Sermons on Sin Payment:

The Minute Masterpiece

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 2, 2011

When we gave our lives to Jesus that wasn’t the end of it. God is not finished working on us; we each are masterpieces in the works.

Each of you was given a piece a paper and a pencil as you entered the sanctuary this morning. Don’t worry; I am not giving a test. But I am going to ask each of you to make a masterpiece this morning. I have asked ______ to volunteer for us today, to be our living model. Your task is to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Other

How To Lose Your Doubts Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 8, 2012

How do we deal with the doubts that creep into our lives? We don't want doubt in our Christian lives, but when it does come how do we deal with it? We look at Doubting Thomas and how Jesus helped him with his doubts.

Losing your Doubts (Be the Biggest Loser in 2012 series, #1) Jan. 8, 2012 Text : John 20:24-31 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Nazarene

The Creator Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 21, 2012

As Christians we are called to be Christ-like. If we decide to worship The Creator instead of creation something supernatural happens in us and God’s Spirit will produce fruits in our life.

Genesis 1 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Membership Matters Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012

Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Jan 27, 2012

Wise men and women seek Jesus. He is the source of all truth.

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Christmas Wisdom Topics: Christmas, Advent, Wisemen, Journey, Truth, Worship, Change, Seekers, Faith Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Date: Dec. 24, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Inspired by a Sermon by Tom Shepard) INTRODUCTION This evening as we celebrate the reason ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All On The Same Team

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012

God has called us to work as a team like the early church

We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 21 through 28

Mark 1: 21 – 28 We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Now there was a man in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The View: A Matter Of Perspective Of Truth And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

What is truth?

Among Bible stories it is iconic – one of those moments that captures the attention of the reader because it resonates with us; one of those things that we have all wrestled with. In fact, it is a moment so pregnant with relevance that for a moment we are tempted to actually empathize with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Primary Lessons

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 14, 2012

Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God.

Reaching your final destination Title: Primary Lessons Text: I Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1-2 Thesis: Like a Political Primary race that is aimed at a term in the White House, the Christian life is a race aimed at eternity with God. Introduction On Thursday the front page of the Denver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will There Be Degrees Of Rewards? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 19, 2012

Will I be rewarded for what I do for the cause of Christ? It is a question many Christians ask, and perhaps many more hold unconsciously in their mind.

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 26, 2012

This sermon talks about the second key to finding God’s purpose and that is to become like Jesus. Being a follower of Jesus is not about just believing in Jesus, it’s about the life of Jesus invading yours and mine and transforming our thoughts, words and

To Be Like Jesus Hebrews 5:12-6:1 The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but people dying without ever knowing or living their life purpose. Last week we learned the first way to discover the purpose you were created for is to follow Jesus into God’s work in the world. You just ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Heavenly Living

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 27, 2012

God’s ideal of community in not something we simply wait to happen at some future point – it is a something we strive to create here and now.

HEAVENLY LIVING Rev. 21 Big Idea: God’s ideal of community in not something we simply wait to happen at some future point – it is a something we strive to create here and now. INTRODUCTION I must make a confession to you this morning. While engrossed in the exegesis for Rev. 21 I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Build A Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 4, 2012

A look at Jesus’ teaching about the cross as he made his final trip to Jersualem on the Jericho road.

How to Build a Cross "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." Mark 8:34 (KJV) Are you able to drink from the bitter cup of sorrow I am about to drink?" "Oh ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace God's Way

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

God gives us peace unlike the peace of the world, and it is founded on the rock of Calvary.

You may recall a few weeks ago in the Sunday paper magazine insert, USA Weekend, there was an article discussing how “spiritual” we have become, and how irrelevant religion is. The article title was “When the spirit moves you,” and the cover had this plug, “You may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican