Sermons on Spiritual Gifts:

Kingdom Character-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016

4 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

KINGDOM CHARACTER-IV—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Attention: Opposites Attract! Two young fellas were talking about what they wanted to find in their mate. One friend said,”I’ve heard from a lot of folks that people with opposite ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

Strange Twists Of The Jesus Story By "Gabriel." Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 24, 2015

Muhammad started with the truth, so as to make it familiar to Christians of the day, then twisted it, added to it, subtracted from it.

Lesson 20, No Friendship with Infidels! The end of Sura 2, "the cow" , and the beginning of Sura 3, called "The family of Imran." We'll go through verse 31. You may recall that a story of Abraham and some animals and a dream is recorded in Genesis 15. The Koran has its own special version ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Paradox Of Pain

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015

We rejoice in our sufferings, because God uses them in our lives and has a purpose for our good and His glory

The Paradox of Pain TCF Sermon October 13, 2013 There is a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip that sums up what life often feels like, and I think even for us as a fellowship, it describes at least part of our experiences in the past few years. It’s a series of panels, each depicting a scene ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ: The Most Important Things, Part 1

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

Pastor Jonathan expounds on Mark 1:16-18, citing three ways to know you are a true Christ-follower: 1) a calling, 2) the guiding hand of God, and 3) a change of heart.

This week is back to school. It is the worst time of the year. After an incredible summer when you can sleep till 2 o’clock apparently (Jessica tells me), you can do whatever you want and the kids are enjoying themselves, then all of a sudden you’re jolted back into reality and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 20, 2013

John is going to share the things he’s heard from Jesus and he’s going to start with an understanding of who God is. God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. What does this mean for us?

Walking In The Light - 1 John 1:5-2:2 - May 19, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #2 We are going to continue with our series from 1 John this morning, but before we get into those verses I’m going to invite you to turn with me to another of John’s writings; ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

The Giant Of Money Problems

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2013

This sermon helps us to understand the difference between standard of living and quality of life and how we need to know this when it comes to money.

The Giant Of Money Problems Calvary 5-18-13 Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Matthew 6:19-24 I am indebted to Andy Stanley for his sermon on Breathing Room for some of the concepts and ideas in this message. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Let me tell you briefly how Pentecost Sunday came out in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Self-Deception Of Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

Paul exhorts us to test ourselves to see if we’re in the faith – but how do we do that? John points us in the right direction with some practical “tests” so that we may discern whether we are living in the light or in the darkness.

The Self Deception of Sin - 1 John 1:10-2:2 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #4 In his second letter to the Corinthian Church, the apostle Paul pleads with the people, saying to them these words … “Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 8, 2013

4 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-IV—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: A cowboy rides into town & stops at a saloon for a Sasparilla. Unfortunately, the locals always had a habit of picking on strangers, which he was. When he finished his drink, he exits the saloon only to find that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 3, 2013

The Process of Discipleship (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Soldier (vs 3-4, 8-13) (2). The Athlete (vs 5) (3). The Farmer (vs 6-7) (4). The Victor (vs 8-13) SERMON CONTENT: Ill: • Just imagine a factory in the UK of about 40-50 employees; • The aim of that factory is to produce shoes. • To help the factory ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Living As Life-Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living As Life-Givers Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - February 23, 2014 Intro Many of us have been watching the Olympics. Along with the remarkable skills... there have bee some special moments that transcend the competition. • First Winter Olympic athlete ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

“Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Incomparable Boaz Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Feb 25, 2013

In times of harship we cry out to God to deliver us, to change our circumstances, but God wants to do a work of transformation in our hearts. Join us as we see how God reveals His grace to Ruth and begins a work in her heart.

The Incomparable Boaz - Ruth 2:4-16 - February 24, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth #5 When we find ourselves in a miserable situation in life, surrounded by circumstances that are not of our choosing, nor of our liking, the prayer of our hearts is likely to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-16

Denomination: *other

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 7, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 5 through 7

Luke 21: 5 – 7 Do You See What I See? 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”7 So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

So That...

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 25, 2013

A sermon on the reason we study the Bible. i.e., "so that" the man of God might be equipped for every good work.

Good morning. Happy New Year! I suspect some of you might be working on some goals. Some of you may be thinking about getting serious about saving some money so you can buy that new car, that new house, that new set of golf clubs. Right? Some of you are maybe thinking about taking a class or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility, The Cure For Interpersonal Conflict Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 26, 2013

How to diffuse interpersonal conflicts through humility

Humility is the cure for interpersonal conflict. The story is told of a Christian couple who were married for a number of years but they got into terrible fights. After one particularly intense argument, the husband stormed out of the house. The wife got on her knees and prayed, “O Lord, you know ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist