Sermons on Selfless Action:

Genesis 55 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 11, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how Joseph, his brothers and even the Egyptians mourned the death of Jacob. But what now? What’s next now that Jacob is gone? Do they go back to a normal life back in Egypt? Well they should, but there’s suspicion in the air. [Read Genesis 50:12-15.] For some reason or another ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Son (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 13, 2009

Grace is fair, but it’s not deserved.

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CHARACTERS Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them” (Luke 15:1-2). There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Restore The Walls

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

There are certain critical things in our lives that have broken down like the walls of Jerusalem were. Like Nehemiah was called to rebuild and restore the walls of the ciy so we are also called to rebuild walls that have been broken down in our lives, our

Sunday August 17, 2008 Theme: Restore the Walls Introduction Jerusalem was destroyed and temple burned on July 18, 586 B.C. (2 Kings 24). Oct 29, 539 B.C., Babylon fell to Medes and Persians. In Cyrus’ first year, he issued the decree allowing Jews to return. They made three returns: 1) ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Quien Esta En Primero Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 25, 2009

Usted sabe que no importa demasiado que está en lo que posiciona en nuestras vidas hasta que nosotros nos asentemos el asunto de que está en primero. Es decir, nosotros necesitamos para saber quién está en primero lugar en nuestras vidas. ¡Esto es un asun

La serie: El Tablas de la Ley QUIEN ESTA EN PRIMERO Exodo 20:1-3 La introducción: Algunos de ustedes quizás recuerde al Abad y escena satírica viejo de Costello, "Que Está en Primero". Justo un brevemente mientras de atrás oí esa escena satírica otra vez y conseguí las ruedas de ir de ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 25, 2009

Session 3 - learning to love by giving your attention, affection and action.

LEARNING TO LOVE Retreat Session 3 One night a wife found her husband standing over their newborn baby’s crib. Silently she watched him. As he stood looking down at the sleeping infant, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, skepticism. He would stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Does A Spiritual Person Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

What does a Spiritual Person look like? For you, who models what a spiritual person is: Mother Theresa? Billy Graham? Your grandma? Joel Osteen? Bono? This pastor? All kidding aside, each of these people - including yours truly - illustrates a type of

This week I read a story about a profoundly disabled little girl named Danielle and Bernie and Diane, the middle-aged couple who adopted her. Dani spent the first 7 years of her life in miserable squalor, surrounded by roaches and maggots. She has no mental or physical disabilities but she is very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Maximum Satisfaction! God's ‘way To Go!' Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Spirit-filled people live in the power of the Almighty and they are empowered people, though ordinary just like you and me. God and you can do amazing things!

Maximum Satisfaction! God’s ‘way to go!’ Just about every little boy dreams about being a super-hero. So do grown men, but we don’t talk about it! In my conversations with people, I love to listen for dreams, for clues about a person’s passion. In the fresh years of our youth, we are full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

7 Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 29, 2009

Its time to put some fizz back in the church

7 UP As a young man one of the best selling soft drinks was 7 up. It had a strong fizz and was clean and clear. It was lifting up when you were hot and tired. We can find 7 things to make us live a better life if we look close. 1. CHRISTIANS MUST STAND UP. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:5

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover - Pierced Tongues Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

Controlling our tongues

Pierced Tongue What kinds of words are careless and dishonor the Lord? Words that are Gossip Words that are Unwholesome Words that are Lies What kinds of words are thoughtful and glorify the Lord? Words that Forgive Words that Encourage Words that are True and Loving Slide 1 Gossip Four ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Person Of Vision Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 16, 2008

following God’s vision

Nehemiah had a Passion for the people of Israel Nehemiah Prayed He recognized God for who He is He repented of Sins He reminded God of His promises He requested specific help He did not let his Position hinder him Slide 1 We got back from our vacation earlier in the week. It was quite a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God-Like In Caring For The Poor Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This is a teaching to equip the church about care for the poor

GOD-LIKE IN CARING FOR THE POOR Matthew 6:1-4 How do mature disciples respond to the poor? With compassion showing God’s love with acts of kindness and goodness. Disciples of Christ follow their Lord who cares for the poor. We are called to stand for justice. Biblical justice means lifting the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Best For Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jan 6, 2009

Mary’s actions showed she was giving her very best to the Lord Jesus.

OUR BEST FOR JESUS Text: Mark 14:3; John 12:3 Mark 14:3 (KJV) And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brake the box, and poured it on his head. John 12:3 (KJV) Then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3

Denomination: Church Of God

01 Habits Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 23, 2009

❶ Habits ❷ The Experience That Can Be Ours ❸ Action To Be Taken

1 Jn 1:1-10 ❶ HABITS - The American Heritage Dictionary "A recurrent, often unconscious pattern of behavior that is acquired through frequent repetition" Comes from the idea "to have, to hold, possess," Roman poet Ovid in 43BC "Nothing is stronger than habit." Habit is a cable; we weave ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are One In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 7

WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT (1 CORINTHIANS 12:11-26) Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. Green said “I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees, leaves - without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Authentic Friendships

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Jul 23, 2008

Moses had a tough job taking God’s people out of Egypt, but we can see that he had key friendships that helped along the way.

AUTHENTIC FRIENDSHIPS Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: PROP: HAVE A MICROWAVE SET UP IN THE FRONT OF THE SANCTUARY. GIVE EACH PERSON THAT COMES IN A KERNAL OF POPCORN. HAVE A BAG OF MICROWAVE POPCORN STANDING BY TO POP ILLUSTRATION: (popping popcorn v Each of you has been given a kernel of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Pentecostal