Sermons on Three Ds:

Welcome Home

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 16, 2006

Jesus told three parables about lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. The stories highlight the truth that missing people matter to God. God places tremendous value on every individual. All heaven rejoices when one person repents and turns to God.

“Welcome Home” Luke 15:11-27 Those of you who have had or currently have sons can closely identify with the story Jesus told about a rebellious son. The rebellious son was the teenager and the other son was obedient and probably in his twenties. In Luke chapter 15 Luke records that Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Something To Sing About Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

So lets begin to rediscover something to sing about by beginning where Paul began. From his declaration of God’s worthiness of our full-tilt, no holds barred worship, Paul includes three additional “to the praise of …” statements. Each statement is attach

Something To Sing About Ephesians 1:3-14 What makes you sing? Not a little whispered song, but a belt out the volume song. (Share your answer with someone seated next to you.) It doesn’t take much to make me sing. It might be a simple statement made in a personal conversation that rings a bell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Got To Walk Away From My Past

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 22, 2006

WHAT IS IT THAT KEEPS HOLDING YOU ENSLAVED TO YOUR PAST? WELL, WHATEVER IT IS . . . GOD IS CALLING YOU TO WALK AWAY FROM IT, BEFORE IT BEGINS TO WALK ALL OVER YOU. LET’S SEE WHAT THREE LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM JAOB.

I’VE GOT TO WALK AWAY FROM MY PAST GENESIS 35:1-6 INTRIGUED/ENTRENCHED . . . SAMUEL ALITO PHILISOPHICAL/POLITICAL DIFFERENCES REGARDING: QUESTIONABLE DEPLORABLE PAST PAST – HE REFUSED TO OVERTURN SIX OF HIS LAST CASES . . . PAST – ORGANIZATION . . . PAST – WAS NO SEPARATION BETWEEN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 19, 2004

2nd of 4 on Shepherding. Jesus points out that the good shepherd is known by three distinctives: 1)The Good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The Good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep and is known by his sheep; 3) The Good Shepherd LEADS the sheep to the green pastures a

Recognizing the Good Shepherd John 10: 1 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, the person who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs in some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. Recognizing the Good Shepherd 3 The one who ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 5, 2004

A look at 3 different scenes from desert living. Three scenes that show us how God uses the desert to form his people, to call his people to himself. By the time we’re done, maybe you will want to go out to the desert too…

LIVING IN THE DESERT Mark 1:1-13 INTRO: Have you spent much time in the desert? I have. For over 30 years I lived in Southern California, which is basically one big desert – with lots of sprinklers! We traveled, camped, and explored the desert. As a youth pastor, we took kids on desert motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 John: Walking In The Truth Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The key word of 2nd John is truth. The message of the thirteen verses is simple: Followers of Jesus have three responsibilities to the truth. We must know the truth. We must walk in the truth. We must protect the truth. These still apply today. Let’s

Through the New Testament 2006 Walking in the Truth 2 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Some of you will remember the scene from the movie “A Few Good Men.” The 1992 film stared Tom Cruise as a rookie military lawyer who has to ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity Uncensored: Gossip Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

James gives another example. Think about a ship, like the Queen Mary in Southern California. It’s this massive ship. It has three acres of recreational space on it. It’s huge! In fact, the anchor of the Queen Mary is the equivalent in weight to ten cars

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #4: Gossip Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We do live in a culture that loves dirty laundry. It’s spun all around us. We see it in all kinds of things. In particular we see it in the lines at the supermarkets when we look at these little things called ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3, James 3:1-15, James 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News Of God Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Pers

The Good News of God After introducing himself and providing us with the three marks of an effective Christian, his being a submissive servant, his being sent as God’s ambassador, and his being set-apart unto the gospel, Paul tells us in verses 2-4 of the Promise and the Person of the Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fulfilling God's Mission For Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 24, 2004

God the Father sent His Son, Jesus on a mission to our world. Jesus called 12 men to follow Him. For three plus years Jesus poured his life into his disciples and then he was arrested, crucified, rose again and then ascended into heaven. Prior to his a

-Fulfilling God’s Mission for Your Life- Acts 1:8 “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” The story is told about God in heaven and an angel comes up and God says: “My plan is to give the Good News to My children on earth and ask them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Bless You Sermon 1: What Does It Mean To Bless? Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

When you bless others, you are asking God to add value or prosper them. Your goal in blessing others is to have God protect or grow the other person spiritually. This book has three assumptions:prescription, we release His prosperity into the lives of o

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Sneeze. “God bless you.” 2. Christian greetings. We say, “God bless you.” 3. Formula. Table blessing of food. 4. We string together words, but cannot decode them. 5. What does the hymn mean, “Count Your Many Blessings”? More and many. 6. First reference. After six days of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Peter – Sifted, Sustained, Serving. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 27, 2005

We know more about the life of Peter than any other disciple which means we can trace his growth as a disciple. In a three section sermon we will see how Jesus helps His impulsive disciple to persevere, even when they fail.

Simon Peter – sifted, sustained, serving. I recently went to a Men’s Shed Ministry where they were interviewing different men. One man told the story of his life. Which went like this:- Married – divorced. Married – divorce Married – divorce Found God Married first wife The end result is so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Ways To Submit (For Women And Men), Prt. 1

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 12, 2010

Part 1 in 2-part mini-series, Dave and Christy Flowers examine needs three and four on Willard Harley’s list of the top needs for men and women, and shows that meeting needs for our spouses is simply a concrete way of practicing the Biblical call to submi

Ways to Submit (for women AND men), prt. 1 Joint Lecture w/ Christy Flowers, M.A. Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2010 About six years ago Christy and I did a joint sermon based on the book His Needs, Her Needs, by Willard Harley. We got a lot of positive feedback on it and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

The "Enoughness" Of Our Triune God Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 24, 2009

The God of the Bible is a limitless and unbounded God. He is infinite in nature and He can be both ONE and THREE and still be God! Why is it SO difficult for us to see that our God can do ALL things – if you can accept that – then you can accept and know

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2007 Edited : Sept 23, 2009 Date Preached: March 11, 2007 Repreached: Sept 27, 2009 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Repreached @ OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back to School – Believers Edition Sermon Title: Our Triune God Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Six Of Life's Most Important Words Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

This sermon focusing on Six of Life’s Most Important Words. These are focuses on two sets of three words which should readily flow from our lips and yet so often we forget to say them or can’t find the strength to say them.

Six of Life’s Most Important Words Matthew 5:23-24, Colossians 3:13 Last week we started our series on the Lessons in the Game of Life. We’ll look at the lessons of life that if we follow them life just becomes that much easier. If you don’t then you will end up with less joy and more pain in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Methodist