Sermons on Vision Setting:

Is It Better To Have Loved And Lost? Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Nov 28, 2009

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all’. But is the same statement true when it is applied to our relationship with God? Is the same statement true when it is applied to our relationship with our fellow believers?

Two men were discussing the subject of love. The first one says, "I thought I was in love three times," "What do you mean ‘Thought you were in love?" asks the second guy. "Well, three years ago, I cared very deeply for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me," said the first. "Wasn’t that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Make Us A Strong Church

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 10, 2010

As the Lord has blessed each one of us to enter into a new year, 2010, I have been in prayer and have found myself very contemplative about the healthy and consistent spiritual growth of this congregation. Looking back over 2009, it is probably evident t

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III LORD MAKE US A STRONG CHURCH Acts 4:23-31 (NIV) The Text On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and elders had said to them. When they heard this, they raised their voices together in prayer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

How Does An Elder Eld? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2010

Titus and Timothy are both told to select appropriate men to lead the church as Elders. But what does God expect of these leaders and how can we (as the congregation) assist them in their role?

OPEN: In one medical school, the students were complaining that they didn’t see why a class in Physics was necessary for them to be doctors. Finally one student actually challenged the teacher with that question. The teacher thought about that for a moment and then said “Well, we study Physics ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Good Guys Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 30, 2010

The work of angels in accomplishing God's will.

SERIES: ANGELS and DEMONS (freely adapted from a series of the same name by James Merritt) “THE GOOD GUYS” LUKE 2:13-14 OPEN Angels are the subject of endless speculation and fascination. It's easy to find books, songs, seminars, pins and paintings about angels. So what are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Mud

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 3, 2010

In the parable of the seed the sower only has to be the sower and the seed only has to be the seed, the responsibility lies with the soil.

How’s Your Mud? When I was a teen we lived just outside of Saint John New Brunswick in Hammond River and when I needed to think or just find time alone I would go down to the river, find a big rock and just sit and enjoy being next to the water. And it seems that it has always been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Children And Parents Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 5, 2010

The first memory verse we taught our children was Ephesians 6:1 - "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." On this Fathers’ Day sermon we look at this famous passage, as well as the responsibility of fathers.

Ephesians 6:1-4 Children and parents Children, I’ve asked you to come down the front because the first half of this sermon is for you. Have any of you learnt Ephesians 6:1? Do you know what it says? 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. So who is this Bible passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves And Masters In 2010 Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 5, 2010

This sermon addresses slaves and their masters - something we don’t have in 21st century western society. How do we apply this sermon to today’s situation?

Ephesians 6:5-9 Slaves and masters in 2010 Over the last few weeks we’ve been looking at a number of relationships. We looked at the husband and wife relationship. We looked at the parent child relationship. These relationships are interesting and are marked by two features. Firstly – they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

How Our Giving Affects Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 18, 2010

This sermon deals with how our giving affects who we become as a person. It looks at the hidden greed that lurks at times in our hearts.

Excellence In Giving—How It Touches Me 10/17/2010 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Luke 12:13-21 Today we are in the final of 3 messages under Excellence In Giving. Pastor Toby preached on How Our Giving Touches God, Pastor Kellie preached on “How Our Giving Touches Others”, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven Or Hell - It's Our Choice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 26, 2010

This sermon completes the series as it addresses our choice - to perish or have eternal life - heaven or hell.

Introduction: A. Life is all about choices. 1. For the most part, our lives are what they are based on the choices we have made. 2. I know that sometimes things happen and are no fault of our own, but how we choose to deal with what happens makes a difference. B. Just as life is about choices, so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage - The Fuel Of True Fellowship Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 30, 2010

We have far too long sanitized the act of 'followship' in the Christian life! We are called to deny ourselves, take up the cross and follow Him! That means nothing less than giving to Christ EVERYTHING of who we are...

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 29, 2010 Date Preached: October 31, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park Baptist Church (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community – TRUE Fellowship – Sermon 5 Sermon Title: Courage – The FUEL of TRUE Fellowship Sermon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Defiant Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Leadership During Tough Times Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 16, 2010

Paul's farewell speech to the church at Ephesus presents a picture of what Christian leadership should look like.

Walking through a supermarket, a young man noticed an old lady following him around. He ignored her for a while, but when he got to the checkout line, she got in front of him. "Pardon me," she said. "I'm sorry if I've been staring, but you look just like me son who died recently. "I'm sorry for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Detours!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Hagar & Ishmael. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: A man opened a new business and his best friend sent him a floral arrangement: • When the friend popped in to see him a few days later; • He was shocked to see that the shop had sent a card saying; “Rest in peace”. • When he called the florist to complain. • The florist said; “It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

A Man With Two Wives

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010

Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-35

Denomination: Brethren

What Happens When A Christian Dies? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010

God’s Word pulls back the curtain and let’s us look over to the other side of death. What happens when a Christian dies?

What Happens When a Christian Dies? Series: The Other Side of Death 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 21, 2010 *Let’s talk about Heaven. Billy Sunday once said, “If we could get a real appreciation of what heaven is, we would all be so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist