Sermons on So Shall It Be:

Called To A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Oct 9, 2005

Because of Jesus’ love for us and so that we might represent him we are called to a holy life

SBC Philippi 10/09/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Called to a Holy Life 1 Peter 1:13-21 Primary Purpose: Because of this great salvation that God has given us now we are to live for Him with holy lives. These next few verses all relate back to those from verse 10 through 12 about salvation. We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

P.r.a.y. / R = Repent Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 17, 2007

If you want your prayers to be heard, repent so that sin’s brick wall will be knocked down.

Review: P = Praise. If you start your prayers with praise, you will end them in peace. Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 David’s Sin, Cover-Up, and Misery (2 Samuel 11-12) It started with just a look. In the end, it brought David more heartache than he could ever imagine. It is a spring night. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 24, 2008

Sometimes we fail so miserably that we just need a fresh start to relationships/ministries with God.

A Fresh Start Jonah 3:1-4 I. You Must Be Willing to Accept Responsibility for Your Previous Actions (Jonah 1:7-12) a. Acknowledge the wrong you have done (v. 10; 1 John 1:8-10) b. Understand the consequences of your sin (v. 12; Luke 12:47-48) II. You Must Be Willing to Humble Yourself (Jonah ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Totally There

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008

So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

If Jesus was truly 100% man, how is it that He performed so many miracles of inhuman strength? PRAYER

The Power of Prayer If I told you that I could show you how to make millions of dollars like Donald Trump in one easy step, would you listen and do it? Guys, if I told you that I could show you how to win any girls heart with one simple action, would you do it? Girls, if I told you that you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Me, Myself And I

Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 28, 2007

Me, Myself and I need to get out of the way so the lost can see Jesus in us.

Me, Myself and I 9-30-07 Last week the warning was about a danger that is within the Church even if not within this congregation. This week’s sermon is also a warning but it is a warning of a more intimate nature. This morning I want to sound the warning against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Rooted In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

We are to extend our roots in Christ, growing in faith so that we may conform into the image of Christ.

This week I was listening to the Christian music station and a familiar song came on the radio by a band named Switchfoot called “This is your life,” and the lyrics of the song say, “This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Of The Mind Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Because the believer’s thoughtlife is so important they must learn win over wrong thought in their mind.

The Battle of the Mind Introduction, How’s your thought life? Are you struggling with worry, doubts, lustful thoughts, fearful thought, thoughts of despair? Text, Philippians 4:8 Recipe of Joy I. Rejoice the Lord (Celebrate) II. Lighten up (tolerate) III. Supplicate IV. Meditate I. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planned Parenthood Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008

Talks about the lack of respect for parents so prevalent in our society today and steps for regaining their respect.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:12 “Planned Parenthood” We’ve been looking at the Ten Commandments in a series called "What If They’re Wrong." So far we’ve looked at the first four Commandments. These first four Commandments deal with our relationship with God. Once Jesus was asked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Follow Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God gives us freedom so we can be free to follow His plan for our lives.

FREE TO FOLLOW Acts 5:17-25 Intro: On this weekend of Independence Day, most of us will at least give passing thought to the freedom we enjoy here in America. Amid the screams of illegal airborne bottlerockets, and the frequent explosions of more illegal firecrackers, many Americans will pause at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joash: A Child Of Promise Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 27, 2006

Joash lived so that Jesus, another child of promise, could die and make our futures bright.

They were excited for the birth of their child. So much so that they had converted the guest room into the baby room before the first trimester was even over! They also started to save money so they could open a RESP (a college fund) the moment their child was born. They wanted the very best for ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 7, 2005

We can discover the wonder of God when we do as the shepherds did so long ago.

Discover the Wonder Luke 2:8-20 (NLT) That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, 10 but the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Give Thanks?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

With so much going on in our world, what reason do we have to give thanks this Thanksgiving

Samuel Scull farms in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One night a fierce desert storm struck with rain, hail, and high wind. At daybreak, feeling sick and fearing what he might find, Samuel went out to look things over and survey the loss. The hail had beaten the garden into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1

Denomination: Methodist

Unwrapping The Gift Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 2, 2008

Focuses on Mary and her faith so we might be able to have faith like she did.

Unwrapping the Gift of Faith (Luke 1:26-45; 2:1-7) Faith is unwrapped by Acting despite being Afraid (Luke 1:38) Faith is unwrapped by Believing despite not Seeing (Luke 1:45) Faith is unwrapped by Being Content despite bad Circumstances (Luke 2:1-7) Slide Intro One week ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational