Sermons on Understanding Your Roots:

Revival-The Proof Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

7 Priorities to produce healthy Christians

In part 1 of this sermon we noticed the first 2 parts THE DISCIPLE’S CONFIDENCE v. 14-35 THE PEOPLE’S CONVERSION v. 36-41 Now let’s notice THE PROCESS CONTINUES v. 42-47 There are 7 priorities weaved into these verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Yet Filled With Joy

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 27, 2011

A short talk given at a midweek communion service 3 days after resurrection Sunday. What God-inspired task have you been given. Like the women, as you go, Jesus will meet you and minister to you in the task.

They were ‘afraid yet filled with joy’ (28:8). Mary Magdalene and the other Mary - Mary the mother of James and Joses (27:56&61) – arrive at the tomb (28:1). They witness the stone rolled away from the mouth of the tomb (28:2). They see the guards posted by Pilate (27:65) so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Family Reunions

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

Family is so important. At my family reunion, we even have a few folks attend who are'nt related. Theyre just friends. They're always welcome. It's the same in our church family reunions. A family is people. My people. Related by blood... HIS blood.

Family Reunions Text: Luke 12:13 "Someone in the crowd said to Him, Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me." Everybody needs somebody who's willing to deflate their egos from time to timeeven movie stars like Denzel Washington. While promoting 2007's The Great Debaters, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Of Faith Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

We should Look to people of Faith as a source of encouragement for the future.

HEBREWS 11:1-40 “Faith…this is what the ancients were commended for.” (NIV) FAITH Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 PAST HEREOS OF FAITH The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah The Faith of Abraham The Faith of Moses The Faith of Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Are Become New

Contributed by Giovanni Solares on Aug 11, 2009

What are those things that became new, and are becoming new in the life of the believer of Christ.

“All Things Are Become New” 2 Corinthians 5:17 1. New Lord - God, Master, King, Father (2 Cor. 5:17; John 8:44; John 1:12; Matt. 6:9; ) 2. New Life - eternal life, changed life, Christian life, meaningful life, peaceful life, abundant life (John 3:16; 2 Cor. 5:17, Phil. 1:21; Gal. 2:20; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

He Is On The Throne

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

We get a glimse of God on His Throne

Verse 9-10-Thrones put in place: Daniel is a spectator in his own dream. The scene changes, Daniel now sees events taking place in heaven, a heavenly court. Here, the Ancient of Days, God, is pictured sitting on his throne. Ancient of Days or Ancient One This term is only used here in the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Power In The Gospel Today?!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2009

In this sermon outline we look at the unchanging power of God. He is not limited to Bible Days and stories of the Bible, but His power to save, change and deliver is present today to work in our lives.

IS THERE POWER IN THE GOSPEL TODAY?! In this sermon outline we look at the unchanging power of God. He is not limited to Bible Days and stories of the Bible, but His power to save, change and deliver is present today to work in our lives. I) GOD IS UNCHANGING IN ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6

Elements Of Unity Series

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 16, 2007

THIS IS ONE PART OF A SERIES OF LESSONS ON UNITY. THIS HAS BEEN DESIGHNED FOR A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS MID-WEEK SERVICE OR SMALL GROUP.

ELEMENTS OF UNITY: ASSEMBLE YOURSELVES 4/16/07 (Psa 133:1) A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Note the word Unity It takes U and I to make UNITY Without I we just UN-TY everything God has put together Without U we are just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacred Altars

Contributed by Allen James on Oct 19, 2009

Often times when we think of a sacred altar we focus more on being in the right place rather than being God’s person who is filled with God’s presence.

Sacred Altars • Ezra 1:1-4, 2:1-2, 3:1-7 OPENING IDEA: Where are your Sacred Spaces in life? WEDDING. SIGN. LIFE EVENT. FOOTBALL STADIUM. CAMP. CEMETERY. We often return to these sacred spaces to revisit and/or sometimes to rebuild or resurrect the memory or even that place in life. Feel like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want? Remain In Me, And I Will Remain In You Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 27, 2009

About being faithful to what God wants for our lives

Later today many of us will be attending commencement ceremonies for high school and college graduates. When I read today’s scripture I was reminded of the sermon I gave at the Baccalaureate last Sunday evening. I explained to the students that what ever they do in life reflects back on their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Faith Of David On Trial Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 29, 2009

What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith.

The Faith of David on Trial by Gerald Van Horn Text. Hebrews 11:32-33, 2 Samuel 24:24 Introduction. What a strange passage of Scripture we have before us concerning David’s faith. David knew he had sinned in numbering the people therefore he needed to make a sacrifice for his sin. Araunah, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Ready For Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 7, 2009

This study teaches us how to get ready for worship.

When you come to worship do you prepare yourself for a worship experience? What do I mean, prepare yourself? The 24th Psalm addresses this question. In verse 3 it raises the question. " Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?" This Psalm discusses the question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How All The Best Stories Begin

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Life and death of John the Baptist

Children’s story, 4 May 2003 Matthew 11:1-6 How must all the best stories begin? Once upon a time there was a man called Zach. Who would like to hold up the picture of Zach? Now Zach and his wife Liz had tried to have children throughout their married life but they couldn’t. How do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Calm Before The Storm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Jesus is about to be betrayed and suffer physical torture but he takes time to be with His disciples in the calm before the storm.

I went fishing on a lake one time in Northern Wisconsin with a friend of mine. We took out my aunt and uncle’s paddle boat. It was a nice day and we wanted the exercise. A storm came up and waves started to come up over the sides of the small boat. We tried to paddle against the wind and waves ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran