Sermons on A Faithful City:

Reach Out To Total Strangers

Contributed by Charles Degner on May 5, 2003

The model of the book of Acts is clear. The apostles went with the gospel to people not just like themselves, but to stangers. That’s what love compels us to do!

Acts 11: 19-30 "Love" is one of those sadly misunderstood words in the human language today. What do people usually mean when they say they "love" something or someone? I consulted the American Heritage Dictionary of the Enlish Language. The definitions are ranked by how frequently they are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003

A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.

Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American family is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 14, 2003

No Christian can be effective without the assurance of their salvation. This sermon is the introduction to a series, but can stand alone as a sermon on the assurance of salvation.

“Blessed Assurance” INTRODUCTION: We begin a new series … on the assurance of salvation. We will take a look at the vital signs of a Christian from the perspective of the book of I John. Let me ask you two questions: o ARE you a Christian? o How do you KNOW you are a Christian? No ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Ends Of Family Institution, With Observations On Tbe Importance Of Educ Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 31, 2004

This Sermon is #21 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXI. The Ends of Family Institution, with observations on the Importance of Education. Malachi ii,15. "And did not he make one? Ye had he the residue of the Spirit. And ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Play Second Fiddle

Contributed by David Watters on Jan 2, 2005

Becoming a servant, just like Jesus

Scripture: John 1: 26-27 Sermon - Learning to Play Second Fiddle One day there was a young boy practicing his fiddle. He dismally scraped back and forth across the instrument, while his dog set up a plaintive howling and wailing. Finally his sister stuck her head in his room and said, “Can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:26-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Snare Of Sexual Sins

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How sexual sins will trap you

Intro: I think I have mentioned before, I have a chipmunk living in my house. He’s a very sly little animal. He’s very cute to look at, and no one would ever want to hurt such a little animal. Yet, he’s also very destructive. He’s made a home up under my vinyl siding and is chewing away at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Honest View Of Yourself

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 1, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent Series A A sermon about repentance

2nd Sunday Advent Matthew 3:1-12 "An Honest View of Yourself." "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Clash Of Cultures Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2004

God wants us to hold one another accountable to His truth, but He wants us to tolerate our cultural differences; He wants us to make every effort to do what leads to peace and mutual edification among believers.

A Clash of Cultures (Romans 14:1-23) A. Many churches are held hostage by SPIRITUAL terrorists who hold the church back in the name of being OFFENDED or claiming to be WEAKER BROTHERS. 1. If a vegetarian joins our church, should we forbid all meat at a church dinner? 2. If one person finds our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Neutrality

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2004

There are no spiritual mugwumps. You are one one side or the other. Do you know which one?

No Neutrality As a retired soldier and a bit of a history buff I know a little about warfare. I also know that in every war there are people who do not want to get involved for various reasons. They may be theological or political pacifists or just folks too young or too old to participate. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Woeful Gift Of Rejection Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 10, 2004

This message looks at man’s rejection of God, and how God sought to restore man. this is part two of a Christmas series

MAN’S WOEFUL GIFT OF REJECTION: GENESIS 3:1-6; ROMANS 5:12-17; EXODUS 34:7 When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up. Roger W. Babson ILLUSTRATION: One year, WTOP asked "What’s the worst Christmas present you’ve ever received?" Here are some of your answers. My ex-wife ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Positions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004

Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Word "Joy" Made Flesh Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004

Jesus is our Joy

Advent 2004 December 12, 2004 The Word Made Flesh The Word “Joy” Made Flesh Luke 2:10 What is this thing called Joy? Joy is a rather illusive thing to define. It’s like happiness, but it is much deeper than happiness, it is like pleasure but it is deeper than pleasure. C. Davis in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: *other

Enoch - The Preacher Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Apr 13, 2003

Enoch preached about coming judgement

He preached about coming judgement – Jude 1:14,15 Jude 1:14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints, 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly We live in a society where tolerance ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist