Sermons on Urge:

A Lesson From Little Menotomy

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2007

Christians must not stray far from the supply-train ... Jesus Christ.

A Lesson from Little Menotomy Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 3 0 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Declare Your Dependence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jul 12, 2004

As Christians we should not seek to find personal independence but rather we should live with a radical dependence on God

Declare Your Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 2004 Introduction Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Battle Between Reasoning And Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2002

There is a constant battle between reasoning and faith, which moves mountains?

THE BATTLE OF REASONING AND FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Isa. 1:18, Come now let us reason together. Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) Now faith is the substance of the things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.--- Numbers 13: 30: Caleb stills the people and said," Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Active Participants Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

We are meant to be active participants in the Body of Christ, and God has assigned each one of us a function in the Body.

At conversion - God incorporates us into the Body. He puts us in a community relationship w\all believers, and we share a common life in Christ. We are not meant to be passive participants - eg. "silent partners" God intends all Christians to be active participants and has assigned each one of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

How To Fix Broken Altars Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 6 in Elijah series - coming back to a first love, whether it be people or God. I preached this Valentine’s Day.

1 Kings 18:20-21, 30-39 – How to Fix Broken Altars A psychologist and newspaper columnist named George Crane told once of a woman who was full of hatred toward her husband, and wanted to hurt him all she could. He counseled her to act as if she really loved her husband, to tell him how much he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Corporate Prayer

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 4, 2005

This sermon defines the requirements and results of corporate prayer in the local church.

Corporate Prayer Acts 1:14 Ill- On February 24, 1991, a lightning ground offensive was launched by the U.S. and allied forces in the Persian Gulf War. Its effectiveness shattered the defending Iraqi forces. Within days the world’s fourth largest army was crushed, tens of thousands of prisoners of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: The God Edition

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 7, 2005

Implications of what God has done as new creations in Christ

Text: 2 Cor.5:16-6:2 Theme: God’s New Creation 16So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18All this is from God, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Death Row

Contributed by James Tidwell on Aug 7, 2005

I would like to take a few minutes and talk to you on a subject I have entitled “Death Row.” There has been a lot of debate going on for years on the concept of the death penalty and the legality of putting someone to death for committing a violent act ca

By Rev. James Tidwell Key Text: Romans 5:12, 6:23; 5:12 “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.” 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A House Of Stone, Not Of Straw

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

A house of stone not of straw 1 Peter 2:5-10 I. Introduction a. Three little pigs each build a house i. Straw ii. Stick iii. Stone b. Which one held up against the wolf? i. The one made of Stone c. What I hope to do today is paint a picture in your mind of strong house that can withstand the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

What Is Your Pattern?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 21, 2003

What is the pattern for your life? Whom or what are you copying?

Ephesians 4:17-24 “WHAT IS YOUR PATTERN?” “What is your pattern?” I asked one of our members this question when I was visiting her the other week. “What is your pattern?” She was knitting a blanket – lots of brilliant colors, a very complicated design. It was turning out to be a very nice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Applause Of Heaven

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 23, 2003

Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:4-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Do It! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 10, 2010

..."Will any one of you who has a servant ploughing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table'? Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat an

I have not always been an Anglican! In my late teens - in the days following my rather dramatic conversion experience - I found myself gravitating naturally towards the more charismatic end of the church. Maybe it was because it was more youthful and energetic. Maybe it was because I felt at home ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Are You Holding Onto?

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Mar 23, 2010

What does Paul mean when he brags on his past?

Concordia Lutheran Church March 21, 2010 What Are You Holding on To? Phil 3:4-14 As you realize that the things we leave behind, some which brought us pain, and some in which we confidently based our identity, may we intimately know the power of His resurrection, given to us by God our Father, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible