Sermons on Strong Beginnings:

Turn The Motor Back On

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Jun 23, 2014

How we, (like the Galatian church) lose our power and joy, and how to get it back. We've all done it, allowed a "truth" other than Christ to become our focus and slowly lose the Holy Spirit's power.

Galatians. NLT Why do you expect God’s blessing on your life? (I asked them to write on a sermon guide) _____________________________________________________________________________________ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Do Not Have To Sin, But If You Do, Just Ask For Forgiveness.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Is sinning an option? The answer is no. The child of God is not to serve sin, because he is dead to sin, he has been crucified with Christ, and as a dead man is freed from sin. When the old man is crucified, death has occurred, and so sin has to stop.

First Church of god in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 2nd, 2011 Let us pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it….... Last Sunday we talked about Jonah, a prophet of God who was given a command by God, but Jonah chose to disobey God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 25, 2013

We have gotten so used to novelty in the church that a common response to this theme, was a rather sympathetic gesture inferring, “What, have you run out of good ideas?” Preaching and prayer just don’t seem that innovative and frankly to many, are the boring part of church.

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. This was done almost exclusively through prayer and preaching. And Satan was working hardest through the religious leaders, not to stop miracles and such, but to stop ...read more

The Costly Love Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 27, 2013

God's love is not cheap. It is not easy. God's love has a rich history in the whole of the Bible.

If God had a Facebook page, His Relationship Status with humanity would be: It’s Complicated. That’s because, it’s complicated. If you think about your walk with God, your relationship with God, you might agree. There are ups. There are downs. There are times when you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Costly Redemption Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 4, 2013

These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption. Redemption was God¡¯s greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption.

1 PETER 1: 18 -21 [Renewing Hope Series] COSTLY REDEMPTION [Hebrews 10:1-10] These verses stress the great and costly work of redemption (CIT). Redemption was God's greatest work. As great as all creation is, it cannot compare with the work of redemption. Christ work of redemption was set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 12, 2013

What would you say to someone who asked How can I become a Christian? Learn how to remember and communicate the gospel to those who need to know.

Series – The Questions of Mission What – The Gospel of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Who am I: A Sinner separated from God Who is Jesus: The Christ, God in the Flesh What did Jesus do: He Died for our Sins He Resurrected from the Dead Veterans Day weekend – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“answer In The Questions”

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Dec 1, 2013

This is a sermon about living with unanswered questions by focusing on Jesus as the great answer to human need and doubt.

“Answer In the Questions” A Sermon Based Upon Luke 20: 27-38 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership 25th Sunday After Pentecost, November 10th, 2013 “Now he is God not of the dead, but of the living; for to him all of them are alive.” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Help For The Hurting Heart Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 1, 2013

A sermon examining the hope we have in Jesus.

HELP FOR THE HURTING HEART John 11:1-44 On any given Sunday, within this assembly there are people who are enduring tragedy, sorrow, and heartbreak. As we speak, members of our faith family are suffering emotionally, physically, financially, and even spiritually. You may have a precious loved ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 2, 2013

Isaiah prophesied of the coming messiah. Nestled in his prophecy are 5 descriptive titles of this great coming one. This sermon is the first of them..."Wonderful"

"Wonderful" Chuck Sligh Series: Isaiah 9:6 - The Birth of the Almighty December 1, 2013 A PowerPoint slide presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 – “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant In The Barn Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 8, 2013

What can the story of a baby born in a manger tell us about being a servant like Jesus would want us to be?

OPEN: There’s a story about church whose Sunday School decided to allow the children to stage their own impromptu Christmas pageant. The teachers read the story and provided some props; then they just stood off to the side and let the kids dramatize it on their own. One girl grabbed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas, A Line In Time Defining Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 15, 2013

Because of Christmas our lives have been defined both for the there and then as well as the here and now.

It was almost as if someone had dragged a stick though the sand drawing a line that said that was then and this is now. There has never been an event in the history of man that has so defined human history as the birth of Jesus. And it began when God interrupted the life of a young lady named ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Like Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 23, 2013

Christmas is a time that God showed us how much he loved us. Now He calls us to love other as He loved us. Let’s see some ways that God loved so we might learn to love like Christ!

Love like Christ Keep Christ in Christmas 12/21-22/2013 Introduction Slide Love. Love is a word that is quite overused. We love a lot of things. We love our football, our cars, our houses, our kids. We love our freedom, we love our guns. We love our dogs, and even our cats. We love chocolate and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When There's Conflict, Resolve It! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 31, 2014

Conflict is inevitable in our lives. Therefore, we must learn how to work toward conflict resolution. Nehemiah is an excellent example for us on resolving conflict.

Introduction: A. Today, I want us to begin this sermon by looking at a couple of cartoons to get us thinking about “conflict resolution.” 1. Cartoon #1 – Here we have a typical church committee meeting… a. Someone makes the proposal – “I think the church needs ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now What-- Will It Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2014

Does Knowing Your Church's Purpose Statement make a difference in the lives of its people.

Now What--What Difference Will It Make? NLAC August 31st, 2014 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 We are completing our series on “We Accept The Job—Our Mission.” The job we accepted was to love others, to teach the word, to reach the world and to support it all with our ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “how God Builds Faith" Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2014

This message looks at how God builds faith in us - through our heart, soul, mind and strength.

Warning! I’m Under Construction - How God Builds Faith - September 7, 2014 Today we’re on the 2nd in a series that’s called: “Warning! I’m Under Construction. Last week we looked at how God builds, how He constructs our character so that we become more and more like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational