Sermons on Theology:

The Trying Of Your Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

How to respond to hardships and disappointments and actually benefit from the process.

The Trying of Your Faith 1 Peter 1:1-9[1] 8-07-05 Intro During our teaching from the book of Judges[2] we talked a lot about trouble that comes as a consequence of sin. The recurring cycle in that book involved God sending trouble to correct Israel’s disobedience –the chastening of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

From Complaining Through Communication To Conviction And Commitment

Contributed by George Barton on Jul 8, 2006

Shows how the Psalmist in Psalm 73 moves from complaining through communicastion to conviction and commitment; and encourages Christians to listen to hurting people.

FROM COMPLAINING THROUGH COMMUNICATION TO CONVICTION AND COMMITMENT (Psa 73:1 NIV) A psalm of Asaph. Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. (Psa 73:2 NIV) But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. (Psa 73:3 NIV) For I envied the arrogant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Con - Making The Most Of It

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 17, 2006

There are many ways we can respond as believers to the cultural phenomenon that is the Da Vinci Code.

The Da Vinci Con Making the most of it TCF Sermon May 14, 2006 Last week, Jim Garrett equipped us to crack the code. The code, as in the Da Vinci Code, turns out to be the Da Vinci Con. If you were wondering what’s actually true in this book, as well as in the movie that’s going to be released ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decoding The Da Vinci Code – Walking With The Master! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 22, 2006

Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreduci

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Christ is Christianity. Philip Yancey writes: "Why am I a Christian? I sometimes ask myself, and to be perfectly honest the reasons reduce to two: 1) the lack of good alternatives, and 2) Jesus. Brilliant, untamed, tender, creative, slippery, irreducible, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-69

A Prayer For Power

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

God desires to change us so that we cease praying for our personal desires and seek His glory. God wants us to seek power in order to serve Him effectively.

“I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Neglected Doctrine

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2007

Christ commands us to disciple others. If we are not obedient, then we must consider the reason for our disobedience.

MATTHEW 28:18-20 THE NEGLECTED DOCTRINE “Jesus … said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Humility, Tears, Trials Series

Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007

A Leader is first a Servant. We must tear for the righteousness of the people

SERVING THE LORD WITH HUMILITY, TEARS, AND TRIALS Holy Ground "Spirit Filled" Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 1-3-07 (Thursday Evening) Text: Acts 20:17-21 INTRODUCTION: The Book of Acts is a fast moving account of the spread of the Gospel through the Roman Empire in the first thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Christians Aren't Idiots

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

Playing on the archaic meaning of idiot (i.e. disconnected, idiosyncatic) I talk about how we are called in community.

Title: Christians aren’t idiots Text: Daniel 2:12-19 MP: The intercession of Daniel’s friends brought about God’s intervention. SO: I want to encourage the church to live in community with each other and visit each other. Intro: One of the worst things about the English language is that too often ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Delivers From Adam's Death Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 22, 2006

Christ reverses the ruin of Adam.

Christ Delivers from Adam’s Death Romans 5:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill 10/22/06 We’re going to begin a bit differently today. I’d like you to turn to the person next to you and first introduce yourself if you don’t already know each other and then share your answer to this question: “Other than Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Up And Sideways Of Worship Series

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 18, 2008

We must have a vertical (worship toward God) and a horizontal (edification of the church) philosophy of worship.

Have you ever wondered “Why do we gather together on Sunday mornings? What is the purpose of carving out of our busy week 2 – 3 hours to come to a place to be with other people to sing songs and to listen to a guy speak?” What is the purpose of congregational worship? I mean, you could be home ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makoever: Pierced Tongue Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 15, 2004

This is the third sermon in the Extreme Makeover series. James teaches us how to T.A.M.E. the tongue.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: PIERCED TONGUE James 3:1-12 April 25, 2003 Introduction: This morning we will be continuing our study of the book of James titled “Extreme Makeover.” We have already learned that if Jesus were to do an extreme makeover of our lives he would give us big ears so that we could ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

By Faith, Abraham

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

I think we can look at Abraham’s story and see three things about his obedience that really spoke to his faith. These are three things upon which I think you and I can also measure our own faith.

In the eleventh chapter of the New Testament book of Hebrews there is one of the most famous lists in history. It is a list of Bible heroes. Big names like Noah and Moses, Samson and David. And there were lesser known figures like Enoch and Rahab, Barak and Jephthah. What was it that held all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Will You Let Just Anyone Eat At Your Table? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2008

Meditations on the Lord’s Supper preceding a Communion Meal

1 CORINTHIANS 11:20-22 WILL YOU LET JUST ANYONE EAT AT YOUR TABLE? “When you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper that you eat. For in eating, each one goes ahead with his own meal. One goes hungry, another gets drunk. What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist