Sermons on Shepherd The Flock:

False Security Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 3, 2008

Romans Series

Text- Romans 2:17-29 Title- False Security Romans 2:17-29 17 But if you bear the name "Jew " and rely upon the Law and boast in God, 18 and know His will and approve the things that are essential, being instructed out of the Law, 19 and are confident that you yourself are a guide to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

David's Testimony Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2008

In this sermon we observe David’s testimony of how God justifies and blesses sinners.

Scripture In our series in Paul’s letter to the Romans we are learning about the good news of God. The apostle Paul is teaching us how unrighteous sinners come into a right relationship with a holy God. We are sinners by nature. We are rebels against God. We want to rule our own lives, and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Thorny Thicket Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2008

For Martin Luther King Day. The words we offer fall into the thorny thicket of anxiety, despair, and distraction. Like King with his dream, we the church can give hands and feet to help those so captured.

Our back yard is a thorny thicket. Other people have manicured lawns, with friendly plants laid out in neat rows. But our back yard is a tangled thorny thicket. Along one fence there are blackberries, growing in long canes that have to be tied up lest they wander into the next county. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 27, 2008

This sermon (and the included Children’s Sermon) are designed to emphasize that God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Fruitfulness Mark 11 12-14; 20-21 Sermon Objective: God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that! Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Vengeful Vinedressers Venerate Virulent Violence Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jun 24, 2007

What started out to be a wonderful Vineyard full of good workers who had everything at their command to produce a bountiful harvest of wine for the Master, turned sour. Good people became bad. Workers took over the Vineyard and expelled everyone else.

MARK 12:1-12 VENGEFUL VINDRESSERS VENERATE VIRULENT VIOLENCE I. THE ALLEGORY: * A. Area. B. Actions. C. Anticipation. II. THE ADVERSITY: ** A. Absence. B. Assumption. C. Acrimony. III. THE AFTERMATH: *** A. Advent. B. Anger. C. Angst Jesus leaves little to be discussed or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Chosen Ones Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

We are chosen by God to be His special children. There is no mistake that you were born in this world. You were born for a purpose, and we need to stand strong in that knowledge.

EPHESIANS SERIES THE CHOSEN ONES EPHESIANS 1:11-14 INTRODUCTION 1. Dearly Beloved of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and find out the call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Doesn’t Want You To Be A

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Jul 10, 2007

This sermon is intended for "pew sitters" who are discontent with their lifestyle and who are complacent in their service to Christ, who is the head of the church!

Sermon Prepared For: The Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Vidalia, Georgia on July 7, 2007. Preached on July 8, 2007 PRAYER: Heavenly Father, God above. I thank You for Your agape love. Lord I present myself right now as a humble servant and your child, being obedient to Your will for my ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Part Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007

21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Started It All Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 21, 2007

Gift giving at Christmas started with God the Father’s gift to us of His Son.

--*ILL>A ten year old girl named Jenny went with her family and friends to see the Christmas light displays around the city. At one church they stopped and got out to look more closely at a beautiful nativity scene. Her grandma said to her, “Isn’t that beautiful! Look, Jenny, at all the animals, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Someone Sins Against You

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

This was written as a Wednesday night Bible study where I was dealing with some hot topics that I felt our church needed to address. All of us need help forgiving others and dealing with difficult people. This message speaks to that topic.

“What to Do When Someone Sins Against You” Matthew 18:15-17 David Henderson, Pastor/Teacher One Sunday morning a wife tried to wake her husband up for church. He kept his eyes closed and said, “I don’t want to go to church; they don’t like me there.” She tried again, this time pleading with him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2007

God gave us His son and entrusted Him to the care of imperfect human beings. God would dwell amongst us and know us completely. He would teach us a better way a higher plane a greater truth than we had ever come to know.

Eternal Jesus Well today we start a new year; you may be surprised to hear me say this since today is December 2nd and not January 1, 2008. Today is the official start of the new Church Year. The church calendar starts with the celebration of Advent. Advent specifically focuses on Christs ...read more

Scripture: John 8:18-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Disappointment And Discontentment Of Expectations Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Dec 8, 2007

Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment that you live with.

The Disappointment and Discontentment of Expectations Matthew 16:1-12 Tell me about your expectations – especially of people – and I will tell you about the disappointment in your life. Tell me about the details you expect to be fulfilled in your life, and I will tell you about the discontentment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels We Have Heard

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

A narration of the work of angels in Scripture, entertainment media, and popular belief.

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD NEARBY LUKE 1__26—38 Allan Gurganus told the story of an old woman, a widow whose sons now live far away She was standing at the sink early one morning dressed in a tatty robe, doing the dishes and gazinig out the window looking everywhere and nowhere. Out of the corner of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 10 (Final)

FINISHING WELL (GENESIS 24:1-25:9) A month between February and March 2013 was not a good month for two of my seminary professors or me. Bible study guru Howard Hendricks, the author of “Iron Sharpens Iron” and “Living by the Book” who inspired more people in Bible study than anyone I know, passed ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rich Believer, Poor Believer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 6

RICH BELIEVER, POOR BELIEVER (MATTHEW 14:6-21) Are you rich or poor? Do you have a lot or a little? Do you have too much or not enough? Here are some Internet quotes on what makes a man or a person poor: “A person is poor when he or she has fallen below a standard of living which public opinion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible