Sermons on Truth Endures Forever:

The Forgotten Winner

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007

This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt Vs Courage

Contributed by Craig Smee on Mar 27, 2007

Doubt is in direct contradiction to the confidence of the cross! Take courage from the same sources Jesus drew upon.

Doubt vs Courage Doubt is such a destructive thing. It strips us of the ability to achieve. It disables our creativity. Hides productivity and strips away positivity. Doubt was the very thing that Satan used to trip up Eve. Is it really so? He asked her. Doubt made sure Eve fell, it kept people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Sacrifice: The Ultimate Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Christ was the ultimate sacrifice.

Tonight we are kicking off our new series – “SACRIFICE” – sounds a little morbid for a back to school series, even to me … but here’s where we are at! Tough topic … so let’s start with a little fun … Things You Don’t Want to Hear During Surgery •Better save that. We’ll need it for the autopsy. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrfice: Risk Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

In order to sacrifice for God we will need to take a risk for God.

Last week we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrifice: Risky Vision Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Our vision needs to be in the line of sight of God’s direction.

Three weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrifice: Hope Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

We are able to sacrifice because of the hope we have in Christ.

Four weeks we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover: Soul Inspiration Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

Reasons we are encouraged/discouraged? (get answers from audience) These are all situational. Circumstances change. ILLUSTRATION: Roller coaster analogy-112 hours a week on an actual roller coaster. We are awake approx. 112 hours a week and life can be like a roller coaster. Welcome to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover: Soul Connection Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

Three weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Extreme Makeover: Soul Intoxification Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

Several weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy In Suffering: Only The Redeemed Will Walk There

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Dec 22, 2007

A Christmas sermon of longsuffering and trust in God, through good times and in bad. A look at Christian suffering and how our walk with Christ changes our perspective, especially in light of Jesus’ suffering for us.

Joy In Suffering “Only the redeemed will walk there” Isaiah 35 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove, CA 3rd Sunday in Advent December 16, 2007—Evening Contemporary Worship In my secular job—my job outside of the church—I train people how to use some very ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

Caught In The Act!

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Aug 29, 2007

What do you do when you are faced with a difficult decision? (work, home, family, friends, ethical, non ethical) What do you do when there doesn’t seem to be a clear answer?

Caught in the Act Chapter summary. Jesus is teaching again in the temple courts when the religious leaders drag in a woman caught in the act of adultery and challenge Him to sentence her. He avoids their trap by calling on “any one of you” who is without sin to cast the first stone—and one by one ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2007

My weaknesses cause me to rely on God, who supplies me with sufficient strength.

“When I am weak, then I am strong.” The Big Idea: My weaknesses cause me to RELY on God, who supplies me with sufficient STRENGTH. Three questions: (1) What kind of “weakness” is Paul talking about? (2) What is the source of our weaknesses? (3) What is the purpose of our weaknesses? I. What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Over Troubles

Contributed by Marvin Minton on Sep 5, 2007

When the going gets tough will we be tough enough to keep going? The psalmist sets a great example of a "never say die" spirit in the face of tremendous affliction.

Victory Over Troubles Psalm 129:1-8 This song is the tenth in the series of “Songs of Ascent”. It seems written for antiphonal singing; to be sung by two groups or by a leader and choir. The theme is that we can trust the Lord to bring us through persecution. The quality called for is perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Restauración En El Valle

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 11, 2007

El valle es una parte de nuestra jornada. No es todo. Que no pierde el enfoque de otra montaña que quiere subir.

El Valle nos hace acordar de la Esperanza Puntos Negativos Un valle es una area de tierra entre montañas. Es un lugar mas abierto a los ataques del enemigo. Sería muy rara hallar un refugio en el valle. Es un lugar para batallas. Muchas de las veces es un lugar oscura. Puntos Positivos En el ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:18-27

Denomination: Pentecostal