Sermons on Trust Him:

When Life Takes The Life Out Of Life Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Lessons on how we respond to times of loss and pain

WHEN “LIFE” TAKES THE LIFE OUT OF OUR LIVES Growing Through Loss: Luke 22,24 Introduction: Tony in the dryer. Explain loss (Swindoll) (Read text) Explain the loss felt by disciples. I.Times of loss require a control of your passions. (LK 22:49-51) A. Explain the context. 1.According to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 12, 2002

We are to be holy for God is holy and He is calling for us to be holy.

Batman and Robin are the caped crusaders of the fictious Gotham City. (I have wondered what state would this even be in!) Yet, the identity of the eccentric millionaire Bruce Wayne and his young ward, Dick Grayson have fought off such criminals as "The Joker", "The Riddler", "The Penguin, " just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Trinity

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

For Trinity Sunday, using the Roman Lectionary

The Holy Spirit has been explained as being the mutual bond between the Father and the Son in order that when one of the Divine Persons is active, the others are involved. I like this explanation and definition because I find approaching this doctrine, and thus attempting to understand it and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:13, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Catholic

The Church And The Community

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

What is the churches relationship to the community from Gods perspective? A City on a hill, salt and light.

Matt 16:13-18 Upon this Rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Jesus church is a strong church A unified church: Jn 17: 21 –22 That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mountain Minded People

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 26, 2002

Small Thinking produces small living, We have a big God, Let’s think big and God will lead us into large living

Zech. 4:10 Despise not the day of small beginnings. I want to establish the fact that everything starts with a seed, (small), but if the seed follows procedure it becomes a tree, {the mighty oak tree began as a tiny seed.} One of the dangers we face in the church is that of small thinking, Becoming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Satisfied Life

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Our ability to be content is under attack. Can we really be satisfied with God and His plan? Discover the truth of contentment and satisfaction.

Living a Satisfied Life May 2002 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (in prison awaiting death) “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” · A life of contentment lived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plan

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

We need to have a plan when in comes to missions, in this passage God give us a plan

The Plan! Acts 1:8 Introduction A. I love Strategy games. I think they are the best. I can not tell you how many times I have stayed up really really late planing a strategic game. For example, if you ever wonder what future pastors did while they were in college I will let you in a little ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Unified

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 10, 2002

Unity in the church will bring people to Jesus

Ephesians 4:1-16 D.T. “Unity in the Church will bring people to Jesus” TITLE: “Be Unified” Intro: Unity – Watching the men get pulled from the Mine last week – Unity of all the 200 people who were there – TOTALLY AMAZING “United We Stand” – After September 11th. New England Patriots ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put First Things First Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

3 OF 7 in series on Personal Cange

Put First Things First Matthew 6:33 In addition to self-awareness, imagination, and conscience, it a fourth endowment - independent will - that really makes effective self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Think Win/Win Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004

4 of 7 in series on Personal Change

Think Win/Win Philippians 4:13 Win/Win is a frame of mind and heart that constantly seeks benefits in all interactions. Win/Win means that agreements or solutions are beneficial, satisfying. With a WIN/Win solution, all parties feel good about the decision and feel committed to the action plan. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Room For Improvement

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004

Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship God Only

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 26, 2004

In the third temptation recorded by Matthew, Jesus was tempted toward idolatry and compromise.

Worship God Only Matt. 4:10 INTRO.: the third temptation of Jesus recorded by Matthew involved an attempt by Satan to solicit the worship of Jesus. This seems like the most blatant of all temptations. The seduction to idolatry. The one thing God hates most is idolatry. Repeatedly, He affirms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Power Can Be Yours

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

The great need in all of our lives is a source of power. We need that power to face temptations, bear burdens, and to be effective witnesses. We can find that power in Jesus.

GOD’S POWER CAN BE YOURS Acts 8:9-24 INTRO: Two ministers were talking about the kind of Sunday morning we all have sooner or later. The alarm did not go off. Various domestic crises occurred. The traffic was unusually heavy. Finally, when he arrived at the church, he was late and someone had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Stumble Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter knew what it was like to stumble and fall He also knew what it was like to receive the grace of God after having falling

1 Peter 2:4-12 VCC August 30, 1998 Don’t Stumble Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10, 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attitude Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist