Sermons on Stiff Necked People:

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 7, 2008

A man is infinitely superior to a woman at being a man and a woman is infinitely superior to a man at being a woman! God made us completely different so that He might make man and woman ONE! Caution: let no one but God define your marriage and sexuality!

I’m told that an angel came to Adam before Eve was created and said, “I have a proposition for you Adam. We are going to create for you an individual like you, but a little different – a female!” So Adam said, “Well what will she be all about? What will she do?” The angel told Adam, “She will take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Joy, Peace Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 8, 2008

The fruits of the Spirit are important in the life of a believer.

GETTING FRUIT FROM GOD’S GARDEN SERIES: LOVE, JOY, PEACE May 4, 2008 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Gal. 5.19-24 A ILLUSTRATION B In Romans 8, Paul dwells on the work of the Holy Spirit in the life a believer. 1 He describes in great detail what the Holy Spirit does in, for, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

See The Glory

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2008

Contemplating the vastness of space and answering the question whether we are alone in the universe the reason for the stars.

Psalm 97:6 KJV The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. - Stars galaxies, quasars, pulsars shout forth God’s glory - About 3,000 stars can be seen with the naked eye. - Science estimates 10↗21 stars - Other estimates 70,000 million million million - Or 3000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Engaged Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009

In the spiritual battle against the enemies of your soul, you are either engaged, AWOL or siding with the enemy. What does it mean to be engaged as a Christian soldier.

ARE YOU ENGAGED? 2 TIMOTHY 2:1-4 There is a spiritual war that has raged through the ages. This spiritual warfare is the seemingly never ending battle between God and His kingdom and Satan and his forces. Ephesians 6:12 describes it this way: “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Branch

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 12, 2009

Jesus speaks to His disciples describing the "Vine" and "branches." We branches are conduits passing on to others God’s grace as it flows through us. If we stay connected to the vine, God’s Grace passes through us on the way to someone in need and they wi

How many folks here like to “savor the flavor” of a really good glass of wine? Wine is often associated with special events, and surely with fine meals. In fact, there has been quite a bit of evidence provided to show that a glass of red wine once a day is a heart healthy practice. When you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Great I Am Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 16, 2009

Jesus illustrated a life of giving God glory, instructed men to follow His Words, and identified Himself as God.

The Great I-Am John 8:48-59 I. Jesus Illustrated (48-50) II. Jesus Instructed (51-55) III. Jesus Identified (56-59) Introduction: Jesus continued his dialog with the leaders of the Jews. * They had tried to trap Him, confuse Him, and out-reason Him. * Now they were down to insulting Him. I. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Ready

Contributed by David Atton on Nov 3, 2008

A message of the soon coming of the LORD for his church, in reference to the parable of the 10 virgins.

READY? Matthew 25:1-13 - I know some of you found it difficult to fully understand the message last Sunday of the 70 weeks of Daniel - if you don’t grasp anymore than this: understand this prophecy in Daniel tells us clearly that there will come a final 7 year period upon the earth in which God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Christmas Catalog

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 24, 2008

The Word of God is a gift catalog and contains a list of priceless items that every person should avail themselves of.

A CHRISTMAS CATALOG Isaiah 9:6,7 MOST HOMES HAVE AT LEAST ONE CATALOG, if not more. They come regularly. They come often. They come without request. But when the advent season arrives, they descend upon us in droves. Every trip to the mailbox ends with an armload of these slick winter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Multiply Your Blessings

Contributed by Diana Ball on Dec 1, 2008

Ephesians 1:3 says we have already been given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms, yet we do not seem to have them. Could it be because we do not know how to reach out and take them?

JOHN 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." The Good News Bible translates that statement of Jesus as, "I have come in order that you might have life ---- life in all its fullness." That’s what our faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Get To Work!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 1, 2008

Get to Work! 1) Anticipating Jesus’ return 2) Focusing on your God-given tasks

How do you stir a sleeping giant? I suppose it depends on who or what that giant is. If the giant is a grizzly bear, the answer is: you don’t. It’s best to let such sleeping giants lie. But what if the giant is the Christian church? The author of a religious article recently commented that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Or Thankskeeping

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Thanksgiving Message

Thanksgiving or Thankskeeping Gratefulness and thanksgiving stem from a clear focus on the goodness of God. Without a fundamental focus on the goodness of God, there can be no consistent meaningful gratitude in the heart of man or thankfulness from the mouth of man. The appreciation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Enfrentando Nuevos Retos.

Contributed by Luis Marquez on Dec 3, 2008

Todos enfrentamos en la vida nuevos retos. Al tomar decisiones muchas veces lo hacemos sin saber que va a resultar. El cruce del rió Jordán fue un reto. Hoy nosotros también podemos enfrentar un cruce difícil en nuestra vida, ¿Qué hacer entonces?

ENFRENTANDO NUEVOS RETOS. JOSUE 3: 1-6 Introducción: Todos enfrentamos en la vida nuevos retos, pruebas, dudas y temores. Al tomar decisiones muchas veces lo hacemos sin saber a ciencia cierta que va a resultar. Algo similar le ocurrió al pueblo de Israel en este pasaje. El cruce del rió Jordán y ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

My Son Died For You?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 5, 2008

God surely must have suffered tremendously during the time of Christ’s Crucifixion, but His suffering did not end at Calvary. The sins we commit here and now bring pain to Jesus here and now.

MY SON DIED FOR YOU? ROMANS 8:31-39 Tony Compolo, in his book entitled Who Switched the Price Tags tells the story of a West Point graduate that was sent to Vietnam. This man was in charge of a group of new recruits and they were sent into the combat zone. This young lieutenant did his job well ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Foundational Truth 7 (Wk.8) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "resurrection of the dead".

Dakota Community Church November 30, 2008 Foundational Truth 7 (Week 8) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Armor And Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 9, 2008

Paul saved the heat of battle for the end of the masterpiece known as the Book of Ephesians. This message can help any serious believer to be more effective in God’s Army.

Truths from Ephesians Part 8 Armor and Spiritual Warfare Pastor Eric J. Hanson (Ephesians 6:10-24) Read verse 10. “Finally” This word rings out with authority. It carries within itself the weight of finality. As Paul wrote the last section of Ephesians, which starts with this weighty word, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational