Sermons on We Are The Circumcision:

We Thirst, Jesus Quenches

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Apr 6, 2008

Jesus talks with a Samaritan woman who is "drinking" of the water of relationships. 6 men can’t satisfy her. But the 7th Man, the God-Man Jesus Christ perfectly satisfies!

Please open your Bibles to John chapter 4. We have a very interesting story here before us this morning, a story of Jesus speaking with a Samaritan woman at a well. This story is interesting because the Jews did not speak with Samaritans. Samaritans were called “half-breeds.” You see when Assyria ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lies We Believe - Intro Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

I have seen the difference believing a lie will make upon my life, and I have experienced first hand, the freedom the truth makes when I build my life upon the truth.

We are going to start a new series today, one that will take a look at the relationship between what we believe and how we live. It is entitled, “Lies we believe.” 1. Crisis of Trutha. We live in a society that has discarded the concept or notion that there is such a thing as “absolute truth.” i. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning

Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Apr 19, 2008

If we deliberately keep on sinning ... then there are no sacrifices left, only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God.

If We Deliberately Keep On Sinning Scripture: Hebrews 10: 19-39 Story: Michael De Rosa tells this story: Two elderly, excited Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher. When this preacher condemned the sin of stealing, these two ladies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are Co-Creators With God

Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 20, 2008

There is great Biblical emphasis on the reality that God often comes to us most clearly in the midst of our work.

INTRODUCTION: ATTITUDES ABOUT LIFE’S WORK • “Here lies Tammas Jones. Born a man. Died a grocer.”-- An epitaph on an old tombstone in Scotland. • “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” -- Henry David Thoreau • “Life is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

How Do We Grow

Contributed by Richard White on May 2, 2008

Like the nursery rhyme; Mary Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? This passage gives us the essentials for growing individually and corporately.

How do we Grow? Acts 2:36-47 There is a very popular children’s nursery rhyme, Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? Today we might say Christian, Christian quite contrary, how does the Church grow? The Early Church had great growth because of several convictions, today I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're Not Alone In The World Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

This is the first in a series we did leading up to our missions conference - Missions is the call to world evangelism. It is our chance to use our resources to build the kingdom of God.

Title: We’re Not Alone in the World Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: March 30, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction When I was pastoring in West Union Iowa a few years back I was one day over to visit old Ralph Moore at his home. Now you have to picture Ralph. He was an old cop back in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

How Should We Live Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

We’re Waiting For God

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 9, 2008

keep the faith and continue to trust God because the scoffers are a sure sign of His coming.

WE’RE Waiting for God Luke 12:35- 40 There have always been people who don’t believe the bible, or any thing to do with God, there’s always been scoffers and people who belittle and make light of believers in Jesus Christ, and there will be people like that when we the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

How We Should Pray

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Example of how the Pray

W.Maynard Pittendreigh A few years ago I was in a conversation with some folks and we started talking about Sunday morning worship and each of us began sharing what was his or her favorite part. One person said it was the Apostles’ Creed, because it was at that moment that he was able to stand up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

We Are Called To The Christian Walk.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007

One of the great mysteries of the world is that the whole world is not Christian and everyone serving the Lord. The message of the Bible is one of joy, peace, love and a way of life that leads you from the Abundant Life in Christ here on earth to eternal

We are called to the Christian Walk. One of the great mysteries of the world is that the whole world is not Christian and everyone serving the Lord. The message of the Bible is one of joy, peace, love and a way of life that leads you from the Abundant Life in Christ here on earth to eternal life ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Why We Have Deacons

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 13, 2007

Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them?

A New beginning Why we have Deacons Have you ever wondered why we have deacons? I mean really wonder, you know if every one was doing what they were supposed to do would we really need them? Well the answer is still yes. We see in Acts 6 why they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We've Been Duped

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”?

WE”VE BEEN DUPED! Why does it seem like we have given the devil a “get out of jail free card”? The Bible says that “It was to destroy the devil’s work that the Son of God revealed himself.” (1John 3:8) Jesus crushed the devil into submission from the cross. “He (Jesus) cancelled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Catholic

Do We Take Time?

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Jan 19, 2007

This sermon is a challenge to our ideas of what constitutes real worship. Do we give adequate time to worship?

In the name of the LORD I welcome you to this morning’s service at Kistler’s Chapel. Are you glad to be here today? Most of the time I am grateful to be in worship service on Sunday morning. If by chance I have to miss a Sunday, my week feels unfulfilled; as if I have forgotten something vital ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We Good Or Bad Ambassadors?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008

Let us realize that an Ambassador is a representitive of their country and king.

ARE WE GOOD OR BAD AMBASSADORS? 2ND COR.5: 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [At peace with God] us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Here, Church?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008

Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

“Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational