Sermons on Two Models:

Reach

Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008

Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Enjoy God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rapture Of The Church/Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 3, 2008

The study of end times. Understanding that the rapture of the church and the second coming of Christ are two seperate end times events.

Rapture of the Church/ Second coming of Jesus Christ Selected scriptures Introduction- I want to talk to you a moment about some of the things that are happening in the world today. I want to take a moment to look what the Bible says about the end times. I had a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Before You Can Be Saved Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts two tells us about the prerequisites that must be in place before a person can come to faith in Christ.

1. Illus. of funeral • Young man died under tragic circumstances. • Left behind a broken hearted wife and two broken hearted parents. • After the funeral, the father came and talked to me about his son. • Never forget the comment he made. With tears in his eyes, he said, “the worse part is that, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

Demonic Attack 101--Church Conflict Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 18, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:1-7, first of two about how the Jerusalem church dealt with internal conflict.

Text: Acts 6:1-7, Title: Demonic Attacks 101—Church Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/23/07, AM A. Opening illustration: see illustrations page, Acts 6 ill in ill file B. Background to passage: We left Acts 5 with the church still moving on the mission at hand. Reminder: our mission is ever before us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

These Are The Days Of Elijah Part 2: John The Baptist Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Number two in a series looking at the imagery in the modern Hymn These are the days of Elijah, looking at John the Baptist and repentance and holiness.

Introduction As we said this morning we are going to be looking at some of the imagery from These are the Days of Elijah to help us understand the idea of renewal and how it is God can move on us. The imagery from These are the Days of Elijah is all Biblical, which is good, but unfortunately it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Through The Eyes Of Angels Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 6, 2003

Sermon two in a series examining Christmas/Advent - Looking at Christmas through the eyes of the angels who brought the message.

Through the Eyes of Christmas Pt 2 Through the Eyes of Angels Luke 1:26-38 In our celebration of Advent we come now today to the story of the Angels of Advent. Four times during the Advent story Angels play a decisive part in the narrative of Messiah¡¦s coming. First with Zacharias, then Mary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: *other

The Preaching Of The King Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004

This chapter, and the two that follow it, are the longest and fullest continued discourses of our Savior that we have in all the gospels.

The Preaching of the King Matthew 5:1-7-29 This chapter, and the two that follow it, are the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Savior that we have in all the gospels. The many miraculous cures wrought by Jesus in Galilee were intended to make way for this sermon, and to prepare the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

An Uncertain Forgiveness

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2005

Bad stuff happens, people need forgiveness; how the two fit together and draw us closer to God.

15Realizing that their father was dead, Joseph’s brothers said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back in full for all the wrong that we did to him?” 16So they approached Joseph, saying, “Your father gave this instruction before he died, 17‘Say to Joseph: I beg you, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Bad News And Good News

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 28, 2004

The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope)

The Bible speaks of two principles operating in this world: 1. The principle of decay (destruction) 2. The principle of life (hope) I. THE BAD NEWS A. The whole creation has been subjected to decay and destruction (vs. 20, 22) B. Believers who are the firstfruits of the Spirit groan inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Winen And Oil

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...Joel chapter two: The threshing floors shall be filled with grain; the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

I have mentioned recently that the Lord operates in seasons with how and when He blesses His people. In my own (personal) life, I have sensed different words of instruction and (especially) correction from God. Perhaps the reason for this is that the Lord has so many things He is trying to set ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Better Choice

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2006

We have two choices to choose from - God’s way or the alternative. Which pill will you swallow?

DVD – Matrix – scene where Neo has to choose the blue pill or the red pill… God calls us everyday to make a choice – for him or for the alternative. If we choose him we move into a world of mystery and adventure, and we experience real life! If we choose the alternative, we are promised only a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Agenda For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006

If we fail at the basics, we have no solid foundation; Peter gives us that foundation by proposing two truths.

God’s Agenda For Us (I Peter 1:1-5) 1. Sometimes we are like the little boy who was overheard talking to himself as he strutted through the backyard, wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball & bat. "I’m the greatest hitter in the world," he announced. Then he tossed the ball into the air, swung ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fools And Really Wise Guys

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 7, 2009

There are two types of people: foolish people and wise people. Even that first Christmas had their fools and wise men.

Matthew 2:1-12 Fools and Really Wise Guys! Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist