Sermons on Vicious Habits:

The Cure For The Common Church, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 5, 2008

These are critical days for Christianity and how we respond and react to this sweeping sea of change within our culture, will tell a lot about how Christianity survives in the next 25 years!

Last week I said, “As a body of believers, this statement is what will drive us, motivate us and focus us for the work of the ministry that God has placed before us. All of us are to be equipped as maturing and growing believers so that together we can execute the cure for the common ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006

Giving Thanks when you don’t know how things are going to turn out

Tonight…Today… Video Honor Retirement Ceremony… Hawk…Lisa… Vets…Family w/others elsewhere (in harms way)…Families of vets… Open to Daniel 3 Series –Giving thanks in the Storms… Today – The Storm of Uncertainty Read Pray Life is Uncertain Whether we like it or not, negatives are a part ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing An Old Wound

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 23, 2007

Doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . .

Healing an Old Wound Ephesians 4:30-32 Studies show that doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . . • better immune system ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of A Soul

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 9, 2006

Teachings on the value God has placed on our souls which was determined by the price He paid with His blood.

The Value of a Soul Adapted from a sermon by Adrian Rogers on; the Love Worth Finding Program. 1-8-2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Introduction • Welcome guests • Encourage speakers for the week of renewal • Listening to God (Thank ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Bible Church

Judging

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

what does it mean to judge

"Judging" Matthew 7:1-6 6/22/97 Intro: It’s been said that the only exercise some people get is jumping to conclusions, running down other people, sidestepping responsibility, dodging the question, passing the blame, pushing their luck, and wrestling with their conscience. As we go on in Matthew, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Different Lifestyle

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006

Christians should demonstrate a different lifestyle from non-follower of Christ.

LIVING A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE Colossians 3:1-17 ILLUSTRATION There was this interesting newspaper article that illustrates the importance of mental associations in making decisions. A high school in Virginia offered a course called “Home Economics for Boys.” Obviously, it got very little ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Rod Of God

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 6, 2006

Through the story of the Exodus, we see God as producer, protector, provider, and problem-solver.

The story of the Children of Israel and their exodus from Egypt is amazing. I remember when I was in college and watching from my dorm room the breaking down of the Berlin Wall. For years, since 1961 actually, the German people had lived in bondage to communism. That was symbolized by that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You God For The Broken Road

Contributed by Erik Hines on Nov 27, 2008

This sermon gives hope to all that have went down a broken road, and helps us to see that God uses these struggles often times to build character in us.

Thank you God for the Broken Road! THE SCARS OF LIFE Some years ago, on a hot summer day in south Florida, a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repairer Of Broken Walls

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 27, 2007

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what would happen? We would become like a well watered garden, with flowing streams. We become Repairers of Broken Walls used by God.

If we would become more compassionate and less judgmental, what happens? Call on the LORD and HE will answer Cry out to HIM for help and HIS answer will be this… If you stop oppressing the weak, stop making false accusations and spreading vicious rumors. STOP Gossiping. Feed the hungry. Help ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-12, Isaiah 61:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Church

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Nov 24, 2002

How does God build a church?

INTRODUCTION It has been three years since this church started. There have been a lot of changes since then. This congregation has moved from meeting at a campground, to services in a used Desert Storm tent, and now, finally, into a beautiful new building. It took a long time to get here. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith That God Favors

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

Biblical faith always has God as it’s objective and focus. Therefore the type of faith that God favors is a faith that trusts God for the impossible, then persists in that godly trust until the provision is realized.

THE FAITH THAT GOD FAVORS Text: Matt.9: 29; Matt.15: 28 Intro: What kind of faith does God favor? The obvious answer to that question is, “Real faith.” However, faith is as much a matter of cultivation as it is choice. Though faith begins with one’s choice to trust God, it is developed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

One Size Fits All

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 21, 2003

An ecumenical service at the Mill Pond festival

One Size Fits All Looking back, it’s hard to believe that we have lived as long as we have. I remember as a kid riding in cars with no air bags, no seat belts, and metal dashboards. We rode in the back of pickups. We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, doors, or cabinets, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trying Times - "In The Morning" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 7, 2013

A comparative: Those, who give God the day and wait on the Lord and those who panic and use pride and vanity, counting the blessings of others, being the judge of who should be blessed, taking, before they receive what they prayed for.

Trying Times – “IN THE MORNING” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013, 8/07/2013) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Friends

Envy & Kindness Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 12, 2012

Envy is unenviable. Kindness gives life joy.

A fellow Army chaplain asked me to sing at his chapel service in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was preaching on the 7 Deadly Sins. When I finished singing, he said, “I really envy Chaplain Leroe’s musical ability…oops! I just committed one of the deadly sins!” Envy Billy ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Points Of Aim

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 12:27-36, Title: Points of Aim, Date/Place: NRBC, 2.24.13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Continuing in John with the final teachings of Christ. The Christian life is about loving Christ, and engaging Christ, so we look now at the continuation of his teaching ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist