Sermons on The Plot To Kill Jesus:

Back To School Special

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

Getting the family in shape for back to school, and life in general.

4, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Back to School Special Introduction: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What did you do to prepare for back to school? Now rivals Christmas for merchants! - The clothing - The backpacks - Sneakers - Musical instruments - The dreaded lists of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Let's Do Church Right Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

very church has failings and challenges, but good churches strive after excellence as God defines excellence.

Let’s Do Church Right (Philippians 1:1-11) 1. Paul and Timothy: The Apostle Paul wrote this letter in about 63 AD to his close friends, the Christians in Philippi, from his Roman house arrest described at the end of Acts (Acts 28:30-31), waiting for his court appearance before Caesar (around the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005

The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

“THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Fix Our Eyes On The Unseen

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2005

Do not be discouraged. Keep looking at (1) that which is unseen, and (2) that which is ahead. That is the unseen work of God in our lives, and the heavenly home the Lord has prepared for us.

Paul says, “Do not lose heart.” It is amazing to find Paul having such a cheerful heart, after all that he has encountered in life. He went through a lot of hardships. We know that because he tells us personally in 2 Cor 11:24-27, “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005

A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Relating Or Rebelling: Church Authority

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Jun 17, 2005

Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an important part of spiritual maturity. In fact, you cannot walk in the anointing of God, Who is the head of all and from Whom the oil of anointing flows, if you are not submitted...

“No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.” (Heb. 12:11) Learning to relate in the right way toward God ordained authority is an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful - Dreamer For Sale Series

Contributed by Juan Smith on Jun 23, 2005

To realise that God remains faithful to us even when we ignore him

God is Faithful - Dreamer for sale Aim: To realise that God remains faithful to us even when we ignore him Reading: Genesis 37:1-36 Introduction Days of our lives illustration • Well you might be mistaken if thinking that you have just heard an excerpt of a Soapie when you listen to the story ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Methodist

"Complete Trust Is Perfect Freedom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2005

If only we could have the faith of Abraham.

Genesis 22:1-14 “Complete Trust is Perfect Freedom” Have you ever had your faith tested? If so, how did you stand up? I’ve had my faith tested many, many times… …and there have been many, many times that I was not able to stand up to the test. Perhaps things have gone so awfully wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Blessed By Design

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Jul 16, 2005

The christians are blessed, because that’s God’s plan.

Sermon Title: Blessed by Design Psalms 1:1-3 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Where Judgment Begins

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005

It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Of God Infuse You With Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 25, 2005

If only we could make the world believe that we loved them, there would be fewer empty churches, and a smaller proportion of our population who never darken a church door. Let love replace duty in our church relations, and the world will soon be evangeliz

Let the Spirit of God Infuse You With Love (I Cor 13:4-8) We all need a fresh infusion of God’s love for without it we become apathetic, angry and self-absorbed. We live in a world that is crying out for love, acceptance and any measure of kindness. Illustration: A Great Motivator Love reaches ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 1, 2005

A small amount of sin can corrupt the thinking of a large group of people at the church.

A Little Leaven Leavens The Whole Lump Gal 5.7-10 Galatians Series July 31, 2005 Chester FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Lance Armstrong won his seventh Tour de France in a row this last week. A He is sporting legend who comeback from cancer a few years back. 1 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Serving A God Of Convenience?

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

America is a land of convenience and comfort. With this comes a great temptation to the people of God.

INTRO: I was pondering the other day about how truly blessed we as Americans are. Everything is so convenient. Think about it, you drive up to a pump and you slip in your credit card to pay without even going in the store. You can travel the world via the TV. You can find almost any fact you want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

When God created you, he needed something done on earth that nobody else could do, so he designed you to do it better than anyone else.

INTRO: Tommy Barnett, pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God, tells a story about a lady in their city. He writes: Not long ago a woman in our city who was known as a "bag lady" died. Everybody thought she was flat broke, but when people retrieved her body at her home, they found trash cans full ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering Your Dream – Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

I’m taking about one concept: Giving it away.

INTRO: Last week as I was sitting on stage, Ben was singing "History Maker". The impression that came over me for mothers was they are history markers and they don’t even realize it. Moms are making history by raising kids who are going to impact history. But as I began to reflect each and every ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God