Sermons on Serious:

The Cry Of My Heart: A Prayer After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME

THE CRY OF MY HEART: A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART OUTLINE 1.TRANSFORM ME 2.TEACH ME 3.TRAIN ME 4.TEST ME 5.TOUCH ME 6.THINK OF ME 7.TRUST ME THE MESSAGE THE CRY OF MY HEART : A PRAYER AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART 1.TRANSFORM ME It is very important that we pray that God should transform ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Caring Church: Summing It All Up Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Being what God wants us to be in the church

Introduction: Over the past several months we have focused our attention on what it will take for our church to be the kind of church that Christ wants us to be - a caring, committed, Christ centered community. Today I would like to summarize those necessary building blocks to achieve this goal by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

David's Heart

Contributed by Seong Oh on Mar 21, 2003

What do we learn from David’s Life?

1. There is a man of whom God said: ¡°This is a man after my own heart.¡± 2. What a great expression and admiration from God that we can have, ¡®This is a man after my own heart.¡¯ Wow! 3. Who is this guy? His name is David. 4. I¡¯ve put a lot of thought into this issue of what made God love David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Adventist

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls

Contributed by Andrew Huson on Nov 23, 2004

Four things that happened when the fire fell

What Happens When The Fire Of The Almighty Falls 1 Kings 18:2; 21-41 State Title We need to be a church that is hungry for the fire of God -To often the church of JC we have become hungry for entertainment, comfort, facilities, programs, dignity -God has not called us to be a people of fancy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glorifying God Through Conflict Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 14, 2003

I talk about ways you can glorify God during conflict.

(This sermon is based on the book “The Peacemaker” by Ken Sande. Alot of the information in this sermon was gleaned from his book.) Intro: Three burley fellows on huge motorcycles pulled up to a highway café where a truck driver, just a little guy, was perched on a stool quietly eating his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Love Conquers All Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God is a jilted spouse with a persistent love for an unfaithful partner--us.

She was a floozy, the kind of girl your mother warned you about and your dad might take a sneak peek at. She wore purple eye shadow, thick mascara and lipstick so red that hummingbirds buzzed around her. Her dresses were always a size or two smaller than they should have been, and her walk was more ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

When The Pressure Is Unbearable Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Jan 22, 2003

This message will help encourage you to move past your past.

When the Pressure is Unbearable Dr. Marty Baker March 4, 2001 Exodus 14 www.stevenscreek.net Man can do a lot of things ..... He can take a laser and a piece of plastic and preserve sound for centuries. He can take a microwave and electricity and bring us a television picture. He has hands ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Justified Freely

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

I want us to consider who we are, and where we would be if it were not for being justified by our faith in Christ.

It is good to have Christ as our Savior and Lord, and to know that we are part of the family of God. We have this family we meet with every Sunday, and we have an even larger family that has gone on before us; and we will be united with them very soon. It will a great day when the eastern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Want Him To Do For You? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. We will see what they wa

WHAT DO YOU WANT HIM TO DO FOR YOU? Mark 10:32-45 INTRO: Imagine if you could have Jesus Christ himself come to you and say, “What do you want me to do for you?” What would you say? What would you ask, want him to do? PREV: Today, we will see two men, James and John, have that happen to them. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45, Mark 10:45-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trade In "Guilty Conscience" For "Guilt-Free Living" Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Life is a series of trade-offs -- if you won’t make them, you can’t go to the next level. This is the first in a series describing trades you can make to be happy in 2005. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Trade-off’s for a Happy 2005. Everything plateaus when until you’re willing to make the trade-off. Trade in “Guilty Conscience” for “Guilt-free Living.” Don’t you hate people who always bring up the past? What if all your mistakes/things you’ve done wrong could be wiped out in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

God's Holiness And The Call To Be Like Him

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 23, 2005

Exposition of Psalm 99

Islington Baptist Church November 20, 2005 Psalm 99 Scripture reading: Daniel 4 God’s holiness and the call to be like Him This morning, during our Scripture reading time, we learned about a King named Nebuchadnezzar. Of all of the Kings who have walked the earth, King Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Your World Upside Down For Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on our role in evangelism.

The mission of the church begins with Jesus Himself. “God had an only son,” David Livingstone wrote, “and He was a missionary…” His was not a self-appointed job. He was commissioned or sent by God to accomplish a purpose. Jesus multiplied His effectiveness by transmitting God’s commission to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Be A Hero”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

Our kids today need heroes – Men and women of faith who imitate Christ in their daily walk.

“How to be a Hero” 1st Corinthians 11:1 OJECTIVE: To encourage the people of God to be examples for young people to follow, as Paul was an example to the early church INTRODUCTION: We are seeing a surge in rebellion among our young people today. Illustration: “The answer” A son, angry with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 25, 2005

The third sermon in a series on the book of Malachi

The question is: “Can you have a valid faith without being faithful?” The greatest issue we have found so far in our study of Malachi is that of disobedience. The people of Judah wanted to enjoy all the benefits of following God without any of the hassle that comes from playing by God’s rules. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ