Sermons on Tear Down:

A New Beginning

Contributed by Adam James on Jan 2, 2017

Often we set a New Year's Resolution, because there is a part of ourselves we are not happy with, or we want to live better than we have before. The world says we can't change. But with God, nothing is impossible.

Who here has ever made a new year’s resolution? How many people have actually stuck with it? I have made a new year’s resolution many times. A common one for me has been to lose weight, and get into shape. However, needless to say, I never lost weight. And I came to the realisation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let’s Wake Up To Our Objectives! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2017

Rise & Shine: A Wake Up Call: Let’s Wake Up to our Objectives – Acts chapter 2 verses 41-47 – sermon by Gordon Curley

SERMON OUTLINE: • Worship (vs 42): • Instruction (vs 42a): • Fellowship (vs 44-45). • Expression (vs ). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Les Dawson (1934 – 1993); • Was an English comedian and writer remembered for his deadpan style, • His grumpy persona and jokes about his mother-in-law and wife. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Mere Stones/Reminders-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2017

5 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

MERE STONES/Reminders-V—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger *The Spirit absolutely moved in this sermon to FBCC. He took my focus to His level in the pulpit! Attention: I am constantly typing things into the calendar on my smartphone. I’m not being rude, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Hanukah Marv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 10: 22 – 42

John 10: 22 – 42 Happy Hanukah Marv 22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Aug 16, 2017

Looking at Psalm 119, Adam talks about happiness and where we can find it. Hint: Listening to God and doing as He says.

**Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

First Of All, So Then, Therefore

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2016

May we be encouraged today by the Words of the Apostle Peter: FIRST OF ALL in whatever we do be holy and godly SO THEN we wait in God’s patience so that others may come to know Him THEREFORE be on guard while we wait and remain faithful

“FIRST OF ALL, SO THEN, THEREFORE” 2 PETER 3:1-18 #2Peter3 INTRODUCTION… Letters Back and Forth (p) Written letters can be a powerful tool of communication. I remember when I went to college that a friend of mine and I kept in contact via letters. We both graduated from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exodus -Part 11- Rules,we Don't Need No Rules! Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 23, 2016

Part 11, a look at the 10 commandments and their role in the life of a believer

Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 11 “Rules- we don’t need no rules” Exodus 20:1-20:21 John 3:16-18 John 14:15-22 Matthew 5 Colossians 2 Romans 7 In a scene from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Butch – Paul Newman is about to have a fight with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Helps Of Our Hurts Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 7 in Charles Swindoll's book: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. The sermon addresses Paul's thorn in the flesh and the role of suffering in our lives.

A. One day a teacher was getting her Wednesday night children’s class started. 1. She asked if anyone had any prayer requests. 2. One girl asked that they pray for her because school would soon start and she was going to a new school this year. 3. Another girl asked that they pray for her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Plan For The Future Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

What the church ought to be now and in the future

Good morning, church! We start back into our series through the New Testament book of Titus called “Grow, Church, Grow!” As we get ready to hear from God’s word, take your Bibles and turn to Titus 2:1-8. Sometimes I wonder what Central Park Church of Christ will look ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Saved From? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 14, 2016

What exactly does God save us from and how can that effect how I share my faith with others?

OPEN: I read the true story of a teenager was out on his driveway one day playing basketball and he lost one of his contact lens. He was frustrated. He searched and searched and searched for it but couldn’t find it. Totally discouraged he finally went into house and told his mother that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Longings To Be Followed-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016

3 of 4. Jesus invited His audience to accept Him as the Light that everyone/all should follow. Jesus is the Light that all should follow. But Why? 4 longings worthy of being followed...A Longing to be followed, fulfills the need for...

LONGINGS TO BE FOLLOWED-III—John 8:12 Attention: !NO OPENER! There are many things we long for... Things that may or may not be Christ honoring, such as... Personal recognition, Power over others, Overly expensive vehicle(s), Expansive house(s) & lands, Personal comfort, Statement clothing, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Arrives - He Is King Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 17, 2015

First in a 12 part series examining THE most important week in all of history: The Passion Week, when Jesus fulfilled Mark 10:45. First up, The Servant Arrives: He Is King. We see The Person, The Presentation, The Purpose & The Prerogative of this King.

The Passion Week of Christ: A Study from the Book of Mark Week 1:The Servant Arrives - He Is King Mark 11:1-11 I. Opening Illustration A. Any of you read a good book recently, perhaps a NY Times Bestseller? How about this, what would you say is THE most important book you've ever read? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac's Prayer: A Prayer For Children Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2015

If you want to lay hold of God’s willingness in prayer, just keep on asking God to keep His Word, counting on Him to work in unusual and unstoppable ways.

Mark Ashton, in his book, A Voice in the Wilderness, talks about a small boy who was writing a letter to God. Christmas was approaching and he wanted to ask God for certain Christmas presents he badly wanted. He began his letter with these words: “I've been good for six months now.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ