Sermons on Your Life Check:

Submission Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001

A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SUBMISSION MARK 8:34 INTRODUCTION The purpose of any spiritual discipline is freedom. The discipline is a tool to aid us in our spiritual lives. Each discipline has value only when we keep God in perspective… and each discipline brings freedom. I want to stress ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persist In Prayer

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 12, 2005

A message from Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the persistent widow and evil judge.

Luke 18:1 (NLT) One day Jesus told his disciples a story to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must never give up. 2 Needs • Prayer – Our direct link to God • Persistence – A “won’t quit” state of mind Luke 18:2-3 (NLT) "There was a judge in a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2005

God is in the business of "All Member Ministry", folks!

NR 13-11-05 8.00 Story: For our 10th wedding anniversary, Maddy and I went to Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. We flew into Vancouver and our friends Pete and Nina came down by car and drove us up to Prince George It was a three day drive. The first night we stopped off in Surrey B.C ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

A Kingdom Of Pointers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian?

A Kingdom of Pointers (John 1:19-51) Question: What is the difference between a guilt-ridden person who is frantically trying to reform society and the serious Christian? I. John the Baptist Was a Sort-of Reformer, but Not Frantic…. 1. Day one: while Jesus, returned from the dessert, is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Fight

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 10, 2003

This message describes some of the enemies which we encounter and ultimately must defeat.

The Bible describes the followers of Christ as being in a battle, a war, a race, and a walk. In over 4,000 years this world has known only 268 years of peace. (1) Christianity Is A Fight (A) Not a fight with one another: but against the powers of satan. (2Cor.10:4) "For the weapons of our warfare ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Message To Us Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 10, 2007

God has a message for us when we feel like we have blown it.

Text: 1 John 1:1-2:2 Title: God’s Message to us Introduction There is an old story of a man who was walking at night and saw another man searching for something near a lamp post. Approaching, he asked the man what he was looking for, and the man without looking up, replied, “my watch.” The first ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 12, 2011

The Church grows as each of us does their part. The Church can team up with Bible Colleges to help the ministry of the Word spread.

Mission Possible Eph 4/Acts 6:1ff The Church grows when each of us does their part. What is the purpose of the Church? Survey says: To win souls. But if that is all we are to do then we are selling the Church short. 1. The Church is to Build (Eph 4) a. In order to build they need to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2 Praying Men

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 8, 2010

What is the appropriate attitude toward our faith? How we live and what we do reflects who we really are.

Luke 18: 9 – 14 / Two Praying Men Intro: The young minister often boasted in public that all the time he needed to prepare his Sunday sermon was the few minutes it took him to walk to the church from the parsonage next door. After a few weeks of hearing his sermons, the congregation bought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 19, 2010

Looking at Mary and Judas as disciples of Jesus.

John 12: 1 – 8 / Why? Intro: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the same to you. But I can’t regret what I did for love, what I did for love. Look my eyes are dry. The gift was ours to borrow. It’s as if we always knew, and I con’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival-The Proof Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

7 Priorities to produce healthy Christians

In part 1 of this sermon we noticed the first 2 parts THE DISCIPLE’S CONFIDENCE v. 14-35 THE PEOPLE’S CONVERSION v. 36-41 Now let’s notice THE PROCESS CONTINUES v. 42-47 There are 7 priorities weaved into these verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Queen Mother And Servant Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2011

We call Mary Queen of Heaven because she was first the servant of God in imitation of the God who became servant of all

Let us confidently draw close to the throne of grace, that we may find mercy and discover grace at the time we need help. These words of the letter to the Hebrews–which were also incorporated into Archbishop Gomez’s coat of arms–were the keynotes to today’s celebration of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Be An Example

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus. He was probably between 30 and 40 years old, and he had a problem. The elders in leadership at the church were all over 40 years old, and were not taking Timothy seriously because of his age. Paul’s advi

BE AN EXAMPLE Text: 1 Timothy 4:12 Introduction: •Timothy was the pastor of the church at Ephesus •Timothy was probably between 30 and 40 years old •Elders in leadership, all over 40 years old, not taking Timothy seriously •Paul’s advice: earn their respect by being an example in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Late

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

God doesn’t work on our timelines but does work out all things for our good under His time frame

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His ways are above us. Some storms are of our own making, some are from the effects of something others may do. Some God allows, like the one in out text. For those that are Children of God, those that love God All things work together for good. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Be Blessed

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 4, 2009

❶. Without Christ ❷. With Christ ❸ My Response

- My deliberate trip into Elkins WV wild Bowden Cave - It’s huge opening pretends to give promise of a wonderful adventure - once back of the opening it had a tiny winding downward passage into the cavern - Cavern’s slimy slope slid you into a cold underground stream - Every step was dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-4

Denomination: Baptist