Sermons on We Are Favored:

An Appointment That We All Must Keep

Contributed by Dr. Scott Caudill on Apr 24, 2002

You may miss your doctor’s or dentest’s appointment, but there is one appointment that we all must keep.

An Appointment That All Of Us Must Keep Hebrews 9: 23-28 We’ve studied the book of Hebrews on many occasions here at the Calvary Baptist Church, and by doing so, we found that this particular book of the NT of the Bible is a book of, “Betters”. We know that by the constant use of the word ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Image Do We Bear?

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

“Is it lawful to pay the census tax to Caesar or not?”

OCTOBER 15, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Is. 45: 1, 4-6; ·Psalm Ps. 96:1, 3-5, 7-10 ·Second Reading 1 Thess. 1:1-5 ·Gospel Matthew 22:15-22 REFLECTION In our Readings these past weeks, namely the Parables of the Two Sons (Matt.21:28-32), the Tenants (Matt.21:33-46), and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

How Can We Repay The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 24, 2003

A Thanksgiving sermon listing three ways that we may try to repay the Lord for his priceless blessings.

INTRODUCTION When we go to the grocery store we watch and wait while the clerk rings up our orders. When they finish they tell us the total amount that that we owe for our purchases. A trip to the doctor usually ends with the words, “How much do I owe?” When our teenager smashes the fender of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:12-19, Psalm 116:1

Denomination: Nazarene

We Must Discipline Our Kids Series

Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006

This sermon includes a video illistration which we can email you upon request for free. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

Desperate Houselives - We Must Discipline our Kids (Ed Young 10 commandments of Parenting) Dad’s and mom’s have a supernatural assignment. To be Parents – peers to their kids. Peers indulge one another and reinforce behaviors whether they are wrong or right. Godly Parents don’t indulge – they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Oct 18, 2006

First week of 40 Days of Community adapted from Purpose Driven Ministries

We Americans love our independence. Our nation was founded on the Declaration of Independence. We celebrate Independence Day. We love our independence! “I’ve got to be me!” “I did it my way!” “I don’t need anybody to tell me what to do!” We’ve been taught that happiness is the result ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Meets Us Where We Are Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 11, 2006

God’s love is accessible to every person on every rung of the social ladder.

5 Ways That God Shows He Loves You Series (Part 3 of 5) He Meets Us Where We Are Luke 2:8-20 Dec. 10, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A The message of the angels to the shepherds was that there was Good News! We like good news. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2011

Part two of the series focuses on how we develop a belief that leads to faith.

We Walk By Faith ¡V Part 2 Developing A Belief Scriptures: John 20:24-29; Matthew 24:23-25 Introduction: In the introduction to this series last week I shared with you that faith is an unquestioning belief; complete trust or confidence. By definition faith can only exist where there is a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jun 20, 2011

The miracle of Creation brings us closer to God. The idea of evolution takes us away from God.

“Why Darwin Cried But We Rejoice” Genesis 1.1-2.4 Today is Trinity Sunday - the one Sunday of the church year that is devoted especially to God and His unique nature as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God reveals Himself with many different names. Each of them teach us something about ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe About God

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 21, 2011

What do Christians believe about God?

“Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.” - Deuteronomy 4:39 (NIV) I felt this verse goes well with our church’s statement of faith regarding God: “There is only one true God, revealed to us as the Father, the Son, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:39

Denomination: Baptist

In View Of God's Mercy -- We Live!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 13, 2007

Pentecost 15(A) - In view of God’s mercy, we live! We live by discovering and doing God’s will. We live by uncovering and using God’s gifts.

IN VIEW OF GOD’S MERCY -- WE LIVE! (Outline) September 9, 2007 - PENTECOST 15 - Romans 12:1-8 INTRO: Today’s verses in Romans speak about faithful Christian living. Having faith and living that faith is called sanctification. It is absolutely, positively essential that one know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe About Baptism Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 21, 2004

Baptism is the symbol for our initiation into the Christian faith and church life.

Romans 6:3-6 (NRSV) SLIDE 1 (3) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Shall We Be Fruitful Or Unfruitful? That Is The Question."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2004

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Mark 4:2-9, 13-20 “Shall We be Fruitful or Unfruitful? That is the Question.” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Not too terribly long ago, one of America’s most successful newspaper publishers was forced to close its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do We Need Revival?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on revival preparation.

WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

#2: Whom Do We Worship? Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

#2 of 7 on Worship. This sermon focuses on idolatry among modern Christians.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #2: Whom do we worship? We are studying worship in these weeks. Last time we looked at some of the words that are used in the New Testament to speak of what worship is. We saw that worship is to be reverent, that it is more spiritual now than physical, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Really Want Revival?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 17, 2004

If we look at what True Revival is.. do we still want it?

Do we really want revival? 8/14/2004 Lamentations 3:40-42 (NIV) 40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. 41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say: 42 “We have sinned and rebelled and you have not forgiven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40-42

Denomination: Baptist