Sermons on Wholeness Body Mind And Spirit:

God’s Idea Of Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 2, 2011

Church Consultants probably wouldn’t have started a church like God did... but His worked. How can we do Church today like He did back then?

How many of you have ever read the magazine called “Reminisce”? Several years ago there was an article in that magazine by a woman who told of her father having returned from the war. He, like many men, wanted to buy tools for his worksho, and one of the tools he wanted was a drill press. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Asked Me To Be Your New Pastor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 15, 2011

A message from a pastor who has been hired to lead a church to a congregation, establishing the ground rules for their future relationship.

You had heard that due to my health, I had to temporarily retire from the ministry. You also heard that I was healed and contemplating planting our third church. That is when I received a phone call from the leaders of your church, asking me if I would consider being your new pastor. You said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: *other

Avoiding The Mistake Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 7, 2007

To obey is better than sacrifice. Saul learned that lesson the hard way.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a lady who went to the Post Office to mail a gift to a friend. 1. The clerk looked at the package and said, “Is there anything breakable in here?” 2. The woman immediately responded, “Yes, there is a Bible with all its commands in that box.” B. One man went ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Faithful, Imperfect People

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 15, 2008

This sermon is based on the book Messy Spirituality by Michael Yaconelli. It is an encouragement to keep serving in spite of our imperfections.

A. There’s a story told of a preacher who was preaching a message about the fact that no one is perfect. 1. To prove his point he asked for anyone who was perfect to stand up. 2. One man stood up in the middle of the congregation. 3. The preacher asked him, “Do you really think you are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Example Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2007

In our series on guidelines for grace-oriented giving, we shall notice in this sermon an example of grace-oriented giving.

Scripture For the next few weeks I plan to take a break from my sermon series in Romans. I want to preach a four-week series of sermons titled “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-9:15. There are several reasons for talking about giving. First, I want to refresh our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - Full Of Grace And Truth Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 21, 2007

John writes his gospel by making statements and then illustrating them. Today we are going to look at the statement that he made; that Jesus was full of grace and truth. Never in the history of the world has humanity seen One so full of grace and truth.

John 1:14-16 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 15 John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying, "This was he of whom I said, ’He who comes after me has surpassed ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Unthankful Times

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007

The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Be Sure

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 6, 2007

A basic Romans Road message, as our church begins a concentrated outreach into our community.

Introduction I. Over the past two weeks, I have had three conversations that have caused me a degree of concern. II. All three conversations involved people that had been either raised in the church, or involved in a church that I know was a good, solid, bible teaching, salvation believing ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Only One Way Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2007

In today’s lesson we shall learn that there is only one way of salvation for all people.

Scripture During an exclusive golf outing for top business and entertainment executives on October 9, 2006 Tiger Woods was put on the spot by an evangelical guest of Nike. That day, 30 people gathered at the Trump golf course in Los Angeles for the 2006 “Tee It Up with Tiger Woods” event, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come And See Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 2

COME AND SEE (JOHN 1:43-51) Christianity is many things to many people. To some, Christianity is a religion no different from Islam, Hinduism or Buddhism. The purpose is to give hope, teach morals and to do good. Some identify Christianity with the liberation theology and the social gospel of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoy Fortune Together, Endure Misfortune Together Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 2

ENJOY FORTUNE TOGETHER, ENDURE MISFORTUNE TOGETHER (GENESIS 12:1-13:1) Larry's barn burned down and Susan, his wife, called the insurance company. Susan told the insurance company, “We had that barn insured for fifty thousand and I want my money.” The agent replied, “Whoa there, just a minute, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The King Of Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

God of Wonders, Pt. 5

THE KING OF GLORY (PSALMS 24:7-10) A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results from the kids: God is like BAYER ASPIRIN ... He works miracles. God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come As You Are Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Prayer Warriors, Pt. 1

COME AS YOU ARE (2 SAMUEL 7) A Fortune magazine argues that even the most accomplished people need around ten years of hard work before becoming world-class, a pattern so well-established researchers call it the ten-year rule. The ten-year rule represents a very rough estimate and most researchers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Without Limits Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2008

God showed how much He loves us when He gave His Son to die for us.

The Cost of Showing You Care Despite the sluggish U.S. economy, this year lovebirds still planned to shell out an average of $123 each on Valentine’s Day, up from $120 last year and eclipsing the $101 of 2006. The total estimated cost for the U.S.: $17 billion, according to estimates by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Kitchen: A Place For Nourishment Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

What is the most important nourishment for the family?

When Olin and Claryce Merrett came in for the service Wednesday night, I gave my usual, “Hello,” and asked, “How are you doing, Olin?” Olin replied, “Pretty good, I guess. I’m still taking nourishment.” We know a lot about nourishment these days. You can hardly watch television or read a magazine ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist