Sermons on Ups And Downs:

I Will Make Of My Church...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Dec 30, 2003

What can I do to make a differnce in the world? Only what God wants us to do.

Introduction: The world is in a mess. One shutters to think what the future holds in store. I really believe that things will get worse before they begin to get better. There are going to have to be great sacrifice made and great battles fought politically, judicially and on the battlefields of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004

Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Let Him That Stole Steal No More

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Jan 13, 2004

The Devil is a Thief and a Robber. Christians need to put a stop to the Devil’s acts of thievery in their lives. Satan takes advantage of Christians because they are ignorant of his devices and do not understand what belongs to them in Christ. How Satan s

LET HIM THAT STOLE STEAL NO MORE John 10:10 KJV The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Eph 4:27-28 KJV “Neither give place to the devil. (NIV and do not give the devil a foothold.) 28 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Ephesians 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2004

Love requires some responsibility

INTRODUCTION • Last week we looked at how important it is for all of us to find some area of service in the church. We looked at how important it is for all of us to work together in accomplishing the work that God has commissioned us with. • Today we are going to take things a step deeper. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Smyrna, The Church Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Smyrna, the church of faith

Smyrna: The Church of Faith Revelation 2:8-10, "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty-yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Matters Most In Life!

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

What Matters Most In Life! Love is the key to attracting the lost to church!

I almost died this week... The words, “I love you.” became meaningful to me. Love came alive in Janet, when she didn’t want to leave me even though they kicked her out. Almost every phone call - the words I love you were spoken from the heart. Tonight - Communion - I will tell about the walk ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Father's Love

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Behold the Father’s Love 1) For the obvious sinner 2) For the oblivious sinner

Do your parents have favourites? Do they love your older or younger sibling more than you? It feels that way some times doesn’t it? Especially when your parents let your older sibling do more things than you, or let the younger ones get away with things they never let you get away with. How about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Stewardship - Part Three Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Third in a series of four messages on Stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Proverbs 11:24-29 One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. People curse the man who hoards grain, but blessing crowns him who is willing to sell. He who seeks good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Great About Jesus?

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Feb 7, 2005

The key word in the book of Hebrews is: Better. This message describes how much better our lives are in Christ. Video clip suggestion. ppt friendly outline. Relevant to seekers & believers.

What’s so great about Jesus? By Pastor Bob Hunter Scripture: Hebrews Chs.1-4 Video Clip suggestion: “That’s My King” available at www.sermonspice.com Intro: There is one reoccurring word in the book of Hebrews used by the author to describe Jesus. The word is “Better.” The original greek ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Go For The Gold! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Second in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today is "Get In The Game" Sunday. Today we are launching our "Get In The Game" giving campaign. Our goal in this campaign is for each of us to prayerfully consider what God has to say to us about what we should give over the next four years to help our church pay off our debt on the construction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit And The Church Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 17, 2005

Pentecost is the Birthday of the Church. This sermon looks at what we were born for.

Knowing The Holy Spirit May 15, 2005 Pentecost The Spirit and the Church Acts 1:1-11, 2:1-47 You may remember what I’ve been saying about how the Trinity is involved in the creation. How the Father and the Son work together to form the whole of creation, and how the Spirit, who is the ...read more

Denomination: *other

An Attitude Adjustment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 17, 2005

We should strive for the servant attitude of Christ Jesus.

AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION What is an attitude? An attitude is much more than an opinion and much more than a mere feeling. An attitude is an opinion that is acted upon. For example, a person may feel that he or she is more superior to those around them and it hurts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Let Evil Ruin Itself"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 3, 2005

A call to ask Jesus for His forgiveness and thus allow God to overcome evil with good.

Romans 12:9-21 “Let Evil Ruin Itself” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called The Hiding Place, tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Way Back

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 6, 2005

2 Chronicles 7:14 shows the road back for a nation or an individual that has strayed from the will of God.

Finding The Way Back 2 Chronicles 7:14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: The Discovery Channel sometime ago carried the story of a group of spelunkers or cave explorers. When we lived in Rolla years ago, we used to go caving. Ours ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Work... Enjoy Or Endure

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 19, 2005

Christians should enjoy their work, not endure it.

Would you believe that most Filipinos are satisfied with their work? That is, if we believe the survey released last April by the SWS or the Social Weather Stations. A sampling of 1,200 persons nationwide revealed that our “job satisfaction is quite high, with 88% of all working adults saying they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist