Sermons on Visible Coming:

Grace And God’s Body Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 1, 2011

Our responsibility is to discover our gifts, use them effectively, and work in harmony with other believers.

Romans 12:3-8 Introduction: A. There is nothing like a well oiled machine. B. Take the car engine for example. Some of us know the intricate parts of it while others just know we’re glad it starts and lets our car take us where we want to go. We tend to take it for granted. C. But a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Life Quest

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 2, 2011

Our LIFE QUEST is one of building lives of obedience (MSG, 2Cor 10:6). Many of us have learned that the more obedient we are to God’s authority the more we grow like Him, the closer we get to Him and the better life is because of Him.

LIFE QUEST Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, MSG Text: Verse 6 – “Building lives of obedience into maturity” (All other references are quoted from NASB unless otherwise stated) A boy had been disobedient. His mother sent him to the corner and said “you sit there” to which he responded with folded ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Providence: The Active Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 13, 2011

The key to success and significance as a Chrisitan, a Church, part of the Kingdom of God is God active working in your life.

Intro: Remember that the book of Joshua is not about a group of people that were really good at conquering. They were instead at times really good at following the commands of the Living God. They learned to live with God active in their lives. What have we discovered so far? God did not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When The Fireworks Aren't There

Contributed by John Herrmann on Jun 21, 2011

Appropriate for July 4th Weekend, this sermon offers a brief glimpse into where freedom and celebration are perhaps lacking in the Christian life and how joy and freedom are ultimately to be found in Christ alone.

PBS once had an interesting program on fireworks – how they are made, how they work and so on. By way of contrast the newspaper was full of stories about communities and civic agencies canceling their fireworks shows on account of extreme fire hazard and fiscal concerns in a weak economy. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran

You’re Out! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2011

One strike and you are out! Is that the game you want to play.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I love baseball, I love everything about the game, I LOVED playing it, I love watching it, and I loved coaching it. • Baseball is fun for both athlete and nerd alike. It takes a lot of skill to hit a round ball with a round bat when the ball is doing all kinds of crazy ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Peace-Full Love Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: PEACE-FULL LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. INTRO: I brought a picture with me this morning from the wall in my office. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Following By Faith

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011

This message discusses the process of faith from crisis, cost, and then crown.

Following by Faith (Hebrews 11) "For we walk by faith, not by sight:" (2 Cor 5:7) REFLECTION: If the LORD is our shepherd then He desires us to follow him. (John 10:27) In fact Jesus specifically called his people to “Follow me” 17 times in the Gospels. In this world of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Signs, Signs, Everywhere A Sign Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011

This is the 30th sermon in an expository series we are doing on the book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine circumcision and how it relates to communion.

Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign (Genesis part 30) Text: Genesis 17:9-14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Anthropologists will tell you that signs are one of the most important things in human society. And believe it or not, that’s one instance where I happen to agree with them. Just think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To The Sovereign Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 10, 2011

John gives us a picture of how we are to respond to the "Glorified Christ." John ’vision’ of the glorified Christ is stunning and revealing.

The Unveiling Responding To the Sovereign Christ Revelation 1:9-18 At the end of every service, we have (what we term) the invitation, the altar call, or even the time of decision. This morning I submit that every time you hear a word from HIS word, you make a decision. Believing that God speaks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

That Ye May Grow

Contributed by John D Jones on Jul 20, 2011

God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be equa

That Ye May Grow 1 Peter 1:22 - 2:3 God has created life in such a way that all things living naturally grow and develop. From that moment of conception to the close of our earthly days, we grow. This is the pattern of life. We grow. This is true in our physical life and it ought to be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"You Are Of Infinite Worth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 21, 2011

A sermon about seeing ourselves and others in the way God sees us.

GENESIS 1:26-27 Matthew 9:35-36 “You are of Infinite Worth” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Sitting in her car--on a dark road just outside of town a young high school girl looks at her life. This is what she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Being A Good Samaritan

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2010

Being a good Samaritan is more than being religious. It is doing something when you don't know what to do. It is giving to those you do not know. It is being Christ-like disciples.

Being the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- As you are turning to Luke 10, I want to talk to you about being a good Samaritan as well as living a life of a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Pleasing The Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 30, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 4:1-5 regarding the stewards and servants: Paul and Apollos

Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Title: Pleasing the Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/22/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Semper Fidelis, video from Marines.com B. Background to passage: Explain why we are skipping 3:18-23. Paul now adds one last little note that relates to how the Corinthians view him (and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Concrete Jesus

Contributed by Rick Edwards on Aug 31, 2010

This sermon reminds us what Jesus means our life today.

Concrete Jesus by Rick Edwards Psalm 116:1-2 Power point available upon request I love excitement…for the most part I think most people do. Now I know not everyone likes riding motorcycles though for the life of me I can’t figure why they don’t… anyway I recently went on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church