Sermons on A Mighty Warrior Who Saves:

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

That You May Know Christ Series

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 21, 2001

Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others.

Eph 1: 15-23a Meeting Creek Oct. 22/00 Objective: To inspire desire for relationship with God and burden to pray to this end for others. Tie in; last week we ended buy challenging you to live in the reality of the blessings. - but how do you do it? - how do you experience them in your life as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When He Heard That John Had Been Arrested, Jesus Withdrew To Galilee'

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 4, 2001

How do we cope with our guilt feelings about things we can’t change in the world?

I have recently been feeling a little guilty about failing to renew my membership of Amnesty International. This feeling particularly strikes when I hear in the news of some injustice somewhere in a far flung corner of the globe. I suppose that if I was still in amnesty, I would still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All In All In Christ

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

A sermon on the "all"s of Philippians 4.

DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE TITLE - All In All In Christ TEXT - Phil. 4: 1-23 INTRO. - There are certain outstanding words in the Book of Philippians repeated again and again throughout the book. One word that stands out is the word Joy or Rejoice -- see 1:4, 1:18, 1:24-25, 2:2, 2:16, 2:17-18, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Takes A Fall Series

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2002

How Joseph was tested.

NO ORDINARY JOE Lesson One: Temptation “Joseph Takes a Fall” (Genesis 39:1-40:23) — How Joseph was Tested — I. BY ALARMING CIRCUMSTANCES (GEN 39:1-6) A. Refuse to be Discouraged by Your Circumstances ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How God Deals With The Heart

Contributed by James Dunn on Feb 11, 2002

The spiritual consequences for not knowing what you look at when you peer into the human heart can be even more disastrous!

Introduction: Jeremiah 17:9 tells us that the human heart is mysterious and deceitful. We cannot know what lies at the heart of our own nature and personality; it is beyond our ability to penetrate and understand. The planet on which we live provides an interesting illustration of the problem: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned Series

Contributed by Jeff Mims on Feb 14, 2002

"...God gave them up..." The essence, expression, and extent of man’s sinfullness.

Abandoned Romans 1:24-32 Man is not good but evil. Bent toward sin. This is Illustrated and developed theologically through chapter 4. Man is not going toward God but away from God until finally the restraints of the Holy Spirit will be removed and all hell will break loose! 2 Thes. 2:3-9; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Needs And Wants"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

"The Power Of The Gospel"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001

The power of the Gospel is tremendous.

Title: “The Power Of The Gospel” Scripture: Romans 1:16-17 Introduction: The gospel is the one and only message that has tremendous power and the one thing that Christians should not be ashamed of. It is a message that came from God, and is centered around His Son, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Spirit Of Worship"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001

It is very important that we worship according to he truth, but at this time we want to consider the spirit of worship

The Spirit of Worship John 4:24; 1 Cor 14:14-15 Intro: 1. It is the duty of each Christian to worship God on each first day of the week a. Acts 2:42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread,and in prayers. 2. To worship God ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 14:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

How To Be A Witness For Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2001

This sermon is about the various ways in which a beleiver can witness for Christ in this world and how he can demonstrate his faith in Christ before unbeleivers.

HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST OUTLINE 1.WORDS 2.WALK 3.WORKS 4.WORSHIP 5.WOUNDS 6.WINSOMENESS 7.WISDOM THE MESSAGE HOW TO BE A WITNESS FOR CHRIST 1.WORDS Matthew 10:32-33 Matthew 28:19-20 We can be a witness for Christ by our words by confessing Christ before others.God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Transfiguration Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Aug 5, 2001

The Transformation of Christ is not HIS changing, but his changing of us by Grace

Trinity 8 Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, 2001 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! I am going to tell you all something truly shocking this morning. We celebrate today the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, but I tell you, this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Prepared

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 11, 2001

What to say when you are found sleeping at your desk - Be prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven arriving unexpectedly: preparation through Baptism and the Eucharist.

Sermon: 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, Parish Mass with Holy Baptism Text: Luke 12:32-48 +In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Be Prepared! The motto of the Scouting Movement. It is a motto which would serve us all well this morning, as we should be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican