Sermons on Still Called:

Transforming You

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 18, 2004

6th of 6 based on Acts 2:47 Small things done with great love change the world. You can change the world by changing you from being a taker to being a giver.

Transforming You 2:47 – 24/7 Now is the time for change January 31, 1829 To President Jackson: The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of transportation known as "railroads.’ The federal government must preserve the canals for the following reasons: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Prays For His Disciples

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Jesus knew that there would be times when storms would come and cause an upheaval for these disciples that He was praying for.

JESUS PRAYS FOR HIS DISCIPLES Text: John 17:6-19 I read an account about a storm that came as a surprise. "The storm came roaring in from the Atlantic, and it left the city of New York paralyzed. Ordinarily such a snow fall cause little inconvenience in that city. Snowplows are ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Discipleship Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 3, 2003

We are called to be ’disciples’ of Jesus Christ. Often that is the better term to use than ’Christians’, which lets us off the hook too easily, nowadays!). Disciples are disciplined by God and disciplined for God (practice ’the disciplines of the Christ

Moving on with God- the next step in: discipleship WBC 6 July 2003 pm LK 9:23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. 24 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

St. Andrew

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 8, 2003

God can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things

Thornage 13-07-03 Story: In 1934, Albert McMakin, a 24-year-old farmer became a Christian. He was so full of enthusiasm that he filled a truck with people and took them to a meeting to hear about Jesus. There was a good-looking farmer’s son whom he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian Life Evidence Not Mystery

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 12, 2003

VBS detective theme Important evidences believers have if truly a Christian. I realize the # of evidences are too lengthy for 1 sermon I choose 3 we could benefit from. Faith that produces works. Love that produces sacrifice. Dicipleship that continue

The Christian Life EVIDENCE not MYSTERY As you look around you today you might feel as though you just stepped off a plane that landed in London. You might see a replica of Big Ben that famous tall clock or you might spy the scenery of a street side cafe similar to what one would expect to see in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Worthy Life Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 28, 2003

The glorious relationship we have with God, the benefites of it, and the means of maintaining the relationship.

Living a Worthy Life I John 2:12-17 INTRO.: Nehemiah was a great leader and motivator among the Jews during the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Just before the completion of the wall was a time of great stress. The enemies of Judah did all they could to dishearten and intimidate Nehemiah and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opium Or Blessing

Contributed by Ron Newton on Jul 30, 2003

Religion without relationship with Christ can be a destructive influence.

Introduction 1. Quote from Karl Marx - “Religion is the opium of the working class.” I agree, but not necessarily the working class. Religion is a drug that works as a sedative for the spiritually dead, so as to keep them from ever questioning their own deadness. Illus...Growing up in a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus - In A Compartment Or In Control? Series

Contributed by Geoff Etherton on Apr 18, 2003

Asking whether Jesus is merely another compartment in our lives, or if He is in control of all of our lives

Jesus: in a compartment or in control? Col 1:15-20 Full Script version Key verse: ‘He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together’ (v.17) Big idea: To ask: ‘Is Jesus merely a compartment of our lives, or is He in control’? Service Sheet: Title of talk What’s so special about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Powerless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2003

Our powerlessness is the result of at least one of three things and more often than not is the result of the combination of all three - Lie Faith, Lax Lives, and Little connectivity!

POWERLESS MATTHEW 17:14-21 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 10:1 we read that Christ gave the disciples power over and the authority to act against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. They were sent into Galilee to preach the kingdom of God and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heavens Pep Rally

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on May 8, 2003

All of Heaven wants us to succsed

Mount Vernon Church Heavens Pep Rally (Hebrews 12:1) 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Sustains, Drives, & Energizes

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003

So, let us examine ourselves, you and me. What is our level of devotion? How determined are we?” Can we honestly say, “My meat is to do the will of our Heavenly Father and to finish His work that He has sent us to do?

What sustains, Drives, & Energizes JOHN 4:34 A man is asleep in his house getting a good nights rest. Outside in the driveway this man has a car. That car has four wheels with tires on them. What holds those tires up. What sustains them, keeps them in working order? Air. Air holds them up, keeps ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2003

The challenge of the Great Commission is this. We need to 1. Know the message and where it has come from; 2. Be committed to following Christ ourselves and 3. Pray for protection from evil that we too will not fall.

01-06-03 Thornage John 17:6-17 Story: There is an ancient legend about Jesus’ ascension into heaven. In it, Jesus is met by the angel Gabriel who asks him, "Now that your work is finished, what plans have you made to insure that the truth that you brought to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Reaching The Summit

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2003

Salvation is not a destination but a journey that will take us to the summit of the mountain.

The Summit of Salvation Salvation is not a destination but a journey. Salvation does not bring us to immersion to leave us. Salvation takes us on a journey that will takes up places we have never been. See things we have never seen. Reach heights we have never reached. I was on the side ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Are You A Barnabas??”

Contributed by Don Meyer on Aug 30, 2003

Barnabas means "son of encouragement." He lived his life by this definition. We Christians can learn from God how we too can be a "son of encouragement."

“Are You A Barnabas??” Text: Acts 11:19-30 6/1/2003 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Dear Friends in Christ. Last week the choir {here} at Pilgrim sang a beautiful song titled “Unsung Heroes. ” You know, as I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Freaks

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Jesus followers might be seen as freaks today

Jesus Freaks How did it go yesterday? Let people share about acts of kindness done in Jesus name - lead into today’s text. Overlooked Cripple Background Acts 3 - Read vs. 1-10, 15-16 - why overlooked by Jesus? Now the party’s over - Acts 4:1-3 - 3K then 5K now enough is enough Acts of kindness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-3, Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational