Sermons on Training Children:

Jesus Came To Be Our King Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

THIS MORNING – Palm Sunday, we will see that Jesus came to be our king!!!

He Came To Be Our King What Jesus Came To Do – part three TODAY – is our 3rd week in our series, What Jesus Came To Do. SO – far we have seen that Jesus came to seek and save the lost (why? Because lost people (regardless of age, color, education, looks or social standing) matter to God; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being The Greatest

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003

In this message we will look at the discipline of servanthood – and as we do we will see tha it is much then just doing a job at church. The Life part 11)

Being The Greatest The Life – part 11 The Practice Of Servanthood Read Mark 9:30-35 PICTURE – the scene… Jesus has just told the disciples about what was going to happen to Him in Jerusalem. HOW - he was going to be betrayed in to the hands of men, HOW - they would kill Him and how after 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 3)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 18, 2001

Today, as we look at the third characteristic of conflict with God, we’re going to see if we can’t answer the question, “Are we too proud for grace?”

The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 3) James 4:6 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 17, 2001 Introduction: This is our third and final week in our study of the anatomy of conflict. We’ve looked at how conflict with others makes up part of that anatomy. We’ve looked at ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: *other

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002

Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

(Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-15, Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity Uncensored: Success Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the stars align. It’s going to happen. It feels

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #2: Success Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Want To Call It Quits Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us.

Have you ever wanted to call it quits? We all have. Every single one of us has, especially when the press of people’s opinions suffocate us. Or when the demands of others’ expectations coupled with our own sense of inadequacy and failure squelch our spirit. When it comes spiraling down to an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Prodigies

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

We are all members of the body of Christ. All of us have different gifts, but together we can carry on the ministry of Jesus while He walked on earth. God knew we could not do it on our own strength, so He gave us the Holy Spirit.

Gifted Athlete – Steve Prefontaine Have you ever been around gifted people? Gifted musicians, athletes, or artists are just amazing people. In 1970, I was a senior in high school and I ran a cross country race which was about 3 ½ miles. One of the people I ran against in a little town called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giants: What Does It Mean To Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Ron Dunn on Aug 28, 2006

What does it mean to walk with God? What does it mean to live by faith? What does it mean to step out and trust God in a situation? I think many of us, like that little boy, would like to know what belief is. What do you do when you’re trusting God—do you

Sherwood Baptist Church has one of the most dynamic media ministries of any church in America. They have produced Facing the Giants, arguably the best feature-length movie ever made by a local church. It’s a God-glorifying, excellently created sports film in the tradition of Hoosiers, Remember ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them.

“Fly High” – Acts part 13 On the Lighter Side of Life: Thesis: The book of Acts teaches us that disagreements in the Body of Christ are normal and it matters for all eternity how you handle them. Scripture Text: Acts 15:1-41: 1Some men came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Girl Wants Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 20, 2006

The Bible has a lot to say about how men and women are designed, about relationships, how they break down, and how to keep them going. Student Ministry PowerPoint Format

[What a Girl Wants] This Material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a student ministry audience. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint deck, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [What a Girl Wants] Slide graphic: picture of girl sitting by ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Learn Humbly Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 13, 2008

The 5th message in the One Month To Live Series. (This was a really tough message to write, but God really taught me some cool stuff).

Learn Humbly One Month To Live (week four) 1If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stretching My Imagination

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 15, 2008

Sermon shows how God wants to use ordinary people based on Joshua 1:5-9; and shows how we will have success based on the promises of God. Acknowledgement: Rick Warren

STRETCHING MY IMAGINATION 50 Days of Faith Part 2 of 8 - Joshua 1:5-9 Last week we launched our 50 days of faith series. The keynote passage is ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6).’ I am asking God to stretch my faith, your faith, and our faith as a Faith Community. Have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:5-9

Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Michael Calo on Jan 6, 2010

Let us put-on Christ - first in attitude then in action

Attitude Adjustment 1 Peter 4:1-5 Therefore, since Christ suffered physically, you too are to arm yourselves with the same attitude. For whoever has suffered physically is finished with sin, with the result that he lives the rest of his earthly life no longer controlled by human desires, but by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other