Sermons on Silent Night:

The Motivation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 23, 2006

Promotes the renewal of the five basic purposes of the church

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: SELECTED TITLE: “THE MOTIVATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Before we get to the actual message this morning, I want to say some things concerning last Sunday’s message: 1. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Decision And The Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2006

Four truths about Abraham’s faith and how they relate to our commitment to giving our offering to God.

OPEN: Several years back a woman wrote this letter to Ann Landers “Dear Ann Landers: The letter from the woman married to the tightwad …reminded me of my wonderful aunt. Aunt "Emma" was married to a tightwad who was also a little strange. He made a good salary, but they lived frugally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Puzzle Of Powerful Patience Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 5, 2006

Christians come in all different shapes and sizes. Different backgrounds make it difficult for them to all get along. Patience is the Spirit given quality that helps us fit everyone together into a church that praises God.

OPEN: How many of you like to put together jigsaw puzzles. Diana and I have always doing that… although we’ve not done it nearly so much since we’ve had kids. Sometime ago, I ran across the following article: “Everything I needed to know about life, I learned from a jigsaw puzzle.” 1. Establish the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Kevin Maloney on Feb 6, 2006

"The fruit of the spirit is love...and against such things there is no law." Paul calls Christians to live beyond the demands of the law by walking closely with the Spirit and bearing his fruit.

The Fruit of the Spirit is Love…And Against Such Things There is No Law Galatians 5:22a&23b In Galatians 5:22, God says “The fruit of the spirit is love” And then at the end of 5:23, after explaining how that love overflows in joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

2nd sermon in the series on the life of Joseph

Last week we left our new friend Joseph on a slow moving caravan towards Egypt with a bunch of Midianites. His brothers had taken his blood soaked coat back top Jacob and old dad was convinced that he was dead, and even his brothers no doubt felt that he was gone for good from their life. They ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

One Decision From Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 12, 2006

2 of 5 on the book of Judges. This message is on Deborah and features a monologue that was presented by Betty Stacy who performed as Deborah.

The Verdict on Judges One Decision from Victory DEBORAH monologue I am Deborah. I have had many roles in my life. First, and foremost I was just a humble homemaker, the wife of Lapidoth; a mother in Israel. But then I became a counselor to my people, next, a judge in their disputes, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Father Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS A GOOD FATHER LIKE? HERE ARE SOME GOOD BIBLICAL SUGGESTIONS FOR ALL FATHERS TO FOLLOW.

THE GOOD FATHER TEXT- Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION I told my Wednesday Night class that I have been preaching in Whitehouse for 5 years, and this is the 1st Father’s Day sermon that I have preached. The reason is I always take these 2 weeks in June for my vacation, but not this year. I hope you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In The Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE? THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED CAN EXPLAIN IT TO US.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TEXT- ECCLESIASTES, CHAPTER 1&2 INTRODUCTION. Believe it or not we are all in search of either happiness or fulfillment in life. If we look around us and see what is really going on, we’ll see some facts emerge that perhaps many people haven’t considered. I believe the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approach With Care Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 15, 2007

Number 3 in a series looking at how we do evangelism in our communities. This sermon suggests that different techniques are needed for different kinds of people.

APPROACH WITH CARE Relationships are messy things. They require loads of time, emotional energy, and extreme courage to face the certainty that you will get hurt. And there always is some kind of hurt. In relationships we face the risk of misunderstanding each other; we risk having our feelings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Love From The Heart

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

The majority of biblical references to the heart refers to the seat of the emotions, our inner self, or even the center of the will. We can learn much from a survey of the Bible’s call to love God with our whole heart.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO From the Heart Jeremiah 29:13 Romance lives even in the retirement home. Did you hear about the 90 year-old bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 18, 2007

When we recognize, internalize, and externalize Jesus Christ in our lives, we too become transfigured.

Additional Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35 and 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 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) When I saw our Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Four Lessons Concerning Our Freedom

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I've Got To Be Free

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succ

Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: This weekend we are celebrating the birthday of our nation & the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It was an important decision for each one who placed his name upon it. As John Adams signed, he said, "Whether we live or die, sink or swim, succeed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God