Sermons on Unexpected Ways:

All About Praise

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Psalm 150 calls us to praise in all ways and at all times.

Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power, praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre, praise him with tambourine and dancing, praise him with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming The Confusion Of Christmas

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 20, 2008

This text holds the answer of how to celebrate Christmas in a truly Christian way.

“Overcoming The Confusion of Christmas” Luke 2:7-20 (key verses 17-20) A Kindergarten teacher asked her class which Christmas Story they would like to hear her read. One little boy shouted out, “Tell the one about where the father saw Santa Claus and got sick.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Economic Stimulus—jesus Style Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 19, 2009

Answering God’s call to be the only way is can be difficult but rewarding

Electronic Arts has beat another company as Midway Games filed for chapter 11 this past Thursday. Midway’s big game was Mortal Combat but they also took a stab at sports games. Blitz the League I, a 2009 football game, aired an interesting television ad in which a computer-generated Lawrence ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 3

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn the Biblical way to build your avings and live debt free.

Download the free PowerPoint and teaching maerials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 3 Developed using the books Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover ASSIGNMENT FROM LAST WEEK - Finish working on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8

Denomination: Holiness

The Set Of The Sail

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

’Tis the set of the sails And not the gales Which tells us the way to go.

The Set of the Sail 1 Chron. 22:19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Jacob, The Man Who Learned To Adjust Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2008

Each of us is different, and each of us has a long way to go.

Jacob, The Man Who Learned to Adjust (Genesis 25:19-34) 1. John went to visit his old grandfather in a secluded area of Georgia. After chatting all night John’s grandfather made a breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast. However, John noticed a film on his plate, and questioned his grandfather, "Are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Problem With Your Finances... Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

“If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Path Of Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 29, 2008

GOD KNOW THE PATH WE NEED TO TAKE LET LEARN THE WAY.

HERE DAVID TELL US HOW GOD REWARD THOSE WHO WALK WITH GOD ON A DAILY WALK. FOR WE HAVE IN GOD WORD WHO WALK OBEY AND LIVE FOR GOD EVERY DAY AND IF WE WANT GOD TO BLESS US THEN WE MUST WALK IN THE RIGHT PATH. LIKE ENOCH WHO WALK AND HAD A GREAT TESTIMONY THAT HE PLEASE GOD NOTE PAUL WHO FACE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For Loopholes Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2008

One of the ways we can be a bad Christian is by not keeping our word.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • There are so many traps out there for us to fall into aren’t there. • We have been spending the past 4 weeks looking at 8 ways we can be a bad Christian. • I believe that the value of this series is that we can look at some of the mistakes of the past and learn from them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Passed By

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

Jesus stopped by on His way to Jericho to change the lives of two men

Introduction: Our greatest need is to see the Lord. Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem to be crucified. However, something happened on His way. I. A Commotion by the Roadside A. His Condition 1. Blind - 2Co 4:4 2. Beggar - Re 3:17 B. His Cry 1. His ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - What's It All About?

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 21, 2008

How should we worship the Lord in a way that is pleasing and acceptable to Him?

Worship – What’s it all about? Psalm 95 Video – The gift of worship – (from floodgate productions through Worship House Media) Slide Worship, it is easy for us to get caught up in the ways we like to express worship and sometimes forget about Who we worship and why we worship and how our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wounded For Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2008

The message identifies Jesus and talks about ways we wound Him.

Text: “He was wounded (pierced) for our transgressions” (Isaiah 53:5). The King James Version of God’s Word uses the word “wounded” while the New International Version uses the word “pierced” in reference to our transgressions. When we speak of a “wound”, we usually refer to an injury in which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Creating A Climate For Joy

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 13, 2008

Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like ways.

Title: Creating a Climate for Joy Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Big Idea: Christians find joy in following Christ and behaving in a Christ-like way. Introduction I would like for us to take a moment to watch a clip by the Audio Adrenaline people who went on a road trip across America to find out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ezra Fast Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on May 15, 2008

When faced with problems beyond our capablilities God has a way.

EZRA FAST 5/14/08 Ezra 8:22-31 S__L__R__ 1. EXAMINATION A. Reality of the Problem 1. Long Walk a. 4 months journey 2. Loads of Wealth a. several Million dollars gold & silver 3. Lack of Warriors a. subjugated people b. shop keepers/city folk B. Result if Problem not ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows Our Need Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 30, 2006

God has lovingly provided a way for our greatest need to be met.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 1 of 5) He Knows Our Need Isa. 9:1-7 Nov. 26, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist