a mission.

LUKE 24: 44-53 COMMISSIONED AND EMPOWERED WITNESSES [Luke 18:31-33] Having assured the disciples of His physical resurrection (vv. 36-43), Jesus now gives them the great commission. In these final instructions Jesus declares the church's mission of worldwide evangelism and discipleship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Education

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 20, 2010

A study of how Christ taught us pray and what it means to our daily prayer life.

Scripture Ref: Luke 11:1-13 Matthew 6:7-9a Other References: The Believer’s Bible Commentary Based in part on a message by Bob Deffinbaugh 1. Introduction a. Trinity Baptist Church is taking a bold journey—a journey of faith, a journey of love, and with God’s help, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Baptism And Communion - The Power And Importance Of Symbolism

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Dec 5, 2011

Why do so many road signs use only symbols to convey their message? Because the message is recognizable and understood almost instantly, and because unlike words, symbols hold their meaning and are very often universally understood. Perhaps that is why Go

THE POWER OF SYMBOLISM 12-04-11 Pastor Dan Little AdFontes.djl@gmail.com This morning after the baptism service, we will come to the Communion Table. That being the case I want to talk to you about the power of symbolism. Communicating by symbols is a very powerful form of communication. Think ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:7-9

Denomination: *other

What Must I Do? You Must Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2014

When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest; a communion sermon.

WHAT MUST I DO? YOU MUST BE FAITHFUL 1 CORINTHIANS 4:2 Big Idea: When we do great things in the name of God, we can be sure that while His ways will always be the best, they definitely won’t be the easiest. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-5 1 So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Getting A Free Refill On His Promised Return Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 29, 2010

Some people fear the end of the world. Others (even preachers) don’t believe Jesus is coming back. Why do some "Christians" think like this? And how should we feel when we think about Jesus’ 2nd coming?

There are days that can be scary. The sky gets dark, the wind whips through the trees and there is a feel of danger in the atmosphere around you. Have you ever seen a day like that? Back in the Spring of 1780 the Connecticut House of Representatives was in session when suddenly the sky overhead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Alchemy

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 10, 2011

No matter who you are every one of us secretly hopes & longs for a God who is able to change the impossible, a God who can get gold out of the garbage of our lives.

Bunbury Sun am 09/01/11 “Divine alchemy” Intro: *** A fellow was raised in the back hills of West Virginia-I mean, so far out in the sticks, never in his life had he even seen a big city, to say nothing of modern inventions and neon lights. He married a gal just like himself and they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Eve -The Power Of Belief

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 23, 2009

Its not WHAT I believe in, it is WHO I place my faith in. WHO I place my faith in is stronger, for Jesus is able to overcome what I am not able to overcome.

Belief is a powerful thing. What I believe in makes me who I am, I am what I believe. What we believe molds us into who we are; What we believe colors our view of the world around us; What we believe motivates us to stand up for something or stand up against something. What we believe in may ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational