Sermons on Single Focus:

They Will Cease Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012

A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study" chapter 9 and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Power From On High", chapter 11)

HoHum: "It is significant that the gift of tongues is nowhere alluded to, hinted at or even found in the Apostolic Fathers."- Cleon L. Rogers. Why? Because they had been withdrawn! WBTU: Much of the debate about whether miraculous gifts have ceased or are still in operation centers around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 2, 2012

Faithfulness has Jesus as it object, obedience as its joy, and eternity as its goal. Faithfulness is the proper response to all of God's gracious giving.

Intro: What is the proper response to the manger which was the doorway for God to be with us? What is the proper response to the cross where God suffered for us? What is the proper response to the ascension where Jesus intercedes for us? What is the proper response to the gift of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Conversion From God The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 10, 2013

On Pentecost we see the Holy Spirit giving courage and conversion.

Courage and Conversion from God the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-21 7 Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?...12 Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace At Work 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 30, 2012

The diversity of the gifts of the Spirit is proof that God desires unity, not uniformity. How does that look in a marriage, a family, or a congregation? What about cessationism? Are the gifts still operating in the church today?

Dakota Community Church September 30, 2012 Grace at Work - 6 Ephesians 4:1-13 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Is Repentance Essential To Living Fully For God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 19, 2012

A look at what repentace is and why it's so necessary.

Basic outline: “It’s His Job, Right?”: We expect God to be merciful, but we forget that repentance is required. - Jeremiah 3:12b (merciful/angry forever). What’s It Look Like? Repentance is less a charge of emotion and more a change of direction. - Jeremiah 3:13b ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Merciful Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 29, 2011

Mercy is for the weak, we are weak because of our sins. Others need to have that same mercy for they too are weak from sins.

Blessed are the Merciful… Matt 5:7 Many years ago, executives of the Time-Life publishing organization discovered that the company’s profit margin had shrunk to an alarmingly low level. Consequently, they began an intensive effort to try to cut costs. Efficiency experts suggested that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What True Worship Says Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 31, 2011

If we are to draw near to God in worship, we must do so in full assurance of faith.

Our church has adopted the following statement concerning our priorities, or core values: The HEART of FBC is to . . . Help others through ministry, our greatest privilege; Encourage one another through fellowship, our greatest pleasure; Adore Christ through worship, our greatest passion; Reach the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The New Jerusalem: Its Citizens And Provisions Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

The Scripture shows us the citizens and the provisions of the great city of God. So this is yet another beautiful passage of assurance of what we can expect as Christians

Tonight’s lesson adds to the lesson from last time. The last few lessons have dealt with the fact that the new heaven and earth will have a capital city. This city is called the New Jerusalem. The city is being prepared in heaven and is beautiful beyond description. Last week we looked at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Citizenship Is In Heaven"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Pentecost 20 (A) - Since our citizenship is in heaven we want to put behind us everything earthly as we strive for everything heavenly.

“OUR CITIZENSHIP IS IN HEAVEN” (Outline) October 10, 2010 - Pentecost 20 - PHILIPPIANS 3:12-21 INTRO: The future holds a certain mystery because it is unknown. Today many people become con-cerned about the things that might or might not happen in the future. In the near ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Hats! What Am I Supposed To Do?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011

A sermon on the woman of Proverbs 31 (Outline and material adapted from Billy Joe Thrasher)

HoHum: The Supermom. What is a woman supposed to be and do? So many ideas of the perfect woman Hats by Amy Grant- Well, it don’t stop. No, it’s never gonna stop. Why do I have to wear so many things on my head? Hats! One day I’m a mother, one day I’m a lover. What am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positive Giving

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011

What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Heaven "What Does Heaven Look Like" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 25, 2011

A description of heaven and why do we desire to stay on earth more than be with the Lord in heaven. Joy will not come till we are ready to leave everything behind.

So what does heaven look like? Revelation 21:15-27 The angel who talked with me had a measuring rod of gold to measure the city, its gates and its walls. The city was laid out like a square, as long as it was wide. He measured the city with the rod and found it to be 12,000 stadia in length, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:15-27

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Finding Motivation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011

Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 30, 2011

Jesus never promised us a life without storms. However, He did promise to be our peace in the midst of those storms.

VISITATION #7: JESUS IS THE PRINCE OF PEACE INTRO TO TOPIC: In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Juliet utters the well-known phrase: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Here Shakespeare implies that the names of things do not matter; only what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: *other