Sermons on Victory Over Death:

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

As people of faith we are called as the angels called the shepherds that first Christmas night. We are called to go in search of the Christ. But hand in hand with that, we are called to serve in the name of Christ. When we do that we serve the Christ,

If you ever sit down and talk with our youngest son about the subject of Christmas gifts, I am sure it wouldn’t take long for you to hear all about his little adventure one Christmas a few years ago. He would also probably tell you how mean his parents were. He may not have liked it, I know he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

In The Meantime

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007

What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Liberator

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 6, 2007

Oh, that we would never let our Christianity become nothing more than a set of rituals and laws! Christ has set us free from sin not to enslave us to a new set of laws! If we are to live free from sin we have to allow our hearts to be filled with the grac

Christ the Liberator, John 8:31-36 Introduction You and I – we – are born into this lives wearing slaves shackles. They aren’t visible. We can’t see them because they are the shackles of sin. The Bible teaches us that all of us have received a sinful nature from our parents. Our parents ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Experiencing The Kfc - #4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 7, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

The Kingdom Focused Church Experiencing the Kingdom Focused Church Matthew 6:24-33 * Please take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6. We will read verses 24-33. * Jesus is beginning His earthly ministry with a foundational message which we have called the “Sermon on the Mount”. He has given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Old Faithfuls

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2007

Contrasting faithfulness in the life of a believer with those who retreat when the going gets rough.

“Old Faithfuls” Heb 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2 He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house. 3 Jesus has been found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Praying Persistently

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 16, 2007

Why should we pray? A few reasons.

(I got this illustration from Sermon Central) -A young man went into a drugstore to get 3 boxes of chocolate: small, medium and large – pharmacist asked - small if hold hand, medium if peck on cheek, large is serious kissing -At dinner the boy prayed for five minutes -You didn’t tell me you were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Defense Or Offense? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007

Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do They Give Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 18, 2007

This expanded outline examines why we give/tithe. It is part of series on questions people have asked in the church. Specifically, it attempts to answer the question, "I don’t understand why people who have less money than I, continue to give to the chu

WHY DO THEY GIVE? Several weeks ago I gave you some index cards and asked you to fill them out if you had questions or had been asked any questions about church, the Bible, things we believe or about Christianity in general. We got a number of responses. The first week I asked, we got a couple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Won't Complain

Contributed by Lacy Scott on Oct 27, 2007

Stop complaining.

I WON’T COMPLAIN Exodus 15:22-25/Exodus 16:2-4 Brothers and sisters as I attended my sister-in-law’s funeral yesterday everyone seemed to have the same thing to say about her. Everyone remembered her as a loving soul that never had anything negative to say about anybody and even through all her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

This message looks at our effectiveness as believers. It is most enriching when we are Christians not by knowledge, or by activity, but by our very nature!

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 29, 2007

To inform the reader that our faith in the Lord can enrich our position with God.

THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 11:4 My brothers and my sisters as we saw in last week’s lesson in this Faith Series. The key or secret to having faith is reading God’s Word. The more you read His Word the more you know of His promises. The more promises ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit - The Provision Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007

To discover the Biblical the provision of the Holy Spirit.

Holy Spirit - The Provision of the 1. The Provision of the Holy Spirit – the Father’s Promise Luke 24:49 “I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” With the coming of the promised Holy Spirit, at that first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Church Of God

Children...the Future Of The Church Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

In this message I am speaking to the great need we have in our churches today to reach children. We had 11 people volunteer during the invitation to teach children in our church.

“Children...the Future of our Church” Mark 10:13-16 Children are great aren’t they? I read a story this week of a little boy who had just gotten into bed and was thirsty. The conversation went like this. The little bot called our from upstairs Dad can I have a glass of water please? He says no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 6, 2007

Sermon about revival and stiring up spiritual gifts

Stir up the Gifts Theme: Text: 1 Timothy 1:1-8 1 ¶ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-8, 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God