Sermons on Tear Down:

Investement Tips For Divorce

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 21, 2007

This sermon provides a historical and biblical framework for understanding divorce. I am indebted to Dr. John Ortberg for some of the research.

Investment Tips For Divorce GNLCC 11/18/2007 Hosea 2:16-20 Matthew 19:1-10 (Much of this message comes from me listening to Dr. John Ortberg Of Menlo Presbyterian Church in Menlo CA. You may go to their website and see the message as it was originally done. It is available in print, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Everlasting Love

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

The message of Romans 8 however is assurance regardless of the peril, doubt or challenge ahead, we can have assurance in the God who is in control.

Today, more than 200 million Christians in over 60 countries around the word – our brothers and sisters in the faith – face brutal opposition and persecution because of their faith in Jesus. The number one request they have when asked, is always “please pray for us”. So today we bring their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Other

My Money & God's Church Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 28, 2007

Why do People get so angry when you talkk about Money?

My Money & God’s Church Hot Potatoes that make People HOT!! - Part 3 People have a lot of questions that are rarely addressed in most churches, including this one; questions that fall into two broad categories. The first category has to do with our personal practices of giving. "Do I really have to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pardon Me, Your Bias Is Showing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 22, 2008

God tests those who claim to follow Him, and the tests He applies are revealed through how we treat others.

JAMES 2:1-13 PARDON ME, YOUR BIAS IS SHOWING! “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of The Apocalypse

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 30, 2009

The exposition of Psalm 110 focusing on the Priesthood of the Apocalypse the 144 Thousand

“The Priesthood of the Apocalypse” Psalm 110 Psalm 110 is regarded as “The Crown Jewel” of the book of Psalms. This short but powerful revelation by King David the Sweet Psalmist of Israel and Powerful Messianic Prophet provides the believer with marvelous insight concerning David’s Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe good shepherd always goes looking for His sheep; even if they don’t want to be found.

The good shepherd John 10:1-6 There was a young man by the name of Hamish from Scotland and he couldn’t seem to get a job anywhere, so he told his parents he was going off to London to make himself some money. Well, he was gone for a few weeks and his ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Boast In The Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009

1) Power: to free people from the world’s bondage, 2) Power: do what the flesh cannot do, & 3)Power: to bring salvation.

I had an interesting event happen this week that perhaps you can relate to. In performing a martial arts drill I was instructed to hit a pad while an opponent was instructed to push me off balance. All went well until one of the pushes caused me to spin around and at the exact same time another ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Other

Robbed Of The King-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011

2 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of....

ROBBED Of The KING-II—Luke 19:41-44 Attention: Lack of discernment brings us a great deal of grief. Likewise we can be robbed of something & someone of much grander importance....We can be robbed of our King! Need: Spiritual ignorance can be intentional(volitional) or can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-48

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Or Relationship Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 14, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 2 through 31

Isaiah 1: 2 - 31 Religion Or Relationship 2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth! For the LORD has spoken: “ I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against Me; 3 The ox knows its owner and the donkey its master’s crib; But Israel does not know, My people do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Worship--When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2010

The Bible assumes that God does speak to those who seek Him. The context in which He speaks is often, almost exclusively, as people worship.

“Now there were in the church at Antioch prophets and teachers, Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen a member of the court of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 119 - The Word Of God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Psalm 119 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Psalm chapter 119 verses 1-176. Some say that this Psalm was written in a similar time as we live today. • It was a time of religious scepticism. • Many people doubted whether there was a God. • Other people were jumping from one religious fad to another. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Brethren

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 14, 2010

2 of 2. Isaiah described a future state wherein the gloom which had engulfed the people would be dismissed outright. The gloom of a sin-sick world can be dismissed. But How? A(n) key/undertaking for experiencing the joy of Christmas is to choose...

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas-II—Isaiah 8:5—9:7 Attention/Need: Gloom/Hopelessness/Melancholy/Depression/Despondency—Ahhhhh. The joyous sound of Christmas. These happen when our holiday expectations collide with the reality of squabbling in-laws,dysfunctional family members, whining children, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Battle Lines - Part One

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

If you are living the way a true Christian should live as defined in Ephesians chapters 4, 5, and 6, then you can be sure of one thing - you are going to run right into the enemy.

“Battle Lines” Ephesians 6:10-11 November 22, 2009 OPEN: Today as we continue in our study towards the end of the book of the Ephesians we are to going to be talking about the topic of spiritual warfare. I want to spend a couple of weeks on the topic. This morning all we will do is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sustained By Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

- of all the great themes that are included in this book – Paul chooses to close this wonderful letter by addressing the topic of prayer

“Sustained By Prayer” Ephesians 6:18-24 OPEN: This morning we come again to the 6th chapter of Ephesians, and for the last time because we’re going to be finishing our study of this marvelous book this morning. This is I think the 37th message on the book of Ephesians – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Achsah A Pattern For Prayer

Contributed by Ravi Kumar on Jun 14, 2010

The Littel story of Achsah is a daugther of Caleb and is recorded twice about in the Bible. This is all about in which this woman went to her father,and the way in which her father treated her, may teach us how to go to Father who is in heaven, and what t

Achsah’s Asking, A Pattern Of Prayer “And Caleb said, He that smiteth Kirjath-sepher, and taketh it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter to wife. And Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb’s younger brother, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife. And it came to pass, when she came to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal