Sermons on Stay In The Word:

Behold, Your King Is Coming To You

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 16, 2006

Believers are anticipating with expectancy the next parade fit for a king.

"Behold, Your King Is Coming To You" Zechariah 9:9-10 Palm Sunday * April 9, 2006 (Key ideas from David Dykes) Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A More than a 100 years ago, two sportsmen were sailing along the coasts of Scotland. 1 They anchored ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Generosity

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 11, 2006

In this season when many people and organizations are asking for donations, how can we be diligent and intelligent about our giving?

A Season of Generosity Philippians 1:3-11 December 10, 2006 It seems that everywhere we go at this time of year, we find people or organizations who are asking for donations for one cause or another. I think that I have told you this before. A number of years ago, Toni and I decided that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Prosperous New Year

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

I would like to begin this important message telling you about the Top Ten Things you will not have to worry about this year.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. HOW TO HAVE A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR By James O. Davis Introduction: I would like to begin this important message telling you about the Top Ten ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry: Mark 9:31-34

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on faith and discipleship. Why do the disciples so often seem to get it wrong? And what’s the good news in all this?

Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Getting A Life Sentence For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

If people will summarize your entire life in a single sentence, try to influence that sentence. You and I are the authors of our own “Life Sentences.” The next step for most of will be to decide to live life on purpose.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will think about questions designed to help them begin to write their Life Sentences on purpose. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: With a single sentence, your friends and family will summarize your entire life. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Servant King Series

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 20, 2006

Jesus came as no other king, the Servant King

Introduction In the movie The Princess Diaries, young princess Mia makes a speech about her decision whether or not to accept the role as princess of Genovia. I wondered how I’d feel after abdicating my role as princess of Genovia. Would I feel relieved or would I feel sad? And then I realized how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Upside-Down Christianity

Contributed by Joe Burke on Dec 23, 2006

It’s all about Jesus!

UPSIDE-DOWN CHRISTIANITY I tend to live life as if I am the action hero of this great epic that centers on me and my personal life. It’s all about me and my plans, my future, my family, my hopes, my dreams, my difficulties, my pains, my sicknesses, my church, my group, my community, etc. I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16

Denomination: Catholic

Being Carefree In A Carefree World

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

From Careless Living to a Carefree live in Christ. Christ takes care of all our cares.

We live in a World today which dreams of being carefree. The teenagers dream of success in Hollywood to be carefree financially and have notoriety, and popularity. Married couples with children desire to have a month of carefree, trying to make ends meet, trying to keep the family together. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

Romans 5:1-11 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 28, 2006

Romans 5:1-11

Romans 5:1-11 1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. 3Not only so, but we also rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Romans 9:30-33 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 9:30-33

Romans 9:30-33 Romans 9:30-33 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; 31but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. 32Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Bible Church

Table Manners

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

As we approach the Table, let us partake in a manner pleasing to Christ Let us partake in a worshipful, respectful, and repentant manner.Let’s watch our table manners.

Table Manners Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 14:11 “For everyone that exalts himself will be humbled and he who humbled himself will be exalted.” A man returns from a foreign vacation. He is feeling ill and visits a doctor. Immediately, he is rushed to the hospital to undergo tests. When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11

A Leading Man, A Man's Man

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 8, 2007

A leading man attracts all kinds of people. A leading man must have a backbone.

A Leading Man, A Women’s Dream, A Man’s Man, is someone that is adored by the women and respected by the men. Who is this man? A leading man attracts ALL kinds of people to themselves. When looking for a leader, don’t mix-up Meek with week. Meek; mild: showing mildness or quietness of nature, is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Pushing Past The Pain

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 14, 2007

This sermon deals with pushing past the pain caused by tragic events, such as the death of a loved one.

Opening story: A little boy was seen digging in his yard by a neighbor. The neighbor approached and inquired what the young man was doing. “I’m burying my goldfish and having a funeral for it”. ‘O, I’m sorry,’ said the neighbor who continued: “That’s an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn’t it?’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:11-24, 2 Samuel 12:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

All we have and are belongs to God, we are stewards of his belonings

Tilling the Soil of the Soul Thanksgiving Sunday 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship Often times when someone speaks of stewardship in a church setting, they talk about budgeting your money, and making sure you tithe – that you give 10% of your income back to God. While this is not an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: *other

It Really Is A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007

1 of 4 of a Christmas series based on popular movies of the season. This message is based on Isaiah 9:6. Powerpoint Graphics available. Email me and I’ll send them.

Classic Christmas It Really is a Wonderful Life December 3, 2006 Everyone has seen Jimmy Stewart in “It’s a wonderful life”. I think that this movie is probably one of the most loved Christmas movies of all time. The one line that stands out more than any other is when “Clarence (the angel) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ