Sermons on Youth Day:

Decisions (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 19, 2009

Decisions in Relationships

Decisions (Part 3) Decisions in Relationships Text: John 4:17–18 NKJV “The woman answered and said, ‘I have no husband.’ Jesus said to her, ‘You have well said, “I have no husband,” for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.’ ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Memory Strings And Purse Strings

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

We remember what matters to us. God asks us to remember what He has done for us, but our attachment to money competes with that memory. We need to remember what God has done among us and that His mission is for all to experience it. That will loosen ou

Memory is a very tricky thing. You never know what you will remember and what you will forget. The other day one of my friends told me if he is in a group and he is asked to introduce the members of the group, by the time he gets halfway around the room he is forgetting the names of people he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting The God Who Will Provide Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 24, 2009

God will meet your needs in the midst of the most difficult circumstances of life when you make Him a priority in your life.

Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers an insightful perspective on how we use God’s name: What unworthy ideas and notions this world has of God! If you test your ideas of God by the teaching of the Scriptures you will see at a glance what I mean. We lack even a due sense of the greatness and the might and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead In The Water Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 24, 2009

Reputation and reality are not equals.

DEAD IN THE WATER Revelation 3.1-6 S: Carnality C: Relationship with God Th: God Speaks to the Church Pr: REPUTATION AND REALITY ARE NOT OFTEN EQUALS. CV: We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ. I. THE CORRESPONDENT II. THE CHURCH III. THE COMMENDATION IV. THE CONCERN V. THE ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Total Reliance Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 4, 2009

The more God can direct you, the more He can use you.

To what type of person does God give success? What kind of person is God able to empower and use in a mighty way? Is it the man or woman with the most talent or skill? Are looks or leadership ability the necessary traits? Is a high IQ essential to do great things for God? Obviously, the answer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Playing God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Scientists are increasingly ’playing God’ by manipulating biological processes. However, there are ways that we can ’play God’ in our lives. This study discusses the ways we can fall into that dangerous trap.

With the gigantic increase in our understanding of the various biological processes in animals and human beings, the idea of ‘playing God’ has become very real. Today, human beings can be created in a test tube. Today, you can not only choose the gender of your baby but you can choose likely color ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Same Question – Round 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Bordes on Mar 7, 2009

Continuation from sermon What have I done? Asking the questions no one asks anymore.

“SAME QUESTION – ROUND 2” IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU WILL REMEMBER THAT WE DEALT REALLY WITH JUST ONE QUESTION: WHAT HAVE I DONE WITH JESUS CHRIST? WE LOOKED AT HOW THAT QUESTION APPLIED TO US EITHER AS NON-BELIEVERS OR AS FOLLOWERS OF HIM. WE STARTED LAST WEEK IN THE BOOK OF JEREMIAH AND ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Way Of Relating - Mutual Submission

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009

The key to relating in God’s church is mutual submission. This aplies to everyone in the church, young and old, male and female and affects all our family relationships.

God has instituted an amazing plan, a plan that involves you and me in showing the world how great is his wisdom and glory. Not only has he instituted this plan but he’s carried it out and continues to carry it out generation after generation. He’s restored our spiritual life. He’s put us in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Lasting Greatness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The greatest thing we can do in life is to do life with God, letting Him do great things through us!

Lasting Greatness Romans 15:18-22 Intro: Have you ever been around someone who like to toot their own horn? All roads lead back to them and what they’ve done for the betterment of mankind. Most often, those who accomplish the greatest things in life don’t really need to toot their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

The greatest commandment (according to Jesus) is found in the Shema (Shmah). So it would do us good to really listen to what God wants to say to us today. Revelation 2:11 says, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Learning to Listen Deuteronomy 6:4-9 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Should We Pray?

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012

Prayer is one of the most important activities of a Christian’s life. It is our lifeline! We won’t get far without it. We tend to complicate it sometimes, so I wanted to give some attention to it today with the hope that we will all engage in talking with

How Should We Pray? Matthew 6:5-15 5 "And now about prayer. When you pray, don't be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I assure you, that is all the reward they will ever get. 6 But when you pray, go away by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

12 Ordinary Men - Peter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Peter based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Final Authority Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 6, 2012

What is our hope? For the Israelites it was for a Messiah, their nation seemed to be constantly under attack. We now have a Messiah, and we are still under constant attack form the enemy, so what do we hope for now?

When Jesus was born into the world at the first Christmas, the beginning of the prophecy of hope was fulfilled, Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-29

King David & Uriah's Wife Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 21, 2012

Forgiveness, redemption, providence

KING DAVID AND URIAH’S WIFE Matt 1:6 (p 681) December 16, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I was watching this documentary about Lincoln’s assassination the other day and they interviewed some of the elderly members of John Wilkes Booth’s family… One of them was his 97 year old great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Betrayer, The Denier, And The Deserters Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013

Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? Consider his own disciples: a betrayer, a denier, and the rest deserters.

Introduction This morning we are beginning a series of sermons featuring the passion of Christ. The title of the series is Who is Responsible? Who is responsible for the death of Jesus? We will consider the cast of characters who make their appearance in the story and consider the roles they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed