Sermons on Shift:

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Living Room: A Place For Values Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In 21st century homes, values are determined and developed in the living room.

We have a crisis of values in American society today. On many fronts, we are seeing the breakdown of Judeo-Christian values. The sanctity of human life is being traded for sensual gratification without consequence through abortion and for convenience through euthanasia. We are seeing the sanctity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fan Into Flame The Gift Of God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 15, 2006

Pentecost 20(C) - The apostle Paul reminds believers to fan into flame the gift of God. God’s gift is a simple, saving faith. God guards our simple, saving, strong faith.

FAN INTO FLAME THE GIFT OF GOD October 22, 2006 - PENTECOST 20 - 2 Timothy 1:5-14 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Each and every one of us enjoys getting gifts. The fact is we may even enjoy getting them a little too ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:5-14

Denomination: Lutheran

All Yours

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A sermon on stewardship

All Yours For the next few weeks we are going to study the subject of stewardship from a biblical perspective. Some of you will get all nervous because you think I’m going to talk about money. I think the church must be very careful to teach a clear message stewardship that is biblically based ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

A Study Of Biblical Food Laws

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006

A Study On Biblical Food Laws

Sermon Series: Sermon: “A Study On Biblical Food Laws” Scripture: Luke 10.8 Introduction: Just like a car needs fuel to provide the energy to the engine before it can function so to does the human body need energy in order to function. While some may have tried it in the past, I would not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Someone said, “There are two great days in a person’s life -- the day we are born and the day we discover why.”

On August 22nd, US Olympian Matt Emmons fired his final shot in the 50-meter three-position rifle competition. Emmons was leading by three points and needed only to get near the bull’s-eye to win the gold medal. He fired, but the automatic scoring system didn’t register any points. At first, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 28, 2005

When we understand all God has done for us there is only one appropriate response for us - To give Him Glory

The Gift of God This is my final sermon here • What do you speak about when it is your last sermon? • Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT)Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope. 21 May he be given glory in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Second in a series on James. This message gives principles for dealing with temptation.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 2 “How to Handle Temptation” James 1:13-18 Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, "I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!" Surely that is not the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting Jesus To The Outcast

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 12, 2005

Message about Jesus’ healing of the leper and what we can learn and apply from it.

Reflecting Jesus to the Outcast Matthew 8:1-4 September 11, 2005 Introduction As we begin our time in the Word of God today, I’d like us to think about someone we used to know that we’d avoid at any cost. Maybe it was back in high school or college. Maybe you don’t have to go back that far. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Night The Jailer Found His Freedom

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 9, 2007

A sermon on the Philippian Jailer

One of the most amazing things about reading the Bible is the more you read it, the more you discover. No matter how many times you read or preach a passage, you can always find more gold if you keep digging. Psalm 119:127 Therefore I love Your commandments More than gold, yes, than fine gold! ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

Man Is Sinful By Nature Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 13, 2007

Redo of Armed to be set free

Man is by his nature sinful. Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-6,11-13 The reasons for our sin Man is sinful, and we show it in our actions and our conduct. Man is always ready to do evil. Paul says in Romans that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. When we, as the children of God, are ...read more

Denomination: *other

Pursuing Perfection Produces Protection Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Aug 23, 2007

The writer of the book of Hebrews gives us good reasons to stay a Christian. It not only helps us in our journey to heaven, but helps keep us safe from falling away.

HEBREWS 6:9 PURSUING PERFECTION PRODUCES PROTECTION I. THE POSSIBILITES: Hebrews 6:1-8 A.Permanence. 6:1-3 B.Prevaricating. 6:4-7 C.Perishing. 6:8 II. THE PERSPECTIVE: Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

I Am Just An Ordinary Person?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 24, 2007

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD.

WE CAN HINDER GOD BY THE PERSPECTIVE I AM JUST AN ORDINARY PERSON. I MUST SEE BEYOND THE PERSPECTIVE THAT I AM AN ORDINARY PERSON, BUT I HAVE TO SEE THE PERSPECTIVE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. ORDINARY: So common to become boring. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:7-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer Works When Life Is Good

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

How to avoid the dangers of things going well.

Audio is at - http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2006/01/prayer-works-when-life-is-good.htm The sun and the wind were arguing who’s power was greatest the wind proposed this test "See the man walking on that road the one who can take his cloak shall be determined most powerful." Since the wind ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Views Of Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Terry Rolen on Feb 15, 2007

In this sermon we will explore three ways "grace" is used in Romans 5. Grace as a place, grace asthe manner in which God reaches to us, and grace as salvation.

Three Views of Amazing Grace Romans 5 Grace is a thoroughly biblical concept. More precisely it is thoroughly New Testament concept. And no author of the New Testament uses the word more often, more broadly than Paul. Grace is used just a handful of times in the gospels. But approximately 50 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God