Sermons on Spiritual Realm:

Big Leaders Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011

The example of Nehemiah gives to us a solid picture of good leadership and the way it should be in the family of God. A Book sermon, 2nd in a series.

Nehemiah Intro: Audience participation time this morning. I’ll call out the event or thing, you call out the name of someone associated with it. • Model A automobiles (Henry Ford) • The American Revolution (Washington, Benjamin Franklin, et al) • Mickey Mouse – ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 7:24-29 Building Your House Above The Floodplain Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011

Matthew 7:24-29 Building your house above the floodplain

Matthew 7:24-29 Building your house above the floodplain Manuscript Earlier this year Queensland experienced something big. A big natural disaster. What was it? Floods. They were everywhere. We had them in Gympie. They had them out bush – some towns cut off for weeks. And even our capital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

We Need A Joseph's Heart Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2011

A series for the Christmas Season, or anytime of the year. Why did God choose those who went to see Jesus and to know that He had come into the world? Each of the characters we will examine had a special heart after God and qualities that we all need to

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed upon us. Even with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The "Golden Rule" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 29, 2011

The "Golden Rule" summarizes Jesus' teaching on how citizens of the kingdom of heaven are to live.

Nearly every adherent of every religion throughout history as well as those who claim to have no religion at all, hold to some form of what has come to be known as the “Golden Rule.” But as we’ll see this morning, the words of Jesus which form the basis for that belief are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Really The Most Powerful Person In The World? Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

It is about the fact that when God speaks things happen!

Intro: THAT’S WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT! 1. Some people call the President of the United States "the most powerful leader in the world," but more than one former President would disagree. Ex-Presidents have confessed that their executive orders weren’t always obeyed and that there wasn’t much they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Timing Is Everything. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

Time is more important than we ever dreamed of.

Intro: 1. Maddie cannot tell time, the other day she was wearing a watch. I asked her "Maddie, what time is it?" She looked at me kind of puzzled, just then Missi drove up to take her home. She smiled and confidently said, "It’s time for me to go home!" 2. We cannot imagine how confusing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - We Need The Heart Of Joseph. Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011

Part 1 of a 4 part series for the Christmas Season (Or anytime). We will research the heart of those surrounding the birth of Jesus to see what was in their hearts that enabled them to be in the right place, at the right time, to be among the very few wh

What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 1 - We Need a Joseph’s Heart By Rev. James May Thanksgiving, with its family gatherings and feasting has now passed into history and we find ourselves filled with thankfulness for all of the blessings of God that he has bestowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 2 - Right Motivation For Giving Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011

Second in stewardship series. This message discusses generosity in giving.

Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 2 - The Right Motivation for Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 March 13, 2011 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this message can be heard at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org. Me: We’re in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Under Pressure

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 8, 2011

Psalm 69 - Messianic Psalm (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Sermon Outline: Deliverance: “Save Me” (vs 1-18) Vindication: “Judge my enemies” (vs 19-29) Praise: “Be Glorified” (vs 30-36) Jesus: "The Messiah" Sermon Text: • Next to Psalm 22 and Psalm 110; • This is the most frequently quoted Psalm in the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Cat In The Hat Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

I used The Cat in the Hat to introduce this sermon on Temptation.

The Cat in the Hat The Cat. . .in. . .the. . .Hat. The Cat in the Hat is probably the best known of any of Dr. Seuss’s books, with the possible exception of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, but really most people are more familiar with the Grinches’s Christmas special or movie then they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Bethel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 13, 2011

Return to the Lord and let Him remind you of His commitment to you and renew your faith to face life’s sorrows.

There is an old West African proverb which says, “The man who tries to walk two roads will split his pants.” (Janet Weiss, Leesburg, Florida, heard in a conversation by her father, a missionary to the Maninka tribe; www.PreachingToday.com) That’s the way it is with those who try to live for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 13, 2011

Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward the truth.

Title: Guard Your Heart Text: Proverbs 4:20-27 Truth: Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward familiar truth. Aim: To help them maintain consistent Christian living. Life ?: How do we maintain consistent Christian living? INTRODUCTION Despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforter Has Come Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 14, 2011

The setting and symbols of Pentecost

The Comforter Has Come Chuck Sligh TEXT: Acts 2:1-13 I. THE SETTING OF THE COMING THE HOLY SPIRIT In literature, it is important to understand the SETTING of a story. The setting has to do with three questions— WHO the main characters are WHERE the story takes place, and WHEN the story ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 19, 2011

What a wonderful thing coming home is! After a 15 mo. deployment in Iraq, this sermon was timely, with Jesus telling us about His home, the hope we can have to go there and how to get there.

Coming Home Preached during “Reintegration” after a 15 mo. deployment of troops to Iraq from our military community. Chuck Sligh June 2008 The “Top Ten Reasons Heaven Will Be A Blast”’ under point I. are adapted from Steve Malones sermon by that title at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist