Sermons on Should Be Forgiven:

Looking For A New Home

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

While many are looking for newer, better, nicer homes in this world, Christians should be looking for a new home in the Heavens.

LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME By Pastor Jim May Right now the real estate market in our area is really booming. It’s a seller’s market because there are thousands of people who don’t have a home and are looking for just about anything that will put a roof over their heads and give them a place that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God, Save Me From Your Followers Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Mar 13, 2006

Jesus said that we should not be ashamed of Him. But what happens when we are ashamed of our fellow believers?

Mark 8:31-38 – God, Save Me From Your Followers Today we are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, and we are looking at the 1st time Jesus predicted His own death. In the early stages of His ministry, Jesus did a lot of miracles and healings. As His ministry continued, He did more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Third And Goal

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 23, 2006

When time is running out and the game is on the line there is often a new intensity that should have been there the whole game.

July 2, 2006 Summer Series Third and Goal My American friends may want to call this one “Fourth and Goal”. Two of my three sons played football while they were growing up and over the years I learned to appreciate the many strategies and the hard work that goes into winning games. I still enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Boil A Live Frog

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 28, 2005

Preparing to celebrate Christ’s coming in a hostile world. Five key principles that should characterize our lives.

HOW TO BOIL A LIVE FROG 1 Peter 3: 13-17 1. An “urban legend” has been around for a long time that has excellent instructional value for us – even if biologists question the scientific veracity of the experiment. The theory states that you can boil a live frog in a pot of water, if the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Things Worth Remembering At Christmas

Contributed by Doug Warren on Nov 28, 2005

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season, we should remember the things found in Luke 2 about the first Christmas

Intro: At Christmas, we should re-visit and remember the following aspects of the first Christmas from Luke chapter 2 I. The SHEPHERDS (V.8) Angels announcement to the "common man" in fact, the "lower than common" in that society. II. The SIGN (V.9-12) "lying in a manger"= ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Swimming Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007

Rip Tide Series Week 5: No Swimming (should we stay on the beach?) Coping with the sin that surrounds us.

RIP TIDE 5. No Swimming (Should We Stay on the Beach?) With all this talk about the danger of Rip Tides, you might be thinking, “I think I’ll just stay out of the water!” But the water represents life. Chris and Sarah went to their family’s river house ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Your Fears Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 21, 2007

To teach the believer that we should not allow a persons reputation to get in the way of doing what the Lord desires of us.

DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS Acts 9:8-16 My brothers and sisters when you turn on your television, you will find yourself watching a variety of programs. We have Religious programs; Discovery programs; History programs. We have movies, soups and games programs. All are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Glory In The Church

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 27, 2007

The church should be a place where we can experience the Glory of God but some elements need to be set in place.

“The priests then withdrew from the Holy Place. All the priests who were there had consecrated themselves, regardless of their divisions. All the Levites who were musicians Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun and their sons and relatives—stood on the east side of the altar, dressed in fine linen and playing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Money

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Tithing is not just an Old Testament idea, it is one of the ways we as Christians should show our love for the Lord.

Introduction: I heard about a farmer who called the office of famous Televangelist asking to see “The Head Hog at the trough.” The receptionist was shocked and said, “Sir, if you’re talking about our Pastor, you may refer to him as Doctor or Reverend, but I don’t think it would be proper for you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Condition?critical! Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Goldlessnes is something we each should strive for but we must relize that our Condition of our lives are CRITICAL

CONDITION? CRITICAL! Romans 1:18–2:2 Introduction Imagine that you were in the hospital for tests on your spiritual condition. On the end of the bed they printed a graph like they used to do in the old comic strips. For the good hours the line headed up. For the bad ones it slid down. How would it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Bark And No Sap

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

we should all be like the evergreen and have the Holy Spirit active in our lives all year around.

The Christmas tree is found in the homes of almost every person in America, so I would like to talk about the meaning of the Christmas tree, as I see it. Read: Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. [15] Neither do men light a candle, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Nativity Story: The Hope Of The Wise Men

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 30, 2006

The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps!

THE HOPE OF THE WISE MEN Matthew 2:1-12 The Main Idea The Magi followed the directions of God’s Word to Jesus and submitted to Him as their King. We should follow in their footsteps! Outline GOD IS THE SOURCE OF HOPE The Magi were looking forward to the coming of the King of the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Top Of My List

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 15, 2006

There are many things that we should be thankful for, but some are more important than others. This sermon examines those.

At the Top of My List Colossians 1:3, 12-20 Humor: “The Only Prayer I Know” Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull coming straight toward them. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The raging bull followed in hot pursuit and it was soon ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Give Your Thanks

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 20, 2006

❶ The giving of thanks is a habit should be learned ❷ The Results of Giving Thanks ❸ Practice the Thanksgiving Habit

- All of us are creatures of habit, and each of us has some good habits and some bad habits. - We are what we are largely because of the habits that we have developed. - Some of these habits have been developed carefully and deliberately. - Others we have just drifted into and adopted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Of His Coming

Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006

Jesus is coming again and those who have and cherish this blessed hope should live in the light of His coming.

LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING I Thess. 5:1-11 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist