Sermons on Selfless Action:

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 1:1-AV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 0430 ’elohiym {el-o-heem’} plural of 0433; TWOT - 93c; n ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksgiving 101: Back To The Basics

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 4, 2010

TRUE THANKSGIVING BEGINS WITH RENEWING A SPIRITUAL BASIS FOR THE HOLIDAY.

Thanksgiving 101: Back to the Basics November 21, 2010 Psalm 100 WASHINGTON’S PROCLAMATION Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor, and Whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Eternity Is Now Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] How long is eternity? Think about it. Just how long is eternity? Can we even wrap our minds around how immeasurable the eons of time will be in eternity? I think we’re such a time-obsessed culture that it’s hard for us to imagine anything besides finite time. Think about it, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Jesus Every Day

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Dec 18, 2010

The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and death. I submit to you this morning

Celebrating Jesus Every Day I Thessalonians 5:12-24 Rodney Langley Introduction The birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is a wondrous event and we celebrate that great day on December 25 of each year. On Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead: his victory over sin and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year - New You

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 23, 2010

As we enter a New Year lets pause and think about some keys to successful living; Evaluation, Elimination, Concentration and Determination.

NEW YEAR – NEW YOU An elderly man moved into a retirement community. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents. There was one lady he was especially attracted to and she was attracted to him, also. They spent a lot of time together. Finally one ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Emergency Planning

Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011

Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Beauty In The Beatitudes!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 27, 2011

To focus upon the BEAUTIFUL ORDER in the flow of BEATITUDES

Beauty in the Beatitudes “For God is not a God of disorder…” 1 Cor 14:33 First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: *other

I Think, "Some Change" Is Gonna Do You Good!!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 2, 2012

Jesus is the master life changer, He is in the life changing business,  His grace, mercy and favor will revolutionize your life if you will let it!   Praise God, thank You Jesus for your faithfulness!! Let me tell you how He changed....

Jesus offers, Real Change, Real Hope The new year, comes around so quickly it seems like and it usually brings so many the opportunity,  to reevaluate the different things that they want to see come about in their lives. New things they want to see happen, new habits they want to see form, take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Western Movies Series

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 8, 2012

Recall those days of the Western Movies when the White Hat guy rode in? Jesus Christ is our Redeemer.

Mark 1:4-11 How do you keep faith when your hopes seem hopeless? Consider when God sent John the Baptist into preaching how that provided their symbol of hope during a time that seemed hopeless. Maybe if you can envision the hope the good people felt in our old Western movies when the white hat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You're Not The Boss Of Me

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 10, 2012

To share how we can overcome difficult times by Soaking in God's Word, Soaking in Prayer, and soaking in service to God.

You’re not the boss of me. This is a phrase that most of us parents have more than likely heard from our children when speaking to one another. I believe that most kids will learn this phrase and use it towards their siblings more than any other phrase. It seems to me that this is one of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Other

Enter The House; If We Build It; They May Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Jan 10, 2012

So the building is finished, what do we do with it? Today's message is going to be about this building, where we gather together weekly, sometimes more than once. What is its' purpose; this building and the people who gather together within its' walls?

Enter The House If We Build It; They May Come John 1:29-37 Part 6 of 6 in the Series THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH Introduction The top of our website, just under the name is the phrase; “More Than A Church, A Family!” We are going to discover this morning the purpose of the house of God. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37

Denomination: Nazarene

A Change Of Mind

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2012

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Jonah 3: 1 – 5, 10 / A Change Of Mind Intro: “Hello, this is Jonah – I am unable to take your call right now, please do not leave your name, number of message, because I won’t be getting back to you. If this is God calling, I’m unavailable because I’m on an ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry To The Stray Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 10, 2012

First sermon in the series dealing with God's children straying and being restored.

God’s Second Chance Ministry: God’s Ministry to the Stray James 5:19-20 I. The Reality of Straying Christians “55 At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out as against a robber, with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Feb 10, 2012

The man who was friendly with God.

Intro: 1. As his UCLA football team suffered through a poor season in the early 1970s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure from alumni and fans.Things got so bad, he remembers with a smile, that friends became hard to find. He said, "My dog was my only true ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist