Sermons on Shapes:

The Sower Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009

God spreads his word among all kinds of people, many people will respond to his word with less than saving faith but some people do respond positively and we get the privilege of seeing them grow in faith and bear fruit.

By Rev Bill Stewart "Farmers call for HECS-style loan to see off drought" "Cost of carbon regime ’modest’ " "Man of the land supports laws of nature" "Recycled water ’will have bugs’ " All these headlines come from the front page of this Wednesday’s copy of The Australian newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Live Passionately Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 8, 2010

Sermon 2 based on Kerry & Chris Shook's book One Month To Live.

Live Passionately, Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction In the second section of Kerry & Chris Shook’s book “One Month to Live,” Pastor Shook draws a comparison between the brevity and fast paced reality of our lives to a ride on a particular roller coaster. Interestingly it is a roller ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Encountering God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010

These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 20:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Going The Distance

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 5, 2010

We can go the distance and finish well, if we will prepare ourselves and keep the right focus throughout the race.

GOING THE DISTANCE Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cure For Identity Crisis Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 7, 2010

We have a wonderful identity in Christ.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a baby rabbit who was orphaned. 1. Fortunately, a family of squirrels took it in and raised it as if it were one of their own. 2. This adoption led to some peculiar behaviors on the part of the rabbit, including a tendency for it to scurry around like its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vulnerability And Victory: The Seven Churches In Review

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2010

Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities / temptations … and a common solution … Jesus Christ.

Vulnerability and Victory: the Seven Churches in Review Revelation 1:9 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: Churches have many of the same common vulnerabilities … and a common solution … Jesus Christ. INTRO: Those who study the seven churches of The Revelation closely see some broad ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Keystones Of God Moments Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THOUGHTS THAT WILL HELP IN RECOGNIZING, AND HAVING MORE GOD MOMENTS

KEYSTONES OF GOD MOMENTS EXODUS 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION: THIS IS THE FINAL MESSAGE IN A SERIES WE’VE BEEN FOLLOWING ENTITLED GOD MOMENTS. WHAT I HOPE HAS HAPPENED IS THAT YOU’VE BEEN ABLE TO LOOK AT YOUR LIVES AND SEE THE WAY GOD HAS ACTED IN THEM TO CREATE SPECIAL MOMENTS BETWEEN YOU ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Batman, The Dark Knight: Endure Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about how the hero people need can be found in Jesus Christ, and we can endure in the face of evil and trials.

INTRO: Video * The Dark Knight is now the 2nd highest money maker grossing over 500 million * Just beating the previous record holder Spider Man 3 * Perhaps there is such a draw (in an uncertain time. * Because everyone really does want a hero * And perhaps all of them deal with their own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Willing To Let Jesus Drive Out Our Demons?

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 17, 2009

We can make a decision to use God’s gifts of Justification and Sanctification to the fullest extent humanly possible. We can decide to let Jesus remove our demons.

January 31, 2010 Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany Series C Text Luke 4: 31-37 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Man with an Unclean Demon Luke 4:31-37 ESV And (Jesus) went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And he was teaching them on the Sabbath, and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Quick Start Guide To Christian Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

This lesson looks at Paul’s Quick Start Guide to Christian Living – it’s found in Romans 12. Here we find the basic elements to help us live the Christian life.

Quick Start Guide To Christian Living 08/27/06 AM Reading: Romans 12:1-21 Introduction Ill: Using the Quick Start Guide from newly purchased software package. When it comes to life, we often react the same way – we don’t want anyone telling us how to live, we just go out there and start living – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy, Holy, Whole

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009

In a day in age where physical, financial, mental and emotional health is preached more and more, (we must be healthy) we the church must continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a well balanced life to make an impact in our society.

“Healthy, Holy & Whole” “Sanos, Santos Y Seguros” 8/16/2007 - Marsing, ID, 4/5/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 3:14-17 “14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15And that from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Rocky Revelations - Part 3 - Too Civilized Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 23, 2009

The "Italian Stallion" faced some serious opponents. He squared off with the "Master of Disaster", "The Southside Slugger", and "The Siberian Express" just to name a few. Each time Rocky shocked the world! He won our hearts. He can also teach a thing o

Rocky Revelations Part 4 – Too Civilized I. Introduction We have talked about pain. We have heard testimony about pain. We have examined how a knock down punch can become a knockout punch if we are not careful. If we allow the hits we take to separate us from the head, we will stay down. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Relationships

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to act and interact with people within the church.

Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are being ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Immorality Imperative Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

How and when do we "turn someone over to Satan?"

The Immorality Imperative 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI November 16, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis A couple of years ago, Rachel and I had a tree removed from our front yard – it was a Chinese elm with a split trunk. The previous winter the trunk had started to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed