Sermons on Thriving In Winter:

An Active God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 28, 2004

God is very active in the moment to moment lives of those Who know Him in ways in which we are rarely conscious.

An Active God (Romans 8:26-28) 1. God’s providence and planet earth. Our Earth, for instance, is perfectly designed for life. It’s the "just right" size for the atmosphere we need. Its size and corresponding gravity hold a thin, but not too thin, layer of gases to protect us and allow us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing On Towards God Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 1, 2007

Why bother with spiritual disciplines? What’s the point? Paul says that he considers all the "things" he did worthless so doesn’t that get us off the hook?? Well...

For those of you who were on the winter retreat, you will remember that on Saturday night Greg talked about what it means to have a real walk with God and how to continue to grow in our relationships with Him. He expressed that we all needed to be taking in “Daily Nutrition” if we really wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Joy Of "Koinonia" Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.

Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Thanksgiving (1 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is a powerful thing, breaking Satan’s hold on our lives. Series preached leading up to Thanksgiving Day, but good for anytime.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Unity Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 4, 2008

As we define what it means to "follow Jesus in holistic community," the focus will be on the importance of community to those who follow Jesus.

Following Jesus in Holistic Community Come Unity 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 August 3, 2008 This is the third and final sermon in this mini-series on Following Jesus in Holistic Community. We’ve looked at that holistic means complete or total in that we as the people of God need to surrender our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

If You Want To Walk On Water, You Gotta Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Aug 13, 2008

God loves those sitting in the pews, but you’re denying yourself a more personal and profound relationship with Christ if you don’t get up and DO something. Take that leap of faith and grow closer to God than ever before.

Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus Walks on Water Our Scripture this morning begins where last week’s ended. Jesus has fed the people, the disciples have gathered the leftovers, and now, Jesus makes it a solid point to dismiss the people who had gathered, and to also dismiss the disciples back across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

#1 Enlist As A Good Soldier! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 15, 2008

#1 We study David’s last words about some mighty soldiers that helped him build a strong nation. Let us build the church by building STRONG SOLDIERS!

ENLIST AS A GOOD SOLDIER. THE LAST WORDS ABOUT GOOD SOLDIERS ... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom I would like to thank Gene Hammon, Hazard, Ky. for the fodder that started this message. This is part one of a two part series. Our nation claims: WE NEED A FEW GOOD MEN. It is time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Crisis

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008

Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Everything We've Got Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 5, 2007

Continuing our conversation about taking in daily nutrition we turn our attention towards giving. How should that play a part in our every day lives?

Tonight we are going to continue our conversation about taking in Daily Nutrients as we jump deeper and deeper into a relationship with God. Since coming back for the Winter Retreat we have been talking about the importance of hanging out at the feet of Jesus and what that looks like. A few weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Ain't Yo House

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

This house is temporary

THIS AIN’T YO HOUSE 1 CORINTHIANS 6:19-20 WHAT? KNOW YE NOT THAT YOUR BODY IS THE TEMPLE OF THE HOLY GHOST WHICH IS IN YOU, WHICH YE HAVE OF GOD AND YE ARE NOT YOUR OWN? FOR YE ARE BOUGHT WITH A PRICE, THEREFORE, GLORIFY GOD IN YOUR BODY, AND IN YOUR SPIRIT, WHICH ARE GOD’S. FOR THE NEXT LITTLE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Manure Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on May 6, 2007

It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace!

THE PARADOX OF MANURE Mark 6:30-44 {NIV} Sermon #2 from the “Life on the Farm” Sermon Point: It is often life’s inconveniences and discomforts that produce the greatest opportunities for grace! SERIES INTRO: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Fifth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers. This message of the series happens to fall on Easter, so there is some Easter emphasis.

9 If for this life only we have hoped in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. 21 For since death came through a human being, the resurrection of the dead has also come through a human being; 22 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Touching The World For Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 16, 2007

This is the fifth sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow". 1. God Sends You 2. God Changes You 3. God Enables You

Touching the World for Christ – Overflowing Outreach Over the past four weeks we have been looking at how God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. A life so full of His joy, His peace, and His love – that it spills over into the lives of those who are around us. In John ten – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Resurrection

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2007

Jesus is in a discussion with the Sadducees about the resurrection. Do you know how they got their name? They don’t beleive in the resurrection, that’s why they are "Sad...u...see!"

In Jesus Holy Name November 11, 2007 Text: Luke 20:27-38 Redeemer “Is There a Resurrection?” As we look at this event in the life of Jesus as recorded by Luke, I find that I really enjoy the dialogue. Why? Because it allows me to tell one of my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Father Dave's Sex Talk (A Sermon On The Song Of Songs)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 19, 2007

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. ...

OK guys. It’s time for Father Dave’s sex talk! It comes once every three years, when the passage from the Song of Songs appears in the lectionary. When you were in school, you used to get this talk every year. If you were in a Christian Youth Group, you probably got this talk every week! Most of ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican