Sermons on Unforeseen Gratitude:

Tasting, Craving, And Cleaning House

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Craving God and being obedient

Tasting, Craving, and Cleaning House 1 Pet. 2:1-3 Aug. 9, 2009 Intro: Those of you who have been around Laurier for a number of years know that I like to attend a conference called “The Leadership Summit” each year, generally the first Thursday and Friday of August, and you might be used to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Article 11. Justification Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 2, 2009

Article 11 JUSTIFICATION UNPACKED AND APPLIED.

BAPTIST ARTICLE 11 JUSTIFICATION. JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE IS SEEN BY PROTESTANTS AS BEING THE THEOLOGICAL FAULT LINE THAT DIVIDED ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH FROM PROTESTANT FAITH DURING THE REFORMATION. ROMAN CATHOLICS BELIEVE THAT JUSTIFICATION IS INFUSED INTO THE BELIEVERS LIFE AND IT ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Content Or Discontent? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life.

Content or discontent that is the question? Open with Video – Bill Naire talking about the lives of the rich and famous! Thesis: We need to learn to be content in life. Scripture Texts: 1 Timothy 6:3-10: Love of Money 3If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to the sound ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Job Done

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Happy People In An Unhappy World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

True joy is found in giving and receiving the unconditional love of Jesus. [Happiness is not found in our circumstances, but in the unchanging love of God.]

Happy People in an Unhappy World Acts 24:1 - 27 Intro: What is the secret to true happiness? According to a USA Today article a few years back, psychologists now know what makes people happy. Marilyn Elias writes, “The happiest people surround themselves with family and friends, don’t care about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing Something Useful Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010

The eigth commandment not only prohibits stealing but also promotes stewardship and trust.

“Law & Order: SPU - Doing Something Useful” Ex. 20:15; Eph. 4:25-28; Heb. 13:5-6 It remains still today as one of the most difficult, emotional times in my ministry. A well-liked, loyal member of the church was caught stealing from the offerings – not once but numerous times over ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Live A Life That Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 1, 2010

This passage not only lets us know that it's possible to live a life that pleases God, it then goes on to share four things present in that kind of life.

MOVING PAST "I HOPE SO. . .": God has given us the opportunity and means to live a life that makes Him smile. - Colossians 1:10 – “may please Him in every way” - An interesting idea: living to make God smile. - When you ask many people whether they’re going to heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Soberanía Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Sep 4, 2010

Dios es soberano

Celebremos: Soberanía Hechos 17:22-26 Este mes nuestro país está de fiesta. Desde hace un buen tiempo se nos ha estado recordando que este año celebramos, como nación, el bicentenario de la Independencia y centenario de la revolución. Estamos siendo testigos de una celebración importante porque ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Coming Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2009

Jesus is going away, but they will not be left to their own resources. The Father will send the Spirit in Jesus’ place. The power of God is resident in Jesus & His disciples are invited to know Jesus & gain life from Him, & share His power.

JOHN 14: 15– 20 THE COMING OF THE SPIRIT This is the first of several teachings on the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room Discourse. Jesus teaches so much about the Holy Spirit because apart from the Spirit of God we cannot live the Christian life God calls us to in His Word. We need to know who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Rebuild After A Disaster? Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 2, 2009

Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished.

Title: How Do You Rebuild After a Disaster? Text: Nehemiah 1-6 Thesis: Things get done when we pray, take action, and persevere until a goal is accomplished. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge In our reading this week we have leapt through the “Period of the Kings” during ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Antioch Affect Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 5, 2009

The Antioch Affect - Obedience to the Holy Spirit in small things, leads to far reaching blessings.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is titled the same "The Antioch Affect") The links are not active in this document on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Toys Or Joys?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

A man is not the sum of what he gathers, it is not abou what you have but who you know. Do you know the one that provides ALL things?

TOYS OR JOYS? (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) So many times I have heard people say “the one that dies with the most toys wins” as if gathering material possessions here on earth is what life is all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Hit The Bulls Eye Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 12, 2011

We cannot be on target with God unless we have the courage to grab hold of the gracious realities of peace with God.

“Between the Lines: How to Hit the Bull’s Eye” Romans 5:1-11 During my high school years I spent two summers working as a counselor at the local YMCA Day Camp. In that capacity I was often an instructor – including teaching archery. Being totally inexperienced in that field, I quickly learned that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"What Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2009

What should a Christian give to God?

As we mentioned last time, in this series on giving, we are going to take a look at what the bible says about the “What,” “How,” and “Why” of giving. Today, we will look to Scripture to answer the question of “What should I give?” From our text, we discover that there are three things every ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011

Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist