Sermons on We Will Become Relevant:

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Broader Through Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2015

We are created to serve. The best thing we can do for God's kingdom and ourselves is becoming a servant.

Introduction: A. One day, some church members were working at their church workday and a teenage boy they didn’t know was working with them to fulfill some court appointed community service hours. 1. The teen asked the man who was working next to him, “So, what bad thing did you do that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can I Be A Good Neighbor?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 23, 2018

In this message we look at what it means to be a good neighbor and how we can become better at it.

THE ART OF NEIGHBORING “HOW can I be a good Neighbor?” 1st Corinthians 9:20-23 So we began a new series of messages last Sunday I have titled “The Art of Neighboring.” Last week we looked at the story of the Good Samaritan and we said that there are often several things that seem to keep us from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

The pleasure of prayer is that by means of it we become more Christlike, for in prayer we develop the spirit and perspective of Christ.

One of life's greatest pleasures is the pleasure of answered prayer. But the pleasure of one can be the pain of another. Dick Van Dyke tells some funny stories about children and answers to prayer. Five year old Mark gave a loud whistle in the middle of the pastors sermon. His grandmother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:8

Drawn Unto Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 3, 2018

As we are drawn unto Jesus, we have to become tools to draw many more unto Him

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: DRAWN UNTO JESUS John 12:31-33King James Version (KJV) 31 Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. 32 And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me. 33 This he said, signifying what ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You A Whosoever? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

When we accept Christ as our Savior, we become a child of God and have eternal life.

In verses 1-5: • We know that if we love God and keep His commandments, then we love the children of God • God determines who our family members are, we are to accept and love them • As we love our earthly family, we should love our spiritual (Christian) family • Jesus never promised that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Could Not Forget What God Placed Us Here For

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 2, 2019

Remember

The church: whatever happened to worshipping God with up lifted hands, thankful of His grace and mercy, being in complete submission to the will of God, no programs, no 50 person choir just worshipping God in spirit and in truth, whatever happened to those that feared God and didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Love = High Impact Series

Contributed by W F on Jul 30, 2007

When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high impact church

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us an equation for high impact living. And the equation is this: Deep love = High Impact Jesus teaches us that “When you live out the second greatest commandment, to love your neighbour, you will truly become a high impact believer and we will become a high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: *other

Beware Of Lies And Liers! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2021

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception.

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception. Satan is a pathological liar, and Jesus described him in John eight as the father of all lies. Friends, when you lie you are not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:9, Proverbs 6:16-19

The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Jesus Christ came into the world so that we might be reconciled to God. Those he has reconciled have been called to become agents of his peace in the world. How can we become peacemakers?

THE PEACEMAKERS Matthew 5:9 Every believer is to be a peacemaker both in the church and in the community. Christians should never seek conflict or be responsible for it. Yet, we find that conflict if often the result of one’s coming to Jesus Christ. For example, a college professor shared his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

1 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-I—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: We can rarely afford ‘dates’ per se. but we do look forward to our ‘grocery store dates.’ Rather than hunting & fetching certain items(as usual), we will take our time going down every aisle in the store. We use ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

3 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-III—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: Well, it is not a pretty story. About 200 dead crows were found near the city of Regina & there was concern for Avian Flu. They had a Bird Pathologist examine the remains of all the crows, & he confirmed the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

2 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-II—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Attention: When they were first married Ken watched & learned as his new wife Karen, prepared the boneless ham. Karen precisely measured 3 inches from the butt of the ham inward & cut off the end of the ham. Ken immediately ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Technique Eclipses Relationship-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 16, 2013

4 of 4. We incur certain liabilities when we allow our relationship to Jesus to become eclipsed by technique. But what exactly becomes liable? When technique eclipses relationship, Our.....is Liable.

WHEN TECHNIQUE ECLIPSES RELATIONSHIP-IV—Revelation 2:1-7 Firstless Love Muddying the water above where clarity is needed. A man who spends all his time at work—Neglecting his family in order to do it—Forgetting that his initial drive for the work is to meet his family’s need. The way in which we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Pentecost: Signs And Wonders Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

Today, we embark on a journey into the powerful theme of Pentecost and the signs and wonders that accompany the outpouring of God's Spirit. We will draw insights from the prophetic words of the book of Joel, exploring how these truths are relevant and impactful for us today.

The Power of Pentecost: Signs and Wonders Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey into the powerful theme of Pentecost and the signs and wonders that accompany the outpouring of God's Spirit. We will draw insights from the prophetic words of the book of Joel, exploring how these truths are ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:16-18, Acts 2:21, Acts 2:43

Denomination: Pentecostal