Sermons on Threshing Flood:

I Love This Church

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 29, 2009

Uses Toby Keith’s song, "I Love this Bar" and the "Cheer’s" Theme song, to compare to the church and the need everyone has to belong.

“I Love This – Church!” February 1, 2009 “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing The Way For The Messiah Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 29, 2009

We need to make sure that our hearts are ready for Jesus coming.

Preparing the Way For The Messiah Text: Matt. 3:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Gene Getz once said of God’s plan for Joseph that: At age thirty, Joseph could never have handled this world-class task without an intensive and experience oriented course in management. It began in Potiphar’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

What Of Pastors And Elders Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009

Should we even have pastors and elders? Don’t we all walk in relationship with God and if so why would we need spiritual leadership?

Dakota Community Church July 12, 2009 The Field & the Force 4 What of Pastors and Elders? So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Who Is My Next-Of-Kin?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 26, 2008

The world needs Boazes, who will see others as ntext-of-kin who create opportunities for ministry, not merely depersonalizing obligations.

It’s summertime, and various ones have been telling me about their vacations and their trips. One thing I keep hearing over and over again is the phrase, "family reunion". Lots and lots of you have attended family reunions. Now there are family reunions and there are family reunions. For Margaret ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Enrich Your Life In God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 11, 2010

Jesus' exposes the greed in our hearts. Only he can bring us the real riches that last, our heavenly inheritance.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 Theme: Enrich your Life in God A. Greed robs you B. Only God's barn endures Season: Pentecost 11c Date: August 8, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Enrich-your-Life-in-God-Luke12_13-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Nehemiah - Master Delegator

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 20, 2010

Many people skip over this chapter because it reads like a Hebrew phone book. But it is a very important chapter full of principles of leadership and delegation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Master Delegator Nehemiah 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MasterDelegator.html Last time we saw Nehemiah's vision, and now it must become reality beginning in chapter 3, and that's gonna take a lot of help. Many people skip over this chapter because it reads like a Hebrew phone book. It's all ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-4, Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 13, 2010

I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care about going to church. Why does Christ love the church, or in our case, why does Christ love Bethel?

Purpose: To describe Christ's intimate connection with the local church. Aim: I want the listener to have an exalted view of the church. INTRODUCTION: I have met a lot of people who tell me that they believe in God, but they don't believe in organized religion. In other words, they don't care ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Credit Goes To God

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 19, 2010

As he did for Gideon, the Lord often places us in situations that seem impossible. He trains us to give up on our own strength and trust in him alone, relying only on his promises, so that the credit goes to God.

Text: Judges 7:1-8 Theme: The Credit Goes to God Season: Pentecost 17c Date: September 19, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Credit-Goes-to-God-Judges7_1-8.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The Word from God ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sabbath Day Controversy Series

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 29, 2010

This sermons aims to clarify the Christian’s relationship to the Sabbath Day.

The Sabbath Day Controversy Text: Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: The last time we met we considered the criticism of the Pharisees and the disciples of John surrounding the issue if fasting. Now comes another criticism, this time surrounding the issue of the Sabbath Day. For many believers this is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - The Baptism Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

The first step in ministry for Jesus, and for us, public confession and receiving the Holy Spirit.

The Commission Part 4 – The Baptism of Jesus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON PRAYER FOR HOLY SPIRIT AND UNDERSTANDING SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 3:11 – 17 “11 I (John) baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

It's All About Me, Right?

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on John the Baptist’s imprisonment and on dealing with difficulties in our lives.

¡§Me Church¡¨ video: ¡§Imagine a church where every member is passionately, whole-heartedly and recklessly calling the shots.¡¨ (A woman says) ¡§I work a busy week and when Sunday rolls around, I¡¦m tired. How about a church service that starts when I get there?¡¨ No problem ¡V when you arrive, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Repentance: It's Not Just Words; It's A Complete Change Of Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 5, 2010

How do we prepare our hearts for Christmas? Let's listen to the messenger God sent to prepare the way. Parts: A. A heart horrified at my sin. B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom. C. A heart producing real fruit in my life.

Text: It's a Complete Change of Heart Theme: Repentance: It's Not Just Words; A. A heart horrified at my sin B. A heart rejoicing in Christ's kingdom C. A heart producing real fruit in my life Season: Advent 2a Date: December 5, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Financial Management Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 10, 2013

This message focuses on two of the primary usage of funds received by the Church.

Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 6 Scriptures: 1 John 3:17-18; Galatians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 5:17-18 Introduction: My message last week focused on the attitude we should have as it relates to how we give to God. As I shared last week we are to be cheerful givers and in order ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Money And The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 27, 2012

This text presents the sensitive topic of giving to gospel ministry and the preachers of the gospel.

Introduction Now that everyone is settled in, let me tell you the real title of today’s sermon: Why the Preacher is Worth Every Penny He Gets! I’ve complained so much about the topics I’ve had to deal with in Corinthians; you may have wondered why I kept plugging along. It was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed