Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Stephen. Also International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

Acts 7:54-8:4 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Stephen And now, we come to the final sermon, #9, of this series. Since September, we have been studying in the book of Acts, watching how God’s power flowed through His people to make a difference. In the 1st part of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Manger, Part 1

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 18, 2011

The birth of the Savior, the Messiah, the redeemer of the world, took the kind of supernatural preparation that only God could have accomplished!

The Journey to the “Manger” part 1 I was thinking about the Christmas story this week and how everything took place, in the town of Bethlehem. Along with the miracle of the story, I couldn’t stop thinking about the miracles of the journey, That had to come about and to take place, all to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Room In Your Hearrt?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2011

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

“Room In Your Heart?” Luke 2:1-20 Author Phillip Yancey once wrote: “How did Christmas day feel to God? Imagine for a moment becoming a baby again: giving up language and muscle coordination, and the ability to eat solid food and control your bladder. Or imagine yourself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"Nothing Is Ever The Same"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 27, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany.

Matthew 2:1-12 “Nothing Is Ever The Same” What images come to your mind when you think of the Magi in Matthew’s Gospel? Having sat through enough Christmas plays, it may be hard for some of us to banish the image of children wearing bathrobes and Burger King crowns, trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Said: I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 4, 2012

What does abiding in Christ, who is the true vine mean for me today - mission?

Sermon Story: When Maddy and I lived in Switzerland we had a couple of vines in the back garden. To be honest, the first year we were there - they looked pretty awful and so Maddy asked her father - as he had been a farmer - to come round and trim them to see if we could get any fruit. I got a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Comfortable Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

This message focuses on the Cross of Christ and the fact that Jesus calls each of us to carry our own cross daily. (1 Cor. 1:18-27, 2 Cor. 12:9-10

The Comfortable Cross 1 Corinthians 1:18-27, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 CHCC: April 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: (sit in chair acting like you're asleep – then “wake” up) I guess I got too comfortable! Today we’re talking about The Comfortable Cross. (Show the cross shaped ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Potters House

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 29, 2012

Reference to God being the potter and mankind being the clay is throughout the Bible. Manking allowing the Lord to mold us and make us into the image of Christ is our choice.

At the Potters House Jeremiah chapter 18:1-18:10 Introduction- As we open our Bibles to hear what God has to say through His word this morning, can we stop a minute and pray that the Holy Spirit would anoint and lead and guide us. Ask the Holy Spirit to help us where we are at. You know where ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Noah: Building The Kingdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 1, 2011

The Bible suggests that we spend our lives building three things: Building the Kingdom of God, Building Broken Lives, and Building for Eternity.

HEROES OF FAITH #2: NOAH: BUILDING THE KINGDOM INTRO: Why did you come here this morning? To sing some songs and hear some stories? I hope not! Two thousand years ago, Jesus said, “I will build my church.” Not a building, but people. We’re here to see lives transformed, to provide hope, healing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: *other

Who Are You When You Think God Aint Looking

Contributed by Chad Ramsey on Oct 2, 2011

Who are you when you think God aint looking? If that question makes you uneasy, you need a heart transplant and to get your mind right!

NLBRA 10/2/11 …. Who Are You When You Think God Aint Looking Over the years country music sure has changed a lot. Todays country music is more of a pop country. Not like it used to be when some of us where growing up. I guess things have to change with the times. But the one thing that we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

The love of God extends to all of us.

The love of God 911 Tributes Introduction- We take a moment this morning to reflect on the September 11, 2001 attack on America. We remember the 1000’s of lives that were lost and the 1000’s of families who have been forced to adjust to life not intended for them. Those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Envy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 22, 2011

The is a message in the series of the seven deadly sins.

Disclaimer: Over the years I have been impacted by much reading and study. So there is probably nothing original expect thought and organization. Envy: The Sin of the Heart What happened here, what made Cain the first child born into the world kill his brother. Well let us look at it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Outcasts! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2012

In Mark 2 we meet two outcasts: a paralyzed man and Levi. Each had a decision to make that mirrors decisions that we as humans must make as well with the presence of Jesus.

Whereas in Chapter 1 we saw Jesus, the ultimate action hero, begin his battle against the enemy, Satan, in Chapter 2 He takes the war to a new front and begins battling the religious establishment in Israel, which was just as much an impediment to entering God’s kingdom as Satan. He does this by: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Taking The Test Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2012

What happens after you hear the words of Jesus? Is your life different? Today as we study Mark's gospel we see how the Lord gives the disciples an opportunity to test how much the words of Jesus became life in them.

When I was 15 I took a course at high school in how to drive a car. Drivers Education featured movies, texts, and lectures. At no time during this course did we set foot inside of an actual vehicle. Later, I took driver’s training where we tried out our skills behind the wheel. All this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unholy Passions Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2015

Think about what really matters in life. It's not who you are, it's who you have become. It's not what you say, it's what you do. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Be wary of misplaced passions.

In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the now-famous book GOOD TO GREAT. He and his team researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from mediocre ones. Interestingly, two companies Collins commended that moved from “good to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4-17, Judges 8:22-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible