Sermons on Use:

Guideline #8: Continually Practice Agape Love For One Another Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

Jesus Christ shows us what agape love is all about and commands us to practice it in our corporate and private lives.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:7-12 TITLE: “CONTINUALLY PRACTICE AGAPE LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER” (Based on and material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenage young men were out cave exploring when they found ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sower

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Kingdom of heaven is like seed being sown. This includes seed sown is us to yield a harvest and us being sown as well.

Introductory Considerations 1. How could anyone not understand? The message of salvation is a simple one. The story of God’s great persistent love for us and the story of our rebellion. 2. And yet there are times when we try to share what it means with others and somehow they don’t understand - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

War- What About Forgiveness?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2002

A sermon for a Seeker Service that looks at national hurts, grudges and suspicions and moves on to the need for personal forgiveness (to us and from us)

War?- what about forgiveness?! WBC Seeker Service 10/11/02 am Talk 1- National forgiveness It seems we ALL have racial, national prejudices - we¡¦re programmed. By things people say. What we pick up. Events - Nelson Mandela, in his book "Long Walk to freedom¡¨: ¡§No one is born hating another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Baptist

Light Has Come/Christmas Lights

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Dec 1, 2002

This Advent sermon uses some of the lights of the Christmas Season as illustrations to teach us how to get the most out of this Advent/Christmas.

INTRODUCTION Are you afraid of the dark? When I was a child I used to be afraid. My active imagination caused me to visualize all types of dreadful things lurking in the dark along the path to the out house, or next to my bed in the night. When we would come home at night, I would let my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

The Past Is Nailed To Calvary. The Future Is Tied To The Risen Christ.

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Nov 28, 2004

Our hope in the future lies in the greatest advocate in eternity who will not only speak for us but will also claim us as His own

The past is nailed to Calvary. The future is tied to the risen Christ. Isaiah 2:3 “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.” Introduction Last time, we visited Isaiah’s first recorded vision, when he uttered God’s condemnation of a rebellious nation. A people who had rejected their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Stepped Into Time

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 17, 2004

Jesus stepped out of eternity into time because He loves us so much He wants us in eternity with Him.

Eternity Stepped Into Time TCF Sermon December 5, 2004 sermon was preceded by song “The Final Word,” by Michael Card. I asked Lisa to sing that Michael Card song this morning, because one of the phrases that often comes to my mind, especially in the Christmas season, is that one little phrase ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leftovers Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

Peter gives us a new recipe for living--now he tells us what to do with the "leftovers" of our old life.

I Peter 2:1-3 “Leftovers” Intro—As we’ve looked at the first chapter of First Peter over the last several weeks, you might say that Peter has been giving us a recipe for spiritual growth...In Chapter 1, verses 3-12, he’s told us to remember what God has given to each of us that has accepted Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For Liars & Lions !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 19, 2004

Lies, and deception often come from unusual sources. The results of deception often lead us to the lion that is ready to destoy us !

Watch Out For Liars & Lions ! Introduction: Jeroboam was the first King of the divided kingdom of Israel. He was a wicked king who erected two golden figures as worship. One at Dan and the other at Bethel. He also instituted a non-Levitical priesthood. It is at the dedicating of the altar at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Trials

Contributed by Darrell Tucker on May 21, 2004

Every Christian needs endurance; God gives us trials to help us mature and build our endurance for the course ahead.

The Joy of Trials James 1:2-4 I. Do YOU have trials? a. Is there anyone who doesn’t?! i. Chirpy the parakeet – News story about a parakeet that was mistakenly sucked up in the vacuum while his owner was cleaning his cage. ii. Mark Dunn – College roommate whose waterbed seemed to have a hole in it… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confessions Of A Chronic Complainer

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

Our complaining and grumbling spirit might just keep us from experiencing all the good things God has for us.

Confessions of a Chronic Complainer TCF Sermon March 21, 2004 A few weeks ago, I picked up Laura after school, and she told me, Dad, we have to go to the hospital. Well, many parents might panic if their child said that, but with Laura, I know immediately what she means, I don’t even have to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:2-4, Psalm 31:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quality Of Our Divine Call

Contributed by Billy Weems on Oct 18, 2000

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously.

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously. Our Scripture provides the outline for this expositional sermon from the Word of God. I Peter 5:10 "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

"Renewing Mind & Will"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

God requires us to surrender our minds and wills to Him so He can accomplish His work through us.

Sermon.982 See # 479, 931 “Renewing Mind & Will” Romans 12:1-2 From the pulpit of Bayview Baptist Church, Sunday July 15, 2001 When I was younger, I thought about the question, “Why am I here, or what is my purpose in life?” a great deal. I was raised in a rural traditional Southern Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Time For Faith

Contributed by John Nadasi on Sep 14, 2001

A response to Tuesday September 11 attack on the United States. A sermon that calls us to faith, rather than fear for God is with us.

Matthew 24:1-8 Eads and Haswell UMC September 16, 2001 Tuesday morning, I got out of bed and went through my normal array of morning activities. I showered, dressed, ate breakfast, And sat down to drink my morning cup of coffee. I was remarkably pleased with the Broncos the night ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Stay On Task Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006

For us to rid ourselves of idolatry in the church we must stay on task...with what God has called us to do!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 5, 2006 Date Preached: July 9, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: Stay on Task, Avoiding the Idol of Distraction Sermon Text: 2 Tim 4:1-8 (NASB) read now… Introduction: 1 I solemnly charge you in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist