Sermons on Sweating Blood:

Get Out Of Those Grave Clothes

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 22, 2005

Paul in these verses tells us how to walk in this new life. (Ephesians 5)

THE WALK OF PURITY "GET OUT OF THOSE GRAVECLOTHES!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:17-5:20 INTRODUCTION IN JOHN CHAPTER 11, WE READ OF THE ACCOUNT WHEN A VERY GOOD FRIEND OF JESUS’ DIED, LAZARUS. HE HAD BEEN SICK FOR A WHILE AND JESUS ARRIVED IN BETHANEY, WHERE LAZARUS LIVED FOUR DAYS AFTER HE HAD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Clothes On! Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we look at the clothes that a Christian is to put on.

"GET YOUR CLOTHES ON!" TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:22-24; COL 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Many years ago there was an emperor who was so fond of new clothes that he spent all of his money on them. He did not give himself any concern about his army; he cared nothing about the theater or for driving about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Covenant Keeper (Yahweh) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

Let’s turn to Exodus 3 where we are introduced to the meaning, the majesty, and the mystery of the name Yahweh.

Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d begin with “The Top Ten Lines” that may have been used by Adam when he courted Eve. 10. You know you’re the only one for me. 9. Do you come here often? 8. Trust me, this was meant to be! (I tried this one out on Beth when we were dating – it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

‘tis The Season For Praise Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 7, 2005

Those who learn to praise the Lord in every season of their lives are the ones who walk joyfully and victoriously over life’s situations down here. They walk in a renewed strength, a continued hope and in full assurance that God’s promises are true.

Turn your Bibles to Psalms 118:1, 4-9 Title: ‘Tis the Season for Praise Theme: Reasons for Continual Praise unto the Lord Introduction: This Psalm is a triumphant song of praise and it is to be sung with great joy and expression. It is a call to communal thanksgiving. Many believe it was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Pt. 5: "Joash"

IT TAKES A VILLAGE TO RAISE A CHILD (2 CHRONICLES 22:10-24:27) I enjoy reading bumper stickers on cars and one caught my attention more than most. It was on the back of a car that was in front of me at a red traffic light. The “Dear God” beginning made me curious and I read the rest before the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 1, 2005

Discover how to encounter the power of Jesus Christ in your life.

This Friday, Disney pictures will be releasing “The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”, a movie based on the children’s book of the same name by C.S. Lewis. Now I know that there are quite a few of you here this morning that figure it’s a whole lot easier to just wait ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005

What if there were a Wardrobe that could usher us into an Unseen World? What would we see and experience. The Bible is very clear that an Unseen World does exist.

The Wardrobe: “Discover The Wonder” I must admit that there are times when I am convinced that we have made Christianity far more complicated than what it was ever intended to be. Luke the physician recorded many of Jesus’ profound statements, but none is more profound than the one found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: A Deeper Magic Series

Contributed by Roy Carter on Dec 12, 2005

Sermon is about how God’s Grace has overcome the judment of the Law

A Deeper Magic Ephesians 1:4 Introduction: Changing The Rules In the movie Superman 2 Superman and Lois Lane decided that they’re in love, so Superman chooses to give up his super powers in order to marry Lois Lane. He is warned in advance that if he surrenders his powers he can never have them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News From The Grave

Contributed by John White on Mar 31, 2006

The good news the resurrection brings to the non-believer and the believer as well.

Good News From The Grave Matthew 28:1-10 "In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 2, 2006

All things work together for God’s glory!

1. The Connection to the Promise, “and” A. It is Not a Conclusion If the first word of this verse was “therefore,” we would look for a conclusion. B. It is Not a Contrast If it were, “but,” we would look for some kind of contrast to what had just been written. C. It is a Connection “And” tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Sin?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

To point out what happens and why individuals sin.

DATE WHY DO WE SIN? Genesis 3:1-14. Ge 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Ge 3:2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God: The Counsel Of Others Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Importance of godly counsel and hearing God in context of wholesome community is discussed. Criteria for when to seek counsel and from whom is also considered.

Hearing God: The Counsel of Others Series: Hearing God # 3 1 Kings 12:1-14[1] 9-11-05 Intro We have been talking the last few weeks about how to hear God. In the next message on this we will focus on our personal communion with God. But it is important to embrace the broad biblical principles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Getting That Second Wind Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How to deal with weariness and discouragement-using Elijah as an example the process of renewal is discussed.

Getting that Second Wind (Fifty Days of Consecration #8) 1 Kings 19:1-18[1] 05-08-05 How many of you know what it means for a runner to get his second wind? I’m not enough of a runner to know much about the experience first hand. But I’m told that there comes a point when the runner feels like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Delighting In The Lord

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Are you enjoying God? Are you enjoying all the trimmings? Sermon begins with a clip from movie "What about Bob?" and discusses how we enjoy our journey with God.

Delighting in the Lord Ps 37:4[1] 5-29-05 Intro I want to introduce the message this morning with a clip from the movie, “What About Bob?” Ch 9: (0:49:36) to (0:51:22) Our subject this morning is: Delight yourself in the Lord. Bob’s attitude toward his meal gives us some idea of what it means ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Charismatic

His Mission - Our Mission Series

Contributed by Elena Bogdan on Apr 18, 2006

Defining our mission, or reason for being, as individuals and as a church, is the first step toward living a fulfilled life in Christ. How can we discover our God given mission and where can we look for the answer? What was Christ’s mission statement?

“HIS MISSION – OUR MISSION” By Rev. ELENA BOGDAN Introduction: - Video clip: interview of people on the street about their purpose in life, their reason for being. - What would you answer? Have you thought about it? What is your reason for being? What is our reason for being as a church? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational