Sermons on Spiritual Rebirth:

More About People, Less About Things Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

It's tempting to prioritize things over people.

Intro Continuing to this new year by focusing on how our lives can be joining God in the present. Jesus called us into life with him.... an the life he lived he now continues in us And a quality we see in him is how he lives in a constant relationship to what his Father in heaven (eternal realm) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Got Questions? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 19, 2012

This introductory sermon to my Got Questions Series answers the question: "How did Jesus respond to those who had doubts?"

A. Allow me to welcome everyone to Friend Day, we are delighted that you are here today. 1. If you are visiting with us, we hope you enjoy yourself and leave here filled with joy and hope. 2. And we hope that you will come back again real soon…how about next Sunday? B. I like the story told ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know Your Role Series

Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012

Understanding the importance of knowing our role within the church body. This was conclusion to a Capital Fundraising Campaign so some won't apply but it would work especially well around the Super Bowl. I also have a complete PowerPoint presentation av

LIVING STONES (6) GOD’S GAME PLAN MARK 2:1-5 We are in week 6 of our Capital Campaign emphasis “Living Stones” and we’re getting close to the finish line – or as Darryl Schmidt likes to call it: The starting line! Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been trying to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Way In A Manger Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 28, 2012

What was God really doing in the birth of the Messiah as He entered into a hurting and broken world?

A Way In A Manger - Matthew 1:18-25 - December 23, 2012 Series: Advent 2012 - #4 Well last Sunday night we enjoyed the Sunday School Christmas Concert – an evening of celebration that we look forward to each and every year. But we’re not the only church to do something like that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Christ My Example

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2012

The example of Jesus - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The example of Jesus (vs 1-11): • He Prioritised (vs 5-6) • He Served (vs 7) • He Sacrificed (vs 8) • He Glorified God (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • My favourite Christmas joke this year was about Good King Wenceslas; • Apparently Good King ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Living In Love Or Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013

We are taught here in John that we know that we have passed out of death into life because we love the brethren. Love of the brethren is a proof of sonship. People with a heart for God have a heart for people.

1 JOHN 3: 11-18 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LIVING IN LOVE OR DEATH [Matthew 22: 35-40 / John 15:12-14 / Luke 10:25-27] In his book Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Richard Foster tells of an OLD SAGE who asked his disciples, "How can we know when the darkness is leaving and the dawn is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows What He’s Doing

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 17, 2012

"God Knows What He’s Doing" is a sermon based on the doxology of Paul recorded in Romans 11:33-36. It declares that God is worthy to be praised, because God knows what he’s doing, even when we do not.

GOD KNOWS WHAT HE’S DOING Romans 11:33-36 There is a pattern in the New Testament Epistles of Paul. He begins by explaining doctrine and then exhorts to duty. This pattern reminds us that doctrine and duty go together in the Christian life. Christianity is not religious activism disconnected ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Reach Your Full Potential

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 24, 2012

"Power to Reach Your Full Potential" is an exposition of Hebrews 13:20-21This great benediction in Hebrews 13:20-21 declares that God has done great things for us through Jesus Christ and God will do great things for us through Jesus Christ.

POWER TO REACH YOUR FULL POTENTIAL Hebrews 13:20-21 Christian worship services often end with a benediction. The word “BENEDICTION” is derived from a Latin term that means “a blessing.” That’s what a benediction is. Pastors have the wonderful privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

One Another

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 1, 2012

The Word is full of "one anotherisms" leading to a spirit of unity and a bond of peace, but these must be rooted and grounded in the gospel lest they become mere moralism

One Another TCF Sermon June 24, 2012 You occasionally read about churches or church members in various places who have battles over various things, some of which are important and worth debating, others clearly not. Unfortunately, Church feuds are not uncommon. They are bad enough when a few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mountain-Moving Faith Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

Mountains come in all shapes and sizes. Jesus has a better idea than climbing a mountain. He says you can move a mountain. But sometimes instead of moving the mountain, God moves you.

INTRODUCTION It’s a true story; only the names have been changed to protect the embarrassed. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Story Change Your Life

Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012

As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Prerogatives Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013

The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference One Person Can Make Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2013

This sermon covers the part of the story of Esther where she learns about the edict and is challenged by Mordecai to do something about it. For application we explore the difference one person can make.

Introduction: A. I want to begin with a fictitious and humorous obituary – sounds like an oxymoron, right? 1. Our church was saddened to learn this week of the death of one of our most valued members, their name is “Someone Else.” 2. Someone Else's passing creates a vacancy that ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ