Sermons on The Survival Of The Fittest:

Is There A Hereafter? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Compelling evidence for an afterlife for people investigating the Christian faith.

Are our lives parts in a play scripted by God, or is this all there is? Is this life merely a stage, with life-like props? Is there life beyond this realm? The vast majority of Americans believe that there’s life after death. We see it in popular movies like Ghost, Heaven Can Wait, even in Disney ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Assembly Required Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 17, 2006

Gifts are to be used for the building up of the body. However, our greatest strength is our greatest weakness, and when a gift is used in the power of the flesh, it has destructive consequences illustrated in 1 Corinthians 12

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gifts – Part 3 “Some Assembly Required” 1. Review a. This is the third week that we have been exploring our spiritual gifts. By now, you should be familiar with what they are and why we have them. If you have been coming on Sunday nights, you likewise would be learning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's A Guy To Do? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Fathers’ Day message. What’s the role of a godly dad?

There’s a difference between Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day. The difference is more than just a difference in whom we give tribute to, but also a big difference in how we approach those two days and what we do on those days. *ILL>Bill Cosby has offered us his theory on why Mothers’ Day seems to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering Reggie Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on May 24, 2007

The remembrance service for a pastor that passed away after a fight with cancer.

Reginald Bailey Funeral 1. Prelude – Anointed Gates Praise Band 2. Processional a. Family members march into the sanctuary 3. Welcome – Larry A. Pozza a. I would like to welcome you this morning to the memorial service of Reginald Dwayne Bailey affectionately known as Pastor Reggie. b. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Marriage? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

The wrath of the Lamb

There is a day every person fears whether that be the day they have to go into an interview or going into the doctor to find out that they have cancer. People fear that which they cannot control. So with this said people shall not be able to control the Lamb who sits upon the throne. They shall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Pledge Allegiance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 3, 2003

We can either think from an earthly point of view or a heavenly. Here’s seven reasons to reject the first, and seven reasons to embrace the last.

May 25, 2003 Colossians 2:20-3:3 “I pledge allegiance” INTRODUCTION “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Where does your allegiance lie? A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be The World To One Person Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 2

BE THE WORLD TO ONE PERSON (ESTHER 2) Once a frog fell into a deep pothole and couldn’t get out no matter how hard he tried to jump out. Even his friends couldn’t get him to muster enough strength to jump out of the pothole. After a number of futile attempts, they gave him up to his expected fate. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anchors For The Storm

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Storms… they are part of life. And here in our text, Paul faces some storms. And through this time in Paul’s life we can find the anchors which held him firm during those storms.

You know, the Bible is packed full of some really great stories. Stories that tell us history like the creation story. Stories of love like the one we find in the book of Ruth. Stories of war are scattered all over the Old Testament. Stories with drama like the lives of Joseph and David. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-34

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Is . . . The Risen Savior Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Mar 18, 2008

An examination of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Risen Christ Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 4) Text: 1 Cor 15:3-8 March 23, 2008 (Easter Sunday) COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Perhaps the most famous missing man in American history is Judge Joe Crater, who was an associate justice of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Two Judgments

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 27, 2015

The two judgments of the Bema seat judgment vs. the great white throne judgment. One will be the judging of our works while the other will be a damnation for the unconverted.

The Two Judgments Introduction: In basketball there is what is called a shot clock, it is a clock that counts backwards allowing a team a set amount of seconds to shoot the ball. Life's “shot clock” began when we were born. God knows what year, month, day, hour, minute, second our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light Of The God Who Is Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 11, 2015

Truly loving others requires that we have the right view of God and who He is. Understanding the God is Love helps us to love when we keep focused on Him. How has God demonstrated that He is love and what transformations should we see in our lives.

Living in the Light of a God who is Love 1 John 4:7-5:5 God is Love (4:7-8, 16) Because God is Love, He sent His Son as a Sacrifice for us (4:9-11) Because God is Love, He sent His Spirit to Live in us (4:12-16) God’s love in us produces Confidence and eliminates Fear (4:17-18) God’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Live With The Endgame In Mind

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Sep 9, 2012

For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure shows up in business and sports. How you want to finish is related to how you begin and

Cornerstone Church September 9, 2012 “LIVE WITH THE ENDGAME IN MIND” 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 For those of you who play chess or who have mastered games of strategy you know that you must play with the Endgame in Mind. Understanding the “Endgame” I’m sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Nehemiah Principles Series

Contributed by Rick Leis on Feb 16, 2012

Applying the principles that Nehemiah had in his relationship with God.

The Nehemiah Principles Pastor Rick Leis Ezra 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken by Jeremiah, the LORD moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing: 2 "This is ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard