Sermons on Unchanging Values:

Running The Race

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Jul 6, 2011

The Christian life is not for sprinters...it's for marathoners who can steadily keep moving toward a dream. We're in a race...a spiritual race. Many will never complete the course. But as a Christian, we have all the tools necessary to equip and train us

Running the Race 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Bud Greenspan, author of 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History, wrote the following: At the Olympics, glory doesn't only go to those who win. Dorando Pietri was in a state of collapse as he entered the stadium for the final yards of the 1908 marathon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

The Right Kind Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 25, 2011

James teaches us about several kinds of wisdom. This message points to those types and gives the RIGHT one to seek.

How to Do Life The Right Kind of Wisdom James 3:13-18 Have you ever met someone who seemingly was a great intellect (book-smart) but had no ‘common’ (horse) sense? It’s almost the mad scientist persona where he can perform great academic feats but has trouble tying his shoe. In ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 31, 2011

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

We Are Precious Stones In The Eyes Of God. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In The Voting Booth

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

From a Christian worldview, we see voting as a divine gift that allows us to think the way God thinks, to act the way He acts.

The book of Proverbs says, “Speak for those who have no voice, for the rights of the dispossessed” (Proverbs 31:8). The prophet Zechariah declared, “Dispense true justice, and show gracious love and compassion to each other” (Zechariah 7:9). St. Paul says to “do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Walk In This World Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2010

John’s message is clear about the life we should live. 1- We must walk in obedience 2- We must walk in love 3- We must walk in truth

NTRO.- ILL.- You know it is time to resume running or walking when... - You try to do a few pushups and discover that certain body parts refuse to leave the floor. - You get winded just saying the words "10 kilometer run". - You come to the conclusion that, if God really wanted you to touch your ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Self

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Aug 28, 2010

We have become a society centered on

Our Self We all are selfish by nature. The unhappy trend in North America is that self is becoming more and more important. Reality shows on T.V. underline the growth of this attitude; that self is the primary motive of people in this culture. The antics on these shows, we laugh at, but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebellion Is As Witchcraft

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 2, 2010

If you are caught between two side being played at the same time, it is best just to hold you peace, because if you hold your peace, the truth will prevail from God

Jeremiah 29 : 17 - 21 A minister by the name of Tawanna Jones told me once, shift the rudder! I said to her in so many ways what do that mean, and she said whatever magnifies who you really are that is what you need to pray for power over Everyman needs to pray for whatever is magnifying them of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Road Map Of Peace

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 3, 2010

A road map of peace is drafted in details by our attitude in life. It is never our stiuations, never.

Introduction: Nations at war are slugging it on the anvil of negotiations and treaties to draft a road map of peace. Peace among warring nations is seldom achieved, rarely maintained. Peace, as biblically understood, denotes not only quietness and rest. It also offers a connotation of prosperity ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Is Coming Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 4, 2010

In the processes of our life, we should be preparing for the Judgment to come.

How to Do Life Judgment Is Coming! James 2:12-13 * Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run the clock out to win. Three downs ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Our Treasure In Christ Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 10, 2010

This verse by verse exposition of Ephesians leads believers to discover all they are in Christ and all they should be for Christ.

On January 17, 2009 Marvin Schur’s neighbors become concerned about him and went to his house to check on his well being. They had noticed that the lights hadn’t been on for a few days and that the windows of the house had seemed ice over from the inside. They also hadn’t seen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Ipray Series

Contributed by Matthew Hylton on Sep 13, 2010

The iMission is for all of us to carry out. We are all to Pray, Give, & Go.

iMission - (Part 1) “iPray” TEXT: Multiple INTRO: This morning we start a new 3 week series called the iMission. Why iMission? “I” is not for the internet as some of you are thinking…. because the church is made up of who? People… the “I” is for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Gift Of Detachment

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Dec 17, 2011

The gift of detachment will benefit us much more than any material gift.

The Christmas Gift of Detachment “What did you get for Christmas?” people often ask after the long-awaited day arrives on Dec. 25. They wait for the coming of Jesus as they do the coming of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus. I read a story this week about a superior who received gifts from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

On The Grow Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2012

This lesson introduces a study in the book of James. This study will focus on how to "Be Prepared" for living in our current world.

1. Author Jack London made some observations from his adventures in the Canadian Yukon. One thing he observed was that beginners on the Yukon trail attempted to carry with them all of their conveniences which belonged to their old way of life. Packs would begin to get too heavy and the trail would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Contentment.....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011

If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sons

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 29, 2011

Man has the choice of two destinies

Matthew 21:28-32-But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist