Sermons on 1 Peter:

Faith And Hope Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the differences between faith and hope.

Faith Part 6 – Faith and Hope Scripture: Luke 17:4-6; Mark 11:24; Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:24; Introduction Last week I shared with you about walking in your profession of faith. I dealt with profession as a “job” and as a “confession”. As I have been going through this series, I have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Prepares Those He Calls Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Nov 12, 2007

Moses serves as an example of how God prepares us for the task he’s calling us to.

We’re talking about being backyard missionaries - people who are touching others with the love of God in our every day lives. Last week we talked about this being incarnational mission, and if you missed that you can listen to it on the web, just visit our church website for directions. A few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Suicide Eulogy

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008

This is a eulogy of a high school principal who committed suicide

Today we are faced with a painful and perplexing situation we could never have imagined. A mother, grandmother, co-worker, mentor, teacher, daughter and friend has been inexplicably and unexpectedly taken from us. We cannot pretend that we are not shocked and grieved by the death of Earline. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Methodist

Choose For Yourselves

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Nov 6, 2008

Like Joshua I believe it is time for Pastors to make it clear to Christians in America that it’s time to choose whom they are going to serve!

Title: Choose For Yourself Text: Joshua 24:14-15 Date: 10/26/08 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: Today is the last Sunday in our month long emphasis of “Praying 4 America,” but I hope you will continue to pray for our nation. We have a Presidential Election in 9 days ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A World-Class Child For A World Of Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2008

Story sermon: a child watches her father being taken away charged with being disorderly, feels guilty, but does not understand why all the others in her family "receive him not."

No Scripture is more loved and more often quoted than the Gospel of John, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. If you want to put: the good news in miniature, there it is. One sentence encompassing the heart of the good news. So as we cane to the Advent season, during which we shall remember the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making The Right Kind Of Impression

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how Christians are supposed be looked on with favor, not with disgust, as happens so often today. While the gospel is offensive to many because of its call to repentance (and which is the basis for the world "hating" Christians), Scripture

Making the Right Kind of Impression Acts 2:42-47; 5:12-13 November 2, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED (AND ADAPTED) IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction My intention for today was to continue working through our passage in Matthew as we look at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wonder Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 23, 2008

This message lists some of the life-changing wonders discovered in God’s Word

The Wonder of God’s Word Romans 9:17-29 * Let’s Read a couple of verses together this morning; * Psalms 119:11 “I have treasured Your word in my heart so that I may not sin against You.” * Ps 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light on my path.” * Ps 119:160 “The entirety of Your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change For The Better

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book, Answers to lifes difficult Questions, i added the illustrations and made it into a sermon

HOW CAN I EVER CHANGE? GENESIS 32 Get attention by : Whats’ a sermon worth—3 sermons, 1,000 hk, 15 mins, 400 hk 30 mins, 50 HK (2 hours) lets all stand and ask the ushers to circulate the offering plate and know what sermon you would like to have today. Most of us want some change, in our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rising Or Rejecting? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2009

The man at the pool of Bethsaida had lost his will to achieve, and blamed others. Jesus, however, gave Him his self-worth as well as his health. Do not blame prejudice or racism for failure; turn to Jesus and be healed and motivated.

The day dawned like any other day ... a little chillier, maybe, than you might have expected this time of year. But still, about as gray and bleak and unpromising as any other day. After all, every day was about like every other day. What reason did he have to expect anything different? For 38 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

His Mission

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 26, 2009

God’s plan was carried out through Jesus’ earthly mission.

Text: “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour’? But for this purpose I came to this hour” (John 12:27). Jesus was sent on a mission by the Father. He was sent to do a work that would give man an opportunity to gain a right relationship with the Father. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Jhhemtyd Part 3: Swearing (But Not Cussing!)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2009

Part 3 of a series regarding Jesus’ final words to the Pharisees

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 3 –Swearing (But Not Cussing!) Matthew 23:16-22 January 11, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the most powerful phrases in the English language is “I swear.” When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:16-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith For The Faithful

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008

Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008

Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am Your God Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 13, 2008

This is the second in the series of sermons on the Ten Commandments and looks at the first two Commandments.

I AM YOUR GOD Just a few weeks ago I started the first in a series of sermons that have really begun to make me see things around me a little more clearly. I was starting here and we were discussing the problems that I have come across when people tell me that they have to get their lives ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: *other

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008

When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist