Sermons on Vocations:

The Turning Point

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008

The amazing call of Isaiah is the story of a defining moment, a turning point, in a person’s life.

Introduction In August 1986 – I received Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. One Sunday in 1990 God spoke clearly into my life – calling me to full time vocational Christian ministry. On the ____________________ I married ___________. These were defining moments in my life. Days that changed me forever. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Wrong Fights Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

The pitfalls of fussing and fighting in the Family of God

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to the world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire world is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 22, 2009

Jesus is deeply concerned about our spiritual destiny.

Text: “And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen” (Mark 1:16). In Jesus’ day, fishing was a major industry just as it is in certain parts of the world this day. The Sea of Galilee is located about 60 miles north ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Servants At The Tabernacle Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 9, 2009

Scripture says all Christians are priests. How does understanding the Old Testament priesthood help us be better servants of God?

OPEN: An old lady had always wanted to travel abroad. Now that she was getting on in years, she thought she would really like to do so before she died. But until now, she’d never even been out of the country. So she began by going in person to the Passport Office and asking how long it would take ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's Powerful Prayer

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This message is based on Jonah’s prayer in Jonah 2 and reminds us of our need to return to God when we’ve run from Him.

“3 POWERFUL PRAYERS – JONAH” Jonah 2 INTRO - A little girl was observed by her pastor standing outside the preschool Sunday School classroom between Sunday School and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed that she clutched a big storybook ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take My Yoke Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The third in a series of messages from passages unique to Matthew’s gospel. Taking on Jesus’ yoke provides rest to the weary.

Matthew’s Unique Message #3 Take My Yoke Matthew 11:28-30 CHCC: June 17, 2007 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: This week my brother-in-law, Bob, and his family stopped by to see us on their way to South Padre. They were full of enthusiasm as they looked forward to getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008

This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Supremacy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 20, 2008

Our faith is grounded in the historical person of Jesus Christ – He who united the divine and human, being truly God and truly man - And therefore the only one worthy of our allegiance and our worship

INTRODUCTION Each of the past several Novembers have set aside one Sunday where I was pastoring as a day of prayer for persecuted church. (Info on persecution around the world). This is a message to persecuted church. Situation to those to whom the “exhortation” originally addressed: second ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics: Baptism And Holy Communion Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Sixth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the baptism and holy communion?"

Last week, while flipping through the channels on tv, I came across the movie Gladiator with Russell Crowe, just as it was getting started. If you’ve seen the movie, you’ll remember that it is set in ancient Rome at about the same time as Jesus lived. The main character, Maximus, played by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Are You Poor! ?(Luke 6:20-26)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Despite the fact that Christian values and family values are nowadays taken as synonymous, Jesus promised that he would bring division amongst families! ...

I’ve had a tough week: * On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! * I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. * More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of Right Relationships

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 6, 2010

5 ways to experience the joy of right relationships.

Intro: The purpose of my sermon this morning is to lay before you the joy of Christians being in right relationships with one another. One of my favorite Christian leaders is Dr. Frank Page, President elect of the SBC Executive Committee. He said this week, “even though "pessimism, fear, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In God’s Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 31, 2011

Even though the focal verse of this sermon is: 2 Peter 3:18 - the outline comes from Ephasians 4:22-24. Throw off the old - put on the new.

Growing In God’s Grace Our focus verse for today is found in Second Peter chapter three verse eighteen. Please follow along with me as I read: “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 12, 2009

If we would develop the Fruit of the Spirit we must walk in the Spirit. This message helps one learn how to walk in the Spirit.

Galatians 5:24-25 WALK IN THE SPIRIT [Mark 8:34-38] Not everyone who calls themselves Christian is producing Fruit of the Spirit.... Did you know that? It’s available to every Christian, but I hope you have learned by now that there’s nothing automatic about the Spirit’s ministry. Every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25, Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist