Sermons on Vast:

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2007

God has a track record of working in impossible situations.

God Makes A Way (Exodus 14:1-31) 1. One of the most interesting phenomenon of our day is the coversion of Muslims through dreams. 2. "A Californian magazine ran a survey of over 600 ex-Muslims who now follow Jesus, and concludes: "Although dreams appear to play a minor role in the conversion of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Confident Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 6, 2007

Paul is addressing the elders at Ephesus as he heads for Jerusalem, and in doing so he gives us a great picture of what makes a servant of God confident in what he is doing.

Passage: Acts 20:13-28 Intro: Once in a while, when things are a little overwhelming in my life, I have what Jan and I call “the church dream.” 1. I’m here, though the room is usually a little larger, with a lot more people. 2. the service is underway as I walk in, but I don’t recognize the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Is It I

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2006

Examine yourself

Matthew 26:17-25 "Began every one of them to say unto him, Lord, is it I?" Jesus sits down to eat the passover meal with His disciples. "As they did eat" the Lord dropped a bomshell. He had spoke of it repeatedly before, but now He detonated the bomb. Right when everyone was enjoying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Field

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 7, 2006

A look at the shpherds in the Christmas story and Chrsit as the Good Shepherd.

“Lessons from the Field” December 10, 2006 Intro: Sheep are sometimes wild and crazy animals. They are often lost, they smell bad, and they are not particularly smart. Sheep, for all of their quirks and peculiarities, make for some great stories. Take for instance the story of Shrek. Now this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of The Wise Men

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 14, 2006

The Purpose That Motivated Them; The Perseverance That Sustained Them; The Presents They Presented Him

Matthew 2:1-12 The Journey of the Wise Men The characters of Christmas teach us a great deal about the meaning of Christmas. Now, we do not know a great deal about these wise men actually. They are really known as magi in the scriptures. We do not know how many of them there were. We say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Intro To The Book Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 8, 2010

The Study of Ephesians will lead us to a greater understanding of purpose-centered living.

Intro to The Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Background Ephesus The city of Ephesus, was the fourth largest city in the Roman empire located on the Western coast of Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Create In Me A Clean Heart" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 11, 2011

During those times in our life when it seems we have no hope, we can read the words of David to know that God is always present. Jesus said, "I will never leave you or forsake you."

Spend time every day in God’s Word. Find joy in something each day. Work on self improvement. Try something new. Venture out and do something different. One of my favorite musical artists is a man named James Taylor. I’ve enjoyed his guitar playing and ballads for over 35 years. In the early ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent: Stand Guard!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011

May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Introduction Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

Introduction to the Book of Ephesians

Intro to The Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Background Ephesus The city of Ephesus, was the fourth largest city in the Roman empire located on the Western coast of Asia Minor, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Great Commission Not The Great Option

Contributed by Alan Bella on May 15, 2011

A close look at the great commission

THE GREAT COMMISSION, NOT THE GREAT OPTION MATTHEW 28:16-20 I. INTRODUCTION: INTRODUCE SERIES ON MISSIONS. II. TALK ABOUT OUR MISSIONS OFFERINGS: PRAISE THEM FOR MAKING BOTH GOALS. III. JERRY RANKIN FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS BOARD STATEMENT: “ IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rewards Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 18, 2012

Salvation is a free gift from God, our rewards are accoring to works.

REWARDS Knowing that rewards will be given should make believers want to become a better and more productive Christian. There is a vast difference in the doctrine of salvation for the lost, and the doctrine of rewards for the saved. Salvation is “a free gift of God; you cannot earn it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: *other

Christians Are Abnormal In How They View The World Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 14, 2012

In series on the Sermon on the Mount (Christians are Abnormal). Addresses priorities in the Christian life. Suitable for graduations.

CHRISTIANS ARE ABNORMAL IN HOW THEY VIEW THE WORLD 6 12 Matthew 6:19-34 This time of year we have our young people graduating from high school and college, while others are finishing one grade and moving on to the next. Sarah McDaniel will be graduating this afternoon. It’s part of growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Toughest Questions

Contributed by Tim Huie on May 6, 2009

The answers to life’s toughest questions can be found in one simple verse of scripture, "In the beginning God!"

LIFE’S TOUGHEST QUESTIONS GENESIS 1:1 1. Illus. of my kid’s questions • “Why is grass green? Why is the sky blue? Why do ant bites hurt?” • As they got a little older, “Why is that lady so fat? What’s wrong with that man’s face?” 2. All of us are born with a questioning nature. As children, our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And Marriage Part 1

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Why is it that sex is made cheap and common by our society? Like so many things it can be bought and sold but what is the right attitude we as Christians should hold about sex in marriage?

Sex and Marriage So how does the topic of sex and marriage come up as a sermon theme you might ask? Last week I was talking with some of our men while waiting for Sunday morning church goers to arrive. Typically we men were talking about cars and Rob and Bruce mentioned a huge car show that was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wilderness Is For Everyone Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Aug 26, 2009

Now you may not like the truth of this message, but the simple fact of the matter is that we need wilderness experiences. What is in the wilderness? Nothing! There is a reason why God takes us into wilderness seasons in our lives and it’s vital for our fu

Has anyone here ever been some place that you would consider to be a promised land? It usually involves beaches, or a nice comfy hotel room, warm weather, peace and quiet and all the niceties of life. What we’re going to talk about this morning is the opposite of that. The Israelites were walking ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27