Sermons on Taking It By Force:

The Culture Of Community Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006

Revealing the power and potential in Biblcial community.

The Culture of Community 12-17-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church. John 17:20-21 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Dec 11, 2006

The acceptance and assurance of salvation

1 John 5:9-13 Standing on the Promises Introduction In 1994, the Texas Rangers baseball team called up a young infielder by the name of Benji Gil. The Rangers needed a shortstop and they promoted Gil from their AA team directly to the major league—something rarely done. But Gil had a hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wise Still Seek Him

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Using the story of the wise men to teach us how God seeks us and brings us to seek the Christ.

The story of the wise men visiting the Christ child is an intriguing one. These men began a long trip to Israel simply because a particular star was in the sky, alerting them to the birth of the king of the Jews. They traveled for several months finally meet the Christ child in person. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"A Woman Blessed” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Dec 18, 2006

As we read this account I want to set before you 1. A Chosen Woman; 2 An Astonishing Announcement; and 3. An Unbelievable Explanation. 4. A Humble Submission

Christmas 2006 200658.ser “A Woman Blessed” CLBC 9 December 2006 a.m. Subject: Consecration Theme: Complete submission or surrender Passage: Lu. 1: 26 - 38 Intro: So who was this Mary who appears on the pages of scripture as the mother of the Lord Jesus? Really we know very little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A Biblical look at the Holy Spirit and His role in the church and the life of the believer.

Great Mysteries of the Faith: Understanding the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Max Lucado once told a story in one of his books about a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century. The lady was actually quite wealthy, but she was also quite frugal. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 23

IN CHRIST ALONE (COLOSSIANS 2:1-10) A scientific convention was held at a lakeside resort. After the first day’s proceedings, a mathematician, a physicist, an astronomer and a molecular biologist hired a boatman to row them around on the lake. As they sat in the boat, they discussed string theory, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rahab: Marked By Scarlet Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 29, 2009

God is ready to forgive all sinners and use them for His purposes; and God’s people must receive them, no matter the nature of their sin, for all have sinner and are forgiven. (Spools of scarlet thread were distributed for people to unroll and hold).

Soon through your hands will be passing a scarlet thread, a scarlet cord. I do not say a red cord, but a scarlet cord. Scarlet, you see, is a special kind of red color. The art books tell us that scarlet is a bright red with just a tinge of orange in it. And scarlet has some special ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009

We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

First Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2009

Marriage can make us healthy, and marriage can make us wealthy... but it can only make us wise if we do it God’s way. Find out how.

OPEN: At the banquet of Tom and Susan’s 25th wedding anniversary, Tom was asked to give his friends a brief account of the benefits of a marriage of such long duration. "Tell us, Tom, just what is it you have learned from all those wonderful years with your wife?" Tom responded, "Well, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 5:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beating Pornography

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Feb 4, 2009

Pornography is an epidemic destroying men and women everywhere - marriages, families and churches are crumbling; this message will illustrate the magnitude of the problem, show how the battle can be won and equip you to help others in the fight.

BEATING PORNOGRAPHY The bondage of defeat vs. the freedom of victory Note: this is applicable to all men: young, old, married and single. The contrast: If you don’t beat the lust and porn addiction: You lose true manhood, the abundant life, freedom, fulfillment, your reputation, confidence, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:3-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Who Is He?

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

A topical identification of Jesus.

Jesus, Who Is He? Topical Identification of Jesus Intro: He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. I pray that God will give us ears to hear… What is the spirit saying to the church today? What is the Spirit saying to you personally? Can you hear him? Can you hear ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Same Question – Round 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation from sermon What have I done? Asking the questions no one asks anymore.

“SAME QUESTION – ROUND 2” IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT WE DEALT REALLY WITH JUST ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH JESUS CHRIST? WE LOOKED AT HOW THAT QUESTION APPLIED TO US EITHER AS NON-BELIEVERS OR AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM. WE STARTED LAST WEEK IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH AND ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Supernatural Living Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Mar 10, 2009

What is God’s plan for the church? Is it to be a bunch of sacrificial people or is it to be people who Re-Present Jesus to a lost world?

Living the Supernatural Life – Part Two: God’s Plan Last week we introduced the concept that many of us are living far below our potential (kind of like a eagle living with turkeys) when it comes to the supernatural life. We live on a plane of existence that the rest of the world does…an arena ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Silent

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 15, 2009

Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, “I’m fine” when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. Today we may say “I’m fine” but honestly that may not be the case. The author of Psalm 130 was willing to admit that things were not fine.

Purpose: To show how God gives peace in a difficult circumstance. Aim: I want the listener to trust God’s love when life is hard. INTRODUCTION: Has anyone ever asked you how you were doing and you said, "I’m fine" when you didn’t mean it? I know I have. A farmer named Joe made that mistake ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible