Sermons on Unclean Thoughts:

How To Overcome Envy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the devastating effects of envy - using the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 as a backdrop

How to Overcome Envy Acknowledgement (Rick Warren - Breaking Free Series) We’re in a series we’ve been calling “Breaking Free” from those sins in our lives that are not readily evident. We looked at temptations, pride, anxiety, and today jealousy. These sins become wedged in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Rest For The Weary Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2009

1) Ruth submitted to Boaz 2) Ruth listened to Boaz 3) Ruth received gifts from Boaz & 4) Ruth waited for Boaz to work

How has your sleep been this summer? Are you a light or heavy sleeper? With the cooler temperatures this summer it has meant no air conditioning but unlike other cooler times of year, most nights it means sleeping with the windows open. Naturally when the windows are open you hear everything ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:6-18

Denomination: Other

Body Language Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 11, 2009

The Bible speaks of the church as the Body of Christ for a reason, but most believers fail to celebrate their unique place in the body.

The ancient Romans had an aphorism that went “Mens sana in corpore sanos.” It means, “A healthy mind in a healthy body.” The ancients were quite correct that the two go together. The mind directs the body. It may do it on a subconscious or even unconscious level, but without signals from the brain, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: *other

The Day Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Our faith is tested by our reaction to the resurrection.

The day of the resurrection John 20:19-31 Over the years there have been claims that certain famous people have faked their deaths. I say famous because nobody really cares about the rest of us. In the years since he died, hundreds of fans have reported seeing Elvis ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Your Light Shine" Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008

Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Learning To Endure, Part 1

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Transmitting A Legacy Of Righteousness-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011

2 of 2. Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. But How are we to transmit such a legacy? A device for transmitting a legacy of righteousness is my...

TRANSMITTING A LEGACY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS—II —Genesis 4:26—5:1-32 Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. How are we to transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny? 4 devices for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Smell Of Victory

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011

When you were born again, you were born to win. And God’s plan for you is perpetual victory.

Introduction I want to talk to you today about victory. The title of the message: “The Sweet Smell of Victory.” Let me give you some good news—some good news: When you were born again, you were born to win. And, God’s plan for you is perpetual victory. Look in chapter 2, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Come See A Man

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012

. WHEN WE DRINK FROM THE WORLD, WE ALWAYS THIRST AGAIN A. Temporary satisfaction is the norm - We live in a world full of temporary things! (groceries) - Temporary doesn't mean "bad" (Jesus gets tired, thirsty, hungry; vv.6-8) - The world offer

COME SEE A MAN Opening Song: 292: Jesus I Come Scripture Reading. John 4: 1-30 It was a hot day and the sun beat down on the man's head. The sweat poured off his brow as he walked along the dusty road. It was probably mid- to late-July when the temperature can top out at over 105 degrees. To make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Adventist

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 18, 2012

Genesis 4:1-16 gives a picture of faith and how it is only by genuine faith through an approved sacrifice, that we can approach God. The rejection of this means rejection by God Himself.

Canada made international news recently for the Shafia murder trial. What should have been a refuge for the healthy development of family, became an environment for intimidation that eventually lead to murder. A misplaced understanding of honor, resulted in the murder of siblings. Tooba Mohammad ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Genesis 4:3-8

Denomination: Other

Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012

This was to let us be sure that we have answered the call of the gospel, by which HE adds us to HIS church and not some sort of denomination begun by a man.

Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 3: ‘Accepting the Call of the Gospel’ Three messages in, and the series is just now starting to really heat up; and getting really good if I should say so myself, as the LORD has actually been teaching me a thing or two here as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Superficial Or Supernatural

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Mar 27, 2012

Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural?

Introduction Your religion, is it superficial or is it supernatural? You’re going to find two kinds listed here in James chapter 1 beginning in verse 26: “If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Recharge

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 21, 2012

1) The Spirit’s Power (Ephesians 3:14-16) 2) The Son’s Power (Ephesians 3:17a), 3) The Power to Grasp & to Know (Ephesians 3:17b–19a), 4) The Power to be Filled with God’s Fullness (Ephesians 3:19b), 5) Doxology: Praising the Empowering God (Ephesians 3:2

Currently in Ontario there is a great controversy over the cancelation of a Mississauga power plant. It seems that the cancelation of the contract, cost Ontario taxpayers over $190 million dollars with nothing to show for it. Many have speculated that this was a political move to secure votes in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Other

Neither Male Nor Female

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 28, 2012

A study of gender and the role of pastor of the congregation.

“In Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ’s, then you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

There's Nobody Like Jesus

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 19, 2011

In all of history past, and all of time to come there is one person who stands alone, he is above all others, and there is salvation in no other name (this person is Jesus)!

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal