Sermons on The Communion:

Don't Blow Your Top Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 15, 2009

Anger can get us, beware!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • In Matthew 5:20 Jesus tells us that unless our righteousness exceeded that of the scribes and Pharisees, we will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. • In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 7. Gods Covenant Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

This sermon unpacks the teaching of God’s covenants with His people.

Article 7. GODS COVENANT LAST WEEK WE SAW BECAUSE OF THE FALL MAN IS HAS DISTANCED HIMSELF FROM GOD AND HAS FORSAKEN THE REWARD OF LIFE. THIS WEEK WE SEE THAT GOD HAS SEEN FIT TO MAKE A COVENANT OF GRACE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO HAVE COMMUNION WITH GOD RESTORED. HAVE YOU SEEN YES MAN? CARL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

S.d.g. Living

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 17, 2009

J.S. Bach signed most of his sacred music "S.D.G." (Soli Deo Gloria). 1 Kings 3:1-15 and Ephesians 5:15-20 encourage us to live an S.D.G. life style - a life that gives glory to God alone.

S.D.G. Living 1 Kings 3:1-15 & Ephesians 5:15-20 20th Sunday Ordinary Time, Year B It’s hard for me to imagine a world without music. And it’s even more difficult to imagine worshiping our Savior without the joyful sounds of singing. One of the greatest composers of sacred music was Johann ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conflict Within The Spirit World

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 18, 2009

This sermon illustrates from the book of Daniel that a spiritual battleground exists beyond the normal plane of existence.

1In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. 2In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. 3I ate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pierced

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

The reality of Christ’s atoning death on the cross is at the very heart of Christian faith. This truth has come under fire as of late by many who find ideas like the “punishment of sin” or the “wrath of God” to be unhelpful or even offensive, and certain

Dakota Community Church February 14, 2010 Pierced for Our Transgressions: Understanding Substitutionary Atonement The reality of Christ’s atoning death on the cross is at the very heart of Christian faith. This truth has come under fire as of late by many who find ideas like the “punishment of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Timely Support For Ministry-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010

Part 2 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what is required? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-II—2Timothy 4:9-22 A man is at Grand Central Station waiting for his train that is leaving soon. He notices a guy carrying two suitcases & sporting this fabulous hi-tech watch, so he approaches him & says... "Wow! That’s a pretty cool watch you’ve got there." "Yeah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Life Part 3 - James 2:14-Ff Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader speaking to the church. Those words are still relevant today as the same issues continue to arise.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 9-14 The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Word Or Ours?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2010

Religious traditions are dangerous. We can easily be satisfied by them. Passified by them so that we go to sleep and do not follow God's call. May God deliver us!

Matthew 15:1-20 has been a key passage to point out the danger of vain worship by following man made traditions instead of God's word. I have often heard this passage applied to the activities that we do in our church services, but Jesus' application is actually much broader. So just what is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 23, 2010

This is part 3 in a series that will give our churches some good direction in being the kind of Jesus had in mind. In this message we look at 4 qualities of the kind of church Jesus had in mind.

We are continuing our series today about the kind of church Jesus intended the church to be and we are continuing to learn how we can become that kind of a church. The church is people. What kind of people? It is made up of all the people throughout history who have accepted Jesus Christ as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts That Jesus Gives ...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2007

You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving! This is a series where we discuss the gifts that Jesus gives.

THE GIFTS THAT JESUS GIVES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. IF I WERE SANTA CLAUS? YOU CAN GIVE AND NOT LOVE, BUT YOU CAN NEVER LOVE WITHOUT GIVING! IT IS NEVER THE VALUE OF THE GIFT --- IT IS ALWAYS THE VALUE OF THE GIVER! A. LET US UNDERSTAND ONE WORD BEFORE WE READ ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 3, 2007

Jesus came in the power of the Spirit

Jesus and the Spirit December 2, 3 & 6 2007 Jesus Who? When we looked at Jesus the Divine Son of God, one of the response questions was, “To you, what is the most compelling argument that Jesus is Divine?” When the question came around to me, I had to say that none of the arguments that I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: *other

Christmas Is Complete Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 18, 2007

The real Christmas tree completed God’s gift to mankind--eternal and abundant life to any and all who will accept it.

CHRISTMAS IS COMPLETE The gift is given! Matthew 27:39-56 The veil in the temple is ripped from top to bottom! Everyone has equal access to God! God has delivered his Christmas Gift to us. For those of us still wrestling with life, our God is no more high and lifted up except in our own esteem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yours Is The Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2010

Our central calling is to proclaim, declare, and celebrate the glory of God.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-7, Mathew 6:6-13 “Yours in the Glory!” Introduction Often as I put my sons to sleep, just before they doze off to sleep will say “Daddy are you there?” “Yes son I’m here.” The knowledge of their abba’s presence, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Model Of Christian Minisry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How should power and authority be exercised and approached as a Christian

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Paul began his letter to the Colossians emphasising the supremacy of Christ. In chapter 1 he told us that in him all things were created, “in heaven and on earth, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers.” (1:16) All ...read more

Denomination: Anglican