Sermons on Sincere Love:

Freedom Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006

Jesus was a man. He was not the Son of God as Christians claim, but was elevated to that status by Constantine. That is the claim of The DaVinci Code. This sermon seeks to evaluate that claim and see if it matches up with an historical picture of Christ.

Introduction: It was June 18, 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of the Duke of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals (lights strategically positioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Jesus Didn't Rise

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

Three new attacks on the Resurrection story just in time for Easter.

IF JESUS DIDN’T RISE 1 Corinthians 15: Intro: Among the people from Eastern Europe, the Easter basket had nothing to do with candy and rabbits. Baskets were filled with symbolic things and taken to church to be blessed. There was bread in the basket to recall how Israel relied on God in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Part 3 - The Foundation Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 4, 2006

See how the Apostles and the Prophets are the foundation and Jesus Christ the Cornerstone, and everything is built upon this, including the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

Grieving the Holy Spirit Part 3 – The Foundation of the Spirit Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME Welcome to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan. We are glad you are here this beautiful morning, joining us in our worship and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Power Game Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 3

THE POWER GAME (ESTHER 3) I am highly suspicious of people in power and with power. My low regard and utter disdain for power can be traced to the power game and the power struggle I have witnessed. The church I was a part of as a youth had a heartbreaking major split every three years or so. The ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt 7 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

"The Commitment of the Overcomer" May 6, 2001 AM, - Danny L. Williams TEXT: Rev. 2:12-17 Have any of you ever been going down the highway behind some one who was not sure what lane they wanted to travel in? Maybe I should change the question: Have you ever been one of those people, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jan 11, 2006

This sermon draws from the wisdom of Solomon to help us discern the real meaning of life.

Before we get started this morning, I’d like to share with you an email a friend sent me this week. Satan called a worldwide convention. In his opening address to his evil angels he said; We can’t keep the Christians from going to church. We can’t keep them from reading their bibles and knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"The Danger Of Playing Church.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 23, 2006

# 17 in series. There is no clearer text of the sobering reality of playing church than this one.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 17 “The Danger of Playing Church.” Hebrews 10:26-31 Because our daughter Nikki grew up in a Pastor’s home, when she was small she and her friends sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31, Hebrews 10:26

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

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

I Am Joseph

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 20, 2006

7th in a series on the life of Joseph

Why was Joseph considered great? Why does the spirit of God seem to hover over his life more than any other person in the book of Genesis? Joseph wasn’t any superhero; he was just a mere man. He never walked on water, he didn’t possess a halo, he never performed a miracle, this guy seemed to be a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 23, 2006

Week 7 of an 8 week sermon series on the Beatitudes that focuses on our call to bear His peace.

Be-Attitudes February 19, 2006 Blessed are the Peacemakers Note: We live in a world characterized by fighting and rivalry. From sibling rivalry to civil war, we see is the affects of animosity at every level of society. It is everywhere. Funny: Lady Astor once said to Winston Churchill, “If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Acres Of Diamonds

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 12, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus at the wedding in Cana

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Acres of Diamonds 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 ¶ Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be uninformed. 2 You know that when you were heathen, you were led astray to dumb idols, however you may have been ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Strong And Courageous! Your God Comes!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 21, 2004

Encourage and empower believers to be strong because God has given them life and a highway to heaven.

NIV Isaiah 35:1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran