Sermons on Trouble Making:

The Basis For Judging Others Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007

What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

4. What Are You Afraid Of? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO Let me throw a question at you and get some responses from you as I get started. What are you afraid of? I’m amazed at some of the things people are really afraid of. There’s things that are more common like… • Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces. • Coulrophobia: fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

What makes the love of a mothe special? This message looks at what one mom was willing to do to demonstrate love to her child.

A Mother’s Love Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Opening: This is the day of the year when we celebrate our moms. Now of course we should do this much more often, and I encourage you to routinely express your gratitude to your mom for all the ways she demonstrates her love for you. And let’s face it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ocean In A Hole - Comprehending The Trinity Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 4, 2006

Dave explains our denominational stance on the Trinity, delves into the four key aspects of that belief, and expounds on scriptures that make the case for it.

The Ocean In A Hole: Comprehending the Trinity God in Five Weeks, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 1, 2006 St. Augustine once was walking along the shore of the ocean, greatly perplexed about the doctrine of the Trinity. As he meditated, he observed a little boy with a sea ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Perfect Parent

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

A Father’s Day Sermon: As parents, we may make mistakes with our children, but the main thing is to keep on loving them.

Perfect Parent Matthew 5:48 06/19/05 2432 words Matthew 5:48, Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Teleios This is a verse that has always been puzzling to me. Be perfect! How can anyone be perfect? More than that, be perfect like God. That seems impossible. Since this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mature Faith

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006

Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: United Methodist

17 The Doom Of Economic Corruption Series

Contributed by James May on Dec 19, 2007

A Day of Reckoning is coming for all those who are involved in unscrupulous financial deals. The Lord of Hosts will make all things right.

17 The Doom of Economic Corruption The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May How hard did you have to work to get your last paycheck? What price did you pay, whether it was in the days before retirement, or on the job that you still have today? Have you learned the value of a dollar yet? How ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 Sugar Creekinthians

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

An anniversay love letter from a pastor to church. A look at Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi and what makes a strong church

1 Sugar Creekinthians By Rev. Dan Mahan Philippians 1:3-11 “Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. I always pray for you and make my requests with a heart full of joy because you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

The Word Revealed Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

Who was the Word, and what is His significance in knowing God the Father? John starts his book by making the subject very clear.

The Word Revealed John 1:1-18 * John, the beloved disciple of our Lord, is the author of this fourth Gospel in our New Testament. * He is also the author of three letters--First, Second, and Third John--and the book of Revelation. * John wrote his Gospel and letters around A.D. 85-90, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Live Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 3, 2009

Because He died, we can live for eternity. We have the freedom to make a choice between eternal life and perishing.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Life is all about making choices. Our lives are what they are based on choices we have made throughout our lives up to this point. • Generally if life is good, it is because we have made wise choices and if our life is a mess generally it is because we have consistently ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just So You Know

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 11, 2006

There are things that we know that will never be of any real importance, but there are some things, if known and applied, will make a difference in your life and in this world.

JUST SO YOU KNOW Three things in life that, once gone, never come back - 1. Time (Jack’s wife died before I got there) 2. Words (The damage hurtful words can never be repaired. They may be forgiven but the scar remains) 3. Opportunity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You An Ignitor Of Excuses? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

The is a great spiritual danger when our offerings to God is but mere excuses. We need to mature and quit making an offering of excuses.

IGNITOR OF EXCUSES? The Danger of Beginning with Excuses By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I set a candle before us, a box of wooden matches, and a glass of water. I dip a match in the water, and try to light the candle. I do it again and again, and the results is always the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bring Your Vessels Not A Few

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 2, 2005

The only limit to how much of God we can experience in our lives is how much room we make for Him.

I. There was an urgent need. A. A death in the family. B. A debt that could not be paid. C. A future of slavery. D. Overall a very dire situation. II. There was a use of what was available. What do you have in the house? God wants to use what you have for His glory. One song writer said, “What’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Aug 30, 2006

"Maker of Heaven and Earth". Our personal life story makes no sense outside of the ultimate story. Why did God create?

"I had always felt life first as a story,” said G.K. Chesterton. “And if there is a story, there is a story teller.” From his childhood Chesterton knew in his heart that somehow he had stumbled into a great Tale. His life was a journey to understand that Tale, and his quest took him - quite ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed