Sermons on Topical Text:

Fighting Words Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

This is an introductory sermon in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “Fighting Words” May 14, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:1-10 “Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hunting For Humility?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

Christianity would benefit greatly if there were more humble individuals in both pulpits and pews

When asked what were the three most important Christian virtues, Augustine replied, "Humility, humility, and humility." Yet, this great virtue is in rather short supply in our culture. Even very good people seem to have a hard time being really humble. One day Linus tells Charlie Brown, "When I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 14, 2004

In the prophecies of Isaiah are the foretelling of the hope of the future, the birth, the life, the ministry, the death and the resurrection of their awaited Messiah. Just as the people during Isaiah’s time failed to heed the message, so to did many duri

Sermon Title: You can run but you cannot hide Text: Isaiah 2 Date: August 10, 2003 Context of Scripture: As we have looked at Isaiah the last few weeks we can say that it is a book that deals with choices and the consequences of those choices. It is interesting that if the consequences are in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: *other

Beware Of The Snare

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

A warning against the subtility of temptation. I took my inspiration from the beginning of deer season and worked it into a sermon.

Beware of the Snare Psalms 91:1-3 – “He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” “I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.” “ Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Better Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 11, 2004

1- Fine tune yourself 2- Get your heart focused 3- Learn to worship

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was having some money problems, and needed $200 to get his car fixed, but he had run out of people to borrow from. So, he called his parents via the operator, and reversed the charge and said to his dad, "I need to borrow two hundred dollars." At the other end, his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanks Offering

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 18, 2005

Christians are the temple that God cares about today... The Lord has given Christians their Spiritual gifts, talents and all the resources they need to be a temple of worship that expresses to all who see their lives that they are children of God sold out

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Chronicles 29:16 Title: A Thanks Offering Theme: What Do Christians have to Be Thankful For? Introduction: Our opening text today is something that every born-again Christian should take to heart. (Thru the Bible) Everything Christians have is given to them from God, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005

1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Rasing The Bar

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005

As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 9, 2005

Christmas Realities - Part 3. Is our world any different because of Christmas?

WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? Is Our World Any Different? Christmas Realities – Part 3 Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 December 11, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered what the world would be like if there were no Christmas? How has our world been changed because of Christmas? Think about that. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

The Outreach Factor

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 16, 2002

The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world destroy the people in our community.

The Outreach Factor Jared DEA director of Polk County will share on the problem with drug use and abuse in our county. Thesis: The Christian needs to understand that we must reach out to our society because it is a matter of life and death. We cannot sit back and let the vices of the world ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17, Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is No Time To Be Quiet Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

When we practice Christ’s Presence, we delight in introducing Him to others.

THIS IS NO TIME TO BE QUIET! II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 S: Evangelism Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WHEN WE PRACTICE CHRIST’S PRESENCE, WE DELIGHT IN INTRODUCING HIM TO OTHERS. ?: Why? KW: Convictions TS: We will find in our study of II Corinthians 5:16-6:2 three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Mess With The Message Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 30, 2002

We are to proclaim the good news as it is.

DON’T MESS WITH THE MESSAGE Galatians 1:1-9 S: Gospel Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS AS IT IS. ?: How? KW: Responses TS: We will find in Galatians 1:1-9, three responses we can have to the good news. The _____ response one can have to the good news is… I. DELIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Initiative Is God's"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2005

All that we have from God, including a relationship with Him, is by His initiative. This should strengthen our faith in all His promises for the future.

We’ve recently taken time to study the passage concerning Paul’s conversion experience, and not so much for focusing on Paul himself, but in order to get a closer look at this obscure fellow named Ananias and determine what we might learn from the very brief glimpse we are given of him in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Growth Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 15, 2005

We can’t be satisfied with being saved and not see any fruit from God’s work in our lives.

February 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:21-29 Subject: Part 2 in the Harvest series. Title: Growth Unto Harvest I believe that we are quickly coming to the end of the age. The Bible clearly states things that will accompany that end. One of the things that I personally believe about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God