Sermons on Spiritual Neglect:

The Ministry In Jerusalem

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This is an inductive study of the Jerusalem ministry of Jesus with a focus on major themes and structural elements.

The Jerusalem Ministry Narrative I. Divide and Title A. Segmental Divisions 19.28-21.4 Jesus enters and claims the Kingdom 21:5-38 Jesus predicts the destruction of Jerusalem B. Paragraph Divisions 19:28-44 The Entry 19:45-48 Jesus clears the Temple 20:1-8 Religious leaders question Jesus’ ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Greatest Gift Of All"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

THERE IS MUCH MORE TO OUR GIFT THEN WHAT HAPPENED THAT GLORIOUS NIGHT NEARLY 2,000 YEARS AGO. AND TODAY I WANT US TO TALK ABOUT, THREE SPARKLING FACETS OF THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL.

"THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL!" LUKE 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION Christmas is an exciting time and little Sammy was excited. He was 15 years old and Christmas was still to him a time of wonder. He was a happy child despite his handicap. You see, Sammy was slightly retarded. He still went to school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping Those In Need Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2009

Secret service results in rewards.

Helping Those in Need Matthew 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill 5/10/09 Video: “Why She Gets a Day” (www.tangle.com). I know my mom loved me when I was unlovable – actually I think I’m still unlovable. I want to mention at the beginning that this sermon will not be a “typical” Mother’s Day message. Several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Love Shown In Discipline" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 15, 2009

Sermon 24 in a study in HEBREWS

“and you have forgotten the exhortation which is addressed to you as sons, “MY SON, DO NOT REGARD LIGHTLY THE DISCIPLINE OF THE LORD, NOR FAINT WHEN YOU ARE REPROVED BY HIM; 6 FOR THOSE WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE DISCIPLINES, AND HE SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES.” NASB There are some things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Orthodox

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 19, 2009

Sometimes, waiting isn’t such a bad thing. Sometimes, waiting is a gift from God.

Wait a moment. (Pause for a time) Waiting. It seems sometimes that all we do in life is wait. We wait in line at the market; We wait at the traffic light; We wait for the Advil to take effect; We wait for the commercial to be over; We wait for the shower to get warm; We wait for financing to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing It On Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

Lives that refuse to plug into God’s grace are self sufficient lives, lives that rely on self and ego. It takes humility to admit that we’ve sinned against God and to trust in Christ for our salvation, but until we do that we can’t plug into God’s grace.

TRANSFORMATIONS 6/15/08 – Father’s Day – Passing it On Passing it on… I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on May 24, 2009

What does it look like when you find the heart of worship?

If you have your Bibles, this evening, would you turn with me to Genesis chapter 23. We’ve got so little time and so much to cover. Genesis 23. My first year in college, I was involved in Bethany Bible College’s Extreme Discipleship program… it’s the same program Andy Broad did his first year @ ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Identity Theft - Mugged By The Mirror Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 12, 2009

A message about how a Christian can be mugged by the mirror, and have an inaccurate assessment of their worth.

Continuing in our series entitled Identity Theft. As you may recall from last week… the fastest growing crime in America is Identity Theft… a means by where who we are is taken by another. But of course our identity is far more than our credit card number or bank account. And in truth… the real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Without The Camp, Within The Veil" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 13, 2009

Sermon 28 (and last) in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate. So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.” NASB The writer of this great ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:11-15

Denomination: Orthodox

A Christmas Story (His Star)

Contributed by Larry Moore on Jun 19, 2009

A close look at what the "star" described in Matthew 2 actually was.

A Christmas Story His Star Today we’re going to look at another "part" of the Christmas story. A part that is mentioned in passing and grossly misunderstood. The story of the Christmas Star. It may seem like I’m totally lost in the scripture that we look at today, but if you’ll bear with me I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intro To Revelation Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jun 24, 2009

The first of a two part sermon on Revelation. (I come from a futurist approach.)

Title- Intro to Revelation Text- Revelation 1-11 Disclaimer I. Background Info- 1 a. Author- John b. Date- 90’s AD c. Purpose- Prophecy/future events/”the time is near” d. Imagery 101 II. The Seven Churches- 2-3 a. Ephesus- lost their first love b. Smyrna- faced persecution c. Pergamum- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fall Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 25, 2009

It is only by understanding and believing Genesis 3 that we can understand salvation and accept Jesus Christ as our savior.

“The Fall” (Genesis 3:1-13) Today is a difficult day as we cover what is undoubtedly the most important and saddest part of the Old Testament. Today we learn what went wrong, and we learn of our biggest need as human beings. Today we find out why Jesus had to come and how the process of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Trust Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 1 of a 8 part series called Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. How is trust in God like trust in human relationships? How is it different?

Trust Part 1 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 7, 2009 We’re starting a new series today. The series itself has kind of a long name. I’m calling this series: Relating to God: What We ...read more

Scripture: John 12:35-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Family Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

Because everyone has sinned, everyone needs forgiveness. That is especially true within families. How does forgiveness play out in our families?

You might have heard the name Clara Barton before. After the Civil War, she helped organize the American Red Cross. One day a friend came up to her and reminded her of something awful that someone had done to her in the past. When her friend brought it up to her, she looked at her like she ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist