Sermons on Wholeness Body Mind And Spirit:

Prayer A Why When How Introduction

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A simple introduction to prayer for a Church that didn’t pray together

Genesis 18:23-33 Luke 11:1-13 You know I hear more comments about how difficult it is to pray or how confusing it is that God sometimes seems to answer and other times doesn’t or how God doesn’t really hear us or how nothing really changes because of our prayers. So I figure we need some teaching ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Methodist

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Christ has reconciled us to God in such an amazing way - not so that we can sit & feel good but so that we might be ambassadors of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2 The Message ‘We’re Christ’s representatives, God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their defences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now.’ Today I want us to follow Paul’s line of thought in this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Where Is The Word Of The Lord?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 12, 2008

JEREMIAH MAKES A PROFOUND STATEMENT. IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK: "WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?" GIVE IT TO US NOW.

WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD? 11/16/03 JEREMIAH 17:7-15 INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH MAKES A STATEMENT, AND IN VERSE 17 THE PEOPLE ASK A QUESTION: “WHERE IS THE WORD OF THE LORD?” GIVE IT TO US NOW. 1. WE FIND THE WORD ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ye Must Be Born Again

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 12, 2008

This is a salvation message taken from John 3.

“YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN!” TEXT: John 3:1-15; Romans 5:12; cf. Leviticus 12 W. Max Alderman The Lord as we sometimes say, “Got to the crux of the matter” when He said, “Ye Must be born again…” Today, we shall consider the importance of the new birth. The word “again” tells us much about the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 17, 2008

The parable of the wedding feast.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 22:1-14 Title: “The Invitation of God” I. The Wedding Feast (1-2) • “A certain king which made a marriage (wedding feast) for his son.” o A royal wedding feast was truly a major event. o It was an honor to be invited and would have been considered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost And The Coin

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 17, 2008

We should never play down the joy and peace of the relationship Jesus wants with us, but equally we should never underestimate cost.

Luke 15:8-10, 14:25-35 Today if you will follow me we shall walk backwards through Luke’s story and I pray encounter something of the power of God’s message for us today. The lost coin parable is a wonderful lesson for us. In it we find a woman who represents God loosing a day’s earnings. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 6, 2011

Harvest reminds us that we are as Christians called not so much thankful FOR what God gives us but rather to be thankful IN the situation in which we find ourselves

SMTV 04-09-2011 Harvest Festival Dt 16.1-17 Story: One day an Atheist went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw two ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Journey Begins

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011

This sermon was preached as I began a new ministry. We must leave some things behind to move ahead, but we must also move ahead.

As you might imagine I have been thinking a lot about journeys lately Trips to Hickory and Lexington Came back from CBF in Tampa and Journey here Bible seems to have someone always on a journey Noah in an Ark, Abram going to land he knew not of Ruth to land of Naomi, Jonah to Ninevah, Paul on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-40

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Issues Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 9, 2011

The religious leaders questioned Jesus' authority. We know Jesus has authority, but does he really have authority over us?

Matthew 21:23-32 "Authority Issues" INTRODUCTION God is a God of abundance and diversity. Looking around the worship area, it is obvious that we are very different people. We like to make things easy, though, so we often condense our diversity down to the basic essentials and say that there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Studies In Ephesians: The Lie Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Study in the book of Ephesians about lying.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. and Online Bible Topics Title: The Lie Theme: To understand what it means to lie. Text: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

"I Wasn't Talking To You"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Jan 31, 2011

A message dealing with the gift of tongues. Do some have truly it today?

“I Wasn’t Talking To You” Joke: A sales manager overheard one of his salesman stating to a customer that they haven’t had any in a while and it didn’t look like they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Run And Time To Walk

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 4, 2011

Three keys to the Christian faith!

James 1:19-20-“Let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires.  There are three rules for righteousness—be quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger.  The rules are universal—every person is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Imite Have To Give An Account Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 15, 2011

Someday we will be asked to make an account of what we did with the gifts God gave us.

Introduction: A OID B This parable has a historical background because in 40 B.C. Herod (the Great) went to Rome to receive authority from the emperor to rule as king of Judea (granted). 1 In 4 A.D. when Herod died and left his son, Archelaus, the kingdom. a Archelaus went to Rome to claim his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Candlelightiing Service

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Dec 1, 2010

A Christmas Eve Service including music suggestions and dramatic elements

Christmas Eve Service I. Welcome and Opening Prayer. II. Opening Song. III. Scene One: Introduction (Small Nativity Scene) Every year we are frustrated as we hear of another protest against the display of nativity scenes on public property. We are angered by these protests because deep down in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Messengers

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this message is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity (Angels) and to their message!

When we think of the Christmas story, we often think of Christ, of Mary and Joseph, of the shepherds and the wise men. But this post is dedicated to the most overlooked character(s) of the Nativity: Gabriel and the angels. Angels appeared at least six times in the few months surrounding the birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist