Sermons on Switch:

By His Wounds - Experiencing His Compassionate Wholeness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2004

Isaiah tells us that it is by "His wounds that you are healed." But what healing would His wounds give?

OPEN: This week, on Thursday the 22nd, the Red Cross will be having a blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall over on 17th??? Several years ago, the Red Cross in small Oklahoma town posted signs all over town with these words: I gave my blood - Christ gave his. I gave a pint - He gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Digging In The Couch

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004

An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Awareness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

This is the first message in a 5 week series on spiritual warfare. This message focuses on our need to be aware of the reality and enemy of spiritual warfare.

The Battle is the Lord’s Our Awareness Story: There was once a boxer who was getting pummeled in the ring by his opponent. Battered and bruised, in b/w rounds, the boxer tells his trainer, “Throw in the towel, this guy is killing me.” The trainer says, “No he’s not, he’s barely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

My Best Friend--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 15, 2004

Based on Chapter 12 of "A Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren, Part 1 of a 2-part study of how we can become intimate friends with God.

My Best Friend—Part 1 Scripture Ref: Romans 5:11 Psalms 145:5 2 Corinthians 5:18 Psalms 1:2 John 15:15 Joshua 1:8 Acts 17:26-27 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Psalms 25:14 Psalms 143:5 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Purpose Driven Life, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:11

Where Are The Ninety? - Money Management / Stewardship

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 19, 2005

About the "other 90%" of God’s money...that which He charges us to be good stewards of. Link included to Formatted Text, Handout, and Powerpoint. [Link will also take you to Part 1 about the tithe: "A ’Trust’ Fund."

Where Are the Ninety? I Tim. 6:6-10, Prov. 23:5, Rom. 13:7-8 In our last message, “A ‘Trust’ Fund”, we dealt w/ the tithe…the 10% God asks us to return to Him. This message is about the other 90% of God’s money that He charges us to be good stewards of. God wants for us to be financially free, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Fixed On Jesus--Part One Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 21, 2005

Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” This is a two-part series on Hebrews 12:1-3.

Keeping Fixed on Jesus—Part One --Hebrews 12:1-3 Today we begin a two part series on one of my favorite passages of Scripture. Effective disciples and relevant Churches in the twenty-first century must always “keep their eyes fixed on Jesus.” My hobby is running. I began running in the summer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jul 9, 2005

Many Christians have left their first love. They love Jesus but are no longer in love with Jesus. You can’t be in faith without being in love with Jesus Christ.

The "I BELIEVE" Series “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” TEXT: Galatians 5:6 We’re still focusing on faith. I told you that before this year is through, I’m going to make a believer out of you. I’m going to make sure you are faith filled and faithful. I’m going to keep you in the faith by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Love Letter To You Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

If you need some encouragement - find out how He master-minded your salvation, and wishes to lavish wonderful things on to your life.

Don’t you love getting good news? "Congratulations, you may have won $1,000,000 in the Publishers Clearinghouse Giveaway." That’s false good news - but real good news: "Congratulations, it’s a boy" or "Yes, I will marry you" or "The cancer has completely gone away - and I don’t understand why." ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Beasts And The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2005

The Beastly Nations of the world devour and tranple, but the Kingdom of God loves and serves.

Singing the Songs of The Lord In a Strange Land February 20, 2005 Daniel 7 The Beasts and the Kingdom You think you’ve had some bad dreams! Daniel’s dream is weird and wonderful to us, and terrifying to him! You can imagine seeing these things before the days of monster movies and the like. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: *other

I'll Drink To That

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Feb 26, 2005

Woman at the Well - Worship

Because we switched computer systems, I helped put together the bulletin. So I wouldn’t be surprised if someone found a typo or blooper. Periodically a list of church bulletin bloopers circulates around the internet. In the, “you’ve probably heard this before” category here are a few. Bertha ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Deal With It? How?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 13, 2001

A series of questions and narrative answers using both contemporary biography and the story of how Jesus dealt with difficulties and trials.

Text: Luke 4 Title: Deal With It? How? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Living with Difficulties & Trials Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to deal with difficulties and trials as Jesus did. Response: Individuals will commit themselves to using the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is God Punishing Me When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages from the book of Job called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 2:11 - 31:40, Hebrews 12:5-12, James 1:2-6 For the past month or so, we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the sufferings of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. And this book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To See The Light?

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 14, 2001

Evangelistic youth message.

You Wanna See the Light? 1 John 1:5-7 One of the things you notice working in schools is all the in things. Something that is definetly in at the moment is skateboarding. And this helps me to feel like I am back at high school since skateboarding was in when I started High school. Not that I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Bright-Eyed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 28, 2002

God’s grace cures all spiritual blindness.

The other week was interesting to say the least. Our whole family was infected with “pink eye.” Joseph had it the worst. His eyes were irritated and red; watery, itchy, and oozy. Pink eye made it hard for him to see. The doctor examined him and put him on an antibiotic drop. God examines our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran