Sermons on Strategy:

Two Flies In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

Two Flies in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:10-15) Note: This is the second part of my sermon titled, "A Fly in the Ointment" also posted on Sermon Central. INTRO 1. Talk about a rude awakening. The Reuters news service told a story about a man in January of 2004 who "woke with a jolt in the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10-15, Proverbs 12:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-One Benefits Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2004

"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim. 6:6). That’s much harder to come by than mere prosperity.

Twenty-One Benefits of Godliness (2 Pet 1:7,8) "Add to your faith, goodness, knowledge, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and Christian love. For if these qualities are yours an increase they render neither useless nor unfruitful." Many people are willing to discipline themselves to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying To Capture The Wealth Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 10, 2004

Without a rich heart, wealth is an ugly beggar so the secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well.

Prayer point My enemies shall regret my reading this message in the name of Jesus. Somewhere in 2000 A.D. some Satanists gathered for a meeting. They finished their meeting and went away but they forgot a document. A believer found that document. Let me read to you what is on that document; so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Reap What You Sojourn

Contributed by Matthew Everhard on Sep 1, 2004

How does the church escape the "Adding Members" model and revert to a biblical definition of evangelism? This message uses Jesus’ challenge that "the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few" in incite compassionate outreach.

“You Reap What You Sojourn” by Matthew Everhard. Originally preached on Sunday Morning, July 4th, 2004 at Hudson Presbyterian Church. Words 2205 Their primary concern was membership. Specifically, that membership was on the rise. Well, either that or member PLEDGES-- those were equally important. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A God Who Knows It All

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

When the Bible teaches that God is omniscient – that He has complete knowledge – it is not saying that God is bright. It is not saying that He is sharp. It is not even saying that he is a genius. These are the finite expressions of a people severely li

TEXT: Psalm 139:1-6 TITLE: A GOD WHO KNOWS IT ALL (The Omniscience of God) When the Bible teaches that God is omniscient – that He has complete knowledge – it is not saying that God is bright. It is not saying that He is sharp. It is not even saying that he is a genius. These are the finite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tell Your Family What The Lord Has Done!

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 23, 2004

If God can use the former demoniac to reach his family, he can use you to reach your family too. The power of new believers simply telling his story is tremendous.

We are about to discuss something that should be dear to your heart, your family. You can be assured that your family is dear to the heart of God as well. I want to emphasize your family using the story of the demoniac in Mark Chapter 5. Now I am not going to compare the demoniac to your family, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Observations On Obedience

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 27, 2004

God?s requirement of obedience is not something He does to us, but something He does for us. Though today?s world may see living without rules as a dream, it would only result in destruction.

Observations On Obedience Text: Deut.6: 24 Intro: Obedience is not a topic dealt with too often these days. We hear a lot about options, but not much about obedience. The former term implies no set standard to follow, while the latter implies the existence of some absolutes. The “no ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Vision Starts" Series

Contributed by Paul Atwater on Jun 26, 2004

This first Sunday of the year challenge was designed to remind members of the reason why our church exists.

Text: MT 22:36-40. 22:18-20 Title: “Where Vision Starts ” Date: January 4, 2004 Series: VISION & VALUES – 1 Intro: A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. So he found the ball, squared up, took a big swing – and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. Then the golfer took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affluenza Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book The Celebration of Discipline pages 89-93. This is nothing new but it gives some illustrations.

Sermon for 3/6/2005 4 Things for the Simple Life Introduction: Last week I had influenza. However, there is a virus that has affected most of us and we don’t even know it. The name of this virus is affluenza not influenza. This powerful virus affects our wallets, our friendships, our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Connect With People For God

Contributed by Joe Fornear on Oct 20, 2004

How to connect with people like Paul the Apostle with the Philippian church

Check out this Welcome sign into a town in Florida– “Welcome to Sebastian – Home of Pelican Island” – “Friendly People and Six Old Grouches”. - I know this sign is being cute but in reality some individuals basically present themselves this way to the world. Most of the time they are friendly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real War

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war that’s far more important that’s happening right now. It’s the spiritual warfare for the eternal so

“The ‘Real’ War” Text: Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRO: Show clip from Matrix movie “What is real?” “Welcome to the desert of the real.” Tonight I want to talk about the real war we’re in. You hear a lot on the news about the “War on Terror” and the possible “War with Iraq” but there’s another war ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mind Games Of Satan

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

We are in warfare, and we have the right weapons. They are mighty through God! He has given us His Word... the Blood of Jesus... and the Name of Jesus. If you dare do your part... all heaven will come to your aid and you will live victoriuos!

THE MIND GAMES OF SATAN! 2 COR. 10:3-6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Today I want to get into the subject of spiritual warfare. But as we begin there is something we need to discover. There is an old European proverb worth heeding that says, "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The sermon focues on the proper management of resources in a person’s life. It was delivered in a seeker church, but is believer targeted.

The Parable of the Talents Dr. Marty Baker / Matthew 25:14-30/ March 9, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net America is fascinated with talented people. This is evident by the fact that 25 million people watched the 45th Annual Grammy Awards two weeks ago, and an estimated 40 million viewers will tune-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Know Where To Go Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

This sermon focues on determining the will of God in your life. It is the final messsage in a series of talks based on Romans 12:2. Topical in nature.

How to Know Where to Go Romans 12:2 Mind Games / Dr. Marty Baker / February 23, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net Last summer, our family took a vacation that we will always remember. We loaded the van, drove to Atlanta and hopped on a plane and flew into the wild blue yonder. We arrived at our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Our Jubilee

Contributed by Clint Carr on Nov 24, 2003

This message deals with Isaiah 61 and Leveticus 25 and how the two relate

The Favor of the Lord Text: Luke 4:14-22; IS. 61:1-3 Read Luke 4:14-19 Prayer! Intro: IN vs. 14 of our text, we see that Jesus has just came out of the wilderness. -As you know, this was a time of great trial for him. For the devil himself tempted Jesus(read 4:2) -One of the greatest ways ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Leviticus 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal