Sermons on Sleeping Disciples:

The Power Of Choice Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 13, 2002

The first in a series on choices. This sermon introduces the concept of choosing to live a life led by the Spirit or the flesh.

There are many freedoms that we enjoy today. Living in the United States, we embellish ourselves in the joys of freedom. We have the freedom to say whatever we want whenever we want, we can worship any way we want, and to the chagrin of some politicians, we have the freedom to own a firearm. As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving The Brotherhood Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2009

Paul gives some Biblical way to love the family of God.

Loving the Brotherhood Romans 16:1-16 * One day, as a minister sat in the office of his church to meet anyone who might have spiritual difficulties, only one person came. "What is your difficulty?" asked the minister. The man answered, "My difficulty is the ninth chapter of Romans, where it says, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Slim Pickens Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2009

Real Christian disciples and real love are hard to find even in the church.

“Slim Pickens” Philippians 2:19-30 I had a best friend from Junior high through high school. We did everything together except play hockey. We shared everything with each other, I don’t think I had a great experience as a teenager that he didn’t have with me. Have you ever had a friend like that? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Who Do You Imitate?

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 21, 2009

You are to be the expressed, spoken forth image of the ONE who created you, of YHVH.

Shalom, Scripture references are from, the SET (Stone Edition Tanach) or the CJB (Complete Jewish Bible) for the OT and the PNT (Power New Testament ) for the NT unless otherwise specified. 1 Thes 2:13. And because of this in fact we on our part, just as you do, give thanks to God constantly, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Completely

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jun 22, 2009

This is the fourth sermon in a series of sermons related to the Book "One Month to Live" by Kerry and Chris Shook. It focuses on the 2nd Principle, which is "Loving completely."

Title: Love Completely Text: Mark 12:28-33 Date: 6/21/09 Location: Sulphur Spring Introduction: Last Sunday we talked about the fact that Jesus lived His life with Passion and that as His Disciples we need to be passionate about the same things He was passionate about. This morning I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

He Touched Me Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

If we want to meet the real needs of real people, then like Jesus, we must touch the untouchable, forgive the unforgivable, and befriend the despicable.

He Touched Me! (Mark 1:40 – 2:17) A soldier was wounded in a battle and ordered to the nearest military hospital. Arriving at the entrance, he saw two doors: one marked “For Minor Wounds,” the other “For Serious Wounds.” He entered the first door and walked down a long hallway. At the end of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Monday Morning Message

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 3, 2009

Church members sit and eat like sheep. Every Sunday, back to the dinner table we go. This is a Monday morning message, to inspire the flock to do something with what they just heard.

“The Monday Morning Message” Matthew 9:35-38 I. There was His Ministry Vs35 1. Method A. went forth 2. Place A. every where 3. Work A. teaching B. preaching C. healing 4. Message A. the gospel of the kingdom II. There was His demonstration of Compassion Vs36 1. He saw Crowds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Six Worst Words In The English Language

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Jul 14, 2009

The six worst words in the English language are, "I don’t want to get involved."

Six worst words in the English language (I don’t want to get involved) Introduction: I know you are sick of hearing about this, but the news this past week will help me make the one major point I want to make. I want to use the death of Michael Jackson to make this point. The latest we know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Love - A Higher Calling

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 17, 2009

Jesus said - If you love those who love you what reward will you get? In our sermon today we explore Christian loves higher calling as we see: 1. The Rule of Christian Love 2. The Reason For Christian Love 3. The Reward For Christain Love

“CHRISTIAN LOVE” “A Higher Calling” Mt. 5:43-48 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • One of the most difficult things about love is that it leaves us vulnerable. When we open our hearts to anyone or anything, when we let something in, we have also opened ourselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:43-48

Denomination: Orthodox

Having Authority To Love And Forgive

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on May 14, 2008

A sermon for Trinity Sunday that highlights that we have authority to love and forgive from God.

The Gospel reading today, highlights some extremely important points for each one of us. One that we are going to explore further is the concept of Authority in our Christian lives. But before we begin let us remember that each of us are involved in the ministry of the church. Involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Doubting, But Still Worshipping

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Critical Care Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 27, 2008

Jesus came not for the righteous, but instead for the sinner. Are we developing relationships with those who need to experience the touch of Jesus the most?

Critical Care Mark 2:13-17 Mark 2:13-14 (HCSB) Then Jesus went out again beside the sea. The whole crowd was coming to Him, and He taught them. Then moving on, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and He said to him, “Follow Me!” So he got up and followed Him. An ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

God has called me, a poor sinner, to be His disciple in His creation.

Lectionary 10 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 Harry Truman is said to have loved telling a story about a man who had been hit on the head at work. The blow was so severe that the man was knocked unconscious for an extended period of time. His family, convinced he was dead, called the funeral home and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

God Calling

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 26, 2008

God’s call is always a call to change and commitment

1. PARTICULAR CALL A. God’s Call is Selective “and saw” 1. To Study and Comprehend 2. To Understand how a thing works 3. See beyond the surface B. God’s Call is Specific “named Levi” 1. “Whosoever will” may come – after they are called 2. It is God who desires to save you 3. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

To The Ends Of The Earth

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 23 (Final)

TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH (MATTHEW 28:18-20) A story recounts the return of Jesus to heaven after His time on earth. He returned bearing the marks of His earthly pilgrimage with its cruel cross and shameful death. The angel Gabriel approached Him and said, “Master, You must have suffered terribly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible