Sermons on Survivor:

Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Oct 12, 2004

Why should we give thanks to God? A great thanksgiving day sermon where I give 5 reasons why we should give thanks to God and how we develop it in our lives.

Title: Developing A Spirit Of Thanksgiving Text: I Chron 16:8 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - A question this morning that I want to ask is this, Why should we give thanks to God? - What is the purpose of giving thanks to God? - When we look at our world from what we are hearing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should I Be Thankful?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 6, 2007

Fours reasons to be thankful as illustrated by the ten lepers who were cleansed.

Why Should I Be Thankful? Luke 17:11-19 Introduction Illustration: Things To Be Thankful For * for automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. * for husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Rock Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Put Out The Spirit's Fire

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 21, 2006

How do we avoid putting out the fire of God’s Spirit or our spirit and being thrown off track by things life and christians put our way?!

Do not put out the Spirit’s fire. 1 Thess 5:19, (v12-28) WBC 24.09.06pm Introduction: Joke/Ill: a man has been so touched by the HS that his dog can walk on water! Has a friend he wants to convince about this, so takes him to the beech and as they walk he throws the stick for the dog into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Return Back To The Vision

Contributed by Chew Chew on May 31, 2007

Returning to the vision God has given us.

Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he sent a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and also put it in writing, saying, 2 "Thus says Cyrus king ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Race Of Life

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Running the race of life

INTRO: Pastor and I driving Josh football game, notice Shannon running. Thank the Lord that I was not out there running, but as I began to reflect came to the conclusion that we’re all in a race – the race of life. TITLE: The Race of Life TEXT: I Corinthians 9:24-27 (READ) I. Race of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Snakes!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

We must learn to shake off those snakes!

ACTS 28:1Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. 2The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. 3Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Action Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This message sees that faith is not passive but very active!

Introduction This is a picture of a floating prison ship - The HMP Weare, is moored off Dorset’s Portland Harbour (400 prisoners). Has anyone herad of a gigantic floating zoo? That’s what Noah’s Ark was. Many people think the story of Noah is just a story, a myth, a legend. But more and more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing To Worship

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 27, 2006

We live in a day when people love to worship only when the mood is right, the sun is shining, and everything is okay, but this is not biblical. We need to be a people of worship...no matter how we feel. We need to make a choice...

If I were to ask the question: why do we worship God? What answer would you give? Do we do it because He is good? Do we do it because He has blessed us? Do we do it only when the sun is out and we’re happy? This type of Christian thinking falls apart when things don’t go well. When you are feeling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-28

Caught In Domestic Violence Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Dec 17, 2008

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry.

This teaching is taken from my book “Beaten, Battered, Bruised & Blessed” (Christians Recognizing and Responding to Domestic Violence) more information can be found at www.c21c.org My prayer is it will help you in Pastoral ministry. Caught in Domestic Violence This is perhaps the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel According To... Charlie Brown Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 22, 2008

The Good News about the Good News is that it is redemption for losers like Charlie Brown as well as you and I.

The Gospel According To… Charlie Brown Luke 2:8-15 December 21, 2008 The Gospel According to… Charlie Brown. Charlie Brown cannot catch a break. He is the stereotypical American loser. Whenever he tries to kick the football that Lucy is holding, every time she pulls it away at the last second and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Cosmic Combat

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2008

This message combines the story of King Herod with the passage in Revelation 12 relating the on going "cosmic combat" between God and Satan. The inspiration came from the cover of Christianity Today December 12,1994.

December 28, 2008 Christmas II Redeemer Text Revelation 12:1-7a “Cosmic Combat” Jesus Christ is born. The arrival of Jesus as an infant in Bethlehem means that God has kept his promise of salvation which he first made to Adam and Eve. The ringing of Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission: Impossible Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 16, 2008

God has given to all believers the Great Commission – to preach the good news and make disciples. Here are 5 keys Jesus gives to effective evangelism.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE INTRO TO TOPIC: When I mention the word “evangelism”, what do you think of? • Someone standing on the street corner shouting out, “Turn or burn!” • The fear associated with going from house to house knocking on people’s doors? 2008 = a year of new beginnings, and a year of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: *other

Jesus, The Same Yesterday, Today And Beyond

Contributed by Scott Jensen on May 1, 2008

This is a sermon tailored to a group of soliders, sailors, airmen and marines deployed to Afghanistan. Jesus doesn’t change and we can count on that fact no matter where we are or what we are doing.

24 Apr 2008 Isaiah 40:1-8 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:8, ESV) Jesus Christ: The Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever Throughout history, mankind has depended upon great people for guidance, leadership, hope, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Results Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Feb 11, 2008

It’s easy for us to point the finger at Adam and Eve as the origin of the problem of sin, but all us fall short of God’s glory. But thanks be to God, our Lord does not abandon us in our disobedience!

Put yourself in Adam & Eve’s shoes for a moment…  God places you in the produce section of the grocery store, and says, “Today there are 436 varieties of produce available, but I don’t want you to eat the persimmons.” How hard could it be? There’s 435 other delicious and varied items to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran