Sermons on Works And Words:

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let God Be First

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Sermon teaching people that in all things we should put God first.

Matthew 6:33 says “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” Col 3:24; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. Let God be First. We as a people have not taken this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cultural Salvation

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Apr 11, 2010

The Resurrection leads us to much more than a personal salvation.

2010-04-07 A Cultural Salvation We have spoken at length about personal Salvation. We just celebrated the Resurrection of Christ last week, as we really do every week, but especially at Easter. We all know the feeling that exists within our hearts before our personal resurrection experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-12

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Is Forgiving

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2009

Pulpit drama monologue as if the preacher were Simon, into whose house Jesus came, and where the jar of ointment was given. An emphasis on feeling, on forgiveness,and on generosity.

Frankly, I like things cool, calm, and collected. This business of lavish public display has always bothered me. It’s just bad taste, that’s what it is, when people feel they have to hang all over each other in public. Great day, what you do see down at the market sometimes, young people so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth And Peace With God

Contributed by James Jack on Apr 10, 2009

Christmas is often thought of as a time of peace. But what sort of peace does Jesus really bring?

One of the favourite sayings on mass-produced Christmas cards is “peace on earth and goodwill toward men”. Christmas is the season of peace and goodwill, it is said. It is the time of year to put aside our conflicts and disagreements and to – well to be nice to each other temporarily. A famous ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Heart Of Worship

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 17, 2008

Worship can become an awe-inspiring event every Sunday, something to look forward to, and a reconnection to God.

“I am sick and tired of you not doing what you are told.” Does this sound familiar to anyone else here? My dad used to say this all the time when I didn’t complete my chores or just do what he said in general. Now, some of you have probably imitated your parents and now you say the same thing or ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raptured Before The Great Trib Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Rapture of the church.

WE KNOW THAT WHEN Jesus gives a command, we want to pay very close attention to it. • We want to make sure we’re obeying it carefully. John 15.10 "If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. • SO AS we keep His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Confident & Hopeful Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Jul 22, 2007

Knowing Christ gives us confidence in experiencing God both today and at the 2nd coming.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Confident & Hopeful” 1 John 2:28-3:3 A few years ago Billy Graham was honored in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Billy Graham is in his eighties and suffering from Parkinson’s disease. He agreed to respond briefly at the end of this great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leave The Bait Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Discusses how we must not take the bait which leads to sin.

Leave the Bait ALONE!!!!! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; 1 Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 Introduction I was riding in my car this past Monday on my way to Wichita when I happened to think about a situation that had happened to me. I had been in a meeting with some co-workers and my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Message: Where Are His Bones

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Easter Messages focusing on the fact that christ was crucified and He did rise from the dead.

Easter 2007: Where Are His Bones? Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7; 11-15; Luke 24:36-43; 1 Corinthians 15:3-8 Introduction Last month there was a TV special that appeared on the Discover channel that caused a lot of excitement. In this “documentary” the tomb of Jesus was supposed to have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holding Each Other Accountable In Small Groups

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 25, 2007

Based on the New Testament Church and John Wesley’s concept of the Classmeeting, this sermon affirms the necessity of being in a small, accountability group for disciples to grow to be more like Jesus.

Holding Each Other Accountable in Small Groups --I Thessalonians 5:11 and James 5:16 In October I return to my alma mater Asbury Theological Seminary for our fifth of six sessions in the Spiritual Leaders’ Academy. The Lily Foundation has fully funded our participation in the Academy, and one of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Two Sides Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Series on Faith

Two Sides of Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 7; Genesis 6; Explain how some believe Adam did not exist and the situation in the Garden was a metaphor. Use Noah and Moses to explain their truth as to the why they did what they did. Noah was a direct blood descendant from Adam. Moses talked ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Past The Glitter #2 - Speaking Differently About Christmas Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2004

Number 2 in the series about getting Christians to go about Christmas differently than the world does.

Getting Past the Glitter #2 - Speaking Differently about Christmas Romans 12:2, Luke 2:8-14 December 5, 2004 Introduction Have you noticed how hard it is to find anybody willing to say "Merry Christmas" anymore, especially people in public places like government offices and retail stores? I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Body Matters Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

Paul speaks once again to the issue of sex and how we use our bodies. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit - that means more than quitting smoking; more than overeating...read the sermon and find out what it does mean.

YOUR BODY MATTERS It’s time for Body Break with Hal Johnson and Joanne McLeod, those Canadian health and fitness experts. You know those commercials on TV where a man and woman come on and tell you that all the stuff you’re eating is killing you? That’s them! Did you know that a can of soda ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite