Sermons on verbal plenary inspiration:

Three Faith Anchors

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004

Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Gifts For The Christ Child

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 12, 2002

The journey of the magi and the gifts they brought to the Christ Child still inspire us today.

GIFTS FOR THE CHRIST CHILD Matthew 2: 1-12 The birth of our Lord Jesus was announced in three magnificent ways: the annunciation by the angel to Mary (Luke 1: 26-33); the angelic choir (Luke 2: 8-14) and the star in the east (Matthew 2:2). It is the visit of the wise men that we will consider ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Foundation For Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Communes Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006

This is the first three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

The God Who Communes 10/23/05 Note: CofC=Churches of Christ. The introduction is somewhat specific to practices of communion in the Church of Christ. Introduction: What have we lost in communion? 1. Lord’s Supper in CofC. I knew a couple when I attended the Huntsville CofC that showed up for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Table And No Others Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 10, 2006

This is the second of three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks

My Table and No Others 1 Cor. 10:14-22 10/30/05 Introduction: It is difficult to sit at two tables. 1. Ms. Doubtfire Robin Williams plays a divorced man that dresses up as an English nanny in order to see his kids every day. He has three children. He becomes great friends with their mom (his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eating Together At The Lord's Table Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 11, 2006

This is the third of three sermons inspired by the book Come to the Table by John Mark Hicks.

Eating Together at the Lord’s Table 1 Cor. 11:17-34 11/6/05 Introduction: 1st Class! 1. Catering to the money. If you fly first class regularly, then don’t take offense, but I don’t like you very much! Those of us who fly coach wait in agonizingly long lines, while you zip right to the front of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Run The Course Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn how to position yourself to receive a miracle from God in this inspiring message.

The Miracle Positioning Yourself To Receive From God 3/10/04 I. Introduction A friend of mine was sitting in the living room one day when his cat dragged in a little “gift” in its mouth—a dead animal of some sort. Taking a closer look, he was dismayed to recognize the dead animal to be a bunny ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Messengers Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A 32 week journey through the Bible. Inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

God’s Messengers January 23, 2011 As we move into chapter 15 we are going to be looking past the kings who led . . . PHONE RINGS — Oh, hold on a minute, I forgot to turn my phone off. Don’t you like that song. I’ve gotta take it. This is not really a good time to call me. You have a message. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom's Fall Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 29, 2011

A journey through the Bible in 32 weeks, inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Kingdom’s Fall February 6, 2010 The Story 17 As we’ve been moving through the Story, amazingly we are coming towards the end of the OT teaching. It seems like we just got started and we’re very quickly moving through the Bible. We’ve been taking a look at the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Times Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 5, 2006

This message looks at 6 snapshots in the life of Naomi that we will be inspire and challenge us.

THE TIMES OF NAOMI TEXT: BOOK OF RUTH INTRODUCTION This past year during the general elections they made a big point of stressing that this was the "year of the woman", as many new woman ran and won political office. For the rest of the month of July we here at ETCC will have the month of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Most Men Hate Going To Church

Contributed by Anthony Ramdass on Oct 12, 2013

A sermon inspired by the book "Why Men Hate Going To Church" by David Murrow.

"WHY MOST MEN HATE GOING TO CHURCH" INTRODUCTION This week I read two books that deal with a major and troubling issue with Christianity as a whole, even affecting the church, and that issue is that Christianity is pretty much the only major religion where there are more women worshippers than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agioi Deka: The Impact Of Undercover Mentoring On Crete Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

The long term impact of Titus ministry serves as inspiration for us to mentor others

The Impact of Undercover Mentoring on Crete Titus 1:5 Agioi Deka is a village on crete, with 796 inhabitants (2001 census). It is located in the 44th km of the Heraklion-Tympaki national road and it is the centre of the municipality of Gortyna . The village is built on the feet of a green ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 1, 2018

A sermon on the Power of the Resurrection inspired by Rick Warren and including some of his quotes.

Easter Sunday Sermon April 1, 2018 Imagine if all of the mistakes you have made were completely erased. What would your life be like? Every regret, every action, every word spoken that you regret, erased. Never happened. What would tha t be like? We might think that life would be awesome, or at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Christmas & Feast Of St John

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Dec 23, 2020

How St John can inspire us to share the good news of Christ

In the name of the Living God, Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Today as we gather for the first Sunday after Christmas, we also take the time to celebrate St. John the apostle and evangelist. But before we talk about John, we should begin by breaking the stigma of what evangelist means, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:19-25

Denomination: Anglican