Sermons on Taking Hold:

A Plan For Growth In 2005

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This message challenges Christians to take inventory of the past year and give encouragement to grow as a disciple in the next year

A Plan for Growth in 2005 Philippians 3:13-14 I. I Must Find Some Dissatisfaction “…I do not count myself to apprehended…” v. 13a A. I must find my comfort zones • Am I comfortable with my Bible study? • Am I comfortable with my? • Am I comfortable with my prayer time? • Am I comfortable with my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Paddling Upstream Antidote To Drifting. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 22, 2003

A sermon that takes the "drifting" theme from Hebrews one discusses it and finds some solutions with Gideon in Judges.

Hebrews chapter 2/ In this Tuesday’s Southland times there was a dramatic picture of a digger jammed under a bridge in Rockdale Road in Invercargill. The digger had been on the back of a truck that had not considered the 4.4 metre clearance warning that was on a sign before the bridge. The result ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18, Judges 6:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What You Do With What You've Got Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Cut To The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2007

Before we can take the land, we will have to go through the pain and discomfort of spiritual preparation.

Cut to the Heart Text: Joshua 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: The Butterball Turkey company set up a hotline to answer consumer questions about preparing holiday turkeys. One woman called to inquire about cooking a turkey that had been in her freezer for 23 years. The operator told her ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Come And Have Breakfast

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 22, 2008

The invitation to breakfast intends to take us beyond the surface picture of an hour at a fireside having fishcakes and tea.

From time to time, Glenys says something to me that is sweet to hear and extremely powerful. These words arrest me and make me sit and up and listen. Ladies, if you have a man that does not pay attention, you need this sentence because you will get the undivided attention you so desperately desire. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Maintaining The Church For Christ's Sake Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

What in the world are you doing with the Church Jesus built? Are you playing games or taking this very seriously?

MAINTAINING THE CHURCH FOR CHRIST 08-01-2010 New Liberty Christian Church with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 7:9-17 and ACTS 13:15-33 INTRODUCTION: A brand new music teacher at the Junior High school had just organized a band. It was going to be perfect in every way. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing To Be Prepared

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2008

Advent message.We must be prepared and ready for the Christmas season. It takes determination and excercising our faith.

Preparing to be prepared Luke 1:1-25 Disclaimer: This was prepared from resources from sermon central and private study. Introduction- It’s official Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind us. It is officially the Christmas season. Let the craziness ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jun 20, 2011

The miracle of Creation brings us closer to God. The idea of evolution takes us away from God.

“Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice” Genesis 1.1-2.4 Today is Trinity Sunday - the one Sunday of the church year that is devoted especially to God and His unique nature as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself with many different names. Each of them teach us something about ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Come, Follow Me

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011

What happens when we decide to take matters into our own hands instead of following Christ?

Come Follow Me It was a calm, cool and clear morning. The sun was still hovering near the horizon, it’s yellow ball showing a hint of the heat that would soon envelope the land. There were a few birds in the air, going about their early morning business of finding a meal and paying little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Are You A Witness?

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

Take a look at the arguments to support the resurrection. This explores the 4 gospels and their testimony to be an eye witness for Jesus' resurrection.

Are You A Witness? JCC Easter Morning 04.04.10 Mark 16 1Now when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, that they might come and anoint Him. 2Very early in the morning, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb when the sun had risen. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is The Pits

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Sometimes life seems like the pits but God can even take the pits and make them useful!

Genesis 37:18-36 Verse 20-We shall see what will become of his dreams There is someone who wants to crush your dreams! Satan is out to get you, to discourage you, to detain you, to derail you from reaching your dreams! Just remember the brothers who gave Joseph so much trouble had slept ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Find Grace Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

This series, takes a look at what folks found as the humbly entered into the presence of Christ and by sitting at His feet.

Sitting at the Feet of Jesus: We find Grace Luke 7:36 – 50 A man walks into a small antique shop in San Francisco. It’s mostly cluttered with knickknacks and junk. The man notices on the floor what looks like an ancient Chinese vase. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgiveness Brings Joy

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 12, 2010

Burdens take away our joy, but God's forgiveness of our sins brings us joy and happiness.

Text: “Be glad in the LORD and rejoice, you righteous; and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:11) How do you feel this morning? Is that a good question? You might not think so. You might say, “Do I look like I feel good?” You know that we all have some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Why The Cry To Crucify? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 23, 2010

This sermon takes a look at why the crowd cried crucify Him, when previously they had shouted Hosanna.

Why the Cry to Crucify? Text: John 19:5-16 By: Ken McKinley (READ TEXT) The title of my sermon this morning is “Why the cry to crucify?” This is one of those questions you get asked in seminary. The professor asks, “Why did this crowd; that had openly welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm ...read more

Scripture: John 19:5-16, Luke 23:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Praise To Power

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 13, 2009

This message involves taking individual responsibility for our own praise and worship of God. Worship is to be involvement not entertainment.

From Praise To Power November 15 Psalm 47:1-9 Acts 16:16-34 Suppose for a moment that you won tickets to a luncheon after the Cavs had beaten the Lakers in a playoff game in 2010. If at the luncheon Shaq stood up and said, “stand to you feet and let’s give it up for LeBron and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed