Sermons on The 12 Disciples:

Trading Spaces, Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 15, 2003

A study on Ephesians 4:17-32, this is the third in a series on how to clean up our lives by stopping what’s wrong, changing our thinking, and starting to do what’s right.

We have been in a series of messages on Spring Cleaning. In keeping with that tone, I would like to offer for your amusement this morning a letter I received to help with your spring cleaning. Do any of you have cats? How To Clean A Cat 1. Thoroughly clean the toilet. 2. Add the required amount ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 11, 2003

Before you can love your neighbor as yourself, you must first love yourself.

The Greatest Commandment Series David Owens Sermon #3: “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” (Pt. 1) 10/5/03 Text: Mark 12:28-34 Introduction: A. I want to begin this morning with the words to a song that was a big hit for Whitney Houston around ten years ago. “I believe the children are our are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Let your congregation know the three things that a disciple of Jesus can not be without. (heart pointed to Jesus, a willingness to grapple with Jesus in relationship--get to know who he really is, and to walk in His steps. Scripture is taken from a vari

Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots “Compass, Unitard, Well Worn Boots” (say these three seemingly unrelated things out loud, in the tradition of Johnny Carson’s character, alluded to below, but then proceed to talk about the following material first, before giving the “question” that those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Full Exposure

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

Today we’re going to find out who you used to be. This text describes who you used to be, who you are now, and what it means for your life today.

Full Exposure Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRO: How many of you are glad you are no longer what you were? Recently I was going through some pictures and I came across some painful reminders of what I was. [show old pictures of Dave]. I sure don’t want to go back and relive those days! Aren’t you glad I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work It Out Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind?

IT’S TIME TO LAUGH WORK IT OUT! What comes to mind when you think of work? I don’t necessarily mean your specific job. Just think for a moment of work in general. Think of the concept of work. What kinds of images come to mind? Work both attracts us and repels us. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The One Thing That Is Everything

Contributed by Al Munger on Dec 8, 2001

Rediscover focus, power and passion in your Christian walk

Introduction In the movie City Slickers Billy Crystal and a group of his executive city friends decide it was time to take an adventure vacation. An adventure vacation is not just laying on the beach it’s doing some activity with a guide that takes you out to the edge. The character played by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Infant Syndrome

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 19, 2007

growing up

Original (in part) (Grow up) 05/1990 [s1] Infant Syndrome April 29, 2007 PM Hebrews 5:10-6:3 Joshua 3 - 4 It seems we learn a lot from the wanderings of the children of Israel. Just about any time we need a good object lesson – we can go to Exodus or Joshua, and we can learn what not to do! No ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Four Principles For Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 1, 2008

What might happen if our church were to follow the Starbucks example and temporarily close its doors to examine the way we follow Jesus?

Starbucks Opens A new Starbucks has opened, of all places, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. We had never tasted Starbucks coffee, so last Wednesday we stopped in to see what it was like. With all the flavors and sizes and prices up on the board, it wasn’t easy to decide what we would order ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Living In God's World & God's Way (Pt.2) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Living in God’s World, God’s Way

Sermon Series: 2007 - Releasing Your Drive and Passion for God Today’s Message: Living in God’s World & God’s Way (pt.2) Text: Colossians 3:23; Gen. 17:15-27 Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. January 07, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bear Fruit Or Burn

Contributed by Jan Arthur Lee on Oct 18, 2006

Examining the message and implications of John the Baptist.

BEAR FRUIT OR BURN Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Good morning. If you have your bibles please turn with me to the gospel of Matthew 3:1-12. Today we begin a new series that begins here in Matthew 3 and ends with the Sermon on the Mount through chapter 7. And this section of Scripture in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: *other

Correcting Your Spiritual Myopia Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 17, 2005

We struggle with the problem of prejudice to one degree or another by an improper focus on the externals. James addresses this problem head-on in James 2:1-13.

Scripture The animated movie Shrek celebrates the worth of society’s undervalued people. It revolves around a boorish ogre named Shrek who finds a friend in a talking donkey—creatively named “Donkey”! Shrek unexpectedly falls in love with a princess, whom he and Donkey rescue from a distant ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live Like You Have Arrived Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 29, 2006

Last of 5 messages on 1 Peter 1 & 2. This message is focused on who Jesus is and on who we are. The natural outgrowth of this understanding is the "telling" of the gospel and the "doing" of good.

Voyage to Eternity Living like You Have Arrived 1 Peter 2:1-12 Voyage to Eternity What good is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? What use is magic if it can’t save a unicorn? - Peter S. Beagle, The Last Unicorn What good is saving time if it won’t help you enjoy living? What good is money if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving Your Nets

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 12, 2003

This message is an exciting message that is designed to "Fire-Up" the Saints, and motivate them to forsake all for the cause of Christ.

Leaving Your Nets (Math 4:18-23)(1Kings 19:19-21) Christ, being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, fasted for forty days; where he is then tempted by the devil; overcomes him by the word of God, and is ministered to by angels. He dwells at Capernaum, and fulfills a prophecy of Isaiah, by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Matthew 4:18-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

3-D Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

What does it take to be a True Disciple of Christ. How can we express our faith in ways that are real and relevant?

3-D CHRISTIANITY Adding Depth To Your Wak of Faith INTRODUCTION: Have you ever looked at a paintin that was unrealistic and 2 dimensional? They fail to communicate depth and look fake and superficial. THis is especially the case when children draw pictures. Everything seems to bhe suspended on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaping It On Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007

Exposition of Jude 16-19

Text: Jude 16-19, Title: Heaping It On, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/23/06, AM A. Opening illustration: When I worked in NC as an EE, I taught classes at BJP County Park. One of my favorite classes there was bird song identification. Get around to the Red-eyed Vireo—“the preacher bird” B. Background to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-19

Denomination: Baptist