Sermons on Strong City:

Spiritually Oblivious Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 19, 2008

A spiritual experience is not faith, having God speak to you is not faith, Knowing about God is not faith, doing what God says is not faith - faith is based upon relationship - Balaam is a Spiritual Counterfeit.

You may have read in the paper that counterfeit bills have been turning up here and there around town. What you may have not heard about, is the amateur counterfeiter that was operating here in town. It turns out that this armature counterfeiter accidentally printed a large amount of 21 dollar ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember My Chains Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 24, 2008

Like some of Paul’s companions in prison, we may be held back by tasks too small, by shame, or even by our own prejudices. But once we accept our limitations as part of God’s will, they become ways to help others and fulfill our life callings.

If you suffer severe limitations, what do you wish for? What is your prayer, if you are bound by something that keeps you from doing what you really want to do? Do you wish you could be free from it? Likely you do. Do you even pray that you might have that limitation removed? I expect that I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

7 Stars 7 Lampstand Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 24, 2008

Beautiful buildings do not make a church. The important question is, “What is God doing here?”

7 Stars 7 Lampstands Revelation 1:19-20 Purpose: To display Christ as the light of the world. Aim: I want the listener to look for ways to spread the light of Christ. INTRODUCTION: Beautiful buildings do not make a church. A tour group was going through Westminster Abbey. [ Pictures of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Determined Devotion Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 25, 2008

First of a series of three messages on Romans 12. This message deals with the call to offer ourselves wholly to Christ.

Trinity Baptist Church August 10, 2008 Combating Complacency Determined Devotion Romans 12:1, 2 Did you hear about the college students who wanted to form a new organization on their campus? They called it the “Apathy Club”? Their “Apathy Club” wasn’t going to be like any other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

In The Mean Time Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 30, 2008

Part two focuses on what we should be doing while we are going through and when we have successfully come through something.

In The Mean Time Part 2 Scriptures: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26; Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction: Last week I introduced this series by explaining how each of us are either getting ready to go through something; are currently going through something; or just came through something. Regardless of which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shinning Brightly In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 1, 2008

We are called be lighthouses in a dark and stormy world.

Shinning Bright In Christ Text: Eph. 5:8-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story from one of Max Lucado’s books of a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2008

From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, we know the King of kings! And He wants us to know about His Kingdom.

Understanding the Ultimate Kingdom - Part 3 Matthew 13:47-58 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Aug. 31, 2008 *From a human point of view, about the closest I’ve ever gotten to royalty is Burger King! But by the grace of God, most of us here tonight can say we know a king. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58

Denomination: Baptist

A User-Friendly God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

Don’t let the drive for security and significance cause you to create a more manageable God.

Aren’t you glad we live in an age of user-friendly technology? You could go to Wal-Mart right after this service, purchase a relatively inexpensive laptop computer, plug it in, fire it up and with no previous experience understand how to use it in no time. Computer companies intentionally make ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Who Began A Good Work In You Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2008

Humans are vulnerable and weak. God is powerful and mighty. Can we trust that God will really take care of us, that we won’t get squished when His hand is upon on lives?

Sermon for CATM – September 14. 2008 - Philippians Series: “He Who Began a Good Work…” Philippians 1:1-11 Would you believe that this Scripture was written by a man who began his relationship with the church by being its enemy? Who once delighted over the murder of Christians. Who felt it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

You will never know financial freedom until you realize that financial freedom is a matter of heart. Seek God first. Serve God first. Put God first and money will serve you. If not, you will always be a slave to money

Devotion Matthew 19:16-26 Two Irishmen who were traveling in the Holy Land came to the Sea of Galilee. They discovered that it would cost them $50 each to cross the lake by boat. They cried out in protest. "The Lakes of Killarney are the most beautiful lakes in the world and one can cross them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Hands Open Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2008

Hands open may be a handshake or a salute, signalling friendship or respect. Just as those gestures affirmed Saul, we also must approach others by leading them to safety and by affirming their potential.

f I come toward you with an open hand, what does that mean? If I approach you from across the room with either one hand or both hands open, how would you interpret that? Well, of course, it would mean different things for different kinds of open hands. There is more than one way to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - What's It All About?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 21, 2008

How should we worship the Lord in a way that is pleasing and acceptable to Him?

Worship – What’s it all about? Psalm 95 Video – The gift of worship – (from floodgate productions through Worship House Media) Slide Worship, it is easy for us to get caught up in the ways we like to express worship and sometimes forget about Who we worship and why we worship and how our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Saved By Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008

In addition to being loved and forgiven by God, it is important that we understand that we are not saved because of what we do, but because of what God has done for us. We are saved by grace.

Introduction: A. Did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to teach her class about being saved by grace? 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?” 2. “NO!,” the children all answered. 3. Again she ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will Jesus Do For You? Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

Jesus can make a difference in your life

What Will Jesus Do for You? Galatians 1:11-24 In his 1961 inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy, made the infamous statement, “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” This statement was by no means original. Some say Kennedy’s speech writer got it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist