Sermons on The Command To Make Disciples:

Looking Upward...inward...outward

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

God’s call of Isaiah is a reminder of his call for each of His followers to examine who we are and what He has asked us to do.

LOOKING UPWARD…LOOKING INWARD…LOOKING OUTWARD Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction: This morning’s theme is: Looking Upward…Looking Inward…Looking Outward. What I want us to do, is to look at God’s call of Isaiah to be His prophet. But to understand God’s call of Isaiah we must understand something of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Unity

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008

A look at the lifestyle a Christian should have and how the church has such a tremendous role to prepare us for the world and it’s ways.

ILLUSTRATION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first potential juror to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Williams, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Bryant. I’ve known you since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008

A sermon about putting faith into action.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Ten Virgins and a Bridegroom” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Immediately before this passage Jesus is talking about His Second Coming. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How The World Changes

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 6, 2008

Pentecost 3(B) - How the world changes because man sins and ruins perfection. How the world changes because God saves and restores perfection.

HOW THE WORLD CHANGES (Outline) June 1, 2008 -- PENTECOST 3 -- Genesis 3:8-15 INTRO: Biblically speaking the world has had major changes in history. Whether the world wants to admit it or not God’s word is very clear concerning cataclysmic events that completely changed history. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Expectations

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 9, 2008

What do I expect from God? What does He expect from me? What "CAN" I expect from Him?

Expectations Micah 6:1-8 * One of my favorite Pastor/speakers is Dr. Fred Lowery, pastor of FBC Bossier City, LA. Bro. Fred has the gift of communication like few people that I know. Several years ago in a series of messages on marriage I have him make a statement which will stay with me until I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Lord, Part 8 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 15, 2008

Final message in series: Do you honor your Heavenly Father? (For Father’s Day 2008)

Loving the Lord, Part 8 (Do you honor your Heavenly Father?) Ephesians 1:3-10 Introduction Father’s Day = Honoring "Dad" In your bibles, go with me to Ephesians, Chapter 1. Today we will look at our final message in the series, “Loving the Lord”. Look at one another: “I am going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith Worth Having

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 16, 2008

An example of faith lived out through our lives.

A FAITH WORTH HAVING DANIEL 3:1-30 INTRO- *** YOU BEGIN TO TALK ABOUT FAITH AND YOU CAN OPEN A WHOLE CAN OF WORMS. ***SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE THAT HAVING FAITH IN ANYTHING THAT YOU CANNOT SEE IS A CRUTCH FOR THE WEAK. ***WE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 19, 2008

Exposition of Ps 78 about the failures of fathers to be an example, and the need to train our children differently than present

Text: Ps 78:1-8, Title: Hope for Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/22/08, AM Opening illustration: Play the trailer for the bible study • Nine out of ten parents of children under age 13 (85%) believe they have the primary responsibility for teaching their children about religious beliefs and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Our Selah Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 23, 2008

This last sermon in the series helps us experience on a daily basis the all imnportant 3 "Selah" found in this chapter. Once these are a reality in our lives, so much will change in our walk with God!

Psalm 32 What if I told you that there is one person who can come along side your life and give you perfect guidance and success in anything God asks you to do! You say, “But I don’t believe that there is a person that perfect and that precise!” With all do respect, I think you are wrong! There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning And The End Dws#4 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

What the Greek says about the divinity of Christ from His claim to be the Alpha and Omega.

*******SERMON OUTLINE******* The Beginning And The End... I. Praise the Lord! How many in here tonight know that Jesus was 100 o/o God and 100 o/o man? He was God wrapped in human flesh. <<<<<TESTIMONY>>>>> There are three instances in the book of revelation, where Jesus Himself declares ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Foundations Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008

Jesus uses Isaiah 28.14-18 and shows how he is the precious cornerstone foundation upon which to build a house of faith to withstand the storms.

Foundations – Luke 6.46-49 Of all the parables of Jesus this is the one that has probably been reduced the most to a children’s story – via the children’s chorus – the “wise/foolish man built his house upon…” you know the chorus and you have probably sung it many times. This is a short parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope - Our Strength

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jul 11, 2008

"while the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it." Helen Keller Today we will see that: Our Present Sufferings Will Not Last – (v. 18) Our Promised Future Will Not End – (v. 23) Our Patient Hope Will Be Our Strength (v. 25)

Introduction: What are you going through today? Do you feel like giving up, throwing up your hands and quitting? Do you struggle with… · Financial Burdens – Can meet the bills · Physical Burden’s – Sick or struggling with addiction · Relational Burden’s – Broken marriage, friendship or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Abraham Put God First

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 24, 2008

Abraham learned the power of faith in his life, there are four exciting things faith can do for you, come and see

ABRAHAM PUT GOD FIRST Text: Genesis 15:1-6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:5-11 INTRODUCTION: 1. Abraham is a remarkable character of faith 2. There are four lessons of faith we get from Abraham’s life: a. Faith changes people b. Faith has no age restriction c. Faith is courageous d. Faith is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Age Movement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008

The New Age movement is huge pull on the world today, but it is nothing new at all. This is a study of its misleadings and contradiction to the Bible.

New Age Movement The Serpent’s Old Lie in an Updated Package Intro Among the myriad of new religions and cults today, nothing is more far-reaching or hard to define than the New Age Movement (NAM). Russell Chandler, a former writer for the Los Angeles Times, observed that “New Age is not a sect ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist