Sermons on Strength To Endure:

The Profitable Servant Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2012

I want to be a good servant for Jesus, but in this passage Jesus says I can do all kind of great ministry and still be an "unprofitable servant." What two things does Jesus say can stop me from being the profitable servant for Chris that I want to be?

OPEN: The KJV translates Luke 17:10 this way: “So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants: we have done that which was our duty to do.’” I don’t want to be an “unprofitable servant”. I want to be a profitable servant for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Folly Of Preaching Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 3, 2012

Preaching is folly to the world, but the means God has chosen to express the power of the cross.

Introduction How would you start a church? How would you start a church in a city such as Corinth? Here are your conditions. It is a major city that is relatively new and prosperous. All kinds of people from around the known world have come to make their fortunes there. You can have your pick ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformation In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 21, 2012

What does it mean to be transformed by Christ?

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: September 21, 2012 Date Preached: September 23, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: A Guide For Living Godly Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 ETS: Paul understood what it took to live a godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Better Than Our Legends Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 23, 2012

“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son”

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: BETTER THAN OUR LEGENDS HEBREWS 1:1 – 2:4 BIG IDEA: “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son” SERMON PREFACE As I was studying this book I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

In Remembrance Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

What the Lord's Supper is about.

Introduction We could have titled last week’s sermon, “Christians Behaving Badly.” It was bad enough that the Corinth “saints” were treating one another badly, but, as if to add insult to injury, they were doing so at the Lord’s Table. At the very meal which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Anatomy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 11, 2012

Though we are one in Christ, we are also diverse in gifts.

Introduction Our previous verses impressed upon us our unity through the Holy Spirit. We may be different, but we are one in Christ. Our next verses emphasize the reality and importance of our diversity. Text For the body does not consist of one member but of many. The basic point of this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Ultimate Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

God promises us the ultimate extreme makeover – transforming our natural bodies into perfect spiritual bodies in which we will live forever.

Introduction "Extreme Makeover" is a popular show that takes people who do not meet the standards for good looks, and through extreme measures of plastic surgery, dental work, eye surgery, and whatever else is needed, turns ugly ducklings into babes and hunks, thus freeing them to live happily ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Messiah's Two Core Values Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011

When we stand before God on two things about us will matter: did we love God and did we love people.

The Messiah's Two Core Value's Text: Matt. 22:34-40 Introduction 1. Illustration: Here are some questions you can ask to zero in on your core values. a. If I knew that tomorrow would be the last full day of my life, how would I spend the day? b. At the end of my life, what do I want to look back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Methodist

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking The Law...for God's Sake

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 14, 2011

Matthew 15: 10-20 - Barclay stated that this Scripture was 'one of the supreme contests in history'. Two religious viewpoints clash with what Jesus says. Jesus again points to what is really important.

Good morning. Laws are important in any society in order to keep peace and order. But there are laws and then there are laws. Here are some laws that are still on the books in our state of Kansas. • In Derby, it is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money. • In Dodge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Are We Serious About Hell? Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 1, 2011

This talk examines two common alternatives to the traditional idea of hell: universalism and annihilationism.

The bow of God’s wrath is bent, and the arrow made ready on the string, and justice bends the arrow at your heart, and strains the bow, and it is nothing but the mere pleasure of God, and that of an angry God, without any promise or obligation at all, that keeps the arrow one moment from ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godliness With Contentment Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 6, 2011

What will godliness plus contentment do for us? 1- Godliness plus contentment will bring great gain 2- Godliness plus contentment will avoid harmful desires 3- Godliness plus contentment will keep us faithful

INTRO.- What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done in life? Let’s say the hardest physical thing. Work an 80 hour week? That’s just about 12 hours a day. Well, 84 hours in 7 days. Did you ever do that? That would be hard no matter what kind of work you were doing. Let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian’s Obligations Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 11, 2011

Much has changed in the past 10 years since our country was attacked. Some feel that the increased role of government in our lives has been too much. As Christians, what are our obligations to the civil authorities as well as to those whom we live in th

Our Obligations as Christians The Christians’ Obligations to the Powers that Be We should Submit to them The Christians’ Obligations to the People by Me We should Love them Video Slide Good morning. It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since America was attacked by terrorists on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Yourself In Their Place

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 12, 2011

This message is a message on compassion and evangelism. When we put ourselves in the place of others, we discover true love is telling them the good news.

Put Yourself In Their Place 9/4/2011 Psalm 8:1 Matthew 9:35-38 How many of you know that God has equipped you with what you need to make a difference in the lives of others. You are going to be surprised at how many people have looked up to you and admired you for who you were when you get to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fatih To Face The Furnace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 21, 2011

Fatih is Faith is rooted in God’s WORD, realizing life has WOUNDS, remembering God’s WORKS and resting in God’s WILL

FAITH TO FACE THE FURNACE Gladys Aylward was a missionary to China more than fifty years ago. She was forced to flee the city she was living in when the Japanese invaded during World War II. She could not leave the orphans she cared for behind and so with only one assistant, she led more than a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:15-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance