Sermons on Spiritual Thirst:

Paternity Testing Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008

How do we know we are children of God? By the testimony of the Spirit of God. The paternity test for being a child of God is evidenced by the Spirit of God within us.

Joke about children: You spend the first two years of your children’s life teaching them to walk and talk. Then you spend the next sixteen telling them to sit down and shut up. Grandchildren are God’s reward for not killing your own children. Mothers of teens now know why some animals eat their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Problem? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

If our church vanished tomorrow, would our community notice…or even care? This question is a question we need to ask ourselves!

1. Joke/Story/Multiple choice question (powerpoint) a. I would like you to raise your hand if you think this is the primary purpose of our church. You can vote more than once. i. Our church‟s purpose is conduct worship services that help our people experience God. ii. Our church‟s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Past The Labels Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

We tend to think that the whole goal is to “get saved.” But God wasn‟t interested in just saving us a future eternity. Jesus came to start a revolution in the here and now! Jesus came to turn the world right side up and inside out.

1. Overview and Review a. We have been learning what it means to be turned inside out, both on a personal level and on a church wide level. b. God finds every one of us inside centered, self-focused, self-absorbed, self-interested, and selfish. But that doesn‟t stop Him does it? He found ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin And Alive To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 19, 2008

This sermon explores how we can live obediently in light of God’s grace.

Scripture Let us read Romans 6:1-14: "1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Components Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 23, 2008

Why do we gather each week in this thing we call church? What is supposed to result from our time together. In this section of Colossians Paul gives us "Three Motivations For Ministry"

Introduction: I. What is the purpose of church? II. What is supposed to be accomplished at and by church? III. In other words, why come, what is supposed to happen as a result of my being here? IV. If you listen to many of those in church leadership, and many church goers, you will get many ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Suffering For Right And Wrong

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 28, 2008

There will be times in our lives when we suffer for doing good deeds, but follow Jesus’ example and continue doing good deeds.

Text: “Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?” (I Peter 3:13). How many people here this morning like to do good deeds? We like to do good deeds because we were raised with that thought in mind. Our parents taught us the difference between good and evil. Our Sunday school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Suffering Servant's Trust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 1, 2008

The 3rd Servant Sermon teaches that obedient & faithful life is centered on obeying God’s Word. Through all the darkness & suffering the Servant holds to God’s trustworthiness. Then this Servant invites God’s disciples to trust God & walk in His Word.

ISAIAH 50: 4-11 THE SUFFERING SERVANT’S TRUST [Mark 15:16-20] Following God’s declaration that He will deliver His people from their transgressions and rebellions begins the third (42:1-9 & 49:1-7) Servant Sermon in Isaiah. This obedient and faithful Servant’s life is centered on obeying ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Work

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 6

“How do you work?” Ephesians 6:5-9 Turn with me this morning to Ephesians 6, as we continue on in our study of the book of Ephesians. Remember this is a book written to Christians at Ephesus, which was the capital of where? (Asia Minor - modern day Turkey) Paul writes to encourage them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Greatest Dream

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Genesis 1-2

God’s Greatest Dream Today is the first Sunday of a new year, 2005 - and it is only the second day of the year. We have a new, fresh year ahead of us, and what we make of it will determine the character and qualities we possess at the end of the year. Many people fill their days at the turn of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About Salvation Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

There are many misconceptions about salvation. Many people are confused with the how and who of salvation.

Clearing the Air: Common Misconceptions About Salvation Introduction: I heard about an 83 year old man the other day who had lived his entire life as a bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His nephews were in shock. One spoke up and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

First of a three part series exploring what the Bible tells us about life after death.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 1) This morning we are going to embark on a difficult topic. I’ll be saying some things that may be hard to hear, but they are from the Bible and are truth. We will discover what is meant by “Sheol, Hades, and Hell.” We will look at what the Bible reveals to us ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

How To Fit In At Church

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 5, 2009

“How do you fit in at church?” “Do you feel a part of our church?” “Are you part of the Body of Christ?” “Are you an active part of the community?" [Adaptable by adding your own church activities]

HOW to FIT IN at CHURCH Acts 2:42-47, Others INTRODUCTION… How to Fit in at Almost Any Church (www.bluefishtv.com) (02:29) I. DEFINITION OF COMMUNITY (all definitions and such: Horton, Paul. Sociology. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1972. pgs 437-438) I would like to begin this morning with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Promise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009

This message encourages us to live by promise not by law. If we want to enjoy life as God intended it, then we can’t live it trying to earn God’s blessings. We must live it in light of his blessings already given.

Freedom’s Promise (Galatians 3:15-22) It was a battle, a wrestling match, a test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get a tablespoon. At the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In The Trenches With Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 6, 2009

Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him.

Title: Into the Trenches with Jesus Text: Mark 8:31-38 Thesis: Jesus does not invite us to watch him in the trenches of ministry, but to get in the trenches with him. Introduction This week I read about a mid-50’s Parker Brothers board game called “Going to Jerusalem.” In this board game your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy (Mother's Day)

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 12, 2008

A look at how Timothy became the man of God he is because of his mother and grandmother.

The three quotes from Men who loved their mothers is from sermon #114882. The story and prayer of Monica is from sermon #121107. -first of all, Happy Mother’s Day. I hope all of you are going to have a wonderful day and your family is going to shower you with gifts and take you out for a nice ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Methodist