Sermons on Voluntary Commitment:

Ahab: The Borderline Believer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2014

A Borderline Believer is one who lives either on the border of believing or below it. The tale-tell sign of a borderline believer is that they never get very far into Christianity; they always linger near the border. Ahab was one; Are You?

AHAB: THE BORDERLINE BELIEVER INTRODUCTION A. POLICE HUMOR 1. On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!" 2. COP: "When I saw you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love & Marriage

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 18, 2014

Love is "a many splendid thing" but how do we define it?

I trust you had a wonderful Valentines Day; I’d like to continue the theme of love by telling what the Bible says about it, principally in the context of marriage. In the marriage counseling I did when I was an Army Chaplain, I saw couples who were in conflict and who argued over all sorts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

One Life To Live, Many Lives To Lose Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Lessons from the death of John the Baptist.

• Today's passage, though lengthy, reads like a script from a soap opera. • Though all the sorted details are not specifically mentioned in Luke, they are alluded to as part of the story. • The twisted nature of man without God can be seen clearly in the intoxication of power, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Waiting Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

An examination of the Rich Young Ruler.

I was playing flag football right and my body was saying- What are you doing? And I would try to run like you know go over there right now and I would like, my brain would say – go! And my legs would say - nah I think I’m gonna stay right here. I like it right here so my legs are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving One Another With Modesty

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013

This lesson challenges you to ask yourself the hard questions about why you wear what you wear

This morning I will be speaking on the subject of modesty. This is an important topic that affects EVERY person here in some way, but it is unfortunately at times a divisive topic, especially when considering specific applications. My prayer for the lesson this morning is that we understand what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rendering To God What Is His

Contributed by Jason Smith on Dec 23, 2013

"Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar, and to God the things that are God’s." A great text for teaching about paying your taxes, but an even better passage to remind us of our commitment to Jesus Christ.

Matt 22:15-22 (parallels in Mark 12:13–17 and Luke 20:20–26) The Jews were desperately seeking to discredit Jesus, because within the context, He was speaking parables against them. They would stop at nothing to do so. Within the context of this verse, various groups ask Him questions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014

The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pack Your Coffin

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

God calls His people to a lifestyle of consecration and commitment

Pack Your Coffins Joshua 3:5 January 12, 2014 Morning Service In 1889 The Wesleyan Methodist Church sent out a group of missionaries to begin the first mission work in the world. The team went to Sierra Leone and struggled to start the mission. When the team departed from the United States, they ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Marriage, By The Book

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2013

In Genesis chapter 2, God gives us the formula for a happy and lasting marriage.

Marriage, By the Book Genesis 2:18-24 Intro: Children were asked some questions about marriage and dating and such. Here are some of their answers. .HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? . Alan age 10 says this: You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Samson, A Double-Minded Man

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

Samson was the quintessential example of the double minded man... unstable in all he did.

Samson: A Double-Minded Man Judges 16 Introduction: Samson has long been a negative example held up before children and adults. He is a negative example of ... uncontrolled passion, an undisciplined life, a disobedient servant, and a carnal believer. But the truth is that Samson was a jumble of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship - The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2013

Discipleship - The Cost of Following Jesus. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Decision (verse 57-58): (2). Delay (verses 59-61) (3). Determination (verse 61-62) SERMON BODY: Ill: • On a wall near the main entrance to the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, • Is a portrait with the following inscription: • "James Butler Bonham--no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Brethren

Choose The Right Way Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013

on chosen for us by God, which is God’s eternal plan for us, but our way will lead us to our ultimate destruction”.

Choose the right way…… Life of Jacob- Part 1 Genesis 32:1 “So Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.” Someone said, “God’s way will lead us to the destination chosen for us by God, which is God’s eternal plan for us, but our way will lead ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 3, 2012

Sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Year B

Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Follow Me Intro: Have you ever heard the expression, “to cook someone’s goose”? It actually began as a reference to a man whose last name means “goose” in Czech ---- John Hus. John was the pastor of Bethlehem Church in Prague where 3,000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Up, Get Ready And Hold On

Contributed by James May on Apr 18, 2004

Jesus is coming Soon!

Stand Up! Get Ready! Hold On! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17 The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I love to read Paul’s exhortations and encouragement to the Church because it reminds me that we won’t be here much longer, but we are headed for a better place. I know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Big Misconception Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Mar 21, 2008

This sermon is about the mistaken idea of being good and obeying the rules leading to heaven.

The BIG Misconception It happened only this past week. A co-worker came to me with all kinds of questions about our church. He asked what times the services were and what types of music we played. He wanted to know about Sunday school for his two young daughters and whether or not I thought ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2

Denomination: *other