Sermons on Waste Places:

Learning A New Song

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 18, 2008

We cannot get the old song out of our heads until we replace it with something new.

This morning I’d like us to spend a few moments with Psalm 96. I’ve noticed that I’ve been preaching on Psalms a lot over the past few years. Maybe it’s because others don’t preach much on the psalms and I feel sorry for them. Or maybe it’s the dynamic nature of the psalms. They’ve got all the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: *other

The Christ Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008

Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stopping To Refuel Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008

One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle Paul shares in our Scripture today, “That you would be filled with the fullness of life and the

Stopping to Refuel When You’re Running on Empty I Kings 19:1-12 and Ephesians 3:14-21 (NLT) Video- “Re-Fuel” order from Sermonspice.com One thing we know is that when we are running on empty, physically, emotionally and spiritually, all of us need to refuel. That’s the actual prayer the apostle ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 31, 2008

This message deals with what issues we should be concerned with when voting, because the Spirit Of The Lord is upon us for a purpose just as it was upon Jesus.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me Nov.2, 2008 Micah 6:6-8 Luke 4:16-30 There is an undoubtedly an excitement around our nation as we face an election that is almost unbelievable. Not only did out ancestors who were in chains during the time of slavery did not think this could be possible, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becasue Of Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

sermon 2 in Hebrews series

Hebrews Christianity – A Superior Way of Life Because of Who Jesus Is Because Jesus is God… …His Message is Vital to us(Hebrews 2:1-4) His message has consequences if Ignored His message is confirmed by Eyewitnesses His message is authenticated by Miracles Slide Intro Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

An overview of the five purposes of the church: namely, worship, discipleship, service, evangelism, and fellowship.

Title: The Characteristics Of The New Testament Church Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Acts 2:41-47 Date Preached: January 13, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: When it is functioning properly, the Church of Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being "Single-Minded"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:8-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2008

This is one of the most difficult passages in the Gospels because it seems to portray a harsh, callous and uncaring Jesus. But it’s not. Find out why.

OPEN: In 1948, Harry Truman authorized an expenditure of $10,000 to have a balcony installed on the south side of the second floor of the White House. He’d barely gotten around to enjoying it when he became the first president since James Madison to evacuate the White House out of fear for his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trouble With Being Righteous Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 26, 2008

Living under the blessing of grace we need to be reminded that a life of righteousness follows our salvation. A righteous life is difficult to live in an unrighteous society.

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING RIGHTEOUS “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” (Isaiah 64:6). The subject of righteousness is very disturbing for a number of reasons. First of all, “righteousness” is not a word we use very much in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008

God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Second part of Study in Hebrews. 1 of 4. This message is focused on the importance of spiritual maturity in the Christian believer

Is following Jesus a burden or a joy? Mike Croschere was a young man that started coming to church because a neighbor invited him and his wife – and they came. They came back and eventually he and his wife decided to become followers of Jesus and were baptized into Him. They came to the Family ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

12 Steps To Recovery Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2008

Part 6 deals with our request to have God remove our defects from us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 6 Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9; Jonah 4:5-8; John 5:2-7 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first five steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a God greater than ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance From Death

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Mar 8, 2008

Deliverance from Death by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey focuses on the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It has application for the Easter Season, the Lord’s Supper and a funeral.

Deliverance from Death By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION Andrew A. Bonar explains, “The Jews have handed down the tradition, that this Psalm, and those that follow on to the 118th, were all sung at the Passover; and they are denominated ‘The Great Hallel.’ This tradition shows, at all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thing's We Cannot Live Without

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

SHOWS THE IMPORTANT THINGS WE NEED

“THINGS WE CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT” 3/8/2008 Rom 6:5-11 5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: 6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Six Woes

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 10, 2008

This sermon examines the Pharisee’s and Jesus’ encounter with them and the Teachers of the Law, then compares them with Christians today.

Title: Six Woes Text: Luke 11:37-54 Date: March 2, 2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Verse 37 tells us that a Pharisee invited Jesus to share a meal with him and a few of his friends. Jesus agreed to the man’s generous offer, but almost immediately entering the man’s home Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist