Sermons on Thirteen:

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Brian Daniels on Nov 1, 2006

Acknowledging our dependence on the Lord

AA Declaration of Dependence@ How much do you know about July 4th? I found out that there are thousands of web sites where you can get information about the history and meaning of the fourth - and you know what? Just about every one of those sites have a link to a place to buy illegal fireworks! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:22

Denomination: Holiness

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Will Be Okay

Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 9, 2006

If God is in it and we are in it with God... it will be okay.

Title: It Will Be Okay! Text: Luke 1:26-38 (Matthew 1:18-25) Thesis: If God is in it and we are in it with God… it will be okay. Introduction The McDonaldization of Society was written by George Ritzer and published in 1995. In his book, he asserts that society tends to take on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaking Philippi Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 1, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:25-40 regarding the Philippian Jail events

Text: Acts 16:25-40, Title: Shaking Philippi, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Servanthood

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood.

TEXT: Isaiah 42:1 TITLE: SERVANTHOOD (Jesus our Example) Jesus is our example in everything. One area in particular He gives us an example – that of servanthood. The entire story of Jesus is the story of a servant. The suffering servant of Isaiah 53 was a “righteous servant”: “He shall see the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Message, The Messenger, And The Mistakes Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What is the Gospel about, how do we get it, and what mistakes do we make

Romans 10:1:21 Getting on the Same Page as God about the Messege, the Messengers, and the Mistakes Introduction A. Back in June when I took my Oral Exam, I remember sitting there for about 30 minutes waiting for someone to come back and tell me how If I passed or not B. Finally someone came C. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Building A Great Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 27, 2003

Nehemiah took it upon himself to save his nation

INTRODUCTION „X Nehemiah was a layman, cupbearer to the great ¡§Artaxerxes,¡¨ who ruled Persia from 464 to 423 B.C. Nehemiah¡¦s name means ¡§The Lord has comforted.¡¨ „X A cupbearer was much more than our modern ¡§butler¡¨ (see Gen. 40). It was a position of great responsibility and privilege. At ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Uses Imperfect People

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jun 19, 2004

From the book of Judges, we see the story of Ehud and how God uses imperfect people (like you and I) to accomplish his purposes.

Now, this is not a true story—mind you, but an apocryphal writing in which the pope in medieval times was persuaded by some of his more conservative advisors to endure no longer the presence of Jews in the very heart and core of world Christianity. The Jews of Rome were evicted from their homes by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church - On Mission With Christ

Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 20, 2003

The success of the early church was that they prayed, their prayers brought unity and their unity brought productivity.

FB, Cherokee November 16, 2003 Sunday Morning The Church – On Mission With Christ The Book of Acts Intro: I heard a story about an older couple that had finished their lunch and made their way into the living room to prepare themselves for an afternoon nap in their recliners. They were both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Glut2ony Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 22, 2008

We continue the seven deadly sins by looking at gluttony. This is a serious issue with God and in our culture. It is not limited to food either. We’ll also look at the remedy and get some tools to help us overcome this character defect.

Se7en Glut2ony Galatians 5:19-21 April 20, 2008 How much is too much? How much is enough? Gluttony says, “Enough is never enough.” What is gluttony? How would you define? Gluttony is over-indulgence or excessiveness. What can you over-indulge in? Just about anything. Could be alcohol? Drugs ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Story Of God: Regeneration

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Feb 15, 2008

It all went wrong, only God could make it right. We all sinned, only God could restore us again. The story of regeneration is often never told. So sit down in the old chair and listen again to the story from God.

THE STORY OF GOD: CREATION-RECREATION THEME: GOD CREATED BY MAN AND CONTINUES TO RECREATE MAN. TEXT: TITUS 3:3-7 It always seemed like hours in that chair. In a small kitchen in an old farm house, the chair was always located on the right side of the table. Grandmother always sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom Is Found In The Fear Of The Lord - Job Chapter Twenty Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter twenty eight.

Job Chapter 28 could be outlined: Man’s Search for Wealth. Job 28:1-11 Where is Wisdom Found? Job 28:12-19 Wisdom is in the Fear of God. Job 28:20-28 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place where gold is refined. 2 Iron is taken from the earth, And copper is smelted from ore. 3 Man ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For True Repentance

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 21, 2008

John introduced the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ by calling people to repentance.

1.The TV is my shepherd, My spiritual growth shall want; It makes me to sit down and do nothing for His Name’s sake. 2. It requires all my spare time; It keeps me from doing my Christian duty. It produces so many good shows that I must see; It restores my knowledge of the world. 3. It keeps me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

In God's Eyes

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 30, 2007

Independence Day Sermon - God sees the United States - Righteousness exalts a nation --- But sin is a reproach to any people. Where do we stand?

In God’s Eyes Proverb 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. OPENING REMARKS: A. HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY: 1. Independence Day Most just call it the Fourth of July Never taking time to find out why. They take for granted this summer holiday Only looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of Mankind - Job Chapter Fourteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 2, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter fourteen.

1 "Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. 2 He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue. 3 And do You open Your eyes on such a one, And bring me to judgment with Yourself?” Job 14:1-3 (NKJV) THE FELLOWSHIP OF MANKIND Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational