Sermons on Twisted Creation:

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread, Juice, And Healing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 28, 2010

A look at the Lord's Supper and God's provision for healing (Adapted from a CD series by John Paul Jackson called "Communion Effect.")

Bread, Juice, and Healing Introduction Continue in the theme- becoming a Dangerous Church. A Dangerous Church is a church that is serious about their walk with God and dangerous to the unbelief in- world around them We are called to be a people of faith, not unbelief. Hab 2:4 "Behold, as for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Life Is Like A Game

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

A Day Of Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 18, 2009

A message that precedes multiple baptisms.

TODAY IS A DAY OF BAPTISM. - We will be baptizing - Several people into the body of Christ AND SO TODAY’S MESSAGE - Is all about baptism - And the change it brings about - In the new Christian’s heart FOR INSTANCE, - Let’s take Al Johnson. - In his 50’s, he received Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

Christ's Words From The Cross Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2010

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS (April 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) BACKGROUND TO THE CRUCIFIXION: “26 Then he released Barabbas to them; and when Pilate had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-33

Denomination: *other

Gideon’s 300 - Just A Few Good Men

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2010

God’s people are so ravaged by the Midianites that they are hiding in dens and caves. They cry out to God and God gives them...Gideon. 4 Principles from his life. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Just a Few Good Men Judges 6- http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustaFewGoodMen.html Chapter 5 ends with these words: "And the land had rest forty years." Chapter 6 begins: "And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord..." The cycle continues for God’s chosen nation. It’s the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Double Minded Man In His Prayer Life! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches the importance of expressing strong faith when we pray to God and expecially when we pray for wisdom.

A Double Minded Man is Unstable in All His Ways Introduction: A. Turn in your bibles to James 1:6-8. This passage gives us the opportunity to ask the question: What does it mean to be double minded? 1. James 1:6-8 tells us that a doubter is one who is unstable in all his ways: Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law And Our Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2011

As C.S. Lewis said, while we are wondering where our feet go next, we are not dancing; thus we need rubrics and familiar prayers in our worship.

Sixth Sunday in Course February 13, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Today we are challenged to consider the place of law in our lives. In the psalm we prayed for divine understanding, so that we may keep God’s law and observe it wholeheartedly. The Offertory verse pleads “Blessed are you, O Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37

Denomination: Catholic

You Can't Be A Bible Believer If...

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jun 28, 2012

It seems that everyone likes to stick the label of Bible Believer on themselves (if not only for the few minutes that they spout their Bible misinformation). But just saying that you are a Bible Believer does not make you one. There are three require

It seems that everyone likes to stick the label of Bible Believer on themselves (if not only for the few minutes that they spout their Bible misinformation). But just saying that you are a Bible Believer does not make you one. There are three requirements a person must meet before he can truly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parent-Child Dedication Service

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 14, 2002

A SERVICE FOR CHILD DEDICATION: to impress upon us how God views children and how we are given the joy and duty to care for them in God’s love.

Parent- Child Dedication Service Anyone here want to know a measure of God’s blessing here. I’ve got 4 of them! They are a blessing. They are a joy! They have taught me more about God and His love and His joy. In fact they are spoken of as a “heritage” i.e. a legacy or something that lives on even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Feb 28, 2008

How to stand against the devil

INTRO:Fads today: Bungee jumping, tight jeans (ankle), video games, nude berkly Past: Big bell bottoms, hola hoops, frisbees, 3-D glasses, streaking (take all your clothes off and put on a mask and run) Song about this: Ray Stevens "The Streak" [play it] - Many have come to church nude spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008

How to stand against the devil

INTRO: Herschel Walker trade, MN traded 8 starters & draft picks for this one player because he was such explosive offensive weapon (good trade). - See this in sports community, looking for greatest weapon (Michael Jordon in basketball, Nolan Ryan pitching baseball, .Emmitt Smith in football, talk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Experience Supernatural Christianity Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

James tells his readers how to move from "ho-hum" Christianity to supernatural living.

1. Illus. of phone call • When my friend asked me what I was doing, I replied, “you know- just the same old same old.” • When he asked what that meant, I said, “nothing tragic, nothing tremendous, just the same old same old!” 2. You might say, “pastor, you’ve just described my walk with God. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 28 - Words Of Grace 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 20, 2013

Are christians supposed to create their preferred futures by speaking "faith filled words"? Is this how God created everything that exists? This one is about positive confessions, faith declarations and framing the future with our words.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 October 20, 2013 Words of Grace 2 Ephesians 4:29 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. We are given six behaviors we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Mennonite