Sermons on Softness:

Flesh And Spirit: Love And Gentleness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2009

Treating others with gentleness begins with understanding that God uses gentleness with us, and then moves to our being gentle with ourselves. Gentleness does shape the behavior of others.

Why is it that some situations cause us to lose our tempers? Why do we sometimes lose all sense of reason and just get angry all over? Why is it that when we are trying to get someone else to do what we want them to do, we can barely control our rage? A few weeks ago I introduced you to our new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Improper Priorities

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

This sermon is about the things that take our attention from the things of God, and refocuse us on the things of this world; teaching that we should always remain steadfast in our walk with the Lord.

Genesis 13:1-5 KJV And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. [2] And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. [3] And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his tent had been at the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011

As the church, we can model the love of Jesus as we love and accept people. Or we can be exclusive in our love and forfeit our calling to be an authentic church.

A television commercial depicts three business people sitting in the back seat of a taxi. The taxi is stalled in heavy downtown traffic. One man goes berserk. He screams that they will miss the crucial business luncheon they were supposed to go to. The important documents they brought with them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Commitments Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 6, 2011

The church grows when we devote ourselves to living out the truth of God’s Word, to sharing our lives together in genuine fellowship, and to joyful worship.

A few years ago, some wag told his friends he wasn’t going to any more ball games. Why? Well he said… a. Whenever I go to a game, they ask for money. b. The other fans don’t care about me. c. The seats are too hard. d. Coach never visits me. e. The referee makes calls I don’t agree ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Forgive Is Divine

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Pride and dishonesty are the main obstacles to forgiveness. But you will never be free if you refuse to forgive. You really don’t have a choice.

“To Forgive is Divine” (Matthew 18:21-35) Pastor Sean Harder April 26, 2009 As we look at Scripture today, the themes of humility and honesty are at the forefront of the first half of Matthew 18, and forgiveness in the second half appears to be a product of these virtues. Therefore pride and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Eulogy Jeanell Mobley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 8, 2013

This is the funeral of my aunt, a believer who cared a lot about family and giving of herself on behalf of others.

Eulogy For Jeanell Mobley by Rick Gillespie- Mobley Psalms 90:1-12 John 14:1-6 Jeanell Mobley 2/9/2012 God creates some people who are to become very important in the world, and God creates some people who to be very special in the world. Now some would say it is better to be important ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Next Leg Of The Race Is A “detour”

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 13, 2011

What do we do when difficulties arise in our lives. A look at Paul's and his companions time in Philippi Prison

How many of you have seen the Television reality show the “Amazing Race”. For those of you that have not seen it, there many groups of two people (some married teams, some brother’s teams, some sister teams, mother daughter, father daughter, Father son, engaged couples, dating ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Walks Towards Death So We Can Live Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 27, 2013

Jesus was a revolutionary who everyone was talking about prior to the feast of Passover.

I’ve been reading and re-reading the Palm Sunday story this week, not so much for the story itself because that is familiar to all of us – Jesus comes to Jerusalem for Passover, He sends His disciples off to steal a donkey (it’s ok – I’m sure they took it back when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 31, 2013

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through.

Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Sunday! He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012

An Easter Sunday Sermon. Adapted from The Story by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - 27 April 24, 2011 The first Easter Sunday was so good because that Saturday had been so bad. The enemies of Christ were confident they had put an end to this movement. His work was now a total failure. On Saturday Christ was in the grave. His life was over, His tongue had been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14, John 20:11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To A Significant Life

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 13, 2012

A sermon for those who want their life to count for Christ.

“Three Keys to a Significant Life” 1 John 2:15-17 Scripture Reading 1 John 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Senior Promises

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 15, 2012

God had promised Caled the land that he had scouted. Caled shows us how to remember God's promises, lay claim to God's promises and how to be obedient through trust in God.

Senior Promises Joshua 14:6-15 Intro: A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s that?" he asked as he gave her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Want To Have A Big Part In Missions Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 26, 2012

A sermon with some arresting object lessons illustrating the need for supporting missions.

Why I Want to Have a Big Part in Missions Missions Emphasis Series Chuck Sligh February 26, 2012 TEXT: Mark 16:15 – “And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” INTRODUCTION Henry Van Dyke’s said, “The missionary enterprise is not the church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Just Deserts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart-Eye Coordination

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

Our ability to see clearly is dependent on the condition of our hearts, which are made and kept pure through Scripture, worship and prayer.

How many of you wear glasses? I’ve worn mine since I was seven years old. I was able to wear contact lenses for about 20 years but after about 40 they don’t work so well. And even contacts with the new technology, entails juggling with reading glasses, since I have to wear bifocals. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed