Sermons on Strength In Weakness:

Ministry Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2007

God has called every believer to ministry.

Philippians 2:5-8 Ministry Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church October 7, 2007 Brother Kevin never looked so good in his skivvies! That’s what Justin told the group of guys we were with a few years ago. I’ve mentioned canoeing the Pecos River before. You may remember Michael and Tyler and I going a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Partial Kingdom 2 - Three Kings Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Good leadership is more than just giftedness. It also involves faithfulness to God, a right focus and direction for God’s people.

If you go to the book shop and browse the shelves in the management area, chances are you’ll find a host of books focusing on leadership as the critical factor in the success of a business. And when you think about it, it makes sense. If the person at the top is a good leader then the organisation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Wisest Investment

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

The struggle with today’s passage is that on one hand Jesus is telling us the story of a ‘dishonest’ manager, and on the other hand, he wants us to learn from him. So today we will unfold the hidden treasure of wisdom from this parable and look at what he

Please read the scripture first: Luke 16:1-13 Herman and Henrietta were touring their brand-new house, a house that Henrietta had paid for with her money, a fact of which she often reminded Herman. In each room of the house, she said to her husband, “Herman, if it were not for my money, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Of The Presence Of God

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2007

How can we KNOW that we are really walking in the presence of God? Many popular preachers claim to walk with God, but the Bible tells us who really does.

The Purpose of the Presence of God Psalm 15:1-5 Purpose: To show how we can walk close to our God. Aim: I want the listener to be aware of the importance of pursuing God’s presence. INTRODUCTION: In 1990 Michael Horton wrote an explosive book called The Agony of Deceit. In that book he exposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #1

“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!” Joshua 1:1-18 Thank you… Excited…Rarin’ to go… work to be done, tremendous responsibility and opportunity Change of leadership now, new leadership… Questions, unsure about future, Perhaps fearful of what might happen next at church, State of uncertainty… Any ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The call to imitate Christ as children and as parents. Children are called to honor and obey and parents are called to not exasperate and to encourage.

Live Out Loud – Our CHILDREN Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro: A group of expectant fathers were talking in the waiting room as their wives were delivering. The nurse entered and told the 1st man his wife had just delivered twins. “That’s a coincidence I play for the Minnesota Twins.” A few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Compliment To Mom

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 21, 2007

Mother’s Day sermon. How some attributes of God are reflected in a Godly mother.

Mothers day – a very special Holiday – great opportunity This is a day when you get to turn the tables on Mom a little bit and take care of Her This is her special day. We get to pamper mom a little today – or a lot Take her out to dinner, give her a card , some flowers, kids do your chores ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:13

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Good Medicine For Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 24, 2007

How’s your "ever-after" going? Well, maybe not so good, because it turns out that there are a lot of bumps on the road to ever after. But here is some great news: God wants to help your family!

Part 1: Good Medicine for Your Marriage (Series: Heavenly Help for Your Family) Revelation 2:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 11, 2006 *Most everybody knows the closing words to those old childhood fairy tales: “And they lived happily ever after.” *How’s your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Hard After God

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live And Let Live (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 2) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fifth sermon (and sixth week) in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Prior to Advent we looked at four from Chapters 1 & 2 of the book. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Three Rs Of Revival

Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Jan 12, 2007

What do you do when you have fallen away from the Lord and into sin?

THE THREE Rs OF RENEWAL ( PSALM 51.) Have mercy upon me, O God,According to Your lovingkindness;According to the multitude of Your tender mercies,Blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity,And cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions,And my sin is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Treasure Hunt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 14, 2007

Our tithes and offerings should be a matter of joy... but too often they’re not. Learn the secret of placing your treasure with God.

OPEN: Back in 1905, there was baseball game at Salt Lake City, Utah. The Rhyolites were playing the Beattys and the Beattys were up to bat. The pitcher threw the ball, the batter swung - and the ball rocketed toward 1st base. The 1st baseman was a man named William Giffiths, and as he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paid In Full

Contributed by James May on Jan 15, 2007

Jesus didn’t have to suffer in hell for us. He Paid the Price in Full with His shed blood on the cross of Calvary.

Paid In Full By Pastor Jim May There are a lot of preachers in the land today that are preaching doctrines that are not only unscriptural but can be quite dangerous to your faith if we aren’t careful to check them out according to the Word of God. Paul to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan