Sermons on Specifically:

Test 9: Afliction Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon looks at the first key to passing the affliction test--the individual key.

1. When experiencing affliction, your first individual responsibility is to pray (13) 2. When experiencing affliction, your second individual responsibility is to call (14) A few weeks ago, our family went to see a movie called National Treasure. I won’t go into all the details with you, but it ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 5, 2008

Congregations are not spiritual spas. They’re places where needs are met and people are served.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:1-7 TITLE: “A CHURCH THAT SERVES” OPEN: A. A number of years ago, a team of white-jacketed scientists marched with clipboards in hand into the barnyard and sat down outside the chicken coop. They were there to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Argument Against Polygamy

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Apr 21, 2008

A detailed argument against Polygamy and why Christians should oppose it.

The subject of polygamy has resurfaced in the news. A Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound was recently raided by Federal officers over accusations of polygamy, child abuse, and teen pregnancies. This has not been the first time that American Federal officials have had to raid compounds to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

How Now Must We Love? – Putting Legs On The Vision

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has loved you, adopted you as His child, and given you the gift of the Holy Spirit. Now God demands our love in return, and instructs us to demonstrate our love in selfless service to others.

How Now Must We Love? – Putting Legs On The Vision Rom 12 August 28, 2005 Intro: How now must we love? For the past number of weeks we have been talking about our church vision – of Loving God through worship, like a festival. Of loving one another to fruitfulness, like a greenhouse. And of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how to prepare for the coming of Jesus from the teachings of John the Baptist.

I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of buying a weed eater if the price was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenges To The Journey Of Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2013

1 of 4. Genesis records Abram’s encounter with God & his resultant actions of faith. Personal encounters with God call us to venture forth & journey by faith. But What are some challenges to that journey? A challenge to our journey of faith lie in...

CHALLENGES To The VENTURE/JOURNEY Of FAITH-I— Genesis 11:26—12:9 Attention: The food in China can be a challenge for newcomers. One example is that chicken is often served "cleaver style," leaving the meat & bones chopped up together, making it difficult to eat. Years ago, I went with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Inhabits The Praise Of His People

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Oct 17, 2012

God inhabits the praise of His people

God inhabits the praise of his people. “Lord what can I do?” Have you ever said that? Have you ever cried out to God in that way? I have said that on numerous occasions in my life… as I am sure most of us have… if not word for word… still we have made a similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-5, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene

The Accents Of Prayer

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 8, 2013

Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish.

Title: The Accents of Prayer Text: I Timothy 2:1-7 Thesis: Prayer is essential in creating a cultural climate in which the Gospel can flourish. Introduction I am not an expert in linguistics but I can tell if someone has an accent and I can often guess where a person is from based on that accent. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Few Christian Buzzwords - Calling, Gifting And Unity Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010

What is unity? In this passage, we learn what true biblical unity in the church is.

Buzzwords. Who likes buzzwords? Paradigm shift. Synergy. Empowerment. Exit strategy. Wellness. Offshoring. Downsizing. Benchmarking. Mission Critical. Fuzzy logic. We love our buzzwords. But do we always know what we mean when we use a buzzword? Do other people know what we mean? How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dry Bones

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 18, 2010

Has God's dream died in your life? See the bones, speak to the bones and believe what God says about them.

DRY BONES Walt Disney was a remarkable man of vision. He never gave up. Early in his career a newspaper fired him because they thought he had "no good ideas". That just made Disney try harder. When he was starting out in Kansas City he couldn’t sell his cartoons. Some hinted that he had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Clearly Enlightened Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

8th in the series dealing with God's enlightenment of belivers in including them in the mysteries of the universe.

Mystery Revealed Eph 1:8-10 REVIEW I woke up Saturday morning with some different applications of the message on grace that were in the original notes what had already been printed. I am including them here so that you will have them to review. Application to the message of Grace 1. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sending Out The Twelve

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014

Sending Out The Twelve (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Messengers (vs 1-4) (2). The Assignment (vs 5-6) (3). The Directives (vs 7-15) SERMON BODY: Ill: Hold up a can of Coke. The inventor: • Coca-Cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. • It was invented by Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

The Problem Of Joy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2014

Today as we talk about joy, I’d like to discuss with you the problem of joy, take a journey through the Scriptures, and then talk about the solution of joy. Problem. Journey. Solution.

THE PROBLEM OF JOY 1 Thessalonians 5:16 INTRODUCTION... Three words can be powerful (p) What are the three most powerful words you can ever say to someone? Right away you are probably thinking of some powerful phrases than only contain three words… maybe you have said them to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Essential For Redemption?

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 21, 2013

Discovery of the redemptive power, of Christ Jesus.

What Is Essential For Redemption? By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (9/21/2013) “...Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem?...” (Isaiah 50:2, King James Version [Exhortation to trust in Christ]). “...He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-59

Denomination: Friends