Sermons on Teach Converts:

The Good Shepherd Takes Care Of Sheep

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2012

Encouragement to confirmands to stay faithful and focused on the Good Shepherd.

April 29, 2012 John 10:11-18 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd who owns the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Lutheran

D12 -Church Biology Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Jesus style discipleship focuses on obeying and applying His teachings and commands to our lives and this includes being willing to pick up our own cross for the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus also made it clear that we are responsible as His disciples to go de

Series 12 in 2012 --- Establishing 12 spiritual mile markers this year! Review of the 2012 so far: Our 3 rocks signify the following: January 2012 – 12 meals, 12 minutes of prayer for our 21 day time of prayer and fasting. February 2012 – 12 minutes of Bible reading a day and you can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Both Ways Before Crossing

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 10, 2012

Sometimes our attenion becomes so focused in one direction that we fail to acknowledge other realities.

TITLE: LOOK BOTH WAYS BEFORE CROSSING SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 14:25-33 I want to lift up this morning as a thought – Look Ways Before Crossing. This has always been sound advice. Matter of fact it is one of the earliest recollections of instructions that I have as a child. I can recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

I Came To Seek And To Save What Was Lost Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: “WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME” “I CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE WHAT WAS LOST” LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION Today we start a new series: “What Jesus Said About Why He Came.” During the Christmas season, we celebrate “God with us” – when God came to earth as a man. That God-man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came To Give Abundant Life Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO GIVE ABUNDANT LIFE” JOHN 7:7-10 INTRODUCTION Tom Omer, former president of the Louisville Bible College, used to tell about a man who had risen from utter poverty to earning a fairly decent salary. All of his life he had wanted to own a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came To Do The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL” JOHN 6:37-40 INTRODUCTION Today we finish our Christmas series. It’s not been the typical Christmas series where we look at the traditional scenes about Jesus’ birth – Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Said Pt1 Intro Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 18, 2009

Two words in the bible some think not inspired By God, however what follows is the most powerful word in the history of mankind. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Who Said the Following: "Just say no." Nancy Reagan’s anti-drug campaign slogan, 1983. "Obviously a major malfunction. "Steve Nesbitt, NASA public affairs officer, Jan. 28, 1986, shortly after the space shuttle Challenger exploded. “I’ll Be Back” Arnold Swaterniger Float like a butterfly, sting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Sustainer Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Look at the Great Comission

Today is week five of our study of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. It’s where Jesus said---Go and make disciples, In fact—let’s read it together this morning. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

What does it mean that Jesus is the "light of the world"?

Intro – (List of ‘Children’s questions to God’ that ends with the following one…) Dear GOD, We read Thomas Edison made light. But the Bible says You did. So I bet he stole your idea. -Sincerely, Donna This morning Jesus declares the obvious truth that a little girl ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Success Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

How should we define "true success" in light of Christ's teaching.

Intro What is success? What does it mean to you this morning to live a successful life? One of the hardest aspects to having satisfaction with our lives is that we haven‘t really defined what success is. What makes you successful … prosperity? popularity? As a culture we tend to refer ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasure Island Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010

Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Said, "I Saw You”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 29, 2009

Jesus sees us for what we are in Him

Jesus said, “I saw you” An elderly Christian lady, who was crippled with arthritis, used to hobble to the services of the church on crutches. It was a great ordeal and required of her a considerable amount of toil and pain. A friend of hers observed her regular and faithful attendance and asked, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rest In Peace

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Many people think that you have to be dead to get rest, yet the Bible clearly states that we can and should have peace in our lives. In fact it should be something that defines us and separates us...

The Latin phrase "Requiescat in pace" is a short epitaph that typically appears on headstones, often abbreviated "RIP" which is then often given in English as Rest in peace. The expression means "may he / she rest in peace". Rest in peace probably sounds like a pretty nice idea to most of you here ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

On The Ground Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at Jesus' last few weeks of teaching.

-welcome back. I hope you all had a great Spring Break. -for the next two weeks we are going to look at what happened after Jesus rose from the dead. Most people, whether they believe in Jesus or not, have a pretty good handle on the Easter Story. They know what happened then. -but the funny thing ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Methodist