Sermons on The Belhar Confession:

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006

An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12, Isaiah 58:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Semper Reformanda

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 30, 2006

Shall we BE reformers? Do we dare change ANYTHING?

46They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. 47When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, ¡§Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!¡¨ 48Many sternly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Saying No In A Yes World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we lavish his love on others

We are seeing the unseen guest a little clearer as we enter into the third week of our adventure. We’ve considered how our worship would be changed if Jesus sat with us on Sunday morning. Our attention wouldn’t be wandering while worship went on. Our style would take on what I’d call a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Turn Headlights On: Traveling In His Light" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 27, 2003

Following Jesus requires Walking in His Light by getting the darkness and sin our of our lives.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches April 27, 2003 “Turn Headlights On: Traveling in the Light” I John 1:1-2:2 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the weeks of Lent leading up to Easter we examined our lives through a series of familiar road signs. Today is the last of our series entitled, “Turn Headlights ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Not For The Faint-Hearted, But The Faith-Hearted

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 8, 2010

Without the cutting edge, that is the power of the Holy Spirit, believers will never be able a make a difference. 2 Kings 6:1-7

Not for the Faint-Hearted, but the Faith-Hearted 2 Kings 6: 1-7 Introduction The company of Prophets had outgrown their meeting place and as they went to gather wood to build a new place of meeting, one of them with a borrowed axe head lost the axe head. He cried out to their leader Elisha who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do I Do When I'm.... Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 23, 2007

The message deals that what we are to do when we are 1. in trouble 2. happy 3. sick 4. have sinned.

What Should I Do When.. James 5:13-20 Introduction A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Night Before In That Upper Room

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011

The disciples were looking for a position of honor or a place of privilege at the table. They were rushing to get a good seat. It seems that Jesus waited until all were seated and while it was fresh in their minds and then John 13:4

It was the night before when in the upper room Jesus and the disciples meet for the last supper. As they came into that room each one passed by a basin and a pitcher full of water. Every one of those disciples knew what that pitcher of water and basin was there for. It was the job of the servant ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Mark Baker on Mar 1, 2011

New Age religion and modernists say that there are many paths to God. Basically everyone has their own path to take, and regardless of the path it still leads to God. So regardless of the path taken you're going to get to God anyway, so what’s the big de

The Way, The Truth, The Life John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2. "In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3. "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek The Welfare Of The City Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 27, 2008

Jeremiah’s message to seek the welfare of the city applies to the church’s urban setting of drugs, violence, and alienation.

Drugs bring Death Unless you have been out of town for a long time, you know that lots of things have happened in our city during the past several months. Some are hopeful, some confusing, and some are troubling. In addition to recent acts of violence, we hear charges of racism, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Forgiveness Is Not An Accident

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 22, 2007

On Ash wednesday, we realize that God is always ready to forgive those who go to him in honest repentance.

Forgiveness is Not an Accident Psalm 51:1-17 (NRSV) February 21, 2007 Ash Wednesday On the corner of State Roads 5 and 120 up in LaGrange County, there is a campground. The best thing about the place is that there is also a little ice-cream shop on the corner. It’s a great place to go in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

Stage 1: Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 12, 2009

The second in a 5 part series on the NAMB plan "GPS-God’s Plan for Sharing"

GPS – “God’s Plan for Sharing” Stage 1: “Prayer” Matthew 17:14-17 * In John 4, Jesus said, “Open your eyes and see the field, for they are ripe for harvest.” Today, the NAMB gives us the same call, “Open your eyes & see the fields, for they are ripe for harvest.” * Last Sunday evening, I shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Pumpkin Patch Gospel

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2010

Based on the Pumpkin Patch Parable. This sermon is great for Halloween or Harvest time or when the kids are in service.

The Pumpkin Patch Gospel Slide Welcome to Family Sunday. I love family Sunday’s. I love seeing our youth up here leading us in worship and our kids able to come in and worship with us and for believing kids to participate with us as we commune together with the Lord. It is exciting to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Need A Savior"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2014

A sermon about sin.

"I Need A Savior" Romans 7:15-8:11 In a certain church, a woman was leading the congregation in the prayer of confession. She called the people to confess, reminding them of the sin within their hearts, and then everyone joined in reading the prayer of confession. After this, she paused for ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible