Sermons on Take Heed:

Exponential Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus takes a little and it becomes alot.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 4-Exponential Faith Matthew 17:20 Sunday, March 11, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A small boy riding a bus home from Sunday school was very proud of the card he had received, which had a picture and a caption that read: “Have Faith in God.” Then to his dismay the card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

David And Gath

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Sep 1, 2008

We need to "take back" Christmas!

Merry Christmas, …and having said that, let me say this, “We may very well be on the verge of a new Dark Age.” In I Samuel Chapter 21 & 27, David was so stressed out and exhausted from running away from Saul that he went and hid in the land of Gath. (The Hometown of Goliath). He ran away and like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

America Bless God

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

What it takes for America to be a blessing to God

1. The REASON for Blessing God (v. 11-13) Judgment would come to Israel, and when it did, they would need to bless God. Why America needs to bless God: we abort a child every 24 seconds; marriage and family are being redefined; our schools are under assault. 2. The REQUIREMENTS of Blessing God (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Win-Some Church Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 25, 2006

What it takes to be a soul-winning church

“A Win-Some Church” 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction: In 1993, Ronald Maxwell wrote and directed the movie Gettysburg. It was based on The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara. The movie brings to life three of the bloodiest days of American history. The first scenes take place a couple of days ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Desparate Measures For Desperate People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 26, 2006

What it takes for a real revival to occur

Intro: we live in a society that wants everything in life to be easy. There are many books called 12 easy steps to a happy marriage, 10 easy steps to financial success, 8 easy steps to getting in shape. I am sure for some people it is easy, but in most cases life if very difficult, and only as ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do We Need Saving Anyway? Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Oct 25, 2005

Taking another look at the sin in the garden

WHY DO WE NEED SAVING? Text: Gen. 3:1-7 Intro. 1. This lesson and the next will be hard for me to present. 2. The subject itself is difficult and depressing in nature. 3. Yet to appreciate our deliverance, our salvation, we must descend into the depths of sin; I want us to explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Really Devil Who Made Me Do It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Taking ownership of ones wrong doings

Since the earliest days of man when Eve uttered these words, “"The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’’ (Genesis 3:13b NKJV) we have attempted to blame Satan for every time we go astray. While it is true that the devil and the demons have played a role in our separation from God, ultimately the fault ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Forward

Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006

Taking your next step spiritually.

Moving Forward James 1:25-27 8/14/06 But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does. If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Brings Growth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2009

When the seed takes root, there will be fruit.

God Brings Growth Mark 4:26-29 Rev. Brian Bill 7/19/09 Probably because I’m not real handy, I often have no clue how certain things work. I have some visuals up on the stage to show what I’m stumped about. I was going to bring a video of the moon walk from Apollo 11 but apparently it’s been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Returns To Earth Series

Contributed by Bill Burress on Oct 27, 2008

When Christ returns to take control

“Christ Returns To Earth” Acts 1:6-11 Ever since that day people have been discussing the Second Coming, the day in which Jesus once again sets foot on the earth. And notice how Jesus left; bodily, physically, and visibly. In the 14th chapter of Zechariah the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Speaks To The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 18, 2009

Listen carefully to Jesus and take it to heart.

GOD SPEAKS TO THE CHURCH Revelation 1.1-20 S: Worship C: Obedience Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: LISTEN CAREFULLY TO JESUS AND TAKE IT TO HEART. CV: “We will wholeheartedly worship the everlasting God.” Type: Propositional I. SOVEREIGNTY II. LOVE III. PROMISE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Race

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

What it takes to run the Christian race

THE RACE Hebrews 12:1 Sunday, April 19, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Two gas company service men, a senior training Supervisor and a young trainee were out checking meters and parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked there way to the other end. At the last house a woman looking out her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Three Conditions Of Christian Discipleship

Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 18, 2009

What does it Take to Follow Christ?

Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. • Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. o Christaholics seek happiness. • Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their growth. o Christaholics ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Adding Value To People! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

What it takes to add value to people.

Do you have any difficult people in your life? Ephesians 4:29-32 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist