Sermons on Superficial:

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Who God Is Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 25, 2011

Understanding who God is not an easy task. The 10 commandments let us know that if we do not get the first 4 commandments right, we will not get the last 6 correct and our relationship will suffer both with God and each other.

Understanding who God is Exodus chapter 20:1-17 Introduction- This morning we begin a new series called connecting with God and others. The purpose of the series is for us to see that a right relationship with God is needed before we can have a right relationship with each other. If you noticed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ And His Church

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011

The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Need My Old Testament? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2009

Is there value in the Old Testament today?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? • How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Conflict

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009

God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

“The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Holiness

Passivity

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 9, 2009

Many Christians have adopted a passive attitude and approach to spiritual groth.

Passivity John 12:12-14 Part two of Spiritual Warfare A little boy fell out of the bed in his sleep. His father picked him up and put him back in bed. He asked him, Son, what happened?” The little boy responded, “I fell asleep too close to where I got in.” I believe that describes too many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

We Promise Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2008

Short exposition of Joshua 24:14-28 about covenanting together to follow the Lord. This is the first of several sermons on the church covenant.

Text: Joshua 24:14-28, Title: We Promise, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, PM Opening illustration: Quote from Hammet, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches, p. 109-110, “To enter church membership is to enter into a covenant with the other members and the pastors. It is a commitment to being ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Compassion In A Father

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jun 15, 2008

A sermon for Father’s Day, calling all fathers to the mission Jesus set forth for us to follow.

The musings of a child through the years: 4 years old: my Dad can do anything 7 years old: my Dad knows a lot, a whole lot 9 years old: my dad doesn’t know quite everything 12 years old: Oh well, naturally Dad does not know that either 14 years old: my Dad is so out of step with ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Recognizing The Receptive Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007

We are called to reach out those around us with the hope and message of the gospel.

Recognizing the Receptive Series: Spring Life - Identify Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 19:1-10 March 4, 2007 Morning Service This message was prepared using the Springlife materials supplied by the Wesleyan Headquarters. Introduction When I was young, we always planted a garden at my grandmother’s house. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Growth Series Series

Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007

THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH

LESSON 8: THE ROLE OF SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES IN SPIRITUAL GROWTH “The Disciplines are God’s way of getting us into the ground; they put us where He can work within us and transform us. By themselves the Spiritual Disciplines can do nothing; they can only get us to the place where something can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 Wise Men Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 15, 2013

A story often looked over. God gave His Son GIFTS at Christmas, what did they really mean? The journey of the 3 Wise Men.

The 3 Wise Men Welcome Campuses! It’s beginning to feel like Christmas around here! Busy working on Christmas services OVER 25,000 people will come though! GET HERE EARLY. Arts team iCampus exclusive! Gift cards from The Andersons for those in need, CAMPUS PASTOR will tell you all about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Wife Told Me To Stand Here Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

How can we raise our children in the training and instruction of the Lord without exasperating or embittering them? (Material adapted from Wayne Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, Unit 7 Raising Children, pgs. 152- 161)

HoHum: At the end of the age when all the saved were standing in line waiting to get into heaven, God appeared and said, "I want all the men to form two lines. One line will be for the men who were the true heads of their households. The other will be for the men who were dominated by their wives." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Old And The New

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 28, 2015

Those who would serve the interests of God can do so by giving expression to joy in their lives. Those who feel God’s love have much to offer the hurting and disconnected in our world.

We all have certain core traditions and beliefs that are important to us. They make us who we are, they define our own behaviours and the way we think other people should behave. That is what lies behind the Gospel passage from Mark that we heard a few minutes ago. As usual, the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Enjoy God's Blessings

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2014

Our blessings are in God's hands, not ours. Blessings come from obedience, not works. Enjoy what God has already given.

It is God’s will that everyone be blessed, according to the Scriptures. His promise of a fulfilling and abundant life is given to all, not a selected few. • It does not matter who you are, what race or nationality, how educated or rich you are, whether single or married, God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

“he Was Rejected By The People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015

The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist