Sermons on Take Heart:

Courge

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon has selected scripture and a look at our courge and a view at some men in the bible as our example.

COURGE. Introduction: SELECTED SCRIPTURE Courage is doing the right thing because our convictions won’t let us do anything else. Doing something because it is the convenient thing to do is not courage. Doing something because everyone else is doing it is not courage. Doing something because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Church Of God

Case Dismissed

Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006

The guilt of man, and the freedom throgh Justification.

Case Dismissed THEOLOGICAL THEMES: JUSTIFICATION, ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. Chapter 8:1-2 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Family Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We need to be the Body of Christ

Object Lesson – Whirlpool in the Sanctuary. Have all the youth run a circle and then pick the smallest youth and have him or her run in the opposite direction. I think this is the same way that we, as Christians, find our selves feeling towards the world and culture around us. As we read God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

In life, a relationship with God is something that needs to be constantly worked on.

As you all prepare to finish school this week and shift gears into the summer, I think it is important to do the same here with Breakaway. Over the last school year we have done a lot together. For the most part we spent the majority of our time focusing on one certain theme here on Monday nights. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Abounding

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jan 7, 2006

Grace contrasted with law as an answer to the evil of the world

We went to the zoo on bank holiday Monday. I was like a kid - excited at seeing all the differeent creatures. We saw kangaroos, girafes, leopards, lions and tigers, it was all very exciting. But one creature they had on display was easily missed, They had a little cage wiith the caption ’the most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's New Year's Resolution

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Jan 11, 2006

What is God’s priority for our lives?

God’s New Year’s Resolution: v. 8 -- To be effective; make a difference; clear to others that God is at work through you v.10 -- to be secure, at peace, content -- within How do we make a difference? Where does security lie? Key is found in the words, v.8: "For if you possess these qualities in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jun 7, 2006

Now, when we sin and disobey God, we need not live in guilt and fear of being punished because even though it was the last thing we deserved, when Christ died on the cross, he died for everything we have done, are doing, and will do. His pierced hand offe

***Start off with movie clip*** As humorous as this movie clip is, as it depicts Jesus going around the crowd of people and telling them how they have sinned, it is also really sad. It’s sad because there are a lot of people, some sitting in this very room, that see Jesus and having a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Role Models

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 19, 2006

Steps to being or picking a godly role model.

5-14-06 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Role Models West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Cue slide: Title with Scripture We are in crisis in our country. It seems that there is a short supply of role models. Charles Barkley, years ago, when asked about his influence over younger kids simply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Reminder Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 10, 2006

The cross of Jesus and his resurrection can give you hope.

If there is one symbol that Christians around the world recognize, it is the cross. The cross is a positive symbol, not just because it looks like a plus sign, but because the death of Jesus is a positive event. It is a forward-looking event. It is a saving event. In spite of its gruesome ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Basket That Changed History Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 23, 2006

It seems God allow history to run its course. But His unusual interventions demonstrate that He was never absent in the first place.

The Basket that Changed History (Exodus 1:1-2:10) (note: I used Chapter 3 of DVD "The Exodus Revelaed" (about 4 mintues) as an introduction to the sermon. Then I found internet images of Tutmose I (Thutmosis I) and Hatshepsut; words in CAPS are for power point). INTRODUCTION 1. Fractured ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why I Love The Church Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 27, 2006

Description of the church of Jesus

Why I Love The Church Part 1 March 5, 2000 - Danny L. Williams Ephesians 5:25-27, vs.32 The passage I just read is regarded many time’s in reference to husband and wife relationships. But Paul says in Vs. 32 “I ‘am speaking in reference to Christ and the Church”. We begin a new series this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 28, 2006

Christmas Eve candlelight service message.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2006 The Properties of Light You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts: Body Works

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

Focuses not on details of each spiritual gift, but how we don’t use our gifts, we simply live life as we always did.

Air Conditioner. The first house we owned was quite old and a lot of things didn’t work quite right.Our air conditioner broke every year. It would cool down the house then, become a heater heat it up, then cool it down. Not how an air conditioner should work. First year called the company who had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love For This World Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 16, 2005

Part 4 in a study through the book of 1 John...

“Love for This World” Text: 1 John 2:12-17 Last weeks message the writer John, focused on those that said they loved God but hated their brother. We looked three reasons why Christians should love one another: 1. God has commanded us to love 1 John 2:7-11 2. We have been born of God and God’s love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005

A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene