Sermons on Wickedness In High Places:

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 1, 2008

Isaiah 43:18-19 (NRSV) 18 Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. 19 I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

New Beginnings Grant van Boeschoten January 20, 2007 There are a lot of golfers out there who have convinced themselves that it is OK to cheat, they even came up with a name for it so that it didn’t sound so bad. It’s called a Mulligan, a do over, a second chance. Here is how it goes. You step ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Living A Life That Counts

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

Showing believers that living for Christ really matters.

PP0720 DATE LIVING A LIFE THAT COUNTS John 15:1-7. INTRODUCTION: The Gospel of John was written to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God. Chapter 1 – The Beginning Chapter. Chapter 2 – The Wedding At Cana Chapter. Chapter 3 – The Born Again Chapter. Chapter 4 – The Woman At The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 23, 2006

Loving others means that we care about their eternal destiny and their relationship with the Lord

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “THE INVITATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. There once was a fellow that was deeply moved by the preacher’s sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Togethering Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

This introduction to the WHY series encourages us to connect better with God and with others in His Church.

Introduction to Why Series The Value of “Togethering” John 13:34 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Next Sunday we will begin a new series of lessons called “Why?” The series address some of the most important questions people tend to ask themselves (or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Beginning ...

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jan 20, 2007

As described in the opening verses of John’s Gospel, God reveals five aspects of Jesus Christ: 1. Eternal 2. Creator 3. Incarnate 4. Saving 5. Welcoming

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Good Morning. Today is the First Sunday after Christmas. And while the image of the baby Jesus in the manger is still fresh in our minds, John explains to us who Jesus is and why ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Any Excuse Will Do!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 26, 2007

We all give excuses. but when we give one to God, He knows the truth. An excuse is a reason not to do something. If you do that with God then any excuse will do!

Any Excuse will do! Luke 14:16-14:24 This morning we are going to talk about excuses. We all have made them. Some excuses are better than others. Some are more valid than others and some are just plain lame. I have heard that some girls when asked out on a date, and they did not want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Congregational

Talking Faith Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 29, 2007

A message from James 3 on the power of the tongue.

Foolproof – A Study of James January 21, 2007 TALKING Faith – James 3:1-12 Video: One Word – from www.sermonspice.com Recap: A few weeks ago we started a series in James about having a foolproof faith. That is, possessing a faith that can’t be fooled into thinking we have real faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want From God?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 4, 2008

God has a plan and purpose for each person. What are you expecting from God? Expect nothing? Get nothing!

WHAT DO YOU WANT? What are you expecting? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. INTRODUCTION: A. The Jewish Talmud suggests: 1. Moses gave 613 laws and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Criticizing God Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 11, 2008

God draws criticism until we are drawn to God.

Scripture Introduction A miller and his son were driving their donkey to sell at the market when they met a group of women: “Look there,” cried one, “did you ever see such foolish fellows, trudging on foot when they might ride?” The old man hearing this, quickly placed his son on the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do I Love You? Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006

An Exposition of Malachi 1

How Do I Love You? Mal. 1 How do you know somebody loves you? How do you show somebody you love them? Dr. Gary Chapman wrote a bestselling book several years ago entitled The Five Love Languages in which he suggests people give and receive love in one of 5 different ways: 1. Words of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Anger Against The King Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon highlights the anger of Herod against King Jesus. The anger against King Jesus is seen in his trip to Egypt.

Scripture Today is the fourth Sunday of Advent. For this season of Advent I am preaching a series of sermons titled, “The Advent of the King,” which is based on Matthew’s Gospel chapters 1 and 2. The first week we examined “The Ancestry of the King” in Matthew 1:1-17, and learned about the human ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can I Be Without Sin In This Life? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at two seemingly contradicting verse about sin in the life of a believer from 1 John.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Can I Be Without Sin in this Life? 1 John1:8; 1 John 3:6 A few years ago, I was watching a message on television be a relatively famous evangelist. In this message, the evangelist made a statement that stuck with me for quite awhile. He stated that it had been over ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Beyond Sunday Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship does not end with the church service.

Worship Beyond Sunday Hebrews 13:15-17 George Barna is a popular name in the Christian community. Barna has become well known because of his polling of Christians and non-Christians on religious issues. In a recent research study on worship, Barna found some disturbing facts. Among regular ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-17, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 3, 2007

Purpose Driven Concepts. Five Purposes presented as an acrostic - SHINE. Second Sermon in this Series - God’s Committed Community.

God’s Committed Community: The Purpose of The Church Last week we looked at the Nature Of The Church and we found that the Bible calls the church: 1. A FELLOWSHIP. 2. A FAMILY. 3. A BODY. 4. A FLOCK. Each one of these terms gives us a different understanding of The Church and shows how The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Fellowship, What A Joy Divine

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008

Christian fellowship is based on Apostolic Doctrine.

WHAT A FELLOWSHIP, WHAT A JOY DIVINE! 1 John 1:1-4 by Cleavon Matthews November 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION Error is combated by affirming the truth. John writes to the church under attack by early forms of Docetism and Gnosticism. These two inseparable philosophical and theological ideas plagued ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ