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  • When The Odds Are Against You Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 5, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,574 views

    Standing up for our faith calls for strong convitictions, Elijah demonstrated his faith by having the convitictions to stand for God, even when he was all alone

    Introduction: We love heroes, and we especially love heroes who win despite overwhelming odds. As illustrated in the movie “Remember the Titans”. It seems the greater the odds the more we favor the underdog and cheer for him to overcome the obstacles. While overcoming the odds and becoming ...read more

  • It's Not About Us

    Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,431 views

    Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

    It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

  • If Jesus Didn't Rise

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    Three new attacks on the Resurrection story just in time for Easter.

    IF JESUS DIDN’T RISE 1 Corinthians 15: Intro: Among the people from Eastern Europe, the Easter basket had nothing to do with candy and rabbits. Baskets were filled with symbolic things and taken to church to be blessed. There was bread in the basket to recall how Israel relied on God in the ...read more

  • God's Friends

    Contributed by Kevin Lockett on Sep 8, 2007
     | 3,349 views

    We can grow as friends of God by applying life lessons from three of God’s friends: David, Mary, and Peter. Appropriate for Pentecost, Confirmation, or honoring a pastor, deacon, teacher, or other faithful servant of God.

    “God’s Friends” Acts 2:1-21 The title for today’s sermon comes from a confirmation text book used in my church.(1) In fact, the scripture lessons I selected for today are actually the texts traditionally read in Christian churches around the world on Pentecost Sunday – the day on which ...read more

  • We Would Like To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,074 views

    It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

    Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

  • The Untamable Tongue

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,374 views

    The tongue can encourage and build up or discourage and tear down relationships.

    Story: “The Tongue” A biblical writer said, “The tongue can no man tame.” A Greek philosopher asked his servant to provide the best dish possible. The servant prepared a dish of tongue, saying: “It is the best of all dishes, because with it we may bless and communicate happiness, dispel sorrow, ...read more

  • Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    This is the second in a series of 8 sermons that focus on Natural Church Development’s "8 Quality Characteristics" of Healthy churches. This is on the characteristic: "Need-Oriented Evangelism". We focus on building the quality, God provides the growth.

    Love Your Neighbor, Tell Your Story John 9:25 and context Some titles just make you want to read the book: They Like Jesus ... Not the Church It is a book that delves into the attitudes and perceptions of 20-30 year olds about the church (US!!!) 1) The Church is an organized religion with a ...read more

  • Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,741 views

    The decision to follow Christ and His ideals at any cost.

    Lesson From Sheriff Pat Garrett Matthew 10:34-42 Sermon Objective: The decision to follow Christ at any cost. Supporting Scripture: Joshua 24:15; James 4:4; Series Summary We finish a sermon series this morning called “Lessons from the Wild West.” In the first week we looked at: “Buffalo Bill ...read more

  • Don't Allow Your Past Rob Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,430 views

    Philippians is commonly called the "Book of Joy". But Paul presents several thieves that try to rob us of our joy. The third thief: "Your Past."

    DON’T ALLOW YOUR PAST TO ROB YOUR JOY A. I Timothy 1:12-16 (READ and COMMENT) ILLUSTRATION: In 1955, the New York Yankees chose 22 year-old John Malangone as the probable REPLACEMENT for VETERAN catcher Yogi Berra. Though he could THROW a BALL from HOME PLATE and HIT the left field FENCE 368 ...read more

  • Jesus Meets A Sceptic Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,759 views

    How does Jesus begin his mission? By gathering a few friends around him.

    John 1 :35-51 Jesus meets a Sceptic preached at Jubilee Church by Adrian Warnock Audio and slides available at http://www.jubilee-church.org/sermons/john/john1v35ff.htm Discussion Questions · Does hearing about Church statistics discourage you or inspire you to want to make a ...read more

  • If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

    If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

  • Suffering

    Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,587 views

    Making our lives count through suffering

    Suffering is something that each and everyone one of us deal everyday of our lives. Suffering comes into everyday peoples lives both great and small don’t they. Sometimes suffering comes into people’s lives and we don’t know how nor why God would allow a person to endure such a trial. Suffering can ...read more

  • Standing At The Edge Of Greatness

    Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    Releasing the greatness that is within us all.

    I WAS WATCHING TELEVISION THE OTHER DAY AND I SAW A VERY INTERESTING RECRUITING COMMERCIAL THAT WAS BEING RUN BY THE USCG. FOR EXAMPLE THERE IS ONE WHERE SOME YOUNG TEENAGERS ARE HIKING ALONG A RIVER BANK, AND ONE OF THEM DROPS HIS KNAPSACK INTO THE RIVER, IT FLOATS DOWN THE RIVER, AND THEN ...read more

  • Finding The Joy You Have Lost Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 16, 2010
    based on 97 ratings
     | 40,763 views

    Three ways to renew your joy. 1. Live each day by GRACE 2. Keep your priorities in PERSPECTIVE 3. Grow in your RELATIONSHIP with Christ

    Finding The Joy You Have Lost Paul writing to the Philippians in chapter three says: “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.” Philippians 3:1 (NKJV) Go ahead and circle the word “rejoice”. ...read more

  • Stewardship Of The Garden Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 20,836 views

    Why does Jesus tell us that each servant received only one mina? (as opposed to the parable of the talents). And what does this parable tell us about our role as stewards of God’s gift?

    OPEN: A famous preacher once delivered a powerful sermon on the subject of “God’s Ownership” and – since it spoke of the things we have belonging to God - this made a certain rich member of the church a little upset. The wealthy man took the preacher to his home for lunch, and then walked him ...read more