Sermons on Wickedness In High Places:

Let Peace Drive Out Anxiety Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 14, 2010

God gives his peace through his presence as we draw close to him in prayer.

Scripture Introduction Their grandmother lived in a slower time. So her visit to California from a small town in middle America included her first plane flight. She was anxious about trusting her life to this newfangled contraption! When the family met her at the airport, they teased her by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can A Deacon Deac? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010

The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Of God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010

Being born of God means many things. 1- Being born of God requires belief in Jesus Christ 2- Being born of God surrenders in obedience to God 3- Being born of God gives victory over the world

INTRO.- ILL.- During the French Revolution, men were determined to abolish Christianity. One fine, clear night an atheist was loudly proclaiming his doctrine to a poor countryman. “Everything,” he said, “will be abolished—churches, Bibles, clergymen; yes, even the word ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Better Get-Together Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 27, 2010

This sermon is to encourage people to reach out as groups to share the love of Christ.

Last week we began a 40 day focus on community. I know I have been inspired by God’s Word, by my small group and by what God is doing to grow in community. I want to learn to be more interdependent with you. We need each other. That is not a sign of weakness. It is reality and it is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Fearless Fidelity

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 4, 2010

The resurrection of Jesus Christ empowers his followers to live lives of faith with boldness and confidence.

FEARLESS FIDELITY Revelation 8:1 – 9:21 Sermon Objective: The resurrection of Jesus Christ empowers his followers to live lives of faith with boldness and confidence. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 118:1-9, Matthew 10:27-28, 2 Corinthians 4:3-5, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5-6 Albrecht Dürer ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

What Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2010

Romans teaches us that we are "justified by faith" rather than by works. But shouldn’t holy people do holy things? And don’t good deeds please God? So, why wouldn’t good works justify us before God?

OPEN: Comedian Ken Davis tells of the time he gave a speech in his college class. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." For 20 minutes he carefully explained the principle that governs a swinging pendulum. The law of the pendulum is: A pendulum can never return to a point higher ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Will Never Fall

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2010

God often mercifully uses us, and then we somehow feel that it is some sort of blanket approval of all the foolishness we observe in ourselves alongside the supposed “anointing.”

You Will Never Fall By Rev. Mario Gonzalez I. Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-4, 10 “3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness (KJV: virtue (arête; are-tay) meaning: power or excellence). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 5, 2010

As Christians we have a responsibility in the plitical arena - but just what is it?

“The Charge of the Light Brigade: Being Good Citizens” Prov. 29:2; Mt. 22:15-21 I am so ready for the elections to be over. I’m tired of all the political mud-throwing, fact-checking, partial truth, bold promise ads. It reminds me of the story of a 4 year old who tugged on her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mission Impossible

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 5, 2010

Evangelistic sermom taken from John 3:36

John 3:36: Mission Impossible: The last two months 33 miners have been entombed in the San Jose mine 635 metres (2000 feet) below the desert , in Chile, they have been entombed for two months/69 days , for the first 17 days the miners were believed to be dead, but when ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

When It's Time To Get In The Game!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

We Christians spend a lot of time learning how to witness. But, there comes a time when it's time to get off the bench, get in the game and use what we have learned to witness to those who are lost.

Some years ago, I took a group to Glorieta, NM to attend a Sunday School training week. I became aware that a man by the name of Paul McClung was supposed to teach a specific witnessing strategy. Because of family connections to the McClung’s I decided I would participate in this particular ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2011

We need to restore both the form and the heart of New Testament Christianity.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Keys To Heaven And Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 17, 2011

Is it only Peter who got the "keys" to the Kingdom of Heaven? And what does it mean to "loose and bind" as Jesus told them they could do?

OPEN: A husband and wife arrived at an automobile dealership to pick up their car but they were told that the keys had been accidentally locked in it. They went to the service department and found a mechanic working feverishly to unlock the driver’s side door. As the wife watched from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 19: Follow The Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 29, 2011

Follow the Lord, because He: 1. has a mission for you (vs. 1-4). 2. is the Master for all time (vs. 5). 3. is full of gracious mercy (vs. 6-7). 4. has the infinite power of miracles (vs. 8-10). 5. wants to manifest His glory through you (vs. 28-33).

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord Part 19: Follow the Lord! Exodus 34:1-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 3, 2010 *Moses is certainly one of the greatest heroes of our faith, one of the greatest men of all time and one of the greatest leaders of all time. *But why was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Life Or Lust Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 10, 2011

When we consider how adultery abounds, how heinous a sin it is, what evil consequence it brings, & how destructive it is to the spiritual life & even physical life (1 Cor. 6:15-20), it is no wonder that the warnings against it are repeated so often.

PROVERBS 6: [24] 25-35 LIFE OR LUST [ Matthew 5:17-30] THE SONG OF THE SIRENS- carried by the wind, skimming the surface of the sea, captured in the sails of the ship-lured many a captain and his sailors to change their charted course. Powerless to resist the sirens' mesmerizing song, the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:24-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 13, 2011

What has Christ called us to do as a church and as individuals who are part of the church? How can we be more effective at fulfilling what Jesus calls us to do not only with our words, but by living our life in obedience to Him?

The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Slide Intro During the month of November we focus several weeks on missions. We heard last week from Craig Parro from Leadership Resources, one of the missions we support. They do a great work in training up pastors and leaders around the world to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational