Sermons on Theme:

Shift Family

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

God is with us always.

It doesn’t take long for us to learn of God’s desire of the first couple in the Bible. In the first chapter of Genesis, v. 27, the text tells us that God created "male and female." And in the following verse, v. 28 we read “God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-72

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Up On Being God Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 23, 2006

We are devoted to the truth.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: GIVING UP ON BEING GOD Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE DEVOTED TO THE TRUTH. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study based on Acts 2.42 three reasons why we should be devoted to the truth in Scripture. Type: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus In The Ot

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

OT prophecies about Jesus

Jesus in the Old Testament This morning, as we continue on our adventure through the Old Testament, we review quickly where we are at. In Genesis, we saw the age of the Patriarchs, the famous forefathers of the Jews. In Exodus we saw the years of Slavery. In Numbers, we saw the period of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All For A Bowl Of Red Stew Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

Like Jacob, we are often tempted to think that we know better than God, and to trade His promises in for a simple bowl of red stew.

Texts: Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11 Date: Sunday, July 14, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell As we approach our scripture text in Genesis 25 this morning, we find that the promise given to Abraham is once again in jeopardy. Isaac has grown and married, but Abraham has passed on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Of What Kind Of Spirit Are You?

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

The effective work of the Holy Spirit in the believer according to Jesus’ words in John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15

John 15:26-27, & 16:4b-15 WHEN THE HELPER COMES… 15:26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.” 16:1 "These ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Christ #4 - He Rose... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 5, 2005

Fourth in series about Jesus’ life. Focusing on resurrection, preached on Easter.

He Rose... 1 Corinthians 15:19-20 Easter Sunday March 27, 2005 Introduction I’m honored to be able to share with you this morning. My understanding was that you guys had decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the city and ask him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Battlefield Images Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

The heavenly battle ranges even as we wander in the wilderness; which is a journey, not a retreat; the movement is always forward into the promise.

Can you believe it? I’m getting tired of the news. It’s so depressing. And for a news junkie like me, that’s saying a lot. Between the Middle East and the Congo and Iraq and North Korea we hardly have time to notice the murders in the Sudan and the economic chaos in South ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fatal Attraction Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011

Evil is so seductive, so easy, so clothed in plausible promises of free lunches and quick fixes, that if we are not vigilant we will find ourselves in slavery to the enemy of God.

Monsters coming up from the deep have a long and colorful history. From Leviathan to the Loch Ness Monster, from the giant squid in 10,000 Leagues under the sea to the “here be monsters” with which mapmakers once marked the limits of the unknown, the sea has been the source of fear for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus – An Example Of Tough Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Sep 20, 2011

The heart of the gospel message is love but the bulk of the gospel message contains instructions for serving Christ.

JESUS – An Example of Tough Love Illustration “Living in this house is like living in hell,” screamed the young girl as she stamped her feet on the way upstairs to her room. The mother stood looking at her daughter, a hint of tears forming in her eyes. She wanted to run up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Full Obedience: Abraham And Isaac On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 16, 2013

Abraham fully obeyed God, even when God's command was difficult to follow.

Me and more than 11.4 million other people, on average, watched the History Channel TV production entitled “The Bible”. And, by the way, that is a lot of viewers – it was #1 in the ratings. It was a series of 10, 1 hour episodes which aired leading up to Easter, and the DVD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance And Belief

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Nov 28, 2011

Repentance and Belief

Repentance and Belief Introduction: You don’t have to look very far to see that we are in a mess. Just look at the headlines for November 22, 2011: “Cardinal Bernard Law, who resigned in disgrace as Boston's archbishop in 2002 after the priest sex abuse scandal exploded in the United ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks Giving Every Day (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 1, 2011

Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday celebration; it's a heart condition! Overflowing with illustrations, this topical message explores the importance of Thanksgiving and acts as a prelude to an expository sermon (part 2) on living a life of thankfuln

Thanksgiving Every Day Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/20/2011 So with Thanksgiving only four days away, have you thought much about what you’re thankful for this year? I don’t know about you, but for some reason I always associate Thanksgiving with Charlie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Security-Part 1-Social And Economical Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 22, 2012

To praise God who provides complete security on the social and economic front...

A Series on ‘Security’…. Part I Security on social and economic front This time around, I would like to focus upon a subject which would interest all of us ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:3

Denomination: *other

All To The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2013

In this sermon we examine what it means to worship God with all of our lives, or, to state it slightly differently, to show what it means to do all to the glory of God.

Scripture For the next three Sundays, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and also to give a Biblical rationale for our Order of Worship. Today, however, I simply want to lay a foundation for this series on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed