Sermons on The Writer:

Hands On! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 16, 2009

Do your best with what you can while you can.

I remember the time when I was just getting active in the campus ministry when I was a college student. In our Bible study, I heard an announcement inviting people to join the leadership training. The word “leader” immediately caught my attention. In my mind, I see people following my lead. That ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Come Clean

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 20, 2009

Do you long to reflect a life that doesn’t feel dirty and make you feel like a tramp? Do you want to approach God every day and offer him your life, pouring it out every day like fresh, pure water for God to enjoy? Our King deserves the best!

Let’s go back in time. Back to the days when a chip was something you ate, not a computer component. The days when spam was luncheon meat. We’re going back to the days you wished you could have the newest gadget. It was the cell phone Construction crews used which weighted 10 pounds and you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cross - Redemption Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Mar 5, 2010

The meaning of redemption as seen from the book of Hosea.

THE CROSS - REDEMPTION A gem dealer was strolling the aisles at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show when he noticed a blue-violet stone the size and shape of a potato. He looked it over, then, as calmly as possible, asked the vendor, "You want $15 for this?" The seller, realizing the rock wasn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

Many times we see people who say one thing and do another. This makes it difficult for us to trust people. When it comes to God how does what He says stack up to what He does?

The Word of God Text: John 1:1-14 July 8th 2007 Good morning. This week we are doing something very exciting. We are starting a new series. We recently finished a series on the teachings of Jesus through the book of Matthew and after a few weeks of topical sermons we are going to move into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

Promise Keeper Or Promise Breaker

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Sep 29, 2004

Living a Saved Life

As I began preparing for today’s message I opened my hymn book and it opened to page 280 – O Jesus, I have promised. I don’t know the tune of this song…didn’t even know it was in the hymn book but was amazed by the words that lay within it especially since the Holy Spirit had already given me the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

The High Octane Life

Contributed by W F on Oct 5, 2004

Peter describes the kind of "High Octane" life that can influence the world.

1 Peter 3:8-4:11 "The High Octane Life of Influence" INTRODUCTION Most people want to change something. Hairstyle; car; address; Family situation; job; world events (poor and needy) At the very least many people would like to influence their world to make it a better place. But what kind of life ...read more

Denomination: *other

Delight To Give Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 11, 2004

Sermon #3 in a Stewarship series. When we become a giver in life, we find happiness and satisfaction that only God can give.

Delight to Give Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 17, 2004 Text: Psalm 37:1-7 Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Introduction While reading the newspaper recently, I discovered there is a new field of scientific research. In an attempt to locate “a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Can You Trust God's Word?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 17, 2004

This message gives Biblical evidence why the Bible is trustworthy.

Can You Trust God’s Word? 2 Peter 1:16-21 II Timothy 3:16 This morning I want to answer the question: “Can You Trust God’s Word - The Bible.” People today have many different views of the Bible and of the Christian life. Signs found in church parking lots: 1. Free Trip to Heaven. Details ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Constructive Criticism Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2003

The way in which we hear others’ criticism is a measure of our own spiritual maturity. Some criticism is intended only to hurt, and reveals the critics’ issues. But we need to hear the truth, and if we see the suffering of Christ, that puts into perspec

How would you feel about taking a psychological test today? Sort of a verbal Rorschach. Let me paint a word picture for you, and then we’ll see what comes to your mind. You are running a marathon race. You have practiced hard, and have now entered a 10K race. You have been told that it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Life - Winners Are Finishers

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 2, 2004

The Christian Life is much like a person in training to participate in the Olypic Games in Athens this summer, 2004.

Christian Life – Winners are Finishers -Set a Spiritual Goal- Hebrews 12:1-2 Have you noticed that you sometimes do better when you have people cheering for you as you compete in sporting events? I remember one of the first basketball games I played in when I was Junior High age. My dad was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love And Sacrifice, Part 3

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 2, 2003

He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: He was a high school senior that was really messing his life up. He was being disrespectful to his parents, staying out late at night, and making poor grades in his classes. At this point in his life, he was hanging out with all the wrong people. But one thing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

The Gospel Came

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 6, 2008

The Gospel is the Good News of Jesus Christ in the Word of God and Paul tells us What it is, How it came and What we should do with it.

THE GOSPEL CAME One of the most frequently used words in the Christian church is the word ‘gospel’. It is of course the ‘Good News’ of the Lord Jesus Christ. The gospel is the most important message that we can ever hear. George Whitefield was preaching and noticed an old man settling down for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- Distracted By Success

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 25, 2008

Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” in which we will focus on how to experience God’s presence in everyday life.

“A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer” Distracted by Success Today, we begin a brand new series entitled “Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” Throughout the past nine months, we have looked at various ideas and concepts that build upon one simple truth…Not I, But Christ! Today, we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007

Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ