Sermons on True Fellowship:

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009

This is another sermon in an extended series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IN A LIFE SHARED Pt.2 Sunday February 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:6-8 Intro. A. In last weeks message we focused much of our attention on the ministry that Paul shared with the Philippian church. How he rejoiced with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Denomination: Holiness

Love Is The Key

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 9, 2009

Love is the key to all we do in the Christian life. It is the key to our ministry; the key to our relationships; and the key to our victory.

Love Is The Key Text: 1 Cor.13: 13 Intro: Have you ever thought about how easy it is for people to misrepresent themselves to others? I suppose a certain amount of that is normal under certain conditions. For instance, I may feel like death warmed over. But if I’m walking through the mall, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moose Dislodged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

It is incredibly encouraging to realize that God hears and reacts to everything we experience. We are not alone!

I don’t know if the television station was local to Chicago or one of the national news networks, but I can’t forget what I saw. It wasn’t my television. I was just walking by, but I can’t get the image out of my mind. A large moose had fallen through thin ice and was freezing to death because its ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Bible - Gods Word For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 6, 2009

This sermon looks at six ways to get a better grasp on the Bible. (Sermon 3 in this series)

The Bible – God’s Word For Discipleship There is no Spiritual Discipline more important to the Christian, than the intake of God’s Word. There simply is no healthy Christian life apart from daily intake of a diet of God’s Word. The Christian should feast on God’s Word daily. Why? Let me give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lesser To Prove The Greater Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 19, 2013

Jesus' healing of the paralytic is a lesser miracle performed by Jesus in order for Jesus to provide an even greater miracle: Forgiveness.

“A Lesser to Prove the Greater” Matt. 9:1-8 The book of Matthew does not describe Jesus’ Ministry in chronological order, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The "Buts" Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 2, 2013

Real discipleship is demanding! It takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ.

Title: The “Buts” Text: Luke 9:51-62 Thesis: Real discipleship is demanding… it takes a lot for a spur-of-the-moment impulse to become a lifetime commitment to following Christ. Introduction Eric Weiner tells of being rushed to the hospital emergency room in excruciating pain. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 7, 2013

This message looks at the first Red Letter Words in the Gospel of John, and they were a question, a question that is still valid today.

The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John everywhere he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowd’s reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Boy's & Girl's Hell In The Hall Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013

Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding.

Bullying: Far From Harmless March 3, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding. 1 Maybe you’re there right now! a Someone is stabbing you with words, kicking you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Your Kids To Be Followers Of Jesus Rather Than Fans

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 16, 2013

If you approach the Bible as a book that you have to read, a bunch of rules that you have to memorize, then that is how your kids will approach it, too.

I read a story recently about three ladies who were sitting around and bragging about their children. The first one said, "You know my son, he graduated first in his class from Stanford, he’s now a doctor making $250,000 a year in Chicago." The second woman said, "You know my son, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013

The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Who Do You Love?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2013

How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and others.

Title: Who Do You Love? (Encompasses “what” we love, as in inordinate affections for, devotion to and obsessions with things and/or people. What we love reflects who we love.) Text: Luke 12:13-21 Thesis: How we think of ourselves is a reflection of how we think of God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Put Your Life Back Together Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 19, 2013

Following Naomi's advice, Ruth did 4 things to help put their lives back together. They are the same four things we must do to put our lives together after a major trial, struggle or catastrophe in our lives.

How To Put Your LIfe Back Together Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 18, 2013 ATTENTION: This interpretation of Ruth and the threshing floor incident takes the traditional view of Ruth's actions. I have another sermon on the same text that takes a different view titled Doing it Right, looking at ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Named Paul

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 22, 2013

Throughout the ages God has used outstanding men and women to accomplish his purposes in the world. Today we are going to study one of those individuals, the apostle Paul.

A Man Called Paul Romans 1:1-1:1 Scripture Throughout the ages God has used outstanding men and women to accomplish his purposes in the world. Today we are going to study one of those individuals, the apostle Paul. We will notice that God used Paul’s remarkable gifts and abilities for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Great Open Door!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 25, 2014

Why did God do that? What was His purpose? And why did He place such an emphasis on the subject of being a "blessing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A GREAT OPEN DOOR! Genesis 12:1-3; 1 Corinthians 16:5 9 A. One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Equipped For Trouble Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2014

Life on earth, the road we travel on our journey, is tough; in fact, the Bible clearly states that life is a battle.

“The Journey of a Lifetime: Equipped for Trouble” Eph. 6:10-20 I once saw a poster which showed a little clapboard church surrounded by an X-rated drive-in theater, a munitions factory across the street, and miles of concrete freeway crammed with cars. Two church members were standing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed