Sermons on Successive:

Jack Out Of The Box

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 6, 2010

Ever feel like a Jack in the Box? Ever feel crammed or pressured by people or problems in life? God never designed you to be stuck in a box that limits you. Discover how to escape the the box that you find yourself in.

Take a stroll down memory lane with me for brief minute. I want you to think back to your childhood and all the toys you played with as a little girl or a little boy. Maybe you had an Etch N Sketch or a Simon Says. My favorite was Lego’s. I loved building things. But there is one toy that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Years

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Joshua

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at Joshua and what we can learn from him.

-this morning for some of you, and in a few weeks for the rest of you, you got to hear me tell one of my favorite Bible stories. -tonight, we’re going to look at someone in the Bible, one of my favorites, to see how God can use you for greatness -Joshua was the guy who took over when Moses ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Methodist

When You've Really Got It Made

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Storing treasures in heaven is when you've really got it made.

Verse one of Luke 12 tells us that many thousands of people had gathered in an open area to hear Christ. Can you imagine how quiet, how deathly still it must have been in order for those present to hear Christ? The Lie of Greed When there was a lull after He had been teaching some very heavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming All Odds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 4, 2011

When God originates, He orchestrates. God will grant us the strength we need to finish His work. Expect challenges when doing God's will. Choose to look at problems with eyes of faith, not fear.

Nehemiah 2:11-20 Overcoming All Odds ES 30Jan11 2072 What God originates, He orchestrates. • It started off with a burden, and a desire to do something. Nehemiah shared this with God. • God puts the pieces in place (so to speak) and Nehemiah got what he needed. The will of God never ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key To Rebuilding

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon encourages believers that rebuilding our lives is not impossible when it is covered with believing prayer.

The setting is about 500 years before the time of Christ. God’s people had lived in Israel for centuries before. God had told them: “Obey Me and you’ll live in the land for a long time. Disobey Me and you’ll be carried off into captivity.” That’s what happened. The Babylonians came and conquered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Second of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I know that I have told you this story not long ago, but since it happens to fit well with this morning’s topic of mourning, I am going to tell you again. For some of you, it might be the first time hearing this. I used to live in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Leadership Pt2

Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007

How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Preachers Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007

Part of a series on Philippians, we’re encouraged to preach Christ, no matter what.

Illus. Georgia Tech. Football game years ago. GT was ahead 7 to 6. •Coach told QB not to throw no matter what. •They ran to the opponents 10 yd. line in last minute of play, but he was overcome by temptation. •He threw and it was intercepted by the fastest back on the team. •He started rushing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do With What You Have

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: *other

Revelation 3__4-22 The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

Lack of zeal for the Gospel and Christian faith is a danger for those who are possessed of wealth and feel self-sufficient. Christ calls us from the cares of the world and deceitfulness of riches to restored spiritual vision, real safety and true wealth.

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Christians profess to follow religiously Jesus Christ. If that is so, then surely "Blessed are the Lukewarm" must have been one of his sayings for there are so many, many professing Christians who show no enthusiasm or service. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 2, 2008

The deceitfulness of riches and the feeling of self-sufficiency are threats to Christian faith and life. Jesus warns against worldliness and the lukewarm attitude of Christians in Laodicea. Christians must return to their first love of Christ to avoid

Revelation 3__4-22 the Lukewarm Church "Blessed are the Lukewarm." Jesus never said that, but from the lackadaisical attitude of many of his followers, you would think that was one of his beatitudes. That is the attitude of our Western Civilization and cultural Christians. That was the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:4-22

Denomination: Anglican

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Eddie Nicandro on Sep 23, 2008

A FILIPINO TRADIONAL CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY

WEDDING CEREMONY September 20, 2008 PRELIMINARIES Prelude Lighting of Candles PROCESSIONAL Principal Sponsor Officiating Ministers Parents of the Groom Best Man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 15, 2008

1 or 13 of Galatians. This Sermon calls Christians to wise-up about simplicity and certainty of the Gospel through the eyes of the Apostle Paul

Wise up Sunday sermon July 30, 2006 (Galatians 1:1-5, through Galatians part 1) Intro: People do some of the dumbest things. Here is a top 10 list of famous last words: • Okay, Let it down slowly • What does this button do? • Step back a bit, I can’t get you in the picture. • It’s OK, I saw ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

The last phrase of the Creed: "The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting"

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY John 20:1-9, 19-31; 1 Cor. 15:33-49 If you have been with us for the past few months, you know that this morning we arrive at the end of a long discussion of the Apostle’s Creed. Line by line we have examined the teachings of the Christian faith and here, on Easter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33-49

Denomination: Methodist