Sermons on Taking Hold:

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 11, 2010

This message focuses on the story of the "Good Samaritan" as an example of what it means to take a detour in order to minister to another. Using Luke 10:25-37 as the text.

Faith in Action series, #1 The Good Samaritan What does it cost to Love your Neighbor? Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: May 2, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a new series called “Faith in Action --- Don’t just go to church- be the church!” For the next 4 weeks, both in services and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wife For Isaac Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible that we are in God’s will.

Well, folks today we’re going to talk about how Abraham let God choose a spouse for his son Isaac, but this young man’s idea was probably not quite what God had in mind. Let’s take a look at the right way to surrender important life choices to God and to be as certain as possible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-21

Elijah In The Pits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Irreversible Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 12, 2010

Many decisions are truly crossroads: you cannot reverse them or their consequences, try as you might. Therefore, we need to take decision making seriously.

Irreversible Decisions (Numbers 14:26-45) 1. The most important thing about you is your God and your relationship to him. This is more important than: education, health, vocation, family, intelligence, talent, riches… 2. Near the top of the list, perhaps second, is who you are. The sum ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:26-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust

Contributed by Michael West on Nov 22, 2008

If God is more than able and capable to take care of the universe, why all the struggle. This sermon is meant to encourage us to let go and trust God...

Sunday August 3rd, 2008 Speaker: Pastor Michael Sermon: T.R.U.S.T. Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12 The key verses in this chapter are verses 5-6, a promise God’s people have often claimed as they have sought the Lord’s direction for their lives. And this promise ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sacred Oath

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009

God swore an oath to Abraham and fulfilled it in Jesus, even taking on the covenant curse so that we, even though unfaithful, could receive the covenant blessing.

January 19, 2009 The Sacred Oath When God made a covenant with Abraham, promises were made by both sides. In fact, God made three covenants with Abraham, one of each of the three types. In the first type of covenant, all the obligations were on the inferior party, Abraham, and he swore an oath ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-20

Denomination: Catholic

Gideon - Zero To Hero Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 14, 2008

Takes a look at how God wants to use ordinary people and do extraordinary things and encourages people to follow after God to be used in great ways

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series Introduction Slide Do you ever think that God is unable to use you? Maybe you feel that you aren’t very gifted or talented. Maybe you feel just like an ordinary person. Or maybe you feel less than ordinary and you will never be able to be used in a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Roads We Travel!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

WE ARE ON A JOURNEY, THERE ARE SEVERAL ROADS WE MUST TAKE. Damascus Road: Awakening! Jerusalem Road: Suffering! Emmaus Road: Fellowship! Gaza Road: Soulwinning!

ROADS WE TRAVEL? Where are we going? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DOES GOD REALLY KNOW THE ROADS WE NEED TO TAKE? HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA AND A BROKEN DOWN BUS? Many years ago I had taken 42 people to church at Raceland, Kentucky on our 54 passenger bus. As I was driving the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 27:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beginning With God

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 18, 2006

Just like he did at the outset of creation, God can take the formless voids of our lives, give them shape, and speak light into them.

“Beginning with God” Genesis 1: 1 – 3 First Things First There is a saying, “First things first.” Well, the first thing is God. Our passage from Genesis begins this way. It says, “In the beginning God . . .” The Bible begins with God. It begins with the account of God creating the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Healing And Miracles Today

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 20, 2006

Are you sick, depressed, broken hearted, lonely or afraid? God wants to take YOUR MESS, and turn it into a MESSAGE! God has a miracle waiting on you!

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #4: HEALING AND MIRACLES TODAY! OPENING: For the past four weeks, we have been journeying through the Book of Acts. Week #1: Being Empowered to Go. Week #2: Friendship with the Holy Spirit. Week #3: The Profile of a Supernatural Church THIS WEEK - HEALING AND MIRACLES ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-20

Denomination: *other

Home Sweet Home (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002

This is the 28th and last sermon in the series "The End". This sermon takes another look at the New Jerusalem and some last comments from the book of Revelations.

Sunday Morning November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “The End” [#28] “HOME SWEET HOME” (Part 2) Revelation 22 Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the eternal home of Christians. This morning we are going to continue this study as we complete our series, “The End”. 2. As ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

If

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

This outline takes a look at seven significant "ifs", five of which are found in I John 1:5-10. The seven "ifs" cover a variety of subjects.

IF “If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. ” I John 1:10. I. THE FIVE "IFS" OF I JOHN 1:5-10. THE "IF" OF REVEALED HYPOCRISY: “If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Man Be Blessed That Feareth The Lord..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 15, 2004

Anyone can be a father but it takes a special man to be a dad. God’s Word provides the blueprint for the ingrediants that can make mere men great dads!

Introduction Several boys were competing for "Who’s Dad Was The Greatest." when one, a son of a physician said to the others, "My dad’s a doctor and I can be sick for nothing..." Not to be out done, the youngest in the group said, "That’s nothing, my dad’s a preacher and I can be good for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do When You Have A Church Squabble?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Aug 28, 2006

God is never in favor of His people being in a squabble but God can even take our squabbles and make something good come from it.

NOTE: I have the Power Point to this message. If you email me at LarryJ713@aol.com and ask for it by referring to 06-08-13pm – I will send it to you. "WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU HAVE A CHURCH SQUABBLE?" ACTS 6:1-7 A. Now there is no doubt that the disciples may have done some murmuring doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist