Sermons on Spiritual Purpose:

The Justice And Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of sermons on Isaiah revealing Jesus as a major focus of this prophetic book. Starting in Chapter 1, we see God’s redemptive plan unfolding through the promised Messiah

Isaiah #1 The Justice and Mercy of God Isaiah 1:18-20 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard people say that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. But Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Making The God Connection

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of 2 Sam. 24

Connecting 2 Sam. 24 Most people want to connect with God. A little boy wanted $100 very badly. He prayed for weeks, but nothing happened. So, he decided to write a letter to God requesting $100. When the post office received the letter to "God, USA", they decided to send it to the President. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lo Que Debes De Buscar En Una Iglesia

Contributed by Richard Perez on Dec 1, 2006

El lugar, la iglesia adonde usted y yo adoramos a Dios es de suma importancia y es una decisión que nunca se debe tomar ligeramente.

1 Porque quiero que sepáis qué gran lucha tengo por vosotros y por los que están en Laodicea, y por todos los que no me han visto en persona, 2 para que sean alentados sus corazones, y unidos en amor, alcancen todas las riquezas que proceden de una plena seguridad de comprensión, resultando en ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shakey Ground

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 2, 2006

SERVING GOD IN MIND

SHAKEY GROUND 2 THESS 2:1-2 INTRO: PAUL IN HIS SECOND LETTER TO THE THESSALONIANS A) FALSE TEACHERS AND DOCTRINE HAD COME INTO THE CHURCH THERE B) PAUL WROTE A SECOND LETTER TO REMOVE THE SEEDS OF FALSE DOCTRINE C) HE COMMENDS THEM ON THEIR FAITHFULNESS D) AND ENCOURAGES THEM TO THAT PRESENT ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2

Denomination: Other

What Do You Give A God Who Has Everything?

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him. (Going Back to the Heart of Worship).

What Do You Give a God Who Has Everything? Going back to the heart of Worship Topic: Honoring God with whole hearted worship Thesis: God warns his people to repent from superficial worship by turning their hearts to honor Him Aim: To turn the hearts of our church to honor God with worship that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Get Down To The Nitty Gritty Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says... (James)[#7] LET’S GET DOWN TO THE NITTY-GRITTY James 4:1-12 Introduction: I would like start off this morning by reminding you of what our Church’s vision is: 1.Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2.The people of this Church live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Focused Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

Series: A Growing Church¡K [#1] IS FOCUSED Acts 20:6-12 Introduction: Wasn’t it nice to have a big crowd here last week? Yes, I know it was Easter Sunday; but the more I thought about it, why can¡¦t we have a nice crowd here every Sunday? Now I know that numbers should never be the focus, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I Here Today Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in the series "At The House Of God".

Series: At The House Of God [#1] WHY AM I HERE TODAY? 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Chris (Congregational Reading): What is our vision? It is our vision to: 1. Lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 2. Live lives in the world that lead the lost to Jesus Christ! 3. Intentionally make all church activities about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Juegues A Las Escondidas Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 11, 2006

Adorar es muchos más que simplemente cantar, o venir a la Iglesia y asistir al culto. Adorar no tiene que ver con ritmo sino con una vida...

Tema: Adoración Lugar: IBD Texto: Salmos 16:8 Fecha: 08-06-06 Título: NO JUEGUES A LAS ESCONDIDAS CON DIOS INTRODUCCIÓN • Es interesante que cuando pensamos en la adoración y tratamos de meditar en ella. • Hay varias interpretaciones. • Algunos piensan que la adoración a Dios, se ofrece ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reverence, Not Rigor-Mortis: A Call To Genuine Worship

Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 17, 2006

Genuine worship comes from the heart, is spontaneous, new, congregational, joyful, and affects our daily life

REVERENCE NOT RIGOR-MORTIS: A CALL TO GENUINE WORSHIP 2 CORINTHIANS 3.17, JOHN 4. 24, PSALM 149. 1 - 9 One of the most recurring things we hear about church is that it is boring. Many folks won’t come out & openly say it, but they don’t come because it is boring. This causes a great concern to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Important About The Church?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 7, 2007

We will consider how the Lord’s church started and what’s significant about it. In this text, I see these things: 1- powerful spirit 2- pointed message 3- penitent response

INTRO.- What’s the big deal about the church? What’s so important about the church? Why go to church? What does it do for us? I’m sure these are some questions that the average American asks. And the answers they get from themselves or others are not very positive so they don’t go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contemplative Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Teaches how to do a "lectio divina", as an applied example of the contemplative stream of Christianity.

The Contemplative Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 12, 2005 (Lectio Divina on Mark 10:46-52) Children’s Time I want to tell you a little story, to help you understand one of the ways that people talk to God and worship God. Over the past little while we’ve been talking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Celebration Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part one of a series on worship

Celebration Worship The Power of Praise Acts 3:1-10 I. One Example of Celebration Worship. A. The Lame Man’s Handicap. 1Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. 2As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Worshiping Through Trials Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 4 of a series on Worship

Worshiping through Trials The Power of Praise Acts 16:16-34 "Man who is born of woman Is of few days and full of trouble" (Job 14:1). "Yet man is born to trouble, As the sparks fly upward." God promises us that trials will come. Job 5:7 "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: *other