Sermons on Sliding Scale:

The Story Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2018

Zacchaeus was a man with everything, yet he was a man with nothing, that is until Jesus impacted his life!

INTRODUCTION " VIDEO CLIP from FIREPROOF " SLIDE #1 " We are beginning a new series today entitle, SPRING INTO LIFE. " In this series, we are going to examine the story of some of the people we find in the New Testament who had encounters with Jesus, and how those encounters changed their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Depth Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 17, 2017

God's grace reaches deep enough to even reach YOU!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will conclude our series on the subject of grace. • Grace is what a loving God feels and does to save people. • Grace is something that every human being that has ever existed needs. • The book of 1 Timothy 2:3-4 tells us that God desires all people to be saved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Literature- Depending Of God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 19, 2019

God reveals his wisdom to humanity through a variety of creative forms, so we can make decisions in a way that pleases him.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we continue with our series, Binge Reading the Bible. • This series focuses on how God reveals his will and desires for mankind through each specific section of the Bible. • Each genre, including the Pentateuch, Historical Books, Wisdom Literature, the Prophets, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing God's Love Through His Power And Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 31, 2008

Seeing God’s love through His power and our prayer

Seeing God’s Love through His Power and our Prayer Daniel 10:1-3, 10-14 Illustration Slide 1 Missionary – Herbert Jackson Got a car that would not start without a push. Had kids start him off each day by giving him a push Left car running or parked on a hill while he made rounds Slide 1 Did ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pornography - Is It Really So Bad Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is so bad about pornography

Pornography Is it really so bad? slide Last week as we talked about defending life, and celebrating the life God has given to the unborn, I also want to take a moment and celebrate the life that God extends. Marian turned 90 yesterday and we just want to encourage you all to wish her well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 1, 2009

Looks at the coming Day of the Lord and what it is and when it occurs in relationship to the Rapture and how Christians should be living in light of being rescued from this day of wrath.

The Day of the Lord 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 What is the Day of the Lord? The Day of the Lord is a Day of Judgment The Day of the Lord is a Day of Wrath The Day of the Lord is a Period of Time When is the Day of the Lord? The Date of the Day of the Lord is unknown The time of the Day of the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessings Of Justification Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 10, 2011

In the Christian sense, being justified in Christ means being made right before God through our faith in Jesus Christ. It is not something we can do for ourselves, and while this justification is a blessing in itself, there are also many other blessings

The Blessings of Justification Since we have been Justified through faith in Christ, we are blessed with Peace with God Access to God Hope for God’s Glory The Love of God Reconciliation with God The Basis of Justification Outline based on Warren Wiersbe’s “Live Like a King” – Romans ch. 5 in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faces Of Christmas - The Face Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 17, 2010

What can we learn about Faith from Mary? She exhibited faith in a way that glorifies the Lord. She found favor with God, but her circumstances did not seem great and yet she found contentment and peace.

The Face of Faith - Mary The Faces of Christmas Series Luke 1:26-45, 2:1-7 Faith Accepts altered Expectations (Luke 1:38) Faith Believes without Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith finds Contentment despite Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Intro Slide Has anyone ever had dreams of their future? Not real dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Times Evangelists

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Aug 9, 2021

Even during the Tribulation period, God will make certain that people hear the Good News of His great love through at least three sets of agents.

Series: Last Words Message: End Times Evangelists Text: Rev. 7:9-14; 11:3-14, and 14:6-7 Big Idea: Whether or not there is a great revival in our lifetime is certainly something we should pray for. The bible does however reveal that during the Tribulation period there will be a “great harvest” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-14, Revelation 11:3-14, Revelation 14:6-7

Experiencing The Power Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 4, 2015

We all desire to be used to affect the world in a positive way, but we feel like we can barely make changes in our own life let alone in the world around us. Why is this and how can any of us experience the power to change the world?

Experiencing the Power Acts 1-2 Well, here we are at the beginning of another year. The beginning of the New Year can be an exciting time and a scary time as well. It can be exciting because the New Year offers an opportunity for a fresh start. People start diets, they start working out, they ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Real! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2015

The first letter of John was written to Christians to help them have joy, overcome sin, recognize false teachers, and to be assured of their eternal life. To do that, believers had to recognize the reality of Jesus and a relationship with Him.

Get Real! 1 John 1:1-10 Slide Have you ever witnessed people who appeared to be pretenders in the Christian faith? Their words don’t match what they say they say they believe Or Maybe what they say they believe doesn’t match what the Bible says, yet they say they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Community - Weirdest Herd I've Ever Seen!

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 20, 2017

What a great description of the church! A weird mix of people of different generations, different personalities, different ethnic, economic, religious backgrounds, who might never hang out together— except for the fact that we all love Jesus!

“Weirdest herd I’ve ever seen.” (Show clip from Ice Age 1 where the mammoth saves the saber tooth tiger, Diego. Afterwards Diego asks the mammoth why he risked his life to save him. The mammoth replies, "Because that's what you do when you are a part of a herd. To which the sloth says, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Passing On The Baton

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 20, 2013

When most people hear the word transition…they immediately become concerned because transition represents change. But change is not always a bad thing. Change can be good if it’s handled correctly. Every Christian knows that the Bible is full of tra

Drama… Slide #1 Welcome to Vista Pointe... For those here today who call Vista Pointe home…welcome… I hope you all had a great week serving God the past week in your community. If you are a guest with us today...We are thrilled to have you with us! Thanks for taking time out ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:15-17

Prayer For The Nation

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

As believers we have the responsibility to prayer for our nation, to respect and honor those in authority & not to be critical to them. instead we should pray for them.

TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE NATION Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 19, 2024

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired.

My dad was one of those guys that never got rid of clothes. He would keep things that moths no longer desired. And truth be told I have a few things of his to this day. Somewhere I even have a few of his old ties that are so wide you could use them for a sail on a sailboat. He was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:8, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist