Sermons on Unconditional Love:

Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Triumphs Of Faith

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Caleb teaches us how to be a child of promise.

The Triumphs of Faith... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Numbers chapter 13. a) God Said It... How many in here tonight believes that God speaks? How many believe that the Bible is the written word of God? Word that was spoken before it was written? Amen? If we believe God speaks, If we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33

Take It To The Limit- Morals Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Don’t cave under pressure, keep your convictions.

Take It To The Limit February 3, 2008 Daniel 1:1-21 On the top of your bulletin is a quote. A quote I found in an article in our Skagit Valley Herald back in December. It was an article about learning to say no. In order to live into your life. In order to live your life. In order to not let ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questioning Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Seeking something deeper with Jesus.

Questioning Jesus? - Nicodemus John 2:23-3:21 February 17, 2008 Second Sunday of Lent 4 Saturdays ago our family was on a family adventure to Krispy Kreme donuts in Burlington. On Saturdays we try to do something fun as a family. As we were driving through Burlington, we were stopped at a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Gifts Did The Magi Give? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2006

Wise men came late to the party... but at least they showed up. Then - as now - many are too busy to bother. Why would so many people seek something else to focus on during the Christmas season?

OPEN: It was almost Christmas Day, and the mother of a 3 year old boy was furiously running from store to store trying to get her last minute shopping done. Suddenly she realized that her son’s pudgy little hand was no longer in hers. Frantically she began to look around and then not finding him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Dec 18, 2006

This sermon examines how we can sincerely receive the ultimate gift from God and have our lives reflect that truth.

Date: December 17th 2006 Title: Unwrapping The Gift That Lasts! Bible Text: Various Subject: How do we truly unwrap and appreciate/use/enjoy/embrace/participate in/demonstrate the real gift for all humankind so as to embody Christ’s holiness during the holiday? Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Training: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on spiritual training... "I do not box as though beating the air," says St. Paul, and all the boxers in the congregation say ... Amen!

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. (25) Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. (26) So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas And Culture

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 23, 2006

1. Christmas informs the culture. 2. Christmas transforms the culture. 3. Christmas forms a new culture.

Christmas is about God breaking through at surprising times, and showing up in unusual places in the world. You never know when, where, or how God is going to show up. The Bible is full of stories of how God broke into the world at the very time that people thought he was nowhere to be found. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Eve - The Jesus We Never Knew

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 23, 2006

Do we know the real story of Christmas? Surprisingly not. We also don’t really know who Jesus really is - God himself. I also draw from the traditional christmas passages in Luke and Matt

Rev. 22:13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. These are the words of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the book of Revelation.They are bold. They are confident. They are all encompassing. They speak of a powerful dominating being. One who says, you want to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Today

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 4, 2007

Jesus introduces a shift in worship, focusing worship on the spiritual instead of the physical. The future of worship as Jesus was describing it would be a spiritual more than a ritual activity.

Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Mennonite

Separated Unto The Gospel Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Jan 6, 2007

In order to understand the Gospel, we must understand the righteousness of God, the unrighteousness of mankind, and what a righteous God has done about it.

Separated unto the Gospel” CLBC December 31, 2006 a.m. Subject: The Gospel Theme: The Content of the Gospel Passage: Romans 1: 1 - 7 As we enter a new year, we are also entering a new series of studies. During the last couple of years, we have studied Ezra, and Nehemiah and have rejoiced in “A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 7, 2007

As we begin this new year let us take encouragement from Paul’s challenge to press on.

INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a few that are. A newspaper in Boston has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The One And Only - Accept No Substitute Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 2 explains that Philosophy, Ritualism, Mysticism, and Legalism are counterfeits of the real thing: Jesus Christ

Colossians Series # 2 Jesus the One and Only Accept No Substitute Scripture Reading: Colossians 2:2-8 INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at Colossians chapter 1 where Paul talked about the Supremacy of Christ. In Chapter 2, Paul warns the Colossian church about some teachings that are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2007

This ’most misunderstood’ parable is one of the most telling ones for our generation today. The parallels are powerful to consider! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Leaven Matthew 13:33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Leaven.html Just one verse is all it takes tonite to have a big spiritual spread to feast upon. How many have ever made homemade bread? What do you put in the dough to make it rise? Yeast. And what is the Bible word for yeast? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

Worship shapes our soul

Tilling The Soil of The Soul July 9, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Worship Isaiah 6:1-8 As we’ve been looking at the classic spiritual disciplines over the last year, I’ve talked about how the disciplines help us “till the soil of our soul” so that the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: *other