Sermons on Wrong Attitude:

Now Would Be A Good Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Learning about appropriately making prayer a part of life by looking at the life of Hezekiah

1. Title: Now Would Be A Good Time To Pray 2. Text: 2 Chronicles 31-32, II Kings 18-20, Isaiah 36-38 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd. June 4, 2006, in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God answers prayer; that prayer is a godly ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refocusing Our Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001

In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rasing The Bar

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005

As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Understanding The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Chris Brady on Dec 12, 2005

Using the magical world of Narnia, we will discover how the supernatural is real and is all around us.

NARNIA: UNDERSTANDING THE SUPERNATURAL November 27, 2005 Chris Brady/Nelson Searcy Today we are launching our Christmas in Narnia series. Fantasy…the supernatural…there is something about supernatural stories that I love. In fact at any given time you will find a fantasy book in my bag. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Internal Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2005

When Christians receive the Gift of God, Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, there are gifts that are put on the inside of them that manifest themselves in a way that is beneficial to spiritual health and to the building of the kingdom of God.

Turn your Bibles to Luke 2:10-11, 14 Title: God’s Internal Gifts Theme: Benefits of Receiving God’s Gift, Christ Series: Grasping the Truths of Christmas Introduction: Have you ever received a gift inside a gift? I once read of a lady who received a pair of gloves for Christmas. The fingers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crazy Preachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 15, 2002

How crazy are you and your Pastor?

Crazy Preachers Bruce Haynes sings the song, The Preacher from the Black Lagoon. It is about a lad in Louisiana that is a huntin’, alligator fightin’, hard workin’, crawfish pie eatin’, and grape Nehi drinkin’ good old boy. He’s a man’s man, but they poke fun at him because he preaches that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24, Isaiah 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It’s About Time [management - Stewardship]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2005

God gives us no "rollover minutes". Weblink included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation. This message will make you think about what’s really important, and gives practical solutions to our busy schedules.

It’s About Time Psalm 90 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AboutTime.html Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God In The Marketplace

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongong series that deals with enables people to serve God now, in thier community with ones workplace as one option. In this message I teach people a gentle method of evangelism at work.

April 17, 2005 Pastor Richard Pfeil Serving God in the Marketplace John 8:1-11, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Mark 5:18-20, Matthew 4:18-20 Heavenly Father, we live in a world in which it is not easy being a believer; it’s not easy trying to maintain patience; it’s not easy maintaining integrity; it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ethics At The End Of Life Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 16, 2005

The first of a three part series that deals with end of life issues; this message defines terms and sets up the series.

Ethics at the End of Life Sunday, July 28, 2002 Today we are talking about a very serious subject. We are beginning a series about end-of-life issues. What is ethical at the end of life? People have struggled with this question and sought God’s guidance. This is a serious issue because we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting The Right Marching Orders Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 4th sermon in a series on Joshua focuses on the importance of following God instead of expecting Him to follow us.

Introduction: 1. Our presidents have always fascinated me. When you study their lives you find them to be a widely varied and interesting group. Most of us have been a bit fascinated of late to witness the way President Bush #1 & President Clinton have become friends. 2. But they are certainly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.

Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Provision In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 13, 2004

This sermon deals with how God makes a way out of no way for us. It is preached out on our third anniversary as a church. It encourages us to stand for the Lord.

God’s Provision In Uncertain Times NLF 2/15/2003 Esther 4:1-16 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Rick Today we celebrate three years of God’s provisions in the life of New Life Fellowship. God has taken a thought and an idea in the minds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58, Esther 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Do You Turn Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on May 15, 2008

A series on where a person can turn for help with various problems

Ever since the fall, everything in the universe has been turned on its head! Nothing is as it was supposed to be. Relationships that once were perfect in intimacy became complicated by selfishness and pride. Instead of living forever, our physical bodies began to deteriorate, and our relationship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008

What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Basin And Baptism Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 23, 2008

This is the first message about the relation of the Old Testament Tabernacle and the New Testament

(adapted from a sermon by Mark Messmore) SERIES: “DISCOVER THE LESSONS OF THE TABERNACLE” TEXT: VARIOUS (Going to start with Ex. 25:1-9) TITLE: “THE BASIN AND BAPTISM” OPEN: A. This morning we start a series based on the preaching theme for this year --“Discover the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ