Sermons on Stepping Out In Faith:

Two Ways To Live - One Way To God Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 19, 2008

The most crucial choice we will ever have to make... Which road are you on?

Introduction Last night I was at the supermarket trying to choose some sausages. I thought it would be an easy task... But when I eventually found the aisle things started to go wrong. There were pork sausages, thick pork sausages, thick pork Irish sausages, reduced fat sausages, Cumberland ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Communion

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

Understanding the Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion

Title: Basic emphasis in the New Testament on Communion Text: 1 Cor 11:24-26 Resourse for sermon The Worship Maze by Paul Basden pp. 131 Introduction Since I was a little child I can remember observing the sacred sacrament called communion. In some circles it is called the Lord’s Supper. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost.

Title: The Cost of Freedom Theme: To help us understand that with freedom there comes a cost. Text: Opening Quote In remembrance of what we are celebrating today let me read you this quote from Jowett," Liberty was infinitely precious to our fathers, because it bore the marks of sacrifice. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Church Of God

Longing For Love

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Human love fails! Godly love never fails!

Longing for Love John 15:12-15:12 Scripture (John 15:12)."Love each other as I have loved you" There once was a very popular song, "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing." The experience of many is that love is a many-splintered thing. Human love fails! A true story: A pastor tells that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

Your neighbor is anyone God puts in your path who has a need.

Who Is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Have someone come to the baptistry before the sermon begins and lie down. The person stays there until near the end of the sermon. At the end of the sermon, I go over and ask if he is ok. I describe the fact that many times we don’t notice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 4 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

The death march of Jesus to Jerusalem in his final days reveals many disturbing things. You and I are in this parade as well. He led captives...

Present Mark 10-13 dramatically, by memory if possible. The Teacher’s Death March As Jesus nears and enters Jerusalem the conflict thickens and the tensions strain. Jesus is going to his death. We know that, he keeps teaching his disciples that, and in fact, that is his chief purpose in coming ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are A Terrorist Target

Contributed by W F on Nov 4, 2007

Humanity has some very real enemies and these enemies often use stealth to intimidate us and to undermine our lives. If we can identify them we will better be able to deal with our enemies.

INTRODUCTION Disguise and camouflage are important tactics in warfare. General Peter Cosgrove is the recently retired Chief of the Australian Defence Force. In his autobiography he tells about his first tour of duty as a young lieutenant in Vietnam. His first posting was at a base near the village ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4-10

Denomination: *other

Christianity Vs. Wicca

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Sep 10, 2007

A comparison of Biblical Christianity with Wicca.

As we finish this brief series in which we have looked into false religions and cults we want to look at Wicca. Wicca is an attempt to revive the pre-Christian nature and fertility religions of western Europe. It is a neo-pagan religion that believes in supernatural magick, worships a male and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Missions Is Our Primary Orientation Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 24, 2007

A sermon on missions and the local church.

Missions is Our Primary Orientation Series: First Things Acts 13:1-3 Intro: We said that the Bible is our ultimate authority. Therefore 1. we will trust it and teach it as absolute truth. 2. we will submit to it and evaluate our thoughts and plans, our behavior, words, and church (in all its ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Pray

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2007

It is not the time for complaining, or criticizing, or becoming weary or depressed. It is time to Pray.

It is such a tragedy that the greatest power there is on earth is so often overlooked. We suffer so much at the hands of the enemy that could so easily be avoided if we just took time to pray. It is not that the enemy is so strong, that many of Gods people are discouraged and defeated, but because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You Got To Live To Get It" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 6, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the bereaved family to affirm to others EVERYONE that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting JESUS CHRIST as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE eternal life.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris San Joaquin National Cemetery Gustine, CA 5 May 2008 Memorial Service for SFC (Retired) Lester Corley BIG IDEA: Everyone that LIVES-BELIEVING and accepting Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior WILL RECEIVE Eternal Life. REFERENCES: John 11:17-27 (I Am the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 10, 2008

Some reflections on Pentecost

11-05-08 UW 8.30 What can we learn from the Experience of Pentecost? Story; A parishioner called his vicar up, very angry on a Monday morning. ” Rector”, He said “I tried to get you on Friday but you weren’t in”. “It was my day off “the vicar replied. “Day off”, the parishioner stormed, ”the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

That You May Know

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

One of the most common phrases found in the Bible is,“THEN THEY WILL KNOW…” Repeating this phrase over and over is God’s way of trying to get us to understand one of His greatest desires. I have chosen one of those great passages…

THAT YOU MAY KNOW Today I want to speak to you about knowing the Lord, and I will begin by having us to consider how well we know those who are closest to us. If you deeply love someone, such as a spouse, you make sure that you are genuine with that person so that they know beyond a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Wayne Religion

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus teaches us how to behave like a real Christian without being a hypocrite.

John Wayne Religion Matt. 6:1-18 Intro: I like John Wayne. If an old John Wayne movie is on T.V. that I have seen 5 or 6 times, I’ll still watch that over almost anything else on television. John Wayne played his part so convincingly that I could almost believe he really was that person. Of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fill 'er Up

Contributed by Jennifer Walls on Nov 20, 2006

A Thanksgiving message about filling up on food, fun, and other good things

I have entitled this morning’s message “Fill ‘Er Up” because that is what many us will be doing this week. We will not only fill up our bellies with Turkey but we will also fill up several other things with something other than food. Many of us will begin this week by filling up Monday and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-34

Denomination: Methodist