Sermons on Spiritual Fervor:

Earning Your Money Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 9, 2005

Proverbs is God’s little book of wisdom. One area of life that’s covered in Proverbs is personal finance.

Today, I warn you that I will be using a four letter word that some of you might not like: WORK! Work gets mixed reviews, doesn’t it? Some of us work too much. We are a nation of workaholics. People working 60, 70, 80 hours a week to “get ahead.” People who work early, stay late, and bring ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Training: The Holy Spirit Is Our Guide Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 29, 2005

This is the 5th of a 5 part series on basic bible doctrines for our new congregation. (New Church Plant as of 4-6-03)

Basic Training: The Holy Spirit is Our Guide JOHN 14:16-18, 25-27; I CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Man on the Street video: “What is filled with the spirit?” There were actually some pretty good answers to that question in those interviews but most of the people asked, either didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-27

Denomination: Christian Church

God Loves You: No Doubt About It

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005

Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Five Ws Of Worship

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

A look at the Who, What, Where, When and Why of worship.

THE FIVE “W”S OF WORSHIP Sometimes you come across some information that you wish you would have seen before you took a given action, or moved in a certain direction. For instance, it wasn’t until just a few days ago that I came across these “Top Ten Questions to Ask Before Changing Your Churches ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Minority Report

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006

Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Self-Control Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we can live an incredible life. Let’s start in Galatians 5:19 because Paul does a tremendous job of contra

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON SELF-CONTROL Galatians 5:19-26 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Turn with me to Galatians, Chapter 5 this morning. We have talked about the different aspects of the fruit of the spirit that Paul gives us. Through the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit, we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The High Ministry Of Lamp Dressing

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This message is concerned with the importance of living a clean and godly life.

NOTE: I TOOK AN OIL LAMP AND LIT IT JUST PRIOR TO READING THE TEXT AND ALLOWED IT TO BURN THE ENTIRE TIME THAT I PREACHED THIS MESSAGE. THE EFFECT WAS VERY GOOD ESPECIALLY WHEN I GOT TO THE POINT ABOUT THE WICK AND THE OIL OF THE LAMP. Exodus 30:7 KJV And Aaron shall burn thereon sweet incense ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Games People Play: Monopoly Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on May 1, 2006

This is a message about serving in the church

Today we end our series on the games people play. Last week we looked at Solitaire. Solitaire is a great game to play, but it’s a terrible way to live. God’s intention for us is to “do life together”. Today we look at another popular game. Monopoly. Monopoly was introduced in 1934 during the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cost Of A True Revival Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. True Revival also means that God’s people must fall down before Him in true repentance for sin.

Book of Nehemiah Series #12 Nehemiah Chapters 9 - 10 The Cost of A True Revival By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah 9:1-3, "Now in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them. And the seed of Israel separated ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Da Vinci Code: Remember The Manual! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 8, 2006

I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock a

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17

We're More Stubborn Than We Think Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 10, 2006

If God’s kindness doesn’t lead you to repentance, perhaps God’s condemnation will.

We’re More Stubborn Than We Think Romans 2:5-11 Rev. Brian Bill 6/11/06 This story could only come out of Michigan…perhaps you saw it in the Pantagraph. In celebration of the date 6-6-06, this past Tuesday, a town called Hell, Michigan put on a party and invited the whole country to come. Radio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

24/7: Twenty-Four Seven Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

A sermon on living like Jesus lived

24/7: Twenty-four seven A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eyeing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: *other

Enduring The Storms On The Path Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Douglas Lynch on Nov 12, 2006

The storms of life often come as a direct result of our obedience to Christ. Remember, he’s got his eye on you. You aren’t alone. He allowed you to face this storm for a purpose. Often that purpose is to let you get a glimpse of his glory when he pass

Enduring The Storms On the Path of Obedience Mark 6:45-56 Last week we looked on as Jesus taught his men that if they were going to follow him they would have to be both Obedient and Attentive. In other words they would have to listen to God for direction and obey, but they must also keep their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defend The Home Front Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Prophetic Statements

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Looking at the prophecies of Jesus we can see that God does care for us and that He has a plan for our lives.

3 Prophetic Statements Sometimes life seems out of control and our response to the problems and difficulties we see around us is to fear. We worry that God either doesn’t know or doesn’t care about what is going on. We worry that evil is getting the upper hand. We worry that God can’t stop the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Holiness