Sermons on Unlovable:

Christmas For Frodo Baggins, Harry Potter, And Jaws

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

The weaker defeats the stronger. The pure in heart defeats the corrupt. These popular stories all share this theme. Yet,they also suggest that "we can do it alone." "We don’t need anybody else." The story of our faith is very, very different fro

Loving, Wonderful, Holy God, In your Son was life, and His life was the light for all people. May His light be our light. This Christmas, may we rediscover anew the light of your Son, by these words and our meditations. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen. I want to talk about Christmas. But ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Entertaining Angels Or Charlies?

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 19, 2000

How to see God’s angels in both the spiritual as well as the day to day sense.

Nov 26 morning Service Hebrews 13:1-6 Entetaining Angels, or Charlies? What exactly is an angel? We hear of angelic beings and their intercession in times of great despair and tragedy. We read of the messages they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 21, 2001

Adopt the mindset of Christ to daily live for God.

Living For God 1 Peter 4:1-11 Has anyone ever heard the phrase "Attitude is everything?" Today we are going to look at that thought from the standpoint of standing firm in our obedience to God. The greatest example of Godly mindset was our Lord Jesus. Jesus had a steadfast mindset. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Jesus Taught About Controlling One's Tongue

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound;

Jesus knew that one day His brother James would write, "If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check." (James 3:2) The Lord knew the tongue has the power to encourage or discourage; heal or wound; direct or deceive; comfort or ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Sides To The Same Coin.

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 24, 2006

What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us.

Two sides to the same coin. What comes to your mind when you think of God? What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us!! A.W. Tozer I want to look at the two sides of this coin called life and what that could mean to us. Psalm 22:1-11 1 My God, my God, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Friendship With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 10, 2006

Many Christians have experienced the love of God the Father, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, but few have encountered the friendship (fellowship, communion) with the Holy Spirit.

THE SUPERNATURAL CHURCH #2: FRIENDSHIP WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXTS: “The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former.” (Haggai 2:9). Discuss why this Scripture has been troubling me. “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but wait…until you are endued with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: *other

I'll Thank God All By Myself!

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Oct 24, 2003

I’ll Thank GOD All By Myself!

I’ll Thank GOD All By Myself! Luke 17:11-19 When we deal with Luke, we deal with a book authored by one who didn’t experience a walking - talking relationship with Jesus Christ. Luke never saw Jesus open a blinded eye or case a deaf ear to hear. But he believed in Jesus anyway. Even though he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Called

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 2, 2004

It is no over-statement to say that there are numerous and varied calls that come to Christians over the course of a lifetime. But there are four distinct calls that are common to all born-again believers.

WE HAVE BEEN CALLED “Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called.” Ephesians 4:1 (NASB) It is no over-statement to say that there are numerous and varied calls that come to Christians over the course of a lifetime. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You In Tune?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 5, 2006

A Message built on Nooma #11 - "Rhythm" - by Rob Bell

5 March 2006 Dakota Community Church Are You In Tune? The name NOOMA comes from the pronunciation of the Greek word pneuma meaning ’wind,’ ’spirit,’ or ’God’s movement or agency.’ This morning we are going to begin by watching the Nooma video “Rhythm”. In this video Rob Bell looks at what it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2

Denomination: Mennonite

Lesson 3: Romans 1:16-17

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2007

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just

A. SCRIPTURE “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, the just shall live by faith” (Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jody Brock on Jan 26, 2007

Paul stated that love is greater than faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit of the spirit, which is love. This sermon examines the importance of love according to Paul

The Importance of Love 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13 INTRO: Paul stated that love is greater that faith and hope. He explained the uselessness of gifts, knowledge, faith, benevolence, and sacrifices without the first fruit, which is love (Galatians 5:12). It is said that Paul in this chapter “rises on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus’ story knocks us off balance. Position is nothing and relationship is everything. Possessions are not signs of God’s love but tools for God’s blessings

Luke 16:19-31 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION Often times we go through life on auto-pilot. • We may spend most of a day in meetings with a person and not be able to describe what that person was wearing. • We driving down the highway. We reach a particular point in our journey and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Community - Ii

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 10, 2008

Conclusion to Why Community.

Dakota Community Church January 20, 2008 Why Community? - II 1. Jesus did not come to establish “excellent” presentations. John 13:34-35 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

These Things #6 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #6 1ST TIMOTHY 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: THERE ARE TWO OTHER PLACES IN THE BOOK OF 1 TIMOTHY THAT PAUL USES THE PHRASE “THESE THINGS”. BOTH OF THEM ARE FOUND IN CHAPTER 6. TAKE YOUR BIBLE AND TURN WITH ME TO THE 6TH CHAPTER OF 1 TIMOTHY. LET’S STAND TOGETHER AS WE READ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Love your neighbor, as yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 22:39

Denomination: Baptist