Sermons on Worthiness:

Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Godly Role Models: An Example Worth Following Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010

Changed lives earn the reputation of being a model worth imitating.

What types of role models have you chosen to follow in your life? We all have been impacted by a wide range of different people. Some of the examples have been good and helpful; others have been dangerous and harmful. We know that “bad company corrupts good morals” (1 Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Crosses Your Path

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2010

There are many times when we feel like outcasts - on those occasions Jesus, who is also an outcast, crosses our path and brings us hope.

What happens when Jesus crosses your path? Well anything can happen can’t it. When Jesus crossed Peter’s path Peter went from an unschooled fisherman to a disciple. When Jesus crossed Matthew’s path Matthew went from hated tax collector to well-loved Gospel writer. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Walking With God

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 17, 2010

Since we have been saved by the grace of God, it should reflect in our walk with God.

Walking with God Genesis 6:8-10 8 But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD. 9 These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God. 10 And Noah begat three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. (KJV) 8 But Noah found favor in the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Nagging Is Necessary Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 9, 2013

She was a mom with a huge problem that being ignored, brushed off, or insulted would not cause her to cease from getting her answered prayer.

Three children had become very prosperous and had accumulated vast amounts of money. They discussed what gifts they were going to give their elderly mother for Mother‘s Day. The first built a big house for his mother. The second had sent her a Mercedes with a driver. The third felt he out did the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Foursquare

Sacrificial Devotion

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 6, 2012

How devoted to Christ are you? Christ’s call to discipleship is one of sacrificial devotionThe lives of Mary, Abraham and Paul provide us with examples of what it means to be sacrificially devoted to God.

Sacrificial Devotion Luke 1:26-38 In Luke 14:33, Christ declared, “Whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.” Christ’s call to discipleship is one of sacrificial devotion. Is your commitment to Christ only token or completely total commitment? If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Better Way: He Instills A Better Motivation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2013

Chasing the dream that God created you for gives life meaning.

JESUS THE BETTER WAY: JESUS INSTILLS A BETTER MOTIVATION HEBREWS 11:32 – 12:3 INTRO The Bucket List So did any of you read, a few weeks back, about the 91 year old that fulfilled one of his bucket list items? Walter Thomas lives in Woodstock, NY and he had an unusual wish on his bucket ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Myths Of Salvation

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 31, 2013

There are many myths Christians believe about how to be saved. As we look into the Scripture we see these myths revealed as false and the only way to salvation through the cross of Christ.

What is a myth? A story about someone or something that some claim to be true but is usually a fable. In Minnesota we have the stories of Paul Bunyan and Babe the blue ox. There is the belief in Poland that if you sit on a cold stone surface you will get sick and in America, many believe that if ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Revelation 2012 #2: Jesus And The Church Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 12, 2012

A look at the letters from Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation.

REVELATION 2012: #2 – JESUS AND THE CHURCH INTRODUCTION: • In chapter one, we looked at some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation • We also saw a glorious vision of Jesus • In chapters 2-3, we are going to take a look at the church. • In each letter, the churches are first given ...read more

Denomination: *other

How To Face Ridicule Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Feb 15, 2012

from the book of nehemiah

Remember Nehemiah is god’s man. He is going back to his home land Israel. Back to Jerusalem. To help the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. We read here in 4:1-6 Nehemiah 4:1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was worth, and took great ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Encouraging One Another In The Faith By Example. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 27, 2012

What an example of faith can achieve when mentoring, when being mentored. Being responcible stepping up and living it out as an example.

I’ve been talking with you about mentoring in the last couple of weeks as part of a series on the topic and I’d like to introduce you to one of the mentors who helped me in my life, some of you may know this man I’m not sure if I’ve talked about him previously, he once ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

What About Human Freedom? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Apr 2, 2012

If God ordains whatsoever shall come to pass, what role do humans play in the greater picture? Are we merely puppets on a string or is the some sort of freedom we have to choose God?

What about human freedom? This is a very interesting topic, and there are a variety of answers that should actually be considered, and hopefully we will look at the main points during the course of our service this morning. I’m not going to be doing any recapping today, simply to say that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012

This sermon gives three things taht are significant about the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It shows that in order to live, you must first die, death is not the end and what happens after death matters.

Significance of the Resurrection Mark 16:1-16 Today is the day that we celebrate an event that happened over 2000 years ago. Friday evening started the Israelites Passover. Passover was a reminder to the nation of Israel of their great deliverance from the bondage of Egypt. God worked a miracle in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The God We Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2013

In Nehemiah 9 we see a Portrait of the God we worship in the prayer of the Levites. We see a God who is to be praised, a God who keeps his promises and a God who is patient.

The God We Worship Nehemiah 9:1-38 Intro: A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: GOD is like a FORD ... He’s got a better idea. GOD is like ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Allows All?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2012

Restraint can be the best demonstration of strength.

Being a bit of a history buff as well as a student of Scripture I have noticed a vast difference between the Church of even sixty years ago and today. I have heard sermons from many men who were considered great in their day and even revered now in some circles. They were certainly more hell and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist