Sermons on Tear Down:

In The Temple

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

The significance of the blind and lame, and the children coming to Jesus "in the temple" in parallel with Matthew's calling to follow Jesus.

In the Temple Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Text: Matthew 21:14-16 I imagine most of you know that when a pastor begins to develop a message, most pastors - at least most that I know - they BEGIN with the text. Before they get into all kinds of commentaries and extra-biblical sources, they look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

If Coasters Could Talk

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 28, 2012

This message was used to correspond with a Mother's Day gift from Family Seminars of Canada, Inc. of a set of two coasters with the scripture references on them that are referred to in the message. My sister, Rev. Connie Stewart, should be credited for t

IF COASTERS COULD TALK Mother’s Day May 13, 2007 Key Text: 1 Peter 3:3 & 4 The title of the message today is: “If Coasters Could Talk.” I mentioned the other day to a lady, what my message title was for this morning and she said, “If my coasters could talk, I’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

What The Bible Says About God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2012

It is impossible to define God. Because if you could, you could limit Him. It is possible, however, to describe God. And the source book from which we arrive at a description is the Bible. Therefore, it is appropriate to title this Bible lesson, “What

Title: What the Bible Says About God Text: The Lord is righteous in all His ways, Gracious in all His works. The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. (Psalms 145:17-18) Scripture Reading: Psalm 145 It is impossible to define God. Because if you could, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son's Brother

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 6, 2012

Chapter 15 of Luke is the start of a new discussion as Jesus makes his way into Jerusalem to fulfill his ultimate sacrificial mission. It begins with the Scribes and Pharisees grumbling because Jesus always allowed sinners to listen to him and eat with hi

This would be similar to having a pastor who spent most of his time trying to reach the lost while neglecting those in the congregation who are just sitting around trying to be Holy. Often the people who are just in church to be served are the ones who complain when they don’t get enough of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Sin Blocks Revival

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 7, 2012

If we are to received the promised revival in the church we must deal with sin.

July 8, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 8:1-26 Subject: Sin Title: Sin Blocks Revival As this church moves into the promise that God has given us I want to continue to teach about things that are beneficial to us if we want to see the revival He has promised. I believe that the season that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2012

As we go through life’s hardships and difficulties and we are to be turning to Jesus but you might wonder, can Jesus really relate to what I’m going through? Let’s see what Jesus knows about the various things we go through in our lives.

JESUS KNOWS INTRODUCTION: Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s there was a baseball/football player named Bo Jackson. In 1989/1990 he had a series of commercials where the slogan was Bo knows. They depicted Bo knowing how to do other sports, activities and so on. Today, I switch Bo ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Try The Impossible Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 10: 23 – 31

Mark 10: 23 – 31 Try The Impossible 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, “How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!” 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, “Children, how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living The Life Given Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 26, 2012

We like to think about what life would be like if only our conditions changed. What we need to be thinking about is how to live well with the conditions already given.

Introduction What would you change about your condition if you could? You know that if you changed, then you would be able to get closer to God and to serve him better. Would it be your job? Getting out of school? Perhaps you would like to change your very body – be taller or shorter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Centrality Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 10, 2012

Christ must be central to ALL belief and doctrine of the church... to stray from the centrality of Christ, one strays from the TRUTH...

Colossians 1:15-23 October 10, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study The Centrality of Christ Up to this point of the letter to the Colossian church Paul has been very encouraging to the believers. He gives them personal encouragement after he greets ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

What The Resurrection Means For You Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we live, as we shall see.

1 Corinthians 15:20-34 What the Resurrection Means for You 10/24/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction What do you hope for? A good job? A good marriage? Financial security? Good health? What makes the top of your list? It is an important question, because what we hope for influences how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surprised By Prayer Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 19, 2012

Even as I’m concerned about people who misunderstand the purpose of prayer, I’m also concerned about those who do understand, but who seem to pray with no expectation of God honoring prayers or acting on our behalf.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (In preparing this message as part of a sermon series on “Prayer” I have borrowed heavily, and adapted, from an outstanding sermon of the same title by Mike Hays of the Britton Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012

2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

“how To Experience A Maximum Marriage"

Contributed by Christopher Gregas on May 16, 2011

8 Maxims To Experience a Great Marriage That God Is Pleased With!

“How To Experience A Maximum Marriage” May 1. 2011 . Linwood Community Church . AM Service . Pastor Chris Gregas Text: Malachi 2:10-16 I have had the privilege of counseling hundreds of couples in my lifetime. Janet and I have ourselves had the privilege of receiving marriage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Once Upon A Time... Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2011

This sermon is an introduction to a study of the life of Moses. It is based on Charles Swindoll's book on Moses from his character series.

Introduction: A. A young girl asked her father, “Do all fairy tales begin with “Once Upon A Time?” 1. “No,” he replied, “A whole lot of them begin with ‘If elected I promise…’ ” B. “Once upon a time” is a wonderful, classic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ