Sermons on World Peace:

The Punster & His Probing

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 16, 2008

This sermon shows how Micah revealed what God is like and what He wants from us.

The Punster & His Probing Text: Micah 1:10-16 Introduction: The prophet Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah. No doubt he and Isaiah from time to time fellowshipped with each other and discussed the future of Jerusalem & Judah. No doubt these heart-to-heart lead brought these men to shared ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 25, 2008

Step 10 focuses on the maintenance phase of the program.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 10 Scripture: James 1:21-25; 2 Timothy 2:1-8; 1 John 1:8-10 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first seven steps in the twelve steps to recovery process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of Sight

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2008

For Ascension Sunday: Whether we work diligently when our supervisor is out of sight is a measure of commitment and character. Compare Matthias, who took a job he did not ask for; and Joseph Justus, who was passed over.

When you see your supervisor, you work. When you do not see your supervisor, you may work, but your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you see your supervisor, you work diligently. You know that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

Right Thinking Brings Right Action

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues And The Fullness Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2007

this is a topical exposition of speaking in tongues and the filling of the Spirit from Acts 2:4, from a non-cessasionist, but non-charismatic position

Text: Acts 2:4, Title: Tongues and the Fullness, Subject: Tongues and filling, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/3/07, AM A. Opening illustration: as a brand new Christian, I was in my first year of college when I saw a sign for a bible study. So, I went and met with Cliff, and they challenged me about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

Fears That Keep Us From His Presence

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007

What fears cause us to back away from the Presence of the Lord? Fear that He will require more than you are willing to give? We can probably relate to some of the same fears that these people did many years earlier.

June,2007 Fears that Keep Us from His Presence Luke 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION: Jesus did many miracles when He lived on earth. One of those miracles involved the deliverance of a demon-possessed man who had been living among the tombs for a long time. He was so out of control that he could no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Take Your Son

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 4, 2007

This sermon was the culmination of a fund-raising/pledge campaign to underwrite a new staff member’s salary

Elisha summoned Gehazi and said, “Call the Shunammite woman.” So he called her. When she came to him, he said, “Take your son.” She came and fell at his feet, bowing to the ground; then she took her son and left. 2 Kings 4:8-37 (NRSVA) I’d like to make an understatement…children make life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 21, 2007

This sermon was written as part 2 of 2 for Easter Sunday 2007. Part 1 was delivered at the Sunrise service, part 2 at the second service.

Easter Sunday - Part 2 Recap part 1: Hope of the Resurrection: 1Peter 1: 3-5 (NIV) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Has Ears To Hear... Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Jesus has validated John’s life and his ministry and told His audience, “This is what you have been waiting for. Now, pay very close attention to what I am saying to you. Mark my words: it is absolutely critical that you get this!”

The Messiah And The Prophet – Part 3 Whoever Has Ears To Hear… Matthew 11:15 Several centuries ago, a learned German philosopher began investigating a new philosophy coming out of Japan. This philosophy was called, “Zen.” The philosopher poured through every piece of written material he cold find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practice Of Worship Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Worship is a necessary practice in growing deeper in Christ. Our worship needs to be God centered, an offering unto him.

Do you understand that from a worldly perspective, what we are doing here on Sunday morning is absolutely ridiculous? I was recently asked, why don’t more people come to worship? Why would they? To most people worship gathering is a waste of time. Why would I go to church when I could sleep in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Methodist

Gold, Frankincense And Much More Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 4, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the wise men at Christmas.

-->At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his one hundredth birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana’s failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest until she peered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This is sermon #2 of the Sermon on the Mount Series. (#1 was preached by Ronnie Morgan). In this section of Matt. 5 Jesus explains what the "good life" really is by contrasting it with anger, contempt, and malace which lead to murder. (with help from Dal

The Sermon on the Mount #2 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect Matthew 5:17-26 CHCC: September 16, 2007 INTRODUCTION: What do you think most people want out of life? I’ve noticed that when you ask parents what they want for their kids, they usually say something like, “I don’t care what job they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- Judge Not... Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #7 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, Deals with Matt. 7:1-6 where Jesus urges us not to condemn others and warns that we will be judged by the same standard we use on others.

The Sermon on the Mount #7 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – Judge not… Matthew 7:1-6 CHCC: October 21, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This is the 7th in our series on The Sermon on the Mount, so I want to take a minute to review. This sermon is a cohesive talk by the most brilliant Teacher who ever lived. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Table Fellowship With Christ

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

Why does Jesus want to come in and dine with us as it says in the book of Revelations. Three purposes accomplished through spending time together with Christ.

I love spoons. Not only do they help mix your chocolate milk, but they are essential in one of my favorite games, which just happens to share their name. Spoons, if you are not familiar with the game, don’t worry, you will learn about it this morning. I decided it would be better to make a short ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:20

Denomination: Holiness

Getting Ready For Heaven

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 15, 2007

Four ways of what we need to do to worship rightly

GETting READY FOR HEAVEN! Matthew 2:1-12 How are you doing in getting ready for Christmas? Is your card list longer this year? Do you think there are more presents to buy? Do you have all the decorations up? We get ready for Christmas in different ways. Do you find big crowds where you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan