Sermons on Spiritual Wellness:

Christmas - A Story Glazed Over

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011

Let's put aside our familiarity of the Christmas story, and dig in with an open heart and mind to the message at hand.

2010.12.24.Sermon.Christmas Eve William Akehurst, HSWC Revisiting this old story, with an open mind and heart. Listen and don’t glaze over. There is more than meets the eye when we delve in. Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 I don’t know who to give credit to for this message. I had read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2011

Why don’t most Christians worship on Saturday?

Why Sunday? Ex 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let’s look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Motivation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2011

Vision sermon on urgency, time is now, motivation for the common ground growth that we argued would be our goal

Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Title: New Riverlutions: Finding Motivation, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/16/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Sense of Urgency video, On October 16, 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicolas Ridley were tied to the stake to be burned for their Protestant teaching and preaching and their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Angels Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 1:4-14 (4 points come from David Guzik on his commentary at http://www.blueletterbible.org/commentaries/comm_view.cfm?AuthorID=2&contentID=8069&commInfo=31&topic=Hebrews&ar=Hbr_1_1)

HoHum: Angels have been a topic of discussion in our world for several years. “Highway to Heaven” and “Touched By An Angel” are two TV shows that peaked a lot of interest in angels. Even some movies have angels in the plots. Angels are not the chain-smoking, hard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imite Give It All Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 18, 2011

The widow and her two mites give us an example of selfless giving.

iMite Series: Sermon 1 of 4 Introduction: A The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her it might be safe if the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Encouraged Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011

God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gate Keeper's

Contributed by Michael E. Bartee Sr. on Jan 28, 2011

This message uses an analogy from the duties and services of the Levites to issue a call to watchfulness and consecrated living.

THE GATE KEEPERS Text: 1 Chronicles 9:17-27 INTRODUCTION: 1. A mentally deranged man opens fire in a parking lot in Arizona, killing six people and wounding fourteen others. The killing ends only because some- one knocked the gun out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:17-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Regarding An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

So I believe it is not a stretch when I say tonight that it is an IMPERATIVE of the Christian walk that we Christians develop the habit of being thankful at all times in all circumstances.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: March 5, 2001 Date Preached: March 7, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of an Attitude of Gratitude Text: 1 Thess 5:18 “…Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Touched: Joy Complete

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2009

Story sermon for Christmas Eve Communion: God has given us what we have always wanted, but it must be shared.

John had first learned about Nintendo games at the home of his friend David. David was the kid who always had everything first. All the other kids liked to go over there and mess with David’s stuff, so they could go home and whine until they got it too. John thought Nintendo games were the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificer Or Survivor?

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Jul 21, 2009

The greatest contributions to the world are made by the greatest sacrificers.

SACRIFICER OR SURVIVOR? Life has many “ups” and “downs.” We would rather have the “up” experiences rather than those that can be described as “downers.” Sometimes we think of the “up” times as successes and the “down” times as failures. However, it is how we respond and react to the “ups and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Beginning Our New Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

This sermon asks the question, Who Is Jesus? It is a great foundational message about Jesus.

I heard some time ago that when Vince Lombardi was the coach of the Green Bay Packers that he stood before the team the day after a tough game and spoke to the men. These seasoned men had been playing the game of football nearly their entire lives. They know the gridiron and how to play the game. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Saints Lose Their Song

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 3, 2009

Our life can go from bitter to sweet when we remember what Jesus did for us.

Intro. In our chapter today, we find a song. Exodus is a book of deliverance, REDEMPTION. It is therefor appropriate that this book has the first record of the saints of God breaking forth into song. It is the song of the redeemed, sung by those who have just been brought out of bondage. Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Wonderful Reasons To Look Up And Rejoice!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this outlin

TEN WONDERFUL REASONS TO LOOK UP AND REJOICE! Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

By The Grace Of God I Am

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 18, 2009

Mike Ridge the 7 great truths about Grace.

BY THE GRACE OF GOD I AM 1 Corinthians 15:10-14 But by the grace of God I am what I am: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Flavored

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 27, 2009

An interactive sermon for kids exploring why Jesus says we are the ’salt of the earth.’

GOD FLAVORED MATTHEW 5:13 INTRODUCTION/ACTIVITY… Taste of Seasonings [Have small bowls for each group or an assembly line of different seasonings for the kids to taste and try. See if they can identify which seasoning is which.] Today we will be taking a look at a passage from Matthew 5, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ