Sermons on Seriously:

Where's Waldo? Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 27, 2007

Seeking means intentional effort to find. Finding Waldo is not always easy. Neither is finding his kingdom and his righteousness. Yet it is worth the effort.

When I think of seeking or searching, “Where’s Waldo?” The busy pictures where you search for Waldo and other objects that often blend into the rest of the picture. You have to search and search to find him. Sometimes it is easy and it jumps right out at you but usually it is not. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Acts Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus causes us to consider our motive in what we do and reminds us that if our inward motive from the heart is "not of God" then "not of God" is what we will get. Why do you do what you do?

INTRODUCTION Chapter 5 began the sermon on mount with definition of “Happiness”: If you will look, and search – If you really hunger and thirst – IF you truly SEEK God with all of your heart THEN your actions will show it – And The RESULT will be “Happiness” as God defines it to be! Chapter 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The High Calling Of Work Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 10, 2007

What woulf happen if we made Philippians 4:8 our job description?

The High Calling of Work Philippians 4:8 An employee bulletin board contained the following memo: “In case of fire, flee the building with the same reckless abandon that occurs each day at quitting time!” From Marketing Daily 5/7/07: 64% of U.S. workers enjoy their work a great deal, and 29% ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Serve?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 14, 2004

This sermon encourages the hearers to serve God faithfully.

“WHY SERVE?” Joshua 24:14-24 INTRO – There are a few things in church life that you can be sure of: 1. Not everyone is going to agree about everything all the time; 2. You can count on some folks to sleep in every service; 3. The preacher is most likely not going to look at his watch while he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Doesn't Kill You Will Only Make You Stronger Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#1] WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU WILL ONLY MAKE YOU STRONGER James 1:1-8 Introduction: For those of you who know my mother, you know where I get my “gift for gab”. My mom loves to talk and she always has a saying for everything. You have probably heard and said many of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2006

In his book, Dan Brown claims that the deity of Jesus was a fourth-century creation. This sermon looks at Jesus’ own statements on the subjects and then examines the three ways we can respond to those statements.

The Da Vinci Code Claim: “The deity of Jesus was invented at the Council of Nicea (325 A.D.).” - A character in Brown’s book states, “Until that moment [the Council of Nicea] in history, Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet. . . a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Third And Goal

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

When time is running out and the game is on the line there is often a new intensity that should have been there the whole game.

July 2, 2006 Summer Series Third and Goal My American friends may want to call this one “Fourth and Goal”. Two of my three sons played football while they were growing up and over the years I learned to appreciate the many strategies and the hard work that goes into winning games. I still enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Mennonite

The Amazing Race

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jun 27, 2005

Running the race of life as a Christian.

Introduction: Have you seen that reality T.V. show called “The Amazing Race”? It takes different teams of people and has them running from one exotic location to another trying to be the first to arrive at the final destination. It’s kind of a crazy show as most reality TV shows are, but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Check Jesus Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Seeker sermon designed to get an unconvinced person curious about investigating Christ. We wrote a drama that goes along with this. If your interested in the accompanying drama, send me an email.

John 1:43-51 “Come & See – Check Jesus Out” 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon focuses on the power of waiting.

Christmas is a few days a way. For some of you that brings excitement. For others anxiety and stress. Regardless of the emotion, I hope this week gives you the opportunity to reflect upon our question, What is the day truly all about? As we have sought to answer this question, we have looked at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005

Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joshua Generation Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Nov 3, 2005

God is looking for men and women that will not be afraid to stand for Him.

The Joshua Generation Numbers 14:5-10 God has representatives in all generations- the ambassadors to save deliver and bring people to the Promised Land. The word of God says, “This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob”- Psalms 24:6. From these teachings, we should ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:5-10

Denomination: Anglican

What Are You Pursuing? Series

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jun 28, 2006

Be careful of what you pursue!

WHAT ARE YOU PURSUING? Tonight all of us are puruing something, but it’s not necessarily a godly pursuit. Bottom line we pursue what we want. John 1:35 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. John 1:36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, "Look, the Lamb of God!" John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Through The Eyes Of The Thief Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39