Sermons on Stir Up:

Being With It

Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 5, 2006

The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Worshiping God In Spirit And Truth

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 17, 2006

An exploration of contemplating the glory and goodness of God in worship

Christians serve a beautiful God. Beauty is the absolute foundation of all things. It is transcendent by nature. The beauty and glory of God are far more incredible and far surpassing any earthly beauty one could ever know. Everything about God is beautiful. His power is beautiful. His love is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day After Tomorrow

Contributed by Zera Young on Feb 21, 2006

This is a soul searching sermon. Even born again Christians will want to examine their TRUE relationship with God. ARE YOU A CHILD OF GOD? Are you?

The Day After Tomorrow Zephaniah 1: 14-18 When you start your day, what is some first things you think of? I know that I think of things that need to be done . . . There are always chores around the house to get done. And yes, as you go to your job, what you did not finish the day before or ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

This message looks at the effect upon our lives of presenting ourselves to Christ as living sacrifices.

A Living Sacrifice Text: Romans 12:1-8 Introduction: The church is in the people-changing business. It’s what we do, really. We help people to enter into a personal relationship with God that has dramatic effect on their lives. I think of a couple that came to me recently and asked if I would do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Just As I Am"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 11, 2006

We often sing the invitation hymn "Just As I Am". But, "What are you?". This message, through the story of the Rich Young Ruler" tells what a lost sinner is ... "Just As I Am".

“Just As I Am” … OR … “What Baptists Believe About … Man, Salvation, Grace” NOTE: A solo, “Just As I Am” was sung just before this message. INTRODUCTION: SERIES … PREVIOUS … What Baptists believe about the Scriptures, Trinity … · MAN – Created innocent … sinned … brought sin into human race … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Picture Of The Church In A City

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 12, 2006

How does God see the church of our city- and our congregation and its relationship with other congregations?

God’s picture of the church in a city. 1 Cor 12:12-27 WBC 14.05.06pm magicfridge.wmv You know- some of the pictures we have of what it’s about… what church is… are just plain wrong THE CHURCH- OUR PICTURE: OUR GROUP And I want to speak to you about something the Lord has laid on my heart, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running From A Problem

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

You cannot run from God. Elijah tried too but finally he had to come back to the same spot where he left and face the problem with God’s help.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- RUNNING FROM A PROBLEM 1 KINGS 19 You cannot read first & second Kings without realizing the impact of two prophets during that period. Elijah and Elisha. A. It is just assumed that Elijah and Elisha are kind of spiritual twins. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Man

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The first Psalm is the doorway into the worderful book of Psalms. It is the first beatitude of the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com -------------------------------- THE BLESSED MAN PSALM 1 Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Think Of What You Are Doing!

Contributed by Phillip Wright on May 28, 2006

Having the knowledge of Christ and failing to share only proves that it means nothing to you; because if it truely did you would not be able to be silent.

Think of what you are doing! Luke 8:16-21 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jewell Baptist Chapel North Bay, NY. Introduction: This morning we will look into the Parable of the Revealed Light. Did you ever have something that others would love to have seen or look at and never said anything? Did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Statement Ever Made - John 3:16

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006

John 3:16! The greatest statement ever made! What a promise! What an escape if we only accept and believe in Jesus---lose death and gain life! ETERNAL LIFE!!!

The Greatest Statement Ever Made - John 3:16 Text: John 3:16 SERMON - Jennifer Mears - 6.14.2005 Many great verses in the Bible regarding God’s love for man. · Two to mention: 1. "…for God is love" (I Jn. 4: 8). 2. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

False Teachers

Contributed by Gordon Maxwell on Jun 5, 2006

Sermon about false teachers for a church searching for a Pastor.

2 Pet 1:19-21 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: >>20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "I”s Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006

The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppress

Romans 1:18 – 32 The “I”s of sin. The core of sIn is “I.” Paul lists the “slippery slope of sin” in this section and explains how humans descend into the absolute corruption of sin. In essence, “God gave them over.” However, we are “without excuse” because at the root we have “suppressed the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Judgment Day Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 9, 2006

Last in a series of sermons on Revelation - this sermon presents a look at the hope we have in the last judgment.

Years ago, Judge Wapner was on a television series called, “The People’s Court.” It was not only popular, but the show has outlasted its first host judge and continues with another judge. And it was popular enough to start a whole group of similar spinoffs. There is Judge Judy, Judge Mathis, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 19, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Jesus calming the sea

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 7 Mark 4:35-41 Job 38:1-11 Peace 35 ¶ On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let us go across to the other side." 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Art Of Attraction Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: I believe the Lord wants me to focus on relationships, so I am going to try to preach through the Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) to give us some insight on relationships. Insight to OT [broken into three sections] 1) Gen. – Neh. (historical section) 2) Isaiah – Mal. (prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God