Sermons on Threats:

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003

We will look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and discover three important principles for our lives.

Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persecution Prayer (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

A study in how the early church prayed: in one accord, to the Sovereign Lord, for spiritual empowerment.

INTRODUCTION: Have you ever heard the idea that you shouldn’t base your beliefs and convictions on a historical book - like Acts? What do you think? Do you think that we should follow the examples of those OUTLINE FOR TODAY WE MUST PRAY IN SOLIDARITY - ONE ACCORD WE MUST PRAY TO A SOVEREIGN ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressing Toward The Mark Series

Contributed by Paul Marland on Jun 6, 2006

Message given to graduates encouraging them to keep their eyes on Christ. It demonstrates how God could transform a persecutor of the church into a preacher for Christ.

From Persecutor to Preacher Pressing Toward the Mark… Last week, we started a series on the Apostle Paul. If you will recall, prior to his conversion on the road to Damascus, Paul was one of the most feared person within the Christian church. He, being a Pharisee, sought to persecute this new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Lost And Afraid Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 20, 2006

To paraphrase FDR, when we walk with God, we have nothing to fear but fear itself.

Lost and Afraid Isaiah 43:1-7 June 18, 2006 Today’s sermon is the third in a series on LOST. Being lost is an experience of having our world torn apart. Being lost is having the familiar things that get us through the day disappear. Being lost is not knowing where to turn or who to turn to. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Kidnapping Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 14, 2006

What are you doing to protect yourself from being kidnapped spiritually?

INTRODUCTION • Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr., twenty-month-old son of the famous aviator and Anne Morrow Lindbergh, was kidnapped about 9:00 p.m., on March 1, 1932, from the nursery on the second floor of the Lindbergh home near Hopewell, New Jersey. The child’s absence was discovered and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Conquer Pt.3 (Taking The Land) Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Nov 3, 2007

In this study let’s look at the ultimate goal of a conqueror. That is to take and inhabit the land that God has called us into. What would be accomplished if we could take the land, but not inhabit and maintain what we have been given?

In this third study I would like to again start with the words of the Apostle Paul, and define what a conqueror is. Romans 8:37-39. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Smooth Stones Series

Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007

On his way to face the giant Goliath, David picked up five smooth stones from a brook. But David stood up to Goliath with more than just simple weapons; he defeated Golliath with F-A-I-T-H and trust in God.

Introduction: Daisy Cutters, Bunker Buster, Smart Bombs…maybe you have heard about them! These are some of the modern weapons technology that US armed forces have used in the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Today’s battles are fought with a dizzying array of weaponry that was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 27, 2007

The message deals with facing and overcoming opposition in our life and in the church.

Overcoming Opposition - Part 1 Nehemiah 4:1-9 Introduction About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 12, 2007

Jesus teaches the religious leaders, that what we believe about him does make a difference, he is both Christ and Lord.

This morning we finish our series on Jesus’ “Teachings on the way to the cross,” because we are almost to the cross. This coming Thursday night is Jesus’ arrest and the morning of Good Friday is Jesus’ crucifixion. Next Sunday we gather for the most important day in the calendar for us as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Singing The Blues With Paul Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 26, 2007

Even the great saints among us, like the Apostle Paul, sang the blues from time to time. Paul was healed of his near-depression by supernatural intervention by God.

Singing the Blues With Paul II Corinthians 1:8-11 March 25, 2007 When Charles Goodyear was just twenty-six years old, he had made his first fortune. He had set up the first hardware store in America that sold only domestically manufactured farm implements. Everything was going in his direction. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

How Can God Use You When You Screw Up? Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Why do Godly people sin? And can God possibly use you even when you’re testimony is blown?

Let me tell you a story about a Christian just like you and I. Let’s call him George for no good reason. George woke up Monday morning after a remarkable Weekend. Family time was well spent and The church services were excellent. He’d had testimonies of answered prayer in his own life and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Immanuel God With Us

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

God with us is a message of assurance of God’s love and care for us

Imagine you’re the king of a nation surrounded by enemies who are threatening your entire world. They’ve formed an alliance that appears irresistible. But imagine at the same time that your nation is one that God has chosen as his own special nation. What would you think as you listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

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

Apostolic Boldness

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 22, 2007

Peter and John possessed a boldness in the face of hostility that inspires and motivates us to be faithful in our witness.

Apostolic Boldness Acts 4:1-31 WHEN GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH was Vice President of the United States, he represented our nation at the funeral of former Soviet Communist leader, Leonid Brezhnev. He was deeply moved by the silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan