Sermons on Spiritual Liberty:

According To The Promise

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 13, 2004

In Genesis 21 we are blessed with a very important beginning, the beginning of the nation of Israel. Earlier in scripture, God had promised Abraham a son and now was fulfilling that promise in providing Isaac.

I. Introduction The Old contains the New and the New explains the Old. What that means is that the New Testament can be seen in the Old Testament. In the Old Testament, God makes known predictions, prophecies, and typologies. And, in the revelation of these predictions, prophecies, and typologies, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 15, 2004

This is an introduction to the book of Proverbs.

The Wisdom of God Introduction to the Book of Proverbs Today we are beginning a brand new study of God’s Word. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine for those who desire to live life to its fullest in the will of God. Proverbs has been studied, memorized, quoted, and applied to life for thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In Good And Bad

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004

God has a purpose for us in both good times and bad.

INTRO.- ILL.- One man said, “After finishing an out-of-town errand, I discovered that my car wouldn’t start because it was out of gas. A passer-by told me there was a service station a half-mile away, so I took a gas can from the trunk and trudged the distance in the sweltering sun. “The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007

A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 1

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) Awhile back, I received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 8 (Final)

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Restoring Religion Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008

Who is worship supposed to be about? God. And it is His worship that He was restoring in Jerusalem in this passage. This message looks at restoring our religion.

1. Worshipped as family (3:1 – they gathered together as one man) 2. Worshipped fittingly (3:2 – in accordance with the Word of God) 3. Worshipped freely (3:3 – in spite of the fear of the nations) 4. Worshipped fully (3:4-5 – they kept all the feasts and offered all the offerings) It seems like ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When God Doesn't Want To Hear It Series

Contributed by Ken Osso on Jan 5, 2008

This is the first of a two-part series on the parable of the lost son. Heading into the New Year, this first message looks closely at the story of the lost son and the good news we have of a fresh start.

When God Doesn’t Want to Hear It Luke 15:11-32 I sat at my desk staring blankly at the screen with a bit of a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. I didn’t know exactly where to begin, and I wasn’t even sure God wanted to hear it. I had just scrolled through the pages of a Word document where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene