Sermons on Welcome:

The Reach

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

Continuing in a series about the purposes of our church. This is about outreach.

Matthew 9:9-13 – The Reach Today I want to tell you a story. It’s a good story, too. It has conflict and underhanded dealings. It has redemption and the promise of a bright future ahead. Plus, it’s true. Today’s story comes to you from Matthew 9:9-13. The same story is also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Faith Action Hero Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 10, 2011

We can be a hero to the ones we bring to Jesus. We have to decide to live the life in order to be that hero.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How many of you when you were children would dress up like a super hero or pretend you were some action hero? • I never knew girls to do this but I know but many little boys at some point would come running out of the house in our underwear with some sort of cape flowing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, James 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Over Hnger Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus feeds a whole bunch of people with a snackable.

14. Who is Jesus? November 21st, 2010 The Feeding We are in Luke 9:10 this morning. This is a text most of you are probably familiar with. This is the only event prior to the last week of Jesus life that is recorded in all four gospel accounts. So there is something very important about this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: *other

Changing The World Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus sends out 72 to minister for His kingdom

19. Who is Jesus? December 26th, 2010 Changing the World Today we continue our study through Luke’s gospel asking the question: who is Jesus. We are in Luke 10:1 where Jesus sends out seventy-two disciples to the towns and villages of Judea. This sending is very similar to the sending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: *other

Father, "Knows Best"!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2011

He had places to go, people to see, things to do, it was going to be the social event of the year. He was finally going to be free at last to do as he pleased 24/7. No one was going to tell him what to do any longer, he had had enough,

Father Knows Best! Today we celebrate the day that comes but once a year, while many things are only celebrated once a year, only this day honors fathers. Idnt odd though, statistics show that, most fathers get stuck grilling out on their day of being honored, while mothers are never asked to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And Gratitude

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 6, 2011

When we understand the grace of Jesus we will not point to others and be offended by their sin - instead we will see that we have a sin debt.

Message Have you noticed how easy it is to get offended by the actions of others? You are watching TV ... it is a really good show (if there is such a thing). Then someone in your family comes along and takes the remote and switches channels. Hey I was watching that. How dare you. And you get all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Doors

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Oct 8, 2008

This sermon is about loving your neighbor and treating them with compassion and mercy. It also tells about the Good Samaritan in an updated version.

Luke 10:25-37 reads, “And behold a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” So he answered and said, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming More Seeker Sensitive

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 3, 2008

A call to honor the only seeker who truly deserves our sensitivity; the one who came to "seek and to save" what was lost.

Dakota Community Church November 2, 2008 Becoming More Seeker Sensitive Luke 19:1-10 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Children In The Kingdom Of God: Lessons From The Life Of Samuel

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 17, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD DRAWING LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. PROPHET

CHILDREN IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD: LESSONS FROM THE LIFE OF SAMUEL ******************************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. PRAYER 2. PROMISE 3. PROGRESS 4. PRODUCTIVITY 5. PLEASING NATURE 6. PRESENCE OF GOD 7. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Prejudice Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Sep 22, 2009

Prejudice causes us to treat people as inferior and is inappropriate in the life of a Christian, so how can we as Christians avoid prejudice in our lives?

8. The Book of Acts July 12th, 2009 Overcoming Prejudice A few years ago I had the opportunity to travel to Italy on a Mission trip to work with some local missionaries and help them get their church developed. It was a great trip we got to go to Rome which I was really excited about. On our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-36

Denomination: *other

Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 4 of a 5-part sermon.

PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-IV—Luke 10:1-16 Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus requires mission briefing. What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Savior Of The World Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 31, 2008

The woman’s bold witness opened the way to Jesus. That stage of belief is only introductory. They needed a personal encounter with Jesus. The magnificent climax is that the Samaritans come to settled conviction & acclaim Jesus as the Savior of the World.

JOHN 4: 39-45 THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD [1 John 4:7-17] The revival or great harvest among the Samaritans is noteworthy. It is evidence that because of the rejection by Israel (1:11) Jesus moves into a wider ministry. These few verses also indicate two necessary and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

"Walk In The Steps Of Jesus"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus is walking by your side in every circumstance that comes your way? Jesus said that after He ascended into heaven He would never leave you or forsake you.

Follow the Steps of Jesus I Peter 2:21-25 (NLT) I John 2:3-6 (NIV) “I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked.” (Solo) In 1979 I visited the older part of Cairo, Egypt where Jesus reportedly spent time with his parents as a child. After spending a couple days in Egypt I visited the Holy Land and walked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Filled With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009

Stephen was a man who existed in the state of being filled with the Spirit. He preaches a powerful sermon and sees Jesus standing at the right hand of the throne of God. Why is Jesus standing?

6. The Book of Acts June 28th, 2009 Filled with the Spirit We first meet Stephen in Acts 6. The church has been growing substantially and as it grows so do its needs. Many of these new issues should not be taking up the Apostles’ time. Their time is to be dedicated to prayer and to the ...read more

Denomination: *other