Sermons on True Value:

Developing A Passion For Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 31, 2005

Third message in a series about the five purposes of the church. This message is a call for believers to become disciples.

Developing a Passion for Becoming Like Christ Various Scriptures January 30, 2005 Introduction We’ve been talking these last few weeks about developing a passion for the things of God. Two weeks ago we talked about developing a passion for honoring God. Last week we talked about developing a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005

Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

(some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Made Perfect In Weakness Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Our ability to serve God depends not on our ability but on God’s power.

There was a guy on the news the other day who’s about to become the first Australian to enter some Solo Round the World Sailing Race and he was saying how no-one from Australia had ever attempted this before. He was basically wanting to tell us how great he is. And why not? That’s how you get ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A One Talent Man

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

This morning I’d like to present to you the life of one man in the Bible who seems not to have had many talents. In fact, I doubt he thought he had any talents, and, to be truthful, I can only see one talent. But oh what a talent! It is a talent that y

“A One-Talent Man” Jn. 1:35-42, Jn. 6:5-9, Jn. 12:20-22 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO. Revised from original author Rodney Brown of Sedalia, MO. Thank you Rodney! · When was the last time you heard a really inspiring, motivating sermon? (I hope it wasn’t too long ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Light For Dark Days—part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 7, 2004

$ Part Advent-Christmas Series 2004

SLIDE 1 Display as music team leaves stage SLIDE 2 8.30 am---REDISCOVER CHRISTMAS VIDEO CLIP—will play automatically when you click on slide (Play this video loop after music team has been seated and Pastor rises from seat). SLIDE 3 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE PAD Today’s CHRISTMAS CHEER Church ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46

Denomination: Methodist

Winning The Struggle

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2004

My attempt at explaining Romans 7:21-25!

Winning the Struggle Romans 7:21-25 Introduction In the Wesleyan Church, we have what I believe to be a healthy emphasis on what we call holy living. We feel that the Bible’s commands regarding a Christian lifestyle are valid, and are pleasing to God. And so we discuss these, believing that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tenacity—what Will I Choose? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #4 What will we choose? Our choice is critical, continual and convincing.

INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story “The Little Engine That Could?” A trainload of toys was being taken over the mountain to all the children in Sunshine Valley, but unfortunately the engine broke down. One by one different engines came by, but none were willing to take the trainload of toys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salvation: Is This Vehicle Safe To Drive Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 13, 2004

Are you trusting in the right thing for salvation?

Life in the Fast Lane Salvation: Is This Vehicle Safe To Drive? Luke 18:26 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 12, 2004 Introduction Is safety an issue with you when you jump in a car to go somewhere? There was a time in my life when it wasn’t. I have always been the kind of guy who figured that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:26

Denomination: Baptist

Just A Little Jealousy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon deals with the explosive power of jealousy in a Christmas context.

Just A Little Jealousy GNLCC 12/5/04 1 Samuel 18:1-9 Matthew 2:1-18 Today we begin to observe the season of Advent. Advent means the coming of Christ to the world. It can refer to the first time Jesus came which is Christmas, or the second time he will come which will be the second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Are You Walking With?

Contributed by Stacey Lalor on Jun 19, 2004

A detailed look at Abraham and the lessons he teaches on the importance of walking with Almighty God

Introduction/Preamble As a classroom teacher for a number of years, I have always been fascinated by the behaviour patterns of my students. One of the things I have come to observe about students/young people is that they are just like us adults, just mini versions of us. They see and react to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Hatred And Anger Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jun 28, 2004

This sermon looks at the impact hatred and anger have in our lives, the Lord’s response, and how Jesus can transform us from Hatred and Anger to Love and Self-Control.

A young boy was walking with his friend when out of nowhere a giant Rottweiler dog jumped out from behind a fence and began to pounce on one of the young boys. His friend bravely grabbed a 2x4 and smacked the dog on the head and then managed to wrap the broken chain from the dog’s leash around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Methodist

His Name Is...mighty God

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus would be known as the Mighty God! Let’s not let the world assasinate Jesus and replace Him with some weak substitute who can barely save us. He is the Mighty God! Limitless, not subject to our rules, a defeater of Satan and the overcomer of death! D

His name shall be…the mighty God. In Isaiah’s day it was extremely dark. The nation had sunk into their own version of a famine. It wasn’t a famine of food exactly, it was a famine of hope and it was a famine of God. In fact they had turned to everything but God in their despair. Isn’t it funny ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Eulogy Clatie Nichols

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 22, 2005

THiseulogy is for a man who was a believer who dedicated his life to take care of his ailing wife for 20 years. Great Family man

Clatie Nichols December 3, 2005 Although Clatie Nichols made his entrance into the world on February 3rd, 1920 in the huge suburb of Country Park outside of Little Rock Arkansas, God had taken note of his presence in heaven a long time before that. For the Scriputes tell us in Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Right Relationship Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 22, 2005

Christmas is about relationships, and the greatest realtionship one can have is with God. If we are going to have a right Christmas there must be a right relationship with God. This is #4 in a 4 part of the sermon series I ’m dreaming of a right Christmas

Introduction: Did you get everything you wanted for Christmas? Was there a new X-Box 360 or Ipod under your tree, Maybe it was a new outfit or some jewelry. Everyone wants something for Christmas Our society is conditioned to getting at Christmas. The other day I read an article entitled Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ