Sermons on Space:

The Unchanging God--Part 1

Contributed by David Seeley on Feb 14, 2004

God is unchanging in His attributes. He is always the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Text: James 1:17 “Every Good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” Introduction: We live in a changing world. Some analysts predict that the fifty years between 1970 and 2030 will experience ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Holiness

Is It Time To Build?

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This Sermon is to help the Church understand and discern the need to build

Text: Luke 5:1-7 Title: Is It Time To Build? October 27, 2002 Illustration: Church Building experts say that its time to build when you’re church has reached 80% of your max capacity. They also say that if you don’t build, you may reach 100%, but statistics prove that you will begin to lose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of Time Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 in stewardship series

THE GIFT OF TIME Giving with a Purpose-Part 2 Sunday, January 14, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The paradox of our time in history is that.... We have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less. We buy more, but enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pressing On (Determination)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 11, 2007

This is a sermon focusing on staying the course despite rejection and obstacles.

Luke 13:31-35 At that very hour some Pharisees came, and said to him, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” And he said to them, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and perform cures today and tomorrow, and the third day I finish my course. Nevertheless I must go on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Like Sears: He Has Everything

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Do we limit God by saying that He has everything but then don’t believe it? Do we limit Him by saying, "Maybe it is not for me."

April, 2007 “God is Like Sears: He Has Everything” Colossians 2:6-15 INTRODUCTION: “God is Like Sears: He Has Everything.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Most people would probably say, “Yes, I would agree,” however, why then do so many people, including Christians, often live ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Gates Of Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008

Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting Your Big Rocks In

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 5, 2006

The only way to accomplish what is truly important in life is to get those priorities into your schedule first.

When it comes to our lives – two things are clear. There are more rocks than we’ve got jar space! If we want to make the most of our jar space - we’ve got to make sure to get the biggest rocks in first. As we come into another fall, there will be lots of “rocks” vying your time and attention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Model Church”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

The greatest virtue in the world is love. Without love, man cannot have abundant life. In actuality, without love man is nothing. Paul knew this. This is why he went before God and prayed that the Thessalonian church and its believers might grow in love,

Biblical Text: 1 Thes. 3:9-13 (KJV) “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God; Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith? Now God himself and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A "Mary” Christmas…for All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Christmas Sermon

As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Silent Sermons Of The Church

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 11, 2006

Silent sermons that are in every standard church

Silent Sermons of the Church I doubt very seriously if you have ever heard a sermon quite like this one. But as you know I have a tendency to preach one of those types occasionally. Have you ever thought about the silent sermons the church building itself preaches? “Sermons in stones” was a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nature Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James reminds us of God’s trustworthy nature

Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. He pulled the eggs out of the refrigerator and told his little brother, “I’ll give you five dollars if you let me break three of these eggs over your head.” The little brother said, “You ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Job Ponders The Power Of God - Job Chapter Twenty Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty six.

Job here speaks again. A simple outline of this chapter is: Job 26 - Job reproves his friends. (verses 1-4) There is no hiding for the dead (verses 5-6) Job ponders the power of God. (verses 7-14) 1 But Job answered and said: 2 "How have you helped him who is without power? How have you ...read more

Scripture: Job 26:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sending Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 17, 2008

Exposition of Romans 10:14-17 related to the commissioning of our first international mission team

Text: Romans 10:14-17, Title: Sending Beautiful Feet, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: talk about Erika thinking Maine was at the ends of the NA continent, recount our commissioning service with NAMB in Atlanta in 2003, and how there were many couples who would be leaving soon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible: Does Every Bomb Really Have An L.e.d. Readout? (4 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 27, 2008

Fourth in series: Focuses on how a Christian must balance URGENCY with PATIENCE.

DOES EVERY BOMB HAVE AN L.E.D. READOUT? 22 And convince some, who doubt; 23 save some, by snatching them out of the fire; on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Jude 1:22-23 (RSV) In many movies, our hero is on a race against time. And at least in action ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Are All Saints

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 31, 2008

A sermon for All Saints Sunday, Series A

All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, for all the saints, redeemed by the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, we give you thanks. For all those ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran