Sermons on Thou Mighty Man Of Valour:

Putting First Things First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 23, 2012

Let's keep the main thing the main thing.

Putting First Things First Haggai 1:12-15 Rev. Brian Bill 1/22/12 A couple weeks ago, Reed Blunier, age three, came up to me and gave me a gift. He said it was for “Pastor Cheesehead.” It was a book called, “Kids Say the Cutest Things About God.” I’d like to read a ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Temptation

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 24, 2012

Temptation can take us by surprise sometimes. We can get discouraged when we find ourselves giving in over and over. We get overwhelmed when it seems like we can't catch a break. What can we do? It's important that we understand what's going on so we can

UNDERSTANDING TEMPTATION James 1:13-18 1) The difference between testing and temptation. • Testing is good; temptation is not (Vs. 17). Every good and perfect gift is from above. Therefore, since God doesn’t tempt anyone temptation is not good. However, it isn’t sin, since Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Jan 27, 2012

Wise men and women seek Jesus. He is the source of all truth.

Series: Christmas 2011, Advent Message: Christmas Wisdom Topics: Christmas, Advent, Wisemen, Journey, Truth, Worship, Change, Seekers, Faith Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Date: Dec. 24, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath (Inspired by a Sermon by Tom Shepard) INTRODUCTION This evening as we celebrate the reason ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spending Time With The Best Series

Contributed by Tim White on Feb 1, 2012

Spending time with the Father should create visible results in our personal lives and in our fellowship with one another.

Spending Time With the Best 1 John 1:5-10 In 1991, Ryan, our son, age 6 at the time, played Challenger Baseball, a modified version of the game for disabled children. At the end of the season, each child received an official Challenger baseball for his or her participation. We asked Ryan what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 6, 2012

Sermon of the greatest of Gods Gifts

“The Greatest of These” (Part one) February 5, 2012 Galatians 5:16-25 “So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Holiness

Godly Love And Hate

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

“Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Faith To Face God Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Mar 5, 2012

Faith that will be pleasing to God.

Faith to face God Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Introduction A. One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up, the truck did too. The faster she drove, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Causes It All Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 8, 2012

God is incomplete control of His creation. The lies of a natural force or of 'mother nature' not only contradict Scripture but take away from God the fact that He, and He alone is sovereign.

Psalm 139: 1-18 Last time we had a look at the idea that many have, in which the universe is run according to a mechanistic system, and that God is not in control over the things that happen in the world. There are many who believe that any ‘intrusion’ from outside, including that of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatological Worship {part 1}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 12, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 1} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was embedded into all aspects of the worship service. The service began with the intro and first movement; singing, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Maturity Levels Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

There are four maturity levels in the Christian life. John explores each level, the strengths and weaknesses of each in this delightful passage.

Levels of Maturity 1 John 2:12-14 Ill. The work of Japanese painter Hokusai spanned many years before his death in 1849 at age 89. But toward the end of his life, the artist dismissed as nothing all the work he had done before age 50. It was only after he reached 70 that he felt he was turning out ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Forgiveness

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 3, 2012

To share that Easter is about forgiveness and we can receive it through the Risen Savior.

Every Easter it seems we really focus on Jesus Rising from the Tomb. After all that¡¯s what it¡¯s all about right? That He beat death and won the victory for us. As powerful as this is, I want our attention to back up a bit and look at an often overlooked portion of the Easter Story. Let¡¯s take a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:40-43

Denomination: Other

Do I Go To Heaven Immediately When I Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

Heaven, salvation, eternal life, spirituality

DO WE GO TO HEAVEN IMMEDIATELY 2 Cor. 5: 1-10 (p 818) January 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Back in the 90’s…the 1990’s not the 1890’s I spent a lot of time on a place called the Appalachian Trail…It’s a 2300 mile trail through some of the most wooded, hilly, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation 2012 #10 - Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 15, 2012

Every believer has the promised hope of living forever in Heaven. “Since we have been raised to new life with Christ, we should set our sights on the realities of heaven and let heaven fill our thoughts.”

REVELATION 2012: #10 – THE HOPE OF HEAVEN INTRO TO TOPIC: Before we talk about what Heaven is like, let’s talk about what Heaven is NOT like: It’s not a place in the clouds populated by little naked fat babies with wings, people in white dresses playing harps and eating Philly ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Gift Of Persecution

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

Persecution shows us that we are doing what we are supposed to do: be different and make a difference.

A little over 3 years ago, a group of students at an Alabama high school recited the Lord’s Prayer together in the lunchroom, which prompted a suit by the parents of another student. In response, Judge Ira Dement, on October 29, 1997, termed the action “religiously based ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good And Better Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus having dinner with Mary and Martha

21. Who is Jesus? January 23rd, 2010 Good and Better Jesus primary ministry had been located in Galilee for some time. Now it has shifted south and His ministry is in full swing in Judea. His time here is limited as His mission is getting closer to completion. The shadow of the cross is growing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other