Sermons on Striving:

Wedding: Guthrie.johnson

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2006

Wedding Ceremony

Services Conducted July 30, 2005 Kevin Higgins Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave us a beautiful expression of love when she wrote: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006

Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Building Block Or Stumbling Block?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

Are you going to help build the kingdom of God up or tear it down?

INTRODUCTION What does it take to build a building? Materials. What does it take to build a church? PEOPLE! 1 PETER 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Keys To Revival

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.

Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Wedding: Morton.pokorny

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 16, 2006

Ceremony for a young Christian couple.

June 25, 2005 Kevin Higgins Dornick Hills Country Club Ardmore, Oklahoma Elizabeth Barrett Browning gave us a beautiful expression of love when she wrote: How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:20

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 13, 2007

Easter 5(A) - Christ is our Cornerstone. On Him alone we build and for Him above we serve.

CHRIST IS OUR CORNERSTONE (Outline) May 6, 2007 - EASTER 5 - 1 Peter 2:4-10 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A solid foundation is absolutely essential for the building to stand. The cornerstone is positively critical for the rest of the building to be square and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Dangerous Church Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 3, 2010

The early disciples were serious about God and dangerous to the world. What is the difference between a safe church and a dangerous church? (from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

Introduction (from series by Craig Groeschell, lifechurch.tv) Welcome to COTRM and welcome to 2010. The New Year is a season with new opportunities. Just like there are physical seasons- spring, summer, etc., there are spiritual seasons in our lives and different seasons of God in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Thank You For Your Time

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 27, 2010

A Labor Day Sermon celebrating the work of the members of the church.

Labor Day 2010 Happy Labor Day Not just a day off or the end of summer, but a day to celebrate the American Worker What would the world be like if people didn't work? Alabama - 40 Hour Week (1985) There are people in this country who work hard every day Not for fame or fortune do they strive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Speaks To Ustoday

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 1, 2007

A Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Series A

2nd Sunday in Advent, December 8, 2007 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, God of the prophets, you sent your messenger into the Jordan wilderness to prepare human hearts for the coming of your Son. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Joy In The Journey

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on May 23, 2009

When we are able to feel good in the storms of life, that’s when we are at the center of God’s grace.

Joy in the Journey 1 John 1-2:2 (Amplified Bible) 1 John 1 1[WE ARE writing] about the Word of Life [[a]in] Him Who existed from the beginning, Whom we have heard, Whom we have seen with our [own] eyes, Whom we have gazed upon [for ourselves] and have touched with our [own] hands. 2And the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010

He's coming - are you ready?

When will everything be OK? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You’re sitting on the couch, watching the news. You see that the economy has gotten a lot of attention lately. Banks are getting bailed out. Car makers are begging to get bailed out. So many foreclosures, you see. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live Victoriously

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009

How to live a holy life, and be victorious over sin.

HOW TO LIVE VICTORIOUSLY By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION 1. God expects his children to be holy. That means they must live victoriously over sin, “Be ye holy, for I am holy” (I Peter 1:16). 2. God promises that we should be victorious. “Thanks be unto God which always causes us to triumph ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we st

Introduction • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we stop the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Calvary?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 31, 2009

Why did Jesus die on Calvary? There are five specifics of God’s love revealed to us on Golgotha.

And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Luke 23:33 Why Calvary? Introduction – Love, God’s Amazing The young woman was married and had two beautiful children, but one day as she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33

Denomination: Baptist

Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed