Sermons on We Are Glad:

The Shape We're In Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 28, 2009

This sermon takes a look at the shape of the church (particularly the Southern Baptist denomination) and encourages Christians to be about our Fathers business.

The Shape We’re In Text: Ephesians 4:7-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Every year the President of the United States stands before Congress to deliver his state of the Union Address. From one year to the next, what is said is often forgettable – it’s mostly talking points and the laying out of an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 2, 2009

Addressing the need to turn to God, not a political candidate to solve the problems in our nation.

I recently read an article, actually a series of articles in Newsweek magazine subtitled, “The Scary Challenges Facing the Next President on Day One.” There’s no question we are in a difficult time, the plummeting stock market, a world economy in recession, job loss, and new jobs are evaporating ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2009

The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their faith in society.

IN GOD WE TRUST Matthew 12:15-21 (The second in a sermon series from Matthew 12 called “Words We Live By”)* Sermon Objective: The only way America will ever once again be defined by the words “In God We Trust” is for the people of God to choose to live out their Biblical Faith in society -- in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

How Stubborn Are We? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 16, 2009

How stubborn are we as a fellowship? Are we going to continue to stand in God’s way? Or are we going to join Him in reaching this community with His forgiveness, love and salvation? Are you ready and willing to serve Christ “outside” your comfort zone? Pe

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 13, 2009 Date Preached: May 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Are We Ready to Love – Reaching Out? Sermon Title: How Stubborn Are We? Sermon Text: Acts 10:1-48 (ESV) entire chapter 28 And he said to them, "You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Scapegoat

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

In the OT the blood of sacrificed animals was shed to take away the sins of the people and this had to be done annually, but when Jesus went to the cross on our behalf in obedience to the Father's will, our sins were taken away once and for all.

Leviticus 16:1-22 Our Scapegoat Do you remember, when David Cameron, Nick Clegg and the Coalition took over from Gordon Brown and Ed Balls after the last election, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer found a note from the outgoing one saying 'There is no money, it has all gone!' And so for ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Who Are Strong Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 28, 2014

If we claim to be strong in the faith or know that we are strong or maybe stronger than some others, what should we do? 1- We should bear with the failings of the weak 2- We should please our neighbor for his good 3- We should accept one another

INTRO.- We who are strong. I’ve always been interested in strength and strong men. I guess that’s a boy thing. ILL.- I first became interested in strong men by watching Superman on TV. That was the old Superman, George Reeves and by today’s standards he wasn’t much of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not What We Expected Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus' first sermon, not what we expected

Not What We Expected Worship service in Jesus day Temple vs. Synagogue Temple about Sacrifice - Holy Days - Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, Atonement, Hanukkah Synagogue about Scripture - prayers - psalms - scripture reading - early sermons / commentary Nearly 500 synagogues in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2015

When we think of the problems in the Corinthian Church they are numerous but Paul chose to address disunity first.

United we stand What a mess! It should have been a model church; after all it had all the earmarks of becoming the greatest church in the denomination. Its founding pastor was the most prolific church planter in the denomination; the next man was by far the best preacher that could be offered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

How We Grow

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 27, 2015

Most folks want their church to grow, but what are the practical steps to make that happen? This message addresses three areas that need to be prepared if we are going to see growth in our churches.

Growing the Church You ever think about Church Growth? You ever wonder about whether or not Cornerstone is growing? Does it every cross or mind, is it even relevant in your life? There are some folks at Cornerstone who honestly never think about church growth, they attend, they enjoy the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Will Inherit Glory

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 30, 2015

To show the end result of someone with relationship with JESUS and someone who does not have a relationship with JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you wise? Yes. Because I have reverential fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its essence]; but fools despise skillful ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Gether We Can

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Oct 16, 2015

Ordination Anniversary Sermon on the unity in the Body of Christ

Together We Can 1. Reflections of past year: I praise the Lord for a year of His faithfulness, anointing and blessings of serving Him and His people as we remember the day you ordained me as your servant a year ago. I am blessed while serving the master and His people and it is a delight to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As A Father We Should

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 11, 2015

How fathers should be and act.

AS FATHER WE SHOULD DO AS GOD TEACHES Proverbs3:1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"We Are Not Alone In The Boat"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 18, 2015

A sermon about faith in the face of life's storms.

"We are Not Alone in the Boat" Mark 4:35-41 In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus and the disciples are hit with a storm. No doubt, when they got into the boat, after a long day of Jesus preaching to the crowds, the surface of the water was glassy and the sky was not dark. Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

We Speak Of A Savior Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 3, 2015

More like a Bible study from 1, 2 Timothy and Titus (material adapted from the North American Christian Convention Bible study by JK Jones)

HoHum: Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror of its sinking, and I heard, even more dreadful, the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 6, 2015

This message is our declaration as a Church relating to the recent Supreme Court decision relating to same-sex marriage.

In God We Trust! Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “In God We Trust.” Proverbs 3:5 says “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational