Sermons on The Earth Laid Waste:

United We Stand – Divided We Fall

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 20, 2010

We are not truly a "church" if we spend our time fighting. God blesses churches that are unified under His leadership.

"The Battling Baptists" ... that's the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Life-Restorer (Come Forth!) Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 20, 2010

Is Jesus calling to your spirit, "COME FORTH"? Don't ignore His call to participate with Him in the promised resurrection from the dead.

Scripture Reading: John 11:17-27 Intro John 11 has one major curious feature -- a two-word verse. It's very short -- John 11:35 - "Jesus wept." Yet in this short verse, we see such compassion from the Creator and King of all. All things are subject to Him, and yet He still shows concern for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth That Leads To Godliness Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010

Introduction to the Letter to Titus.

Culture is constantly knocking at our door. ‘Which bank’? ‘Oh what a feeling’! ‘It puts a rose in every cheek’, ‘The fresh food people’, ‘My Dad picks the fruit to make the cordial, that I like best’, ‘Oh what a feeling’, ‘My store’, ‘For the most important person in the world’, and ‘Aussie kids ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experiencing A Miracle

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Experiencing a Miracle. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 6 verses 45-62. Ill: Nun & Petrol Story. This is the third nature miracle in Mark’s gospel: • The first nature miracle was calming the storm by just speaking (Mark chapter 4). • The second nature miracle was Jesus feeding of the 5,000 people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-62

Denomination: Brethren

The Thanksgiving Of 1 Corinthians Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 9, 2011

In today's lesson I want to examine the thanksgiving of 1 Corinthians.

Scripture Today we continue in our new series of sermons on The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Last week we studied the first three verses of 1 Corinthians. These verses are the salutation of 1 Corinthians, and we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's This All About?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011

so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

“What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love Check

Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011

We cannot question God's love for us, it is obvious but do we love him above all things?

“The Love Check” Text: John 21:1-19 Intro: Illustration: The story of Narcissus in Greek mythology. You see the great mystery of life is not whether God loves man; the evidence is too overwhelming for a sensible person to deny it? But the great mystery is can man ever love God above ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Glorifying God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2011

The Christian and food offered to idols. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, always headed his compositions “J.J.” • The letters stood for “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus Help Me.” • He ended them “S.D.G.” the letters stood for “Soli Dei Gratia” • Which means “to God alone be the praise.” • That would suggest to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Keep The Prophecies Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2011

Paul tells us why to keep the prophecy, meaning the scriptures. 1- Scripture will put fight in the fight 2- Scripture will give a good conscience 3- Scripture will strengthen your faith

INTRO.- ILL.- Wilma didn't get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Command Our Mission Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 27, 2011

The A.C.T.S.church is a called out community, a Christ focused community and a missional Community

Becoming An A.C.T.S. Church p.3 Jesus’ Command, Our Mission Matthew 22:37-39; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: Last Week, I ended my message with a story that I wish to begin today’s message, There is an old story about a lighthouse keeper who worked on a rocky stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Become A Demon's Nightmare

Contributed by John Perry on Feb 2, 2011

I read a little Chick tract called “A Demon’s Nightmare” ..... I’m sure most of you have read it too. At every the committed Christian has got demons panicking basically by simply being a real Christian. The thought is simple that every one of us

Bunbury Wed pm 2/02/11 “How to b/co a demon’s nightmare” Intro: The W. of G. tells us t/n that we are not in ignorance of the devil’s / hell methods of operation against the human race & the church. Paul says …….. (2 Cor 2:11 NKJV) "lest Satan should take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Who Does The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 4, 2011

Jesus teaches us to do the right thing because it is the right thing.

A Messiah Who Does the Right Thing Text: Matt. 17:24-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is the story of a taxpayer who needed to ease his conscience. "A taxpayer wrote to the Internal Revenue Service, "I have not been able to sleep well for two years. Here is my check for $1,200 for back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Methodist

Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2011

In today's lesson we are urged not to present the gospel according to the world's wisdom. Instead of relying on logic and rhetoric, we should focus our attention on the central message of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Charge It To My Account

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 7, 2011

In our text this morning, we find credit being extended. Paul the Apostle writes a letter and in essence he is saying – Whatever is owed, I don’t have Cash, therefore; I need you to Charge it to my Account. I am signing the slip now, put it on my credi

TITLE: CHARGE IT TO MY ACCOUNT SCRIPTURE: PHILEMON 18-19 The CREDIT CARD has become the SYMBOL OF AMERICAN BUSINESS. Matter of fact, some suggest it is the LOGO and SYMBOL of our Country. It is the FRATERNITY PIN of the average American. It is the PASSPORT to plenty for a great many today. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist