Sermons on Standard Manual:

Part One: Pray! Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Feb 23, 2009

The first in a four-sermon series about the Biblical response to uncertain times.

Looking for more sermon ideas from Andy Stanley? Visit www.andystanleysermons.org. ****** Introduction 1. When the fasten seatbelt sign comes on, it means one of three things: You are taking off, landing, or experiencing turbulence. All three are critical times during a flight. Why? Because all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Develop Your Spiritual Muscles

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 28, 2009

Develop Your Spiritual Muscles 1) Eat right. 2) Work out.

A while ago a friend shared with me some advice from his personal trainer. He said that if you want to build muscle, you need to work the muscles to exhaustion and eat right. No news flash there, I thought. But then my friend went on to explain exactly what that advice meant. Working your muscles ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Unexpected Education In The Middle Of Nowhere Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the third message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message shows how God often teaches us in the most unexpected places.

When we last left Moses, he had fled the land of Egypt leaving behind all the wealth and privileges that he was raised with. Moses was a rising star, who had had the very best education, the sky was the limit. However, a knee jerk reaction has cost him everything. Now he finds himself in the middle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Jesus Be Your Pace Car!

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 9, 2012

We are all in a hurry and dont know why, slow down and stay in control!

Galatians 5:7 you were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth? Are you living a NASCAR type of life? Racing might seem simple and just a matter of taking a left turn, then taking a left turn, then taking another left turn. To the novice it may seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuse

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 24, 2012

Moses had a burning bush experience with God and had no excuses that would be acceptable to God for not doing what He was called to do.

No Excuses Exodus chapter 3:1-10 Introduction- I want to talk to you about a God that desires to communicate with us every day. We live in a society that believes that God is distant and uncaring and not wanting to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Lent And Traditions

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 14, 2013

Is the Lenten season Biblical or does it spring from church tradition? Is it good, neutral or harmful? Just trying to answer these questions ....

Traditions... Body Bags: Israel's major airline, El Al, recently rejected a plea by ultra-orthodox Jews with a priestly heritage to fly inside body bags. Why would someone want to do this? Ritual law states that a priest who enters a cemetery becomes religiously "unclean." A ruling by a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Manage God's Gifts Wisely

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009

Pentcost 18(C) - Believers manage God’s gifts wisely not as slaves to greed but in service to the truth.

MANAGE GOD’S GIFTS WISELY (Outline) October 4, 2009 -- PENTECOST 18 -- Luke 16:1-13 INTRO: The Lord God Almighty lovingly lavishes blessing after blessing upon mankind. It is only the believer who recognizes that every good and perfect gift comes from above, from God. The unbeliever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Paradise - Fathers - Stewardship

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jun 20, 2011

Paradise is not without work. God does not ask us to do anything that He is not willing to do Himself, rest, be a father and to serve.

What does Paradise – Fathers – Stewardship make? The Hawaiian Islands could be called paradise and that is why it is Hawaiian Sunday today. I want to share with you about paradise and what it means. Beautiful beaches, warm blue water washing up the shore. Maybe there is a soft breeze ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Effective Word Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006

The word of God is always effective and accomplishes its stated purpose.

The Effective Word Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction 1. Read 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following letter to a deceased individual. "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

3 things the Holy Spirit accomplished at Pentecost.

PENTECOST SUNDAY May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-12 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction The Fine Art of Doing Nothing The sign on the stage proclaimed: "The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100." The temptation was irresistible. For three hours boys and girls, men and women, performed every antic and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Serving Church Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

The third in a series based on the 3 points of our church’s purpose statement: "Seek God, Share Christ, & Serve Others."

“THE SERVING CHURCH” Matt. 25:31-46 INTRO – Read “Too Full to Eat” (p. 118-121, A Call to Die, David Nasser) “So, are you saying we’ve got to go to India if we want to serve others?” No, but I am saying that we’ve got to pay attention to and obey the Word of God if we are going to serve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Truths From The Football Career

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 13, 2015

There are men of the Lord who serve in the game of football, men who grasp truths we can learn from as we endeavor to reach the lost for Christ and encourage the Body of Christ.

Biblical Truths from the Football Career Introduction: We are in the midst's of football season. Much of the world is captivated by the game, they long for game after game until we finally reach the Super Bowl. Proposition: I would propose to you that there are men of the Lord who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Is... A Priest Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

What are spiritual sacrifices we offer today? (Outline and material from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 12, pgs. 171- 180)

HoHum: R. Paul Stevens: Christian priesthood is not a matter of being religious and Mr. Goody two shoes but of serving God and God’s purposes in the nitty gritty everydayness of life in the world, not a matter of sacred times and sacred places but ordinary times and ordinary places, not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courageous Dads

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2018

The word of God is foundational to every aspect of life. Hearing God speak and knowing his promises give us courage to face whatever is before us. This lesson is to encourage Dads as well as the rest of us to trust the promises of God and have courage.

1. Father’s Day Funnies: • A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift." Some of you men say, "Gift? What gift?" • "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God