Sermons on True Witnesses:

"Without The Camp, Within The Veil" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 13, 2009

Sermon 28 (and last) in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore Jesus also, that He might sanctify the people through His own blood, suffered outside the gate. So, let us go out to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach. For here we do not have a lasting city, but we are seeking the city which is to come.” NASB The writer of this great ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:11-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Abiding In Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Jun 21, 2009

Our relationships, like father-child relationships; are a reflection of our relationship with God. We model our relationships after Jesus’ relationship with His Father.

ABIDING IN LOVE Scripture Text: John 15:9 Introduction: I really have hoped to tie this message today to Father’s Day by saying that all relationship issues that are healthy; especially a father and his child, are encompassed by Scripture….. and even exemplified in the gospel message itself. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsible Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 22, 2009

This is the first of a seven part message based on Andy Andrews Book the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at accepting responsibility for our choices and decisions.

He was 19 years old and his world had fallen apart. Up to that point he had lived a relatively uneventful life. But at the age of 19 his mother died of cancer and his father was killed in an automobile accident. In his own words “I took a bad situation and made it much worse.” Within a few years ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Raising The Roof: Sickness Down, Dander Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 29, 2009

It will be necessary to do some unusual things that will raise the anger of some Christians and will not be understood in the larger community. But the bottom line is getting help to those who need it.

Several years ago, when housing prices began to shoot up into the stratosphere, we began to see something new in my neighborhood. We saw many of the houses being opened up from the top, and then construction of new second stories or new dormers or even decks and balconies, way up high. What was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 8 and final in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. Thinking about money in a spiritual and relational way, do we often live financially as if we expect God to sign some kind of prenuptial.

Money Part 8 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 28, 2009 I haven’t talked to you about money since January of 2008! It has been a long time. But as I was thinking about this series we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

But Because

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2009

We do not deserve anything from God except for His wrath and punishment . . . BUT BECAUSE of His great love for us, God who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our sin - it is by His grace we have been saved!

The last two weeks, I have talked about how much God has blessed this nation; giving America more blessings than any other nation in the history of the world – including Israel. And I talked about how we now have a responsibility to do what we can to keep these blessings flowing for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

Pursuing The Prize Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 11, 2009

Philippians 3:12-4:1. Christ-likeness is the essence of Christian maturity.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE PURSUING THE PRIZE OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1 INTRODUCTION - I want to open today with some very familiar words. I am almost certain you will recognize them. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stormbringers Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 29, 2010

For Pentecost Sunday, I wanted to share that we still have a responsibility to be empowered and to be evangelizing.

In the film version of Ray Bradbury’s “Something Wicked This Way Comes,” the action starts with a cold October wind blowing through a Midwestern town. Let’s look at the theater film preview of this film and give you an idea of what I’m talking about. The “October ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: *other

A Good Example Of A Bad Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010

We are to resist the influence of the world in the church.

Title: A Good Example of a Bad Example Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17 Truth: We are to resist the influence of the world in the church. Aim: to identify and correct worldly behavior in the church. Life ?: What’s the evidence of the world in the church? INTRODUCTION In 1989 the unthinkable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Kids To Be Healthy Adults Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

There are a few specific scripture references to parenting, but I think we need to look at the entire scope of scripture to really get a complete picture of how we are to parent. After all, God is the ultimate parent as our father, so all of Scripture giv

Before I became a counsellor, while I was still going to school, I worked as a family support worker. Essentially I would pick up kids from troubled homes who social workers were involved with but hadn’t taken the children away yet, and I would spend a couple hours with them and take them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

It Just Isn't Fair Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

From this episode in Joseph's life, we learn that God is always with us, God can help us grow through our suffering, and we learn that there is a better day coming.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with a statement that I think that all of us can agree on – “Life just isn’t fair!” 1. Can we all agree on that? 2. Do any of us need proof that life isn’t fair? 3. Look at this cartoon – “Life is unfair…for proof ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Increase Our Joy In Our Work For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 14, 2010

This message looks at how churches and Christians tend to view other churches and believers with jealousy. How can we move beyond that and find more joy?

Ways We Lose Sight Of The Goal In Our Kingdom Work: 1. Resenting another person or church’s rising popularity. - John 3:25-26. - Considering that John had repeatedly spoken to his disciples about Jesus and who He is, their resentment is stunning. - First of all, they don’t even have ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Fishing Net Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 18, 2010

This is my fourth sermon in the series and looks at how we are to be productive as we act as God's kingdom here.

It seems strange to mix the sacred with the everyday, to describe the eternal with the ordinary, the infinite with the finite. And yet that is exactly what Jesus did when looking for a way to illustrate the Kingdom of Heaven, a treasure in a field, a merchant looking for a pearl the tiniest of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Wesleyan