Sermons on Vitality:

Narnia - Always Winter, Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Nov 29, 2005

First of series centered on The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

A Narnian Christmas Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas This week a major motion picture is being released in the United States and around the world. It is the first in the “Chronicles of Narnia” series of films, entitled The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. The film is sure to be a hit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

Back To School Special

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

Getting the family in shape for back to school, and life in general.

4, September 2005 Dakota Community Church Back to School Special Introduction: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! What did you do to prepare for back to school? Now rivals Christmas for merchants! - The clothing - The backpacks - Sneakers - Musical instruments - The dreaded lists of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Hezekiahs Example

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Oct 1, 2005

You don’t have to follow your families example if it is bad. No need of I am because my dad or mom were. Watch Hezekiahs actions and learn! No more excuses.

Hezekiah’s Example 2Kings 18:1-8 Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 18:3,7a, 8 He did what was right in the sight of the LORD … The LORD was with him; he prospered wherever he went ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Marks Us As Christ's Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Our love isn’t defined by our world, our parents, or even our own feelings but by Jesus’ life. We love one another the way Jesus loved us. What does this mean? Let me give you four marks that you can remember if you can spell the word LOVE.

If I describe various people could you identify the group they belong to? The first are saffron-colored robed men working over a sand painting in the Library downtown? (Followers of the Dalai Lama) What about two guys on bicycles, white shirts, ties and little black badges on their pockets? (LDS) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Key # 2 Prayer Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Second in series, advances from Fasting to Prayer as second key to Reaping Harvest of Souls.

Three Keys To Reaping The Soul Harvest! Three Keys To Victory! Key #2 Prayer 2 Chronicles 20:1-22 2Ch 20:1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle. 2Ch 20:2 Then there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 20:1-22, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truths In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The symbols of the tabernacle

“Truths from the Tabernacle” Exodus 16-40 Intro: Let’s play a little Bible trivia! What do the following all have in common? Ebenezer, Ezel, Zoheleth, Galeed, and Mizpeh? Answer - They are all the proper names given to certain stones in the Bible. They are marker stones, memorial ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fasting Made Simple

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

Fasting!! Ahhh the Pastor said fasting, run quick. This is a very simple look at what fasting is and how to do it.

Mathew 6:16-18 Fasting Introduction A. Fast! Ohh no the preacher said fast! B. Great we are going to have a church wide fast C. Relax folks. This is not going to be bad. D. We are going to explain biblical fasting E. Let look at our Scripture Passage F. Read Mathew 6:16-18 G. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"We Will Serve The Lord”

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Family, the smallest unit of society.

August 3, 2002 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Joshua 24: 15 “We Will Serve The Lord” Praise the Lord. I heard from Joni Ericksontada at the radio that today is what they called Family Sunday. What a special day to celebrate Family Day on the Lord’s Day which is a time for Worship and Prayer. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Methodist

The Compassionate Jesus.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

His compassion is what we need.

September 7, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US The Compassionate Jesus. Matthew 9: 35-38 (NKJV) Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

God Made Us For The Kingdom - I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 2, 2003

Loyalty Sunday I - God is our Creator. He made us and gifted us very uniquely and specially for his purposes. We were made for God’s Kingdom.

I’d like to show you a few things today and see if you recognize them. These are pretty common items, but to know what they are you would have to be involved in the activity that they are used in. First, let me show you this [show the divot tool]. Can anybody here tell me what this gadget is for? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship: Acknowledging Jesus

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Sep 12, 2001

A Sermon based on the worship scene in Revelation 5 that give us insight into our worship of Jesus.

WORSHIP: ACKNOWLEDGING JESUS Revelation 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: I read a story just the other day about a Christian couple who lived some twenty miles outside of Munich, Germany. In order to make it to Bible School at 9 A.M. they had to get up at 4 in the morning, dress, quickly eat breakfast, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:6-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Give" Is Not A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 10, 2001

sermon in giving

“Give” is not a four-letter word! 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Time and Money – both are hot commodities in Northern VA. Both cause a great deal of anxiety in our lives because we never think we have enough of either. People are even now talking of the economy and about pouring money into it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Vision

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

Getting your church and yourself ready to receive God’s vision.

On day six of the ill-fated mission of Apollo 13, the astronauts needed to make a critical course correction. If they failed, they might never return to Earth. To conserve power, they shut down the onboard computer that steered the craft. Yet the astronauts needed to conduct a thirty-nine-second ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Young People Should Live

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 14, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is TO TEACH the hearers HOW YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD LIVE for God.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD REMEMBER TOMORROW THAT GOD HAS NOT FORGOTTEN THE CHOICES THEY’VE MADE TODAY. REFERENCES: Eccl 11:9-12:1 (MSG) You who young, make the most of your youth. Relish your youthful ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 5, 2005

The purpose of intercessory pray, and how it brings God’s will to pass.

Prayer Changes Things Pt. 2 Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7. and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible