Sermons on Unchanging Values:

Excuses! We Are Full Of Them!

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 8, 2009

How we live a life as a Christian but offer excueses to not atten worship or serve God.

Excuses, We Are Full Of Them! Sunday, September 27, 2009 ACTS 22:16 Well if I get to it I will get to it. I just did not feel like getting up this morning and going out to that church full of hyprocites, I mean who do they think they are? I just got in at 2 this morning and I know they will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2011

Knowing the future and knowing God is always in control should lead us to faithful, godly lives!

What are the headlines in world events these days?? Jesus Christ spoke about the future over 2000 years ago. Matthew 24:3-8 states, As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Avoid The Evil 3 C’s?

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look considerably different from a worldly lifestyle. The first thing James confronts in this

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army A lot is covered in this passage, but it points to some very important conclusions. We cannot be comfortable, complacent or cowardly. James, in his most practical style, calls us to be completely sold out to God. A life that is God-filled will look ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let Us Not Grow Weary Of Doing Good

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

This is how we live as God’s people. 1.) We help restore those caught in sin. 2.) We help carry one another’s burdens. 3.) We support our pastor and the work of this congregation. 4.) We do what is good.

Intro Why do we as a people want to support public schools, various health programs, water and sewer services, and Social Security? You might be thinking, “Well, it’s because I have to pay taxes.” Or on a day like today, July 4th, you might say that you are doing your patriotic duty as an ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Following In The Apostles' Footsteps

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Living according to the pattern that the Apostles have handed down to us.

Philippians 3:17: “Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” --------------------- As a Lutheran convert, I can only go by what others tell me about what we did as a church body 60 years ago. But I’m ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Ok To Have A Beer? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 12, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 6:12-14 regarding Christian liberty and purpose of the body.

Text: 1 Cor 6:12-14, Title: OK to Have a Beer? Date/Place: A. Opening illustration: tell about people offering me alcohol, cussing, and drinking with the preacher in ME B. Background to passage: not really all that sure about how this flows into the context of the entire letter, except that Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jokers On The Battlefield

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual e

Who is a joker? A joker is somebody who is generally not serious or who should not be taken seriously. At a particular night vigil which was attended by about 200 people, there was somebody who was a tough child of the devil. He was very effective because his spiritual eyes were open. He had what ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Motivates You

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

Adopting certain attitudes will motivate us to more faithful service.

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? GALATIANS 6: 11-13 INTRODUCTION What is it that motivates you each day? Maybe you work for someone else. What motivates you to get up and go to work? Perhaps it is the paycheck you know you will receive or that you know your family has needs. Maybe your parents instilled in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving In A Changing World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2010

What Does The Bible Say About Prosperity & Success? ❶. Is it Wealth? ❷. Is it Approval? ❸. Is it Ministry?

- PROSPERITY\SUCCESS - Merriam-Webster - the condition of being successful or thriving - America according to Legatum is slipping in success & prosperity - Legatum is an international investment group which measures the prosperity of 104 countries - Legatum, Latin for legacy or gift - 2007 US ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Island Of Adventure Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This is the final message in my series through the book of Acts.

“Island of Adventure” Acts 28:1-10 August 24, 2008 Next week, Paul will find his way at last to Rome, as we end the study that has consumed us for many, many months. Today, we pick up the story with the weary travelers having all made it to shore, as God had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Building On The Right Foundation

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010

It's not necessarily how we build, but how we start that counts. We can build a great building, but if it is on the wrong foundation...trouble!

Passage: Matthew 7:24-29 Intro: Story of the Quimpers on the banks of the river, in Michener’s book “Texas” 1. the Sermon on the Mount has been full of images. PP very fast: paths, roads, gates, wolves and sheep, salt, light, trees… 2. but there is a final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Treasure Island Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 24, 2010

Just how valuable is Jesus to you? Is He more of a common rock you use to skip across the water or buried treasure so valuable he is worth everything you own and more?

Most American kids love pirates. I was also among them—I’m not sure if it was the adventure of the open seas, the outfits, or those great accents that did it for me. Of course, the reality of pirates is something quite different than the romanticized “Pirates of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-58

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't You Want To Be Like Him?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

This little story is full of the tender, merciful heart of God as expressed through the actions of Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 8:14-17 Intro: When I saw this little passage coming, I wondered if I should just skip it. 1. not much going on, minor healings without any dialogue. 2. but what a mistake that would have been, because this passage reveals some really beautiful things about Jesus. 3. and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Follow Me"

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

It’s simple,really. Jesus calls us to follow Him. Let’s see what that means.

Passage: Matthew 8:18-22 Intro: As a kid growing up in the church, there were certain songs that seemed dishonest for me to sing. Here was one: 1) “Earthly pleasures vainly call me, I would be like Jesus. Nothing worldly shall enthrall me, I would be like Jesus. Be like Jesus, this my song, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009

This is another sermon in a long series I am doign in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IN A LIFE SHARED Pt.2 Sunday February 10, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:6-8 Intro. A. In last weeks message we focused much of our attention on the ministry that Paul shared with the Philippian church. How he rejoiced with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-8

Denomination: Holiness