Sermons on Speed The Light:

Tradeoffs Series

Contributed by John Tung on Feb 12, 2009

There are tradeoffs in life in general and in spiritual life: A. Some things need to be denied in order for other things to be gained B. Some things need to be lost in order for other things to be found C. Some things need to be carried in order for ot

I. Introduction Is being a Christian supposed to be a joy or a burden? Is being a Christian supposed to be something that brightens our life or weigh us down? Some people think that being a Christian means it creates a heavy burden and weighs them down. I want to show you today that that is not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ Manifested For Us" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 24, 2009

Sermon 19 in a study in HEBREWS

“For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Orthodox

The Biblical Basis For Group Ministry Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009

Biblical Basis For Group Ministry

THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART I The Biblical Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:4-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came To Give Abundant Life Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO GIVE ABUNDANT LIFE” JOHN 7:7-10 INTRODUCTION Tom Omer, former president of the Louisville Bible College, used to tell about a man who had risen from utter poverty to earning a fairly decent salary. All of his life he had wanted to own a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Thorny Experience

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

What is learned when going through rough experiences in life.

Experience is often described as the best teacher a person will ever have in life, and considering what experience cost, it should be. Experience in general comprises knowledge of or skill in or observation of some things or some events gained through involvement in or exposure to that thing or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Rest Of The Divine" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 13, 2008

Sermon 10 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, let us fear if, while a promise remains of entering His rest, any one of you may seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed we have had good news preached to us, just as they also; but the word they heard did not profit them, because it was not united by faith in those who heard. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 14, 2008

This message attempts to explain the lawyer’s question: "And who is my neighbor?"

Text: But he, wanting to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” (Luke 10:29). If someone was to ask you: “And who is my neighbor?” what would you say? Most people think of their neighbor as the people next door, the people across the street or perhaps the people in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

The Shepherds' Story

Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008

Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Sharing Christmas Greetings Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 12, 2008

Vital ways God taught us to share Christmas greetings.

Ever wondered where the idea of Christmas greetings came from? Why do we greet others with “Merry Christmas” and send Christmas cards, letters and emails? The idea comes from God. God was the first Christmas greeter and He didn’t send a card or even an email to say, “Merry Christmas” to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Dad

Contributed by John Moyer on Dec 16, 2008

I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. Five things we can appreciate and apply to our lives as we look at Joseph.

Title: Jesus’ Dad Introduction: Last week we talked about Mary. This week I want to look at Christmas from the perspective of Jesus’ father, Joseph – not his real father but His borrowed father – His earthly father. And His own hometown folks didn’t understand this son of Joseph. You know, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Avenues Of Grace

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

Praying down the bountiful grace of God upon others

"AVENUES OF GRACE" From the beginning of the Hebrews recorded history there has always been a priest unto God. From Melchizedec, who ministered during the first years of Hebrew history, to the priesthood of the Christian believer at the present time, God has always had His representatives on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible