Sermons on Twins:

The Uniqueness, Supremacy And Sufficiency Of Christ

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 2, 2009

Christians in Colossae were losing sight of the supremacy of Christ as they listened to popular world opinion. Paul’s letter restores their confidence, and ours.

2.8.09 THE UNIQUENESS, SUPREMACY AND SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST Colossians 1:15-23 INTRO Have you ever considered how much an adventure is the Christian life? It could be likened in some ways to a good marriage. Whereas once we were on our own, after making covenant vows we begin a life together ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance: The Forgotten Fruit Of God's Grace

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 31, 2008

People look at the church and cry superficial. Why is that? I believe because it is we have forgotten that saving faith leads to repentant lives. One fruit that has fallen off the faith tree is repentance.

Intro: There are people that look at the church today and cry hypocrites. One reason is they don’t understand we are sinners that are saved by grace. It is the grace of God that makes us saints not the acts of men. Another reason is that the church has become superficial! Paul told timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob, The Man Who Learned To Adjust Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2008

Each of us is different, and each of us has a long way to go.

Jacob, The Man Who Learned to Adjust (Genesis 25:19-34) 1. John went to visit his old grandfather in a secluded area of Georgia. After chatting all night John’s grandfather made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaac Joseph And Jacob See God's Work

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 18, 2008

We can see God in our past, God is present, and He has promises for the future. If we find these truths it makes life more liveable.

ISAAC, JACOB, AND JOSEPH Past, Present, and Future INTRODUCTION 1. It would be nice to know what God is doing at some point in time wouldn’t it be? 2. While we cannot know exactly what He is doing at any single point in time there are some clues He gives and we can know that He has not left us on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James reminds us of God’s trustworthy nature

Two brothers were left alone in the kitchen. The older brother pulled the egg carton out of the refrigerator. He pulled the eggs out of the refrigerator and told his little brother, “I’ll give you five dollars if you let me break three of these eggs over your head.” The little brother said, “You ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Too Late?

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Mar 12, 2008

Some times we only get one shot to do things right. But Christ can work beyond our limitations

Too Late? Sometimes, you only get one chance. There are opportunities that only happen once. And if you miss it, you never get the chance to do it again. For example, At my High School, there is a tradition. When the graduate’s name is called, members of the family stand up to show support for ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Methodist

Called

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

Epesians 1:4 “Long before he laid down earth’s foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love.”

When I was born my parents named me William Erick Kangas and that was that. From that point on that was my name. I had no say in it I had no input I had no way to argue. I grew up being William Erick Kangas and I will probably die being William Erick Kangas. That’s what I am Called and that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bethel, A Picture Of True Worship

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2007

This sermon show us a picture of the way true worship should be in a Christian’s life.

“Bethel, A picture of True Worship” Worship: 1. A reverent love and respect for a deity of sacred object. 2. Love of or devotion to a person or thing. (American Heritage Dictionary) Worship: 2. A reverence toward God, a god, or a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: *other

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

Idea is from Max Lucado’s book of the same title. This series helps us face those who try to stop us in our walk with God.

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:40-51 A slender, young, beardless boy knelt beside the brook. He was picking his weapon to face his giant. He could have spent the time staring at his reflection, probably tanned skin from those days in the field with his fathers’ flocks. Hair bleached by the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Excited

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Sharing our faith

INTRO: Have you ever been so excited about something that you told complete strangers the good news? I’ve seen people go around in an excited manner telling people that the Twins won (people they don’t even know). I remember when Felicia was born. I went around telling strangers what had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 18, 2006

Jesus came to show us the Glory of God

Introduction In the beginning God said “Let there be light, and there was light” • And God saw that all that He had created was good and He walked with Adam in the cool of the day in the Garden Then with one act of disobedience sin entered in the world and there was DARKNESS • First came Abraham ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Suddenly" "Without Warning"

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 26, 2006

To many, the coming of the Lord is a confussing subject, and we had had two thousand years to study it. Can you imagine the many quetions the early believers must have had concerning the coming of the lord. They believed that He couold come at any moment,

“Suddenly” “Without Warning” Text; Mark 13: 3-10; & 28-37 (v. 36) 1 Corinthians 15:51-52a Introduction: The year was 1963, the place, Dallas Texas. It was a hot and sunny day and thousands of people were gathered hoping to just get a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Courage: The Story Of Joseph Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 28, 2006

There are three points to this sermon. 1. God gives courage to ordinary people. 2. God gives us courage to overcome our doubts and fears. 3. God gives us courage to face the future.

(This sermon is a re-working of “The Nativity Story: The Courage of Joseph” by C. Raymond van Pletsen. I used some of the same wording and illustrations but changed the outline and applications. I only spoke of movies I had seen and since I am not a sports fan changed the ending.) Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Your Dream – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

Have you ever run out of time? Have you ever run out of options? Have you ever run out of resources? Here is your answer.

INTRO: Call up volunteer and ask him or her to unfold the rose without ruining it. It is only a tiny rosebud, A flower of God’s design; But I cannot unfold the petals With these clumsy hands of mine. The secret of unfolding flowers Is not known to such as I. God opens this flower so sweetly, When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Remember The Lord Our God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 27, 2006

This is a Memorial Day Sermon preached in our Church in a special observance for remembering those of our Church Family The Lord had recently called Home to be with Him.

WE REMEMBER THE LORD OUR GOD --Psalm 20 (Text: Psalm 20:7) “Some put their trust in chariots and some in horses, But we will call only on the name of the Lord our God.” [Translation: “The Psalter,” COMMON WORSHIP: SERVICES AND PRAYERS FOR THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, The Archbishops’ Council, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Methodist