Sermons on Tender Shoot:

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Failed Journey

Contributed by John Rohrbeck on Aug 2, 2008

No matter how well we think we have made preparations, there are times that we fall short of our goal. It is not through our own efforts that we will attain eternal life - it is only through obedience to God’s plan and acceptance of Jesus as our Savior.

Wednesday evening – How do we put that in perspective? We thought we had a plan. We were taking the youth to the Real Life Church in Macon to their Judgement House presentation called “the METH Effect”. I had called earlier in the week to try to make a reservation and was told that the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2008

I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses are still the brightest days! When was the last time you sensed that you were the brightest spot in someone’s darkest place? This

For 4 weeks we will be looking at the topic, “Bright Hope In Dark Days” and how we must be looking for the best way to be the brightest person in some else’s darkest place. I probably don’t have to convince you that these are dark days, but my hardest challenge is to convince all of us that theses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Bobby Poole on Aug 7, 2008

The tongue is such a small part of our body but can get us into so much trouble if it’s not tamed.

A man was eating breakfast and reading the newspaper one morning, and as we men do, he was absolutely absorbed with what he was reading. His wife was getting ready to go to work and popped into the kitchen and asked that most dreaded of all questions, "Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" To ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Paul's Perspective For Anger Managment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 16, 2006

This is a sermon that deals with anger and how to handle it.

PAUL’S PRESCRIPTION FOR ANGER MANAGEMENT 2/13/2006 Ephesians 4:26-5:2 A young girl who was writing a paper for school came to her father and asked, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Bow Our Knees Before The Father

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 23, 2006

If we dwell in the presence of God moment by moment, then we look to the Christ within to find His abiding presence.

BOW OUR KNESS BEFORE THE FATHER Ephesians 3:14-21 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCA, Daraga, albay February 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION Have you ever watched the stars in the night so stunningly beautiful and awesome that you spend hours ponder its beauty- that you longed to be part of it? Or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation - Plain And Simple

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 25, 2006

Past Guilt, Present Grace, & Future Glory. Answers questions--Who Saves? When? Why? How? and Where does that leave us? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

Salvation: Plain and Simple ["But God..."] Eph. 2:1-7 v. 1-3 Past Guilt 4-6 Present Grace 7 Future Glory H.A. Ironside followed R.A. Torrey as pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago. One day he rode a passenger train/gypsy woman sat down beside him, and said, sir, if you cross my ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6, Luke 22:31

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence That Demands A Choice

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus’ presentation of his person and mission forces a decision for him or against him, a choice which abides with those whom he has rescued from the power of Satan.

Third Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 6:1-9; 20-25 Luke 11:14-28; Eph. 5:1-14 “Evidence that demands a choice” Several years ago a Christian apologist named Josh McDowell wrote a book on Christian apologetics entitled Evidence That Demands a Verdict. It is still in print today. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Giving Everything Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

How much of our lives should we being giving to God?

As I have been spending time reading God’s Word in the mornings, I have been trying to pick out verses to think about throughout the day. One particular verse that has jumped out at me this past week is 1 Corinthians 6:12. "‘Everything is permissible for me’--but not everything is beneficial. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of Thyatira 4 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Jan 3, 2006

a powerful, in-depth look into Christ’s teachings to the 7 churches in the book of Revelation.

The Church of Thyatira Randall LaVere II 1. Ephesus- get back to where you were at the beginning 2. Smyrna- Learn to trust God through your trials 3. Pergamos- Stick with the word of God, and study, do not be lead astray The book is broken down into 3 sections, The things which thou hast seen, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Charismatic

A Line In The Sand Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

* Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is... (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 9, 2010

A sermon examining who Jesus is.

JESUS IS… (Part 1) Acts 3:18-20 In our study of Acts, we are currently examining the sermon that Peter preached at Solomon’s Colonnade when the crowd gathered around him after the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate. This man who had been lame from birth had received an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fireproof Your Faith

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2009

Fireproof Your Faith 1) Let go of your ego 2) Lay hold of your God

A couple of weeks ago the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wetaskiwin, AB learned that their church is NOT fireproof. The cry room now resembles a black hole a worm might leave behind after eating its way through an apple. The heat of the fire curled the plastic keys on a keyboard to look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living With The Power Of God In Your Life Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009

Holy Spirit and discipleship prepares us to live a victorious and powerful life in the Lord.

11/8/2009 Living with the power of God in your life Acts 2:1-12 Introduction We are still in the series of B.A.S.I.C.. We have spent two weeks on discipleship, and this week will be looking at the Holy Spirit being active in your life. Turn to Acts 2:1-12, we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Trying Out Another Sin Project

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Jan 15, 2012

This sermon is about the affects of our sinfulness and disobediance to God!

Trying Out Another Sin-Project 29-30"What do you have against me, running off to assert your 'independence'?" God's Decree. "I've wasted my time trying to train your children. They've paid no attention to me, ignored my discipline. And you've gotten rid of your God-messengers, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:29-37

Denomination: United Methodist