Sermons on Status Seeker:

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2001

Much of God’s wisdom can be found in the book of Proverbs. Two subjects covered are: 1- Hard work 2- Drinking and drunkenness.

PROVERBIAL WISDOM INTRO.- Proverbial wisdom. I want to share some of God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs, but first let me share some good quips and quotes or words of wisdom from man. - It’s all right to be dumb, but it’s stupid to make a career out of it. - Ignorance is not the problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Reward Program

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 14, 2018

Our text this morning reminds us – God also has a reward program. Matter of fact His Reward Program is out of this world. Let me make this clear so you don’t try to tune me out at this point. Keep in mind we do not serve the Lord just for Rewards.

TITLE: GODS’ REWARD PROGRAM SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 11:6 / II TIMOTHY 4:8 I am not sure if you are like me, but I get tired for all of the direct-mail that clutters up the Mailbox with offers – • You have been Pre-Approved to receive a new Credit Card and experience all the amazing advantages of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hello, My Name Is... Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 29, 2024

The Testimony of Lazarus Today I would like to focus on the Power of a Testimony. Today, I would like to look at Lazarus, we will call him the Witness of Christ.

Hello, my name is... The Testimony of Lazarus. Key verse: Mark 5:19, “... Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” Text: John 12:9-11 (9) Much people of the Jews therefore knew that he was there: and they came not for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Mark 5:19, Romans 10:8-17, Acts 1:8, Mark 16:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Care-Share: The Key To Care-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 21, 2006

#7 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Last week...I shared with you THE KEY TO CARE...Two truths: #1: GOD IS ALREADY AT WORK. #2: JOIN HIM IN HIS WORK. Sounds so easy….doesn’t it? So simple… These TWO TRUTHS can set you free, yet…can I be truthful, here??? Doing ONLY what the Father is doing…can also be quite intimidating! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Crucified With Christ

Contributed by David Seeley on Oct 16, 2004

Paul wrote to the Roman believers that they needed to be crucified with Christ. We today must also experience this crucifixion of self will, and sinful desires.

The Road to Being Crucified with Christ Context: Romans 6:1-23 Text: Romans 6:5-8 In this passage, Paul is instructing the Christians at Rome into a deeper walk with God. In verses 5-8 he tells them that in the Christian life there comes a time when each person must follow Christ and be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-8

Denomination: Holiness

Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 19, 2011

Which type of wisdom are we really listening to?

One of my favorite scenes in the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is when the protector of the Holy Grail told the seekers, “But choose wisely, for while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you.” One of the Seekers was this “Nazi” Guy who went first and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:24-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Jesus Message For The Globe Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 13, 2023

Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel.

The Jesus Message For The Globe Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel. Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost "Back To The Basics”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 1, 2019

I believe the time has come for churches all over to put aside their differences and to come together in unity to put their foot down on the neck of the accuser and say “enough is enough!”

Pentecost “Back to the Basics” Illus. The song Basics of Life, by 4Him Vs. We've turned the page, for a new day has dawned We've re-arranged what is right and what's wrong Somehow we've drifted so far from the truth That we can't get back home Where are the virtues that once ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Acts 19:1-7, Acts 2:38-41, Acts 1:4-8, Joel 2:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Jesus Comes To The House

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Aug 18, 2002

When Jesus Comes to your house things change

WHEN JESUS IS IN THE HOUSE Mark 2: 1-12 1. Jesus condescends to come into the house (v.1) 2. Jesus fills the room when he comes into the house (2) He brings new friend’s with him. He fills till every desire and longing of the heart. 3. When Jesus is in the house his presence cannot be hid ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Witnesses

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007

This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk And Reward

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

is ther any risk that you will make for God?

Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Congregational

Real Or Not Real?

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 13, 2009

How to know what is truth and error, real or not real based on Simon the sourcerer.

Real or Not Real? 12.07.09 JCC am (From the game show, deal or no deal?) What is truth and what is error? You will have a son and you will name him Jesus. There is a tall man who will enter your life You will win a fortune within the next year You will cast out demons in my name It’s not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ten Reasons For Connecting With A Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

Sermon #1 of the Basics series deals with 10 reasons a person should connect with a local congregation.

Basics #1- The Church The Top 10 Reasons for Connecting with a Church Romans 12:6-21 CHCC: July 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: The Top Ten things you’ll never hear in church: (present these the way they do on the late night TV show) 10 – Since we’re all here, let’s start the service early! 9 - Why ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evil Doers Hate Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015

To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you hate JESUS? Do you hate to come to Him? Do you hate people who leads you to the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To expose evil doers as haters of LIGHT (JESUS) and to show that they need to hide in darkness so their deeds will not be exposed. IV. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal