Sermons on The Departure:

To The Distant Country And Back

Contributed by Michael Trask on Mar 19, 2007

The Prodigal went to "a distant country". "The Distant Country" is not a foriegn state, but rather a sinful state of mind....that leads to ruin. But there is a way back.

“There was a man who had two sons. the younger one said to his father, ‘father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger Son got together all he had, set off for a distant country....” The “distant Country”. The young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Get A Witness

Contributed by T Marshall on Sep 1, 2002

Well receive evangelistic message preached to wide ranged age group.

Can I Get A Witness ?? ( before i get started i want to read a passage out of 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 ever since i surrendered to the call to preach this has been my motto, my guideline " And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Husbands Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 17, 2002

Understanding what it means to be a really great husband.

15, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 2 – Husbands Introduction: Young husbands it seems to me are often very slow to figure out what they are supposed to be doing in this role. Some never get it! TRUTH: The role of husband is likely the most important one you will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25, Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002

There are many great starters - not enough who finish well.

29, September 2002 Dakota Community Church All The Kings Men Part: 4 – Elders Introduction: You do not break Gods word – you break yourself on it! Don’t be discouraged men this is the reward week – the beating is over – here now is the payoff! Seriously do not take condemnation from anything - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Corinthians 4:15-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Reason #3 The Spirit Indwell And Guides Us Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 3, 2002

There can be no connection to Christ apart from the indwelling Holy Spirit. The Spirit causes us to persevere in our faith and commitment to God.

Sermon Series on Romans 8: Reasons to be encouraged! Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts >Reason #3, The Spirit indwells & guides us, Romans 8:9-14 Introduction—-As we make our way through Paul’s top-ten list of reasons why Christians should be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-14

Denomination: Congregational

Excuses Anger God Series

Contributed by Steven Airey on Dec 31, 2005

We need to cease making excuses why we can’t do what God has called us to do.

GOD HAS A PLAN, PART 1--EXCUSES ANGER GOD In this chapter we have God’s first appearance to him in the bush and the conference between God and Moses in that vision. Here is, I. God was pleased to show his glory to Moses at the bush, and to which Moses was forbidden to approach too near Exo 3:1 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Survival Instinct

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Sometimes life gets demanding! Satanic temptations assail us! Before long, in moments of weakness we want to give up. That is when we need the Survival Instinct to press on in those pressing times!

"THE SURVIVAL INSTINCT" Mark McCool TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12; 2 TIMOTHY 4:5-8 1 TIMOTHY 6:11-12 11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8, 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Peace Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Peace the fruit of the spirit

“Peace” The Fruit of the Spirit” Part 3 July 13, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Galatians 5:22 - John 14:26-27 There are some people who have peace with God, (Salvation)as far as relationship but no peace of God in fellowship. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Know Christ, Can Be Fearful

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 2, 2008

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series A.

Transfiguration of our Lord February 3, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you revealed your glory, and the glory of your Son through his transfiguration. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Lessons From Rahab

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 5, 2009

God uses the most unlikely heroes to teach us faith, but are we learning?

Faith Lessons from Rahab Griffith Baptist Church – 2/8/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:31 (Joshua 2:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:31 - By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace. Premise: God uses the most unlikely heroes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

The New Covenant Established By The Coming King Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 17, 2009

Jesus’ coming into the world is the climax of the biblical story of God’s redemptive work.

THE NEW COVENANT ESTABLISHED BY THE COMING KING INTRO Valentine’s Day yesterday. Not in the Christian calendar – It’s origins are from the time of Roman Emperor Claudius II who murdered a Christian priest in Rome (St Valentine) for conducting weddings in secret for soldiers and their betrothed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Died For Me

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 20, 2009

Transfiguration of Our Lord: On the mount of transfiguration we are given a glimpse of the divinity that has been encased in human form. As we contemplate this, we must conclude that our Lord - the One Who died - is True God.

For the last month and one-half, we have been in the season of Epiphany. During Epiphany the identity of the little child whose birth we celebrated during the Christmas season, is fully revealed. Ephiphany culminates on Transfiguration Sunday - today. Today we remember the awesome event that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Finish Well

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 26, 2009

Jesus finished well and founded the faith we now follow.

John 19 Here we are on the last Sunday of 2009. How does it feel to finish the first decade of the twenty-first century? Answer these questions: How WELL did we finish the decade of 2000-2010 (1. as a nation, 2. as a church in this community, 3. as a Christian individually)? It has been nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith That Honors God

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Jan 10, 2010

Trust is an endangered species.

01.10.10 A Faith that Honors God Gen. 22:1-14 The closer we get to God the more intense our longing for Him will and should be. Why? We were created to live in time, but destined for eternity. In creation we had a beginning, but the love in which God created us, was in God without a beginning. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is He The Christ? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008

If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: Baptist