Sermons on Sexual Orientation:

Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Integrity Of Joseph

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 15, 2003

To look at the importance of faithfulness and integrity in trials and how God honors those who are faithful to Him

The Integrity of Joseph Genesis 39:1-12 Primary Purpose: The importance of being a person of integrity from the example of Joseph Joseph is one of several men in the Old Testament who learned to lean upon the Lord and grew in their faith despite terrible difficulties in their lives. He could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Strategies Of Jesus' Discipleship (3 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Concentration on a Small Group Jesus selected twelve disciples and concentrated on building them up. This does not mean that others were excluded from becoming his disciples. There were other disciples like the seventy (Lk.10:1) and the women disciples (Lk.8:1-3). But Jesus spent most of His time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptance And Rejection Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

The Magi come to worship the King, but Herod rejects Jesus' claim to the throne.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Acceptance and Rejection” INTRODUCTION The glittering packages that were neatly arranged under the Christmas tree have been transformed into brown boxes, clothing and other items, which now lay in a helter skelter pattern. Gifts have been given and received. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 10 – Part 2 – When I Shy Away, Don’t Break My Neck! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 10, 2010

Sometimes throughout history God has had to break us in order to deal with our sin, not in anger but with true justice and love. We die to the old way of life in order to live for Christ.

Genesis 10 – Part 2 – WHEN I SHY AWAY, DON’T BREAK MY NECK! I don’t know much about my family tree but I know my grandfather was a tough man who broke horses and had a team of about 40 Clydesdale horses which he used to haul logs. My Dad once drove a team right through a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Opportunities God Brings Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Part 3 in a stewardship series. This sermon covers our faithful ministry.

A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Part 3 Seeing the Opportunities God Brings November 22, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Let’s look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to discover 3 truths and then make 4 applications of truth. 3 Truths 1. Everybody has a role to play a. All the nations will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Given To Hospitality

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

Understanding the importance of hospitality as it relates to new comers and visitors who attend our services.

Be Given To Hospitality Otis T. McMillan, Director of the Bureau of Evangelism of the AME Zion Church, Charlotte, North Carolina Ro 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; (11) Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009

God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Mile Servant

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

Jesus went to the grave and back for us, as followers of Him we are expected, and should be willing, to go the extra mile for His sake.

A Second Mile Servant 05/31/09 Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Introduction “If someone forces you to go one mile…” This concept came out of old Persia and refers to the authority given by the king to those sent to do his bidding. If a courier or soldier needed assistance in fulfilling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013

Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Iraq In Prophecy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2008

The historical background and evidences of Iraq in prophecy.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Iraq is the second most mentioned nation in the Bible after Israel. (Mesopotamia, Babylon, Assyria, Nineveh, Chaldees, etc.). 2. The name Iraq is a recent name and Baghdad is a modern city. B. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND 1. The Garden of Eden was in Iraq ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Common Factors In Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten common factors in church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Common Factors for Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) Beyond the 10 universal elements found in every Church Planting Movement, there are at least 10 frequently, though not universally, found characteristics. These are not listed in any particular order of priority or frequency. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Water For A Lonely Life Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Mar 23, 2011

Jesus turns a loser in life, the Samaritan woman at the well, to a leader of others to Him.

Living Water for a Lonely Life; By Jim Highland John 4:5 - 4:43 Jesus turns a loser in life to a leader of others. Most of us are familiar with the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus and his disciples chose to go through Samaria as he leaves Jerusalem. The usual route ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-43

Denomination: Baptist

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 16, 2011

For many of us today our world is a strange place that we find hard to navigate through just as if we were Pilgrims. In many ways it’s as if we have just landed and have no idea of where we are. With all the strange things we encounter it is hard to rec

A Pilgrims Thanksgiving Luke 24:1-35 A famous Presbyterian used the word Pilgrim in one of his movies and it became part of American movie legend. That movie legend was Marion Robert Morrison better known to you and me as John Wayne. “I know I'm gonna use good judgement. I haven't lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed