Sermons on Territory:

The Life Of A Follower Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Thigpen on Sep 17, 2003

In a series of 7 sermons on "the marks of a disciple," this sermon aims to teach the audience from Luke 9:23 what it means to follow Jesus.

The marks of a disciple: part II 08.17.03 Identify: • Someone to follow me (sitting close to back or middle) band of brothers video – the qualities of a leader We are in a series called the marks of a disciple… last week – learner • if there are things in this book that you do not know, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where He Leads, I Will Follow Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 1 of 10.

WHERE HE LEADS, I WILL FOLLOW (GENESIS 12:1-13:4) About 1,800 years before the birth of Jesus Christ - after the chaos at Babel but before there were Jews - a seventy-five year old man by the former name of Abram received a call from God to settle in a new land, to build a great nation and to be a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time For Christmas Mountain!

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Jan 20, 2004

Encourage and empower beleivers to rejoice in sharing the christmas message and its subsequent results

NIV Isaiah 2:1 This is what Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem: 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will come and say, "Come, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Empthiness Of Good Feeling

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 29, 2004

Just feeling good is not what is all about

"People are just about as happy as they’re willing to be." -- Abraham Lincoln "Don’t mistake pleasures for happiness. They’re a different breed of dog." -- Josh Billings "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." -- Eleanor Roosevelt "The problem with the rat race is that even ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part I Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004

We all need an attitude adjustment from time to time, and Paul gives us just what we need. In this message, we learn of the FOREMOST Attitude that should be found in each of us!

"How To Have A Winning Attitude!" Part I "[4] Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! [5] Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. [6] Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Other

Surely Not I, Lord!

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 11, 2004

The story of Judas Iscariot, and his betrayal of Jesus, should remind us to examine ourselves. We need to avoid betraying Jesus in twenty-first century style. As Judas attempted to re-make Jesus and then abandon Him when He was not the "Jesus" Judas wan

Surely Not I, Teacher? Those are the words of Judas as he was about to betray Jesus. We now approach the Easter season. In our culture Easter is a happy holiday with bunnies and candy. But the events leading up to what we could anachronistically call “the first Easter” were anything but happy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-8, Matthew 26:20-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gloria In Excelsis -- Deo

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2004

Ordination of a woman named Gloria; glory not in your achievements but in helping others seek God; glory not in defending yourself against predators but in receiving God’s protection; and let yourself feel passion.

Over the years I have developed the habit of focusing on a person’s name whenever it is time to do a message that relates to that individual. For example, I have done funerals for people named James, using something from the New Testament letter of James. I did a funeral service once for a woman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-36, Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Refuge Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Jun 1, 2005

Our text for this morning tells of a way that God addressed the issues of cruelty and justice in ancient Israel. He moved His people away from brutality that was very much a part of the world by putting into place a system allowing for justice.

Finding Refuge Text: Joshua 20 Brutality! It amazes me that in this 21st century as advanced as humanity is with regard to technology, medicine, and communication - how terribly cruel we can be. Last week, my wife and I rented a DVD that I would highly recommend to each of you by the title ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 10, 2004

How do you start over in a dead-end life?

In the old movie, City Slickers, there is a scene in which three friends are together, and one of them is telling the others about how he has messed up his entire life. He’s lost his wife. He’s lost his child. He’s lost his job. He’s lost his self respect. He’s lost everything. He is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scattered Abroad

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 8, 2005

IN THIS SERMON CONCERNNG BEING SCATTERED ABORAD, WE SEE,THE PERSUCTION OF THE BELIEVERS.THE PARTING OF THE BELIEVERS, AND THE PREACHING OF THE BELIEVERS.

SCATTERED ABROAD Acts 8:1-4 Several years ago Billy Graham preached in the first London Crusade. The response was so great that all of England was affected in someway. The common man who had almost forgotten the church flocked to hear Billy preach about JESUS. Many ministers were saved while ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living Out God's Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 4, 2005

Do you have a LifePlan? Are you living the life God meant for you to live? This message helps you begin the development of a LifePlan.

Living the Life You Were Meant to Live -God has a plan for your life- Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Do you have a life plan? Do you have a life plan that takes you from where you are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ahab, Jezebel, And A Vegetable Garden Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 2, 2004

Ahab’s provides an example that greed can lead to mistreatment of others and disregard for God’s laws

One evening last week while our grandchildren were with us, Sue told our 4-year-old granddaughter to go upstairs and tell me that dinner was ready. Her 8-year-old brother overheard the conversation and ran up the stairs ahead of her to tell me. The 4-year-old, still half-way up the stairs, let out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Confront Unknowns

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 13, 2004

The goal of this message is to help the congregation to fact unknowns in the future without fear and with faith in God’s promises.

Confront Unknowns Joshua 1:1-9 These are days around the world when people are learning to confront unknowns. Two hurricanes have hit Florida and a third is on the way. Hundreds of innocent children died at the hands of terrorists in Russia. Warfare continues in the Middle East. Three years ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons I Learned From Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005

A July 4th sermon about spiritual lessons I learned from an in depth study of Abraham Lincoln.

Introduction: 1. This morning as I begin my sermon on the lessons I learned from Abraham Lincoln I want to share a series of 5 questions about former presidents. They may or may not be about Abraham Lincoln. I will tell you that at least one of them will have Abraham Lincoln as the correct answer. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Mirror Of Reality Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 14 of 15

THE MIRROR OF REALITY (2 SAMUEL 24) Domino’s founder Tom Monaghan is a colorful and controversial character. He made his fortune after eight years of hard work in pizza delivery but squandered it all on an expensive lifestyle. At the height of his success, he bought the Detroit Tigers baseball ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible