Sermons on Sheep Gate Pool:

Why Should I Believe It? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Who Had Been With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Easter. Will examine the changed lives of the Apostles as proof of the resurrection of Jesus.

(Sometime previous to the message – maybe during announcements) Joseph Bayly - in Psalms of My Life: Let’s celebrate Easter with the rite of laughter. Christ died and rose and lives. Laugh like woman who holds her first baby. Our enemy death will soon be destroyed. Laugh like a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anatomy Of A Growing Church Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 3, 2008

We can learn from the early church how to grow both individually and together.

Anatomy of a Growing Church Acts 2:41-47 Intro: After Peter had been filled with the Holy Spirit and had preached the sermon we read in Acts 2, 3000 people responded and became followers of Jesus. We see in the passage we just read that their lives took on a particular pattern. They began to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

So we have Jesus as the Vine, God the Father as the Vinedresser, and us as the branches. Having made those distinctions, let me share with you the lessons I think we can learn from this passage.

A while back we began a study of the times throughout the Gospel of John where Jesus said, “I am…” I am the Light of the world. I am the Door. I am the Good Shepherd. I am the Bread of Life. Tonight I want us to close out this series by looking at another one of these statements that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

God Values Babies

Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 9, 2008

Children, both born and unborn, have a special place in God’s heart—and the ill treatment of these little ones will bring about God’s judgment upon society.

Listen to the Psalmist in chapter 127:3 (NASB) “Behold, children are a gift of the Lord; The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior, so are children of one’s youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They shall not be ashamed, when they speak with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Barriers To The Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

With God’s help, we can learn to naturally and effectively share His love with others.

Overcoming Barriers to the Good News Acts 14:1-18 Intro: Many Christians believe that they are supposed to share the good news about Jesus with other people who do not know God yet. I would guess that most if not all of the Christian here today have at least some desire to do that. However, most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jars Of Strength Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 24, 2008

Weare jaras of clay who serve out of weakness.

Title: Jars of Strength Text: II Corinthians 12:6-10 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” who thrive out of weakness. Series Review We are: • Jars of Treasure in whom and through whom Christ is seen. • Jars of Caring to whom and through whom God comforts and cares. • Jars of Generosity to whom and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2008

#1 in a 6-part series of getting to know those whom you serve. Full text, communion meditation, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Let me start today by showing you clear evidence of where America stands. In a recent poll: - 67% of Americans believe God can solve all of our problems. - only 18% said they would devote themselves to God. - 85% said they believe a day of judgment will come upon all of us. - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-19

Denomination: *other

The Missing Link...living Meek Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 26, 2008

The Beatitudes flow out of each other. Our poverty of spirit leads to our mourning, and teaches us to live meek. But this is often the missing link in the life of a Christian. This message explores Jesus’ teaching on meekness in the Sermon on the Mount

(Opened message with BlueFishTV Video Clip depicting a church service similar to a Football Telecast) Quite a production the church has become. Visit the right congregation on the right Sunday, and you will feel like you have fallen into a happening similar to the Super Bowl, or a UK basketball ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Facing The New Year In A New Way Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

God promises to do a new thing within us. Here are four new things we can look forward to in the new year

TEXT: ACTS 16:1-15 TITLE: “FACING THE NEW YEAR IN A NEW WAY” (updated for 2008) OPEN: A. It’s almost February. Why are talking about the New Year? --Isn’t the newness of the new year kind of wearing off? 1. I’ve found that talking about the new year ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Appointment With Fate

Contributed by Larry Sims on Mar 7, 2008

The Rich Man And Lazarus

An Appointment with Fate I love the verse in Psalms Chapter 122 vs. 1 which says “I was glad when they said unto me; let us go into the House of the Lord.” Isn’t it wonderful to be in the House of God this morning where there is always a welcome sign above the door? I remember during my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Ears Itch?

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

It seems like so many people have been revamping God’s Word lately, to make it less offensive, or more inclusive, or less intrusive into our personal behavior. Many of these people are clergy, which is even more disheartening.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Do your ears itch? It seems like so many people have been revamping the Word of God lately, to ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus And Me Myth Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007

American Christainity has bought into some unbiblical ideas about faith and church and Jesus. This week, we talk about the lone ranger Christianity build on individualism

SE100707 MYTHBUSTERS 1. Jesus and Me Myth MYTHS We’re prone to pick up and pass on myths. I know this because I have an email account. I get about 4 emails a week detailing fantastic stories that just a small amount of research will prove totally false. But people just keep picking them up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jehovah Jireh Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007

This is the test. God is saying, “We’ve walked together for many years and now you have the son you’ve longed for. Tell me, Abraham; is this son more important to you than your relationship with me?”

Encountering God – Part 11 – Encountering Jehovah Jireh Overview and review We have been looking at what it means and what it is like to encounter God and how we respond to Him when we encounter Him. Over the past few weeks, we have moved from the subject of encountering God in corporate worship ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering The Holy

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 24, 2002

What the church needs more than anything else is a dramatic encounter with the holiness of God to arouse us from our sin induced slumber.

WORSHIP: ENCOUNTERING THE HOLY Isaiah 6:1-8 August 25, 2002 Introduction: Raccoons go through a glandular change at about 24 months. After that they often attack their owner. Since a 30-pound raccoon can be equal to a 100-pound dog in a scrap, a zoo keeper felt compelled to mention the change ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8