Sermons on Year End:

Holiness And Sanctification - Back To School Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2006

Third sermon in the Back to SCHOOL series focusing on Holiness and Sanctification.

INTRODUCTION: You know when you buy toys for your kids or grandkids often times on the package in fine print are these words: “Batteries not included.” Do you know what that means? It means that you get the toy, but the power to make it work is not included. That is not the kind of gift that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Crazy Talk

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Jesus tells his disciples what will happen and it it is crazy stuff.

It’s crazy talk John 3: 1-17 Some time back there was an email going around that has the subject: “How many Christians does it take to change a light bulb,” It is a turn of an old joke, I thought about that this week as I was preparing the message… I want to share some of it with you this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

"Happy About Starving" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2006

Sermon 5 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” As we come to examine this fourth beatitude I make two fundamental observations. One is that it is the first one that is not focused on us, but focused on God. The first three have to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Living In Christ- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 26, 2006

We should be motivated both by our promised reward and by the consistent example of faithful Christians such as Paul. Like them, let us “press toward the mark of prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:14)

LIVING IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:12-26; 2:1-13; 3:7-21; 4:4-19) Part 3 PRESSING ON in CHRIST Philippians 3:7-21 May 2006 Introduction A. The peace of Progress The title of today’s message is “Pressing On in Christ.” part 3 in our sermon series Living In Christ. Through this text we will know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006

4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Do The Terrorists Rage?

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 18, 2005

The sermon explores the reason for mankind’s rebellion against God

Why Do the Terrorists Rage? PSALM 2 *A week or so ago we awakened to the news of yet another terrorists attack *In London terrorists explored a series of bombs killing around 50 people *This was just another incident in a every growing pattern of terrorist bombings and killings around ...read more

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret To Life

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Aug 19, 2005

God is the Creator, Center, and Comprehension of life.

THE SECRET TO LIFE John 1:2-5 By Cleavon P. Matthews August 2000 INTRODUCTION It is possible to be alive and still not have life. At this moment all of us are alive. We have the appropriate signs of life. We have brain function. Our hearts are contracting. Our major organs are performing. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Brothers Series

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 12, 2005

Cain and Abel - Message 3 of a Sunday AM series on the book of Genesis.

Sunday AM—7/17/05 SERIES: Genesis—The First Soap Opera MESSAGE 3: A Tale of Two Brothers Felt Need Intro: Do me a favor and help me out for a second as we open our message this morning…tell me something that you just can’t live without. Not like your kids, your spouse, or something like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Judgment Of The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 14, 2005

Future judgment? It’s done! You are judged already. Either you await sentencing, or Jesus has paid the penalty for you.

John 12:31-33 31 “Now judgment is upon this world; now the ruler of this world will be cast out. 32 “And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself.” 33 But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death by which He was to die. The knowledge that the entire membership ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-33

Denomination: Orthodox

What Are You A Slave To?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007

Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

True Purpose Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 30, 2006

From the sermon series TRUE NORTH. Remembering that God’s Purpose is discovered through the TRUE CALL, TRUE WAY, TRUE GOAL. The Apostle Paul is our example of recognizing and fulfilling Gods Purpose for our lives.

TRUE PURPOSE Text: Acts 16:6-12 What makes the difference between a good parent and a GREAT parent? What makes the difference between a good teacher and a GREAT teacher. What makes the difference between a good coach and a GREAT coach. What makes the difference a good follower of Christ and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Plugging Into The Power - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 3, 2006

Third in a series on the early church. The second of a two-part message on how to get plugged into the power of the Holy Spirit.

“It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” Two weeks ago we began a journey to see how God can take our church from good to great. In Acts Chapter 1, we saw that Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the power that would come upon them when they received the Holy Spirit. But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Punish Us When We Sin? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2007

The misinformation about God unnecessarily makes many people far too afraid of Him when they should be seeking Him as their dearest friend.

Do you remember how, one of the most unpleasant emotions you suffered as a kid was waiting to be punished? Do you remember that? If you had a particularly tender conscience it was especially hard for you. When you did something wrong you just knew you were going to be found out, and you just ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Obligatoin Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Mar 22, 2007

Paul’s Obligation is ours!

A Journey Through Romans 1 Our Obligation Romans 1:1-17 March 18, 2007 Most of you might not recognize the name Robert the Bruce. His character was in the Mel Gibson’s movie Braveheart!. Robert the Bruce was the Scottish noble whose character is most remembered for betraying Wallace, but he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ