Sermons on Sense The Call:

Your Purpose For Being Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 19, 2004

3rd in series of 5 messages. Five humble men discovered their purpose because they were willing to understand that there is more to life than fish

Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Learning about Living the Good Life Finding the Source of Significance – John 1:1-13 Satisfying the Hunger for Approval – John 1:14-34 Discovering Your Purpose for Being – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Fish

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 21, 2005

Call of Andrew, Peter, Jamess and John. Some emphasis on Andrew

Linda (from Pulpit with frustration) – Tim. Tim! It’s your turn. Don’t you think that you should be up here? Tim (from first pew) – That’s OK. I can see from here. Linda – But you’re supposed to be giving the sermon. Tim – I thought that I’d just watch. Somebody else will do it. You did a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless Them

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005

Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 5, John, The Beloved Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 30, 2006

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In d

Three words summarize our next guest. Those words are “love”, “witness”, and “believe”. The Renaissance painters all portrayed the Apostle John as doe-eyed, pale-skinned and effeminate. This they did to accentuate the “love” part of John’s character. In doing so, they ignored the other parts, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead To Rights

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What rights do you have as a Christian?

This week, we will focus on the cause of the offenses that bring us anger. And instead of looking outside of ourselves at the things that hurt us, we are going to do something different…we are going to look inside ourselves, and deal with the root of the problem. 1. Scripture a. You may recall ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

C.s.i.: Critical Spiritual Investigation

Contributed by Brandon Park on May 18, 2006

What Evidence are You Leaving Behind as a Follower of Christ? If you were accused and on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

CSI: Critical Spiritual Investigation What Evidence Are You Leaving Behind As A Follower of Christ? INTRO: - ILLUS: William A Hamm, Jr., was leaving his office in Minneapolis on a summer evening in 1933 when he was grabbed by four men and shoved into a car. That kidnapping was solved a few months ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing For Whose Applause Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007

Whose applause do you seek? Don’t tell me you don’t need any! You would only be kidding yourself.

Playing for Whose Applause? Text- Matthew 6: 1-8, 16-18 Everybody loves applause! Recognition is a good thing. Last Sunday, you encouraged Pastor Steve and me tremendously by expressing your appreciation for our work in ministry. I guess I am hopelessly sentimental, but as I read your comments at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surmised, Surprised, Stupefied Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 5, 2007

Christ had died-this they knew. However, there were three ladies who had the idea that if they could get to the tomb, early in the morning on the first day of the week, they would give Christ a proper burial, leave and be gone before anyone knew it.

MARK 16:1-8 SURMISED, SURPRISED, STUPEFIED I.SURMISED: Mark 16:1-3 A. Seclusion. B Satisfaction. C. Shortcoming. II.SURPRISED: Mark 15:4-7 A. Situation. B. Sight. C. Salutation. III.STUPEFIED: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Would You Name Your Dog Judas Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple Judas

In 1982 the heavy metal rock band Judas Priest went to the top of the music charts with their hit song “You Got Another Thing Coming.” This was the band’s only top 100 chart song they ever produced, today they are just another name of the past. Interesting their name is Judas Priest, looking at ...read more

Scripture: John 6:70

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Standard

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

The child of God must recognize that in the midst of so many standards of living, there is only one that is right.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 What’s Your Standard? Introduction If you know the pledge to the Bible, say it with me. “I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God’s holy word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my paths. I will hide its words in my heart, that I might not sin against God.” The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Man Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 9, 2003

What comes after the new birth? What is the target, and how shall I aim for maximum effect in Kingdom living?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Part Two ¡V A Strong Man May 25, 2003 16All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB) As we continue with our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: United Methodist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Larry Meador on Jul 7, 2001

We have been called to appropriate this gospel in such a time as this

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14-16 14) For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Sends Out Harvest Workers.

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2002

PENTECOST 8(B) - July 14, 2002 - When Jesus sends out His harvest workers He provides them with His divine call and with His holy Word.

JESUS SENDS OUT HARVEST WORKERS MARK 6: 6b--13 July 14, 2002 6b Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village. 7 Calling the Twelve to him, he sent them out two by two and gave them authority over evil spirits. 8 These were his instructions: "Take nothing for the journey except a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Back To The Word Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Vernon Waters on Feb 20, 2003

Our calling as Christians is to live by the Word, we had better get back to it.

Get Back to the Word Part 2 2 Timothy 3:15 Last week we visited 2 Timothy 3:15 “and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ”. There we learned, what I call the “Trinity of Design”. That is the triple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Adventist

Gamblers For Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ