Sermons on The Silver Cord:

I Brought You Into This World; I'll Take You Out

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 8, 2003

A sermon for Christmas based on Psalm 22:9-10

Sermon for 12/7/2003 Psalm 22:9-10 I Brought You into This World, I’ll Take You Out Introduction: It is a miracle of God that we are all here; we have lived to this point. When we think about conception, many embryos just pass out of the uterus. 3/4th of all fertilized eggs are lost. When we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:9-10, John 19:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ow! That Hurts! (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This is the second portion of a sermon on God’s discipline in our lives. Part of a series on abiding in Christ

Nov. 2, 2003 John 15 “Ow! That hurts!” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION Talk about the story in the Old Testament where the Israelite spies who had gone into Canaan brought back a single cluster of grapes that was so large that it had to be carried on a pole between two of the men (Numbers ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 29, 2003

Revelation 19 tells us how Jesus will fulfill His promise: "I am coming soon." But there is more to this passage than meets the eye.

OPEN: At the beginning of WWII, the Philippines were about to fall to the Japanese, and General Douglas MacArthur was ordered by President Roosevelt to evacuate his staff immediately. Before he left, MacArthur made a promise to the Philippine people: “I shall return!” Because of the complexity ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 10, 2003

This is the first in a 3-part series about heaven and hell. The first two sermons are on Heaven, the last is on Hell.

Heaven INTRO: In Our Greatest Gift, Henri Nouwen tells a parable of faith and hope. He imagines twins–a brother and a sister–talking to each other in their mother’s womb: The sister said to the brother, "I believe there is life after birth." Her brother protested vehemently, "No, no, this is all ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Walk In The Dark Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Three Truths we must face about God, ourselves, and Jesus

 Last Sunday we studied the first 4 verses of chapter 1. 1) John alerted us to the missing ingredient in life of church and in most Christian’s experience: TRUE FELLOWSHIP. 2) The foundation of this kind of fellowship is not an agreement of facts or ideas but is a Person(1:1-2) 3) The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Service To The Poor Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The bible teaches us that to truely live in this life and the next, we must serve the poor.

Keys of Life – Service August 29, 2004 Isaiah 58:9b-12 According to the advertisers, what brings life? Lotto Super 7 TV Ad Destinator Professor Posh Jesse Streets The Splurger Cosmetica Relaxo 2-Weeks-Notice-Man Email Spam Money Weightloss Sex It’s easy to believe them – the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12

Denomination: *other

Pitfalls Along The Way

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 15, 2002

When one yields to the high calling of God we become very vulnerable to heartbreaks and distortions. To pastor is a demanding role, almost like a mother and child.

A HEART TO HEART TALK WITH PASTORS Hebrews 12:12-15 Key verse to keep in heart: Psalms 119:165; Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM (meaning that NOTHING in the Word will ever be offensive to those that love the Word). Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002

Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mind Blowing Experience!

Contributed by Cathy Mangum on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon deals with the results of our faith and trust in God.

A MIND BLOWING EXPERIENCE! Acts 12:5-11 Acts 12 5So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries stood guard at the entrance. 7Suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God Loves....me?

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Apr 9, 2004

The Bible is a love story. And we are the unlikely recipients of that love.

GOD LOVES….ME? GENESIS 22:1-14; HOSEA 11:1-4; 8-9; HOSEA 14:4-7 One of the incredible truths of the word of God is the height and depth and breadth of love that God had for man. The Psalmist writes in amazement of this truth, of all that God has done for man. (Psalm 8:3-8) When I consider your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Downward Trail Of Leadership

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2002

We look at an 11 step process where leadership can accidentally fall prey.

DOWNWARD TRAIL OF LEADERSHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalms 119:165 Great peace have they which love Thy law; AND NOTHING SHALL OFFEND THEM. Hebrews 12:12 Wherefore lift up the hands which HANG DOWN, and the feeble knees; 13. And make straight paths for your feet, lest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fathers Perspective

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 15, 2001

The Crucifixion through the eyes of God the Father.

The Fathers Perspective Scripture: John 3:16 & 17 I. Intro Usually when I hear the story of Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection it is presented in such a way that it draws me to love Jesus more. There is almost always some new fact about his emotional or physical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Prayer That God Answers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Through

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 1, 2005

You have recieved the vision, you’ve started the work, but things are moving very slowly. Can you do it? Will you? What if you quit?

February 2005 Dakota Community Church Following Through Introduction: Tonight I want to take a look at three questions that we must all answer concerning the call of God, the purposes and promises we have heard and received from Him, and our ability and desire to see it all through to full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Mennonite

Going Vertical - Soaring To New Heights

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Nov 27, 2006

I don’t know if our fascination with physically going vertical has any relation spiritually, but I will tell you that there is an innate desire built into every human to go vertical. God has designed a part of us that just won’t be satisfied until we lear

Going Vertical - Soaring to New Heights Introduction: Humans have an uncanny fascination with the thrill of going vertical. Something about having the pull of gravity acting upon the human body as other forces, whatever they may be, struggle upward. (Slide 2) There are those who struggle to climb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Baptist