Sermons on Self Incrimination:

The Art Of A Relationship Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning we are continuing our look through the Song of Songs. Just in way of review for those who were not here last week: Solomon lives in the 10th century. He’s the richest king in Israel’s history. He’s out looking over his vineyards when he meets a country girl, Shulamith. She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is God Like? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 3, 2006

Have you ever wondered if you could meet God - would you like Him? We learn from Luke 6 that many of God’s characteristics run counter to our natural way of thinking. Learn how freeing it is to live life like God lives life!

What is God like? Mankind has asked that question for millennia. God is powerful - He created the universe and can send down lightning bolts. God is angry - He likes to judge and punish people. God is distant - if you see Him you die and he lives far away in heaven where we can never touch Him. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-49

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold The Father's Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Behold the Father’s Love 1) For the obvious sinner 2) For the oblivious sinner

Do your parents have favourites? Do they love your older or younger sibling more than you? It feels that way some times doesn’t it? Especially when your parents let your older sibling do more things than you, or let the younger ones get away with things they never let you get away with. How about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Freedom 1. We are free from sin’s condemnation 2. We are free from sin’s control

Lent 4 Romans 8:1-10 Perhaps you saw last weekend that the serial killer known as BTK was finally caught after eluding police since the 1970’s. His three-letter name was one that he had given himself, those letters standing for what he did to his victims, “Bind, Torture, Kill.” Now that he’s in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What Discipleship Involves

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 15, 2005

A look at what being a disciple of Christ really involves.

What Discipleship Involves Mark 8:34-38 Leadership magazine once ran a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 7.5% tithe, 15 minute sermons, 45 minute worship service; we have only 8 commandments—your choice. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

O Father, Where Art Thou? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 14, 2005

We pray, "Our Father, which art in heaven," but we often wonder if he is there at all. What do we do with unanswered prayer?

Our Father, which art in heaven… When we pray, we pray to God. Have you ever wondered if God is paying any attention? I read a story once about a woman who was dying in a hospital bed. Her two daughters were by her side. All day one of the daughters had been praying vigorously and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Holiness” Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Sep 13, 2004

An exposition of 1 Peter 1:13-16

September 12, 2004 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr 1 Peter 1:1:13-16 “Holiness” 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the evil ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Brethren

Walking With God Is No Leisurely Stroll Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 13, 2004

#2 in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series, this focuses on walking according to the flesh or the Spirit, essentially, selfishness or obedience.

Romans 8:5-9 – Walking with God is No Leisurely Stroll I read a true story that happened some time ago at a hospital in Montreal. Apparently, there was a 73-year-old hospital patient who insisted on lighting a cigarette while hooked to an oxygen supply, causing a small explosion. The woman, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Peter: Dismay In The Garden Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the failure of our own strength.

Peter- Dismay in the Garden Mark 14.22-42 Answer a question for me: How can you go from ‘I will never deny you, I will die for you, to ‘I don’t know him in less than 12 hours?’ That was Peter’s experience on that fateful night. How did it happen? What contributed to such a fall from the one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-42

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Missed Inheritance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 27, 2002

To choose to not be led by the Spirit of God is to miss inheriting the Kingdom of God!

MISSED INHERITANCE GALATIANS 5: 16-26 MAY 19, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Star Wars mania! Do you remember the story line? Do you remember “The Force?” Do you remember the struggle between Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker? What was the problem and what did Darth Vader offer his son? The Dark side of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Puffy Heads Go Poof!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002

When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof!

Puffy heads go poof! Thesis: When pride takes over in a persons head their head puffs up and eventually their head goes poof! Texts: Proverbs 8:13 "To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech." Proverbs 16:18 "Pride goes before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does God Get Our Attention? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Aug 17, 2001

When unfaithfulness leaves us, our churches, and even our nation in a state of decay, God comes in like a surgeon to restore us. How will we respond?

How Does God Get Our Attention? Hosea 5:1-6:3 Pastor Jim Luthy For several reasons, I haven’t spoken much about my years as a Fingerprint Technician with the Washington State Patrol. I’ve got stories, but I don’t tell them very often. Most of them have to do with crime scenes more than the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reaching For The Prize (Part 2)

Contributed by John Barlow on Dec 18, 2000

Pursuing the goal with Paul

LAST TIME WE WERE LOOKING AT THE SUBJECT OF …PURSUING THE GOAL .. OR … REACHING FOR THE PRIZE…..IN PHIL. 3:12 – 16 12Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. 13Brethren, I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hide And Seek

Contributed by Richard Messana on Jan 4, 2001

We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ.

Hide and Seek Colossians 3:1-17 October 29, 2000 Prop.: We must put off the old man and assume the new in Christ. Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the streets of Dorchester, one of my favorite games to play was “Hide and Seek”. We used to play on Tolman Street and Norwood Street. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist