Sermons on 1000 Generations:

In His Presence

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

A Simple Request For A Drink Of Water

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 3rd in a series of 5 sermons of people who encountered Christ personally & how their lives were changed. The woman at the well invites us to meet Jesus at the struggles in our life and rise above our troubles.

It all started with a simple request for a drink of water. It is noon, the hottest part of the day. Jesus has been traveling with the disciples. He’s on his way from Jerusalem, traveling North to the area of Galilee. The journey takes them through the countryside of an area called ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Methodist

The Nicodemus In Us All

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Coming Home With Zacchaeus

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 5th in a 5 part sermon series on people who encountered Christ and how their lives were changed. Zacchaeus tells us that our lives can be different and we can be changed. It also talks about home.

The crowd was thick that day. The road coming into Jericho was thick with people pressed up against one another. They were there because word had it that the man Jesus of Nazareth was coming. Jesus had earned quiet a reputation of late. People were talking about how he had healed many, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Luke 19:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Money Talks

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon on the attitudes with which we give.

Mark 12.41-44 “Money Talks” Problem Then Giving with pretense and show. Court of the Women where the temple treasury was situated/women & men came to present their gifts. Chests called "trumpets" / shaped like trumpets. Metal coins were PITCHED into/make a loud noise. The more money ..the louder ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Let's Not Drop The Ball"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon for Consecration Sunday.

MATTHEW 28:16-20 “Let’s Not Drop The Ball” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A man was taking a daily walk as part of a regimen recommended by his physician after a heart attack. At home, the telephone rang and his wife answered. On the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

El Temor Del Señor

Contributed by Julio Gonzalez on Sep 12, 2002

¿Qué significa Bíblicamente la expresión "el temor del Señor?

El temor del Señor 1. ¿Qué significa la expresión “el temor del Señor en la Biblia”? Hay por lo menos tres formas diferentes en las cuales este término se utiliza en la Biblia. a. Existe un temor supersticioso. Éxodo 12:31-36 b. Un temor sumiso. Génesis 3:7-10 c. Un temor sincero ¿Cómo describe ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Christian Leadership

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

What makes for an effective Christian leader?

Have you ever had one of those days when everything went wrong? It is like the lawyer speaking to his client: "I have good news and bad news." "What’s the good news?" asks the client. "The jury is deadlocked." "Well, what’s the bad?" Responds the lawyer, "They can’t decide whether to hang you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Warm With Your Giving Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Sep 12, 2002

Part 3 of the series "The Cure for the Common Cold" that is dealing with our ability to keep our passion and fire for God. This message deals with giving of ourselves.

“The Cure for the Common Cold” part 3 (Getting warm with your giving) Brian A. Moon Story – This is only our 5th week of existence and we have already had over 60 different people come through our doors, and most of them have all had the same thing to say, “Wow, that was different, it was pretty ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5, Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problem With The Lack Of Assurance

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2002

post 9/11 we feel sense of insecurity in life, so how sure do we feel about our eternal life?

The Problem with the Lack of Assurance 1 John 5 Some Americans today don’t trust their immigration dept. people anymore. It seems many terrorists have slipped through their fingers. There is a fear that more terrorist attacks may come because they cannot keep track of all the illegal immigrants ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 4, 2002

A Sermon for the 25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 The Parable of the 10 Maidens

25th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 27 Matthew 25:1-13 "I can sleep when the wind blows."     1 ¶ "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Tithe Series

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002

"The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a faithful walk with the Lord.

Part 4: God’s Tithe E. Honor God Through Your Giving (vv. 9-10) a. Meaning of tithe = one tenth of total income b. Malachi 3:8-12 c. God’s Disapproval (VV. 8-12) i. “You have robbed Me” ii. People were robbing God because they were taking or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Keys To Victory

Contributed by Brett Wilson on Nov 6, 2002

Elijah was a great man of God and in this sermon we look at three keys to Elijah’s success.

Three Keys to Victory Introduction: Victory: -Hebrew: deliverance, salvation,victory -Greek: to overcome, to conquer, triumph A. Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” -The Israelites were in bondage to Pharaoh in Egypt, and God sent Moses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2002

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon is about prayer.

Sunday Evening November 10, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#5] SPEAKING TO GOD I Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our series ¡§Back To The Basic¡¨, I want us to look at our way of communicating with God. 2. Hebrews tells us that we can go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist