Sermons on Well Pleased:

"Ingredients That Make Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 27, 2009

Paul shares two ingredients that make life worth living.

(Show video—Life is Temporary) I would imagine that it would be safe to say that a majority of us who are present today desire a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, joy filled, and purposeful - a life worth living. Now, I guess there may be a few of you who take exception to that - you prefer a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Blueprint For The Perfect Church

Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 29, 2009

God took 3000 strangers and turned them into brothers. The Holy Spirit moved 3000 believers into forming one of the most successful churches in history. The story you are about to read will hopefully encourage you into seeing God’s Blueprint for His Churc

God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church God’s Blueprint for the Perfect Church I wonder what it was like for those 3000 people who were saved that day on Pentecost? Maybe it went something like this: Joshua couldn’t sleep! It was a while ago when he heard about the teacher who was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Proof Is In The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2009

Who do you say Jesus is?

May 31, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is. Title: The Proof is in the Power One of my favorite stories of all time tells of a small town like Palmyra that was right in the middle of a “dry” county. If you wanted to by an alcoholic beverage you had to go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 3, 2009

By sacrificing our integrity, we dishonor God.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 4: Living With Integrity Text: Matt. 5:33-37 Introduction 1. Illustration: The name of Admiral Dewey was being acclaimed throughout the country after his victory at Manila Bay in the war between the United States and Spain in the early 20th century. A newspaper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Methodist

"Navigating Life's Pathways"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the parable of the Wide and Narrow Gates

For the last few weeks you have heard a lot of discussion about how God has created you and me with something quite amazing. He has specifically wired us so that we might have the capability to make decisions on our own—He has given us the power or the ability to choose. Obviously we use this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 15, 2009

Comments from Lamentations chapter four.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Four INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009

The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Article 6. The Fall Of Man , Sin And Its Punishment Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 3, 2009

This sermon unpacks what it says in the title.

GENESIS CHAPTER 3 ARTICLE 6. THE FALL OF MAN , SIN AND ITS PUNISHMENT TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE ORIGINS OF THE FALL OF MAN, SIN AND ITS PUNISHMENT. AS WE DO I WANT TO ASK YOU ALL A QUESTION......... HAVE YOU EVER LOST SOMETHING PRECIOUS? I AM SURE YOU HAVE, WHETHER IT HAS BEEN FAMILY ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Covet? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009

The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Jesus Today? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

Where does the culture say Jesus is? Where does scripture explain He is? Comparison of location and position.

Where is Jesus today? (Location and position) Today we are back of the topic of questions that people have about Jesus. The questions is, Where is Jesus today? Let me say that the answer to that can vary widely depending on who you ask. If you were to ask a Baha’ (A religion that originated ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Healing Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 6, 2009

This is sermon 3 in this series on the Grace of God. It deals with how God heals our wounds by helping us think about the way HE looks at us.

Sermon for September 06, 2009 Sermon Series: Sermons on the Grace of God: Sermon # The Healing Grace of God: Scripture Ref: Psalm 147:3 ‘He heals the broken in heart & binds up their wounds.’ Introduction: I BEGAN PREACHING when I was 17 YEARS OLD. My NEXT BIRTHDAY I will be 57 YEARS OLD. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:3

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Final words and lessons from David’s life.

Introduction: A. The story is told of an old man named Fred who had been a faithful Christian and was in the hospital, near death. 1. The family called their preacher to come stand with them. 2. As the preacher stood next to the bed, Ol’ Fred’s condition appeared to deteriorate and he motioned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Acting Like God's Kids?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 11, 2009

Receiving the benefits from God means responding to His will in this life.

September 13, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Subject: The Children of God Title: Are You Acting Like God’s Kids? You’ve seen it before. It has become part of our cultural experience. You are walking through Wal-Mart and one aisle over from the green beans you hear a blood curdling ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement For The Pursued

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009

God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Anger

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• Jesus said that our righteousness is to exceed that of the scribes and Pharisee’s • Most people would be able to stand before God • And say that they haven’t killed a person, • But how many of us could say that we never hated a person

Jesus on Anger Matthew 5:21-5:26 After spending 3-1/2 hours enduring the long lines, surly clerks and insane regulations at the Department of Motor Vehicles, a man stopped at a toy store to pick up a gift for he son.he brought my selection - a baseball bat - to the cash register. "Cash or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian Church