Sermons on Worship Practice:

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Want It Now! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines the problem of materialism and unbridled consumerism in our relationship with God

1. Title: I Want It Now! (Unbridled Consumerism, Materialism, Greed) 2. Text: I Timothy 6:3-10; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Ecclesiastes 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 5, 2006, 7th in the series ‘A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Retaliate With Love

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

We are most like Christ when we learn to love our enemies.

Retaliate with Love Matthew 5:38-48 One winter day a man went shopping at a local mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a foul odor coming from under the hood of his car. When he popped the hood, he discovered a dead mutilated cat that had slept on the warm engine and had gotten caught by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

Too Good For God Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A look at King Uzziah and the way that success must be handled with care lest we allow it to replace our perceived need for God in our lives.

1. Title: Too Good for God 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 26 II Kings 15:1-7 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, 6-11-06, 4th in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the dangers of success, its typical cycle, and how to break the cycle -for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complacent Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2008

The Laodicean Church had become complacent & apatetic about the cause of Christ because its members were involved in the worldly activities of the affluent society in which they lived. Jesus tells them that He would not accept their luke-warm attitude.

Revelation 3: 14-22 THE COMPLACENT CHURCH [Matthew 2:19-34] The letters to the seven churches are God’s X-rays, given so that we might examine our own lives and ministries. Judgment is going to come to this world, but it first begins at the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Greatness Of God The Father Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2008

Over the next 3 weeks, we are going to magnify our focus on God, lifting Him up as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Today our focus is on the Father.

“Behold the Greatness of God” (Part 1 - Our Heavenly Father) Psalm 103:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2008 *Is there any praise in your heart this morning? Take a good look inside and ask yourself: “Is there any praise in my heart today for the Lord?” *David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Jesus (Con't) ? Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 24, 2008

This message looks at the divinity of Jesus. Many people believe that Jesus was 100% man but few believe Jesus is 100% God

What we Believe Series ¡V Part 4 Who is this Jesus? ¡V Various scriptures In the last three weeks we have been in a series called ¡¥What we believe.¡¦ People have a lot of questions about God. Here are some of the questions children have about God and Jesus. -Jane, dear GOD, In school they told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

The Resurrection That Was, That Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 24, 2011

The wonder of Easter is found in the reality of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave. The tomb is empty and our Lord lives! This message invites us to consider our lives in the light of the resurrection of Christ, the new life we can have in

The Resurrection that Was, and Is, and Is to Come - 1 Corinthians 15:12-23 - April 24, 2011 (Resurrection Sunday and Communion Service) Thomas Jefferson is a name many of you are to likely recognize this morning. In his time he was the principle author of the Declaration of Independence, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: *other

Someone To Calm Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

A fourth deep need I have is for someone to calm me.

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO CALM ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN Three small boys were in a Christmas play at church. They represented the three wise men and they were to give their gifts to baby Jesus. The first boy stepped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Holiness Of Grace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 29, 2011

If we want to live worthwhile lives in difficult times, then we as believers in Christ must anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character, and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

In 1988, Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don’t miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

No Room For Christ Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 31, 2011

there was no room for Christ at the Inn. Do we have room for Christ today?

“No room for Christ” Pastor Allan Kircher Luke 2:7 December 18, 2011 Introduction Isn’t it needful for us to know that beyond all dispute, that our Lord sprang out of Judah?  Spoken/words/prophet Micah.  It was necessary/be born in Bethlehem/Ephratah But how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2016

If you want to break free from the sinful habits and attitudes that keep you from soaring, listen to God and believe Him when He tells you, "I am setting you free!"

Kung Fu Panda is the story of a flabby, out-of-shape panda bear named Po who longs to learn the ancient art of Kung Fu. Amazingly, Po is selected by the village leaders to become the Dragon Warrior – the greatest Kung Fu master of all time. But in spite of his new status, Po is still a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Easter: Hope Come Find It! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2019

Have you ever had your hope in something crushed – filled with disappointment when you bit into it? Discovered that what you put your faith or trust in was hollow and or empty hope? Jesus proved on Easter that He is a Living Hope! So, embrace Him today and find Hope and even joy in the journey!

Easter 2019: Hope come find it! Introduction: We challenged you today to come find hope and that is what we are talking about this morning – in the prayer time, in the worship time and in the testimony times – by the way there are more testimonies coming to show how people found a living hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7, Hebrews 6:17-20, Psalm 62:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Resurrection Is True And Transformational

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 22, 2019

In this sermon, we address the fact that the resurrection is hard to believe, but that it is true and it is our only hope that death is reversible.

A. Happy Easter everyone and may God bless you today with hope and joy! 1. I hope you have come this morning with a sense of anticipation. 2. I heard about one 3-year-old little girl who was being driven to church on Easter Sunday. 3. As they drove, the child’s parents explained the Easter story, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12, Romans 6:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great, They’re Going To Take A Collection

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 35: 1 – 35

Exodus 35: 1 – 35 Great, they’re going to take a collection 35 Then Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said to them, “These are the words which the LORD has commanded you to do: 2 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel