Sermons on Spiritual Insight:

Our Basis For Decisions! - Postmodernity

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present Jesus to a non-Christian world?

Our Basis for Decisions! How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present the ethics of Jesus to a non-Christian world? Pray Have you ever thought about what is the basis of your decisions in life? How do you make decisions about what is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

John – Preparing A People For The Lord Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examining the role of John the Baptist

Luke 1:11- 17 – John – preparing a people for the Lord Imagine agreeing over the phone to meet a distant business acquaintance—someone you’ve never met in person—at a large business convention. “How will I know you?” you might say. “Well,” says your colleague, “I’ll be carrying a briefcase.” “All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

People Who God Can Use Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Examining the qualifications of one who God can use - study of Mary.

Luke 1:26 - 38 – Who God can Use When Milan Cathedral was finished, in the vast throngs of people assembled to witness the dedication was a little girl who was heard to cry out in childish glee, as she pointed to the great building, "I helped to build that!" "What!" exclaimed one of the guards ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Community Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 19, 2004

This is a message encouraging believers to follow the wisdom found in the following: In essential things, unity. In non-essential things, liberty. In all things, charity.

Remember Pat Tillman? He’s the football player who turned down a three-year, $3.6 million contract with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the Army in May 2002 in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. Tillman was killed in a firefight in Afghanistan. Sports pages all across America told his heroic story. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-22, John 17:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Ain't Over

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

For the Christian, Thanksgiving is not a one day event, we need to give God thanks every day.

Thanksgiving Ain’t Over Scripture Reading – Luke 17:11-17:19 Dear Abby received this letter a few years back. Dear Abby, Happiness is knowing that your parents won’t almost kill you if you come home a little late. Happiness is having your own bedroom. Happiness is having parents that trust you. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Adventist

The Real Marks Of Greatness

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

A sermon addressing what God wants us to do in our lives.

The Real Marks of Greatness Mark 9:33-50 Lessons from the hen house Have you ever been around a farm? Something I’ve learned about chickens is that there is a definite "pecking order" to the flock. Within the flock of hens, one of them always becomes dominant. She will peck away at any hen that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Lutheran

'tis The Season To Think Of Others

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 10, 2004

1- To share with others 2- To pray for others 3- To reach out to others

INTRO.- Matthew 20:28 Jesus said of himself, “The Son of man did not come to be served, but to serve…” Jesus gave us the example to follow. He came to serve. He came to minister to people. HE LIVED FOR OTHERS. ILL.- But Jack did something entirely different. Jack who? Jack Benny. No, he’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Depression - Part 2

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004

God has a cure for Depression. Part 1 gives the reasons - part 2 gives the answers!

What do we do when we are depressed? Irritability, sadness, exhaustion, low self-image, destructive self-criticism, shame, guilt, manic behavior, suicidal thoughts or acts. ILLUS: In the February addition of the Reader’s Digest there was an advertisement for Paxil, an anti-depressant. It began ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

See Jesus In Your Christmas Traditions!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007

Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us.

Christmas Eve Service “See Jesus in your Christmas Traditions!” Thesis: Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us. Introduction: Quotes: Christmas is the harvest time of love. Souls are drawn to other souls. All that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unreasonable Worship Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Jesus Connection Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:18-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Exiled Shepherd To Exodus Leader Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

Though our own lives may seem insignificant or confusing, God is able to take them and use them for His great purpose

He single-handedly saved the Jewish nation on several occasions. His life foreshadows that of Jesus, and he’s like Him in many ways. He predicted Jesus would come. He makes an appearance in the Bible many years after his death. His body is buried by God himself – an honor we read about no one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obey The Right Thirst Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

People outside of Jesus are like a field ready to be harvested and Jesus and them are dependent on us taking the first steps to reach them

Without apology, I’m standing in front of you this morning to suggest you need to change. It’s not because there’s something about you that I don’t like. It may not even be anything I know about. But I’m telling you that you need to change, and so do I. Being a Christian is all about changing, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Makeover – World Edition Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God is ready for us to be dead and reborn rather than just “made over.”

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV) Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. I had the verse put above the signature line on our checks. I had heard it in a song. It hits home with me. The Message paraphrase puts it this way: Proverbs 4:23 (The Message) Keep vigilant watch over ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

So we have Jesus as the Vine, God the Father as the Vinedresser, and us as the branches. Having made those distinctions, let me share with you the lessons I think we can learn from this passage.

A while back we began a study of the times throughout the Gospel of John where Jesus said, “I am…” I am the Light of the world. I am the Door. I am the Good Shepherd. I am the Bread of Life. Tonight I want us to close out this series by looking at another one of these statements that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Holiness