Sermons on Yard Ornaments:

Diggin' Holes

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

This message talks about how to get out of the many ditches we find ourselves in. Unstuck yourself and get back on track!

Diggin’ Holes How to Get Out of the Ditch 03.04.06 I. Introduction Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you’ve been stuck in a conversation with someone that you couldn’t get out of. Maybe you’ve been stuck in the same grade for a couple of years. Maybe you’ve been stuck in a mundane, ordinary job ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Search Of Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 4, 2004

Why am I here? You need a better answer to that question than just a "Why not?" This sermon examines places people have been looking for fulfillment for 3,000 years, to see if it can be found. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Answering Life’s Great Questions - Sermon #1 Where Can I Find Fulfillment? <ILLUS> While I don’t own a television myself, I remember being in a doctors office once, and a football game was on. One guy ran the ball and was tackled – the ball came loose on the 5 yard-line. A guy for the Jets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:10, Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

How To Prepare For A Miracle

Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003

How to prepare for a miracle? Have a Vision to see it, be Obedient to go for it, ask for Faith to believe it, and stir up the Courage to do it by being a part of His plan for you.

How to prepare for a miracle? Mark 6:34-44 How to prepare for a miracle? Notice I did not ask a question like this: “How to ASK for a miracle?” Asking God for a miracle may indicate a lack of faith. Our faith should not have to survive with a regular supply of the miraculous. There are times when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Prayer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 30, 2002

The sermon is based on one of Jesus’ parables that teaches some important aspects on prayer.

INTRODUCTION From Roman history comes the story of a Roman emperor in his chariot as a part of a parade. Cheering people lined the streets while legionaries were stationed to keep the people at a safe distance. The emperor’s family sat on a platform to watch him go by in all the pride of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

Three Necessities Your Children Shouldn't Live Without Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

Your children should not live without you love, time, and discipline.

Murphy’s Laws of Parenting: • The shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. • The chances of a piece of bread falling with the jelly side down are directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. • The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when your teen remembers it’s his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

There comes the point in every congregation when we must decide to move forward.

Building on Faith: Past the Point of No Return Joshua 3 Interview with Ron Jones about the moment in the take-off pattern that a pilot must make a decision to commit to take-off or abort the flight. This “crossover principle” finds an arresting illustration in the lives of God’s Old ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Failing To Follow Fully

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 9, 2003

Israel failed to follow God fully. The message God sends to Israel is an admonition and a warning to believers today.

FAILING TO FOLLOW FULLY Judges 2:1-6 INTRODUCTION: God had led Israel through the wilderness and to the land of promise. He instructed them to take possession of the land and serve Him in the land. Israel however was very inconsistent in their walk with God often being disobedient, rebellious, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Mercy For Making Messes

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 2, 2003

God’s justice brings punishment, but God’s mercy brings forgiveness, to the point of repaying our sins for blessings. What a God!

Joel 2:18-27 – Receiving Mercy for Making Messes Once there was a pastor who was such a golf addict that one Sunday he called in sick and went golfing instead. Two angels were above him on the golf course, discussing the situation. One angel said, “You just wait. I’m gonna punish him good for ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

"Seize The Moment”and "Live Life To The Fullest”

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 18, 2003

God does’nt want us to waste our lives away. He wants us to live every day of our lives with a purpose. He wants you to find your purpose in life,forget your past, and face the present. Say yes Lord and believe, He did it before and He’ll do it again.

“Seize The Moment”And “Live Life to the Fullest” Phil. 3:7-16 Pastor Greg Mc Donald A young soldier and his commanding officer got on a train together. The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Your Fault

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Scientist and Doctors say that Jesus died from dehydration, heart attack, suffication, but really It’s all your fault.

“It’s all Your fault” The Garden: Gethsemane – derived from two Hebrew words 1) Gat = a place fro pressing oil or wine. 2) Shemanim = oil or seed. The Agony: In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus, the seed of woman was pressed. Luke, a physician, tells us of the agony that Jesus suffered in ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene