Sermons on A Transfiguration:

Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 5, 2005

A sermon that seeks to clarify what it means to experience the fear of the Lord

Our mission team that went to Vanuatu was invited to walk to the local volcanoes. These active volcanoes are a long walk from the coastal villages we were walking in. One day though we set off at a very early hour and after about five or six hours walking we reached the vbolcanoes. Then the climb ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's Still Something On You

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Oct 17, 2005

Even after the battle has raged - there is still something on you and in you that God can use to his glory. This was also preached (with slight modifications) for a preacher’s anniversary celebration.

If we were all to just tell the truth to shame the devil, we would have to admit that there are some days that for as much as we appear to have it all together, for as much we look like we have life all worked out there is still some stuff, some circumstances, some situations that come into our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Bottoms Up!

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 9, 2005

When it comes to seeking greatness and dealing with suffering for the sake of our Lord, Jesus advises us: "Bottoms up!"

Matthew 20:17-28 4th Sunday in Lent – A March 6, 2005 #092 Matthew 20:17-28 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Words Of Distinction - "Sleep"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 6, 2004

The Bible talks about GOOD sleep, and BAD sleep. There are times to sleep and times to rise up out of sleep. This message explores several in the Bible who were caught "sleeping".

WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Sleep” INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on “Words of Distinction”. We have studied the words “daily”, “adoption”, and “rather”. TONIGHT, we look at the word “sleep”. “sleep” is a funny thing. When you need the rest, SLEEP often doesn’t come. You toss & turn … ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

"How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?"- Lose Your Life To Save I

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 11, 2005

This is an alernative to talk 14 of the Alpha course. Each course we do talk 14 in church with our guests present so I need a number of versions of it for the regular attenders! Basically this is: lose your life to save it.

How can I make the most of the rest of my life? - lose your life to save it Mat 16:24-28 (An alternative talk for Alpha talk 14, for our Alpha Sunday ) WBC 13/11/05pm Someone tells about a pastor who was late for church. He flagged down a taxicab and instructed the cabdriver to do everything ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Living To Your True Potential

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 7, 2007

This is a look at Romans 12:1-8. In view of God’s mercy, Paul sheds light on our personal responsibility to live to our true potential.

Romans 12:1 - 8. “Fulfilling our true potential .” When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world. I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation. When I found I couldn’t change the nation, I began to focus on my town. I couldn’t change the town and as an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Find Atonement In God's Intercessor

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 30, 2006

Christ has done what Moses could not do. He has "made atonement" for the sins of God’s people. Jesus took our guilt upon himself. Jesus received the punishment we deserved because of our sins.

In the Old Testament lesson for this Sunday we heard how Moses served as a sign to God’s people. He symbolized a greater prophet who would appear some time in the future. For forty years Moses filled the role of God’s voice among the Israelites. Remember they had asked for that arrangement after ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:15-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Praying Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Perspective Of Praise Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 18, 2007

A series emphasizing private worship

The Hallelujah Factor Series Based upon Jack Taylor’s book The Hallelujah Factor The Perspective of Praise June 17, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A One of the six purposes of our churches is to worship God, praise. 1 Mouse: Will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005

The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make

Contributed by Kevin Knudson on Oct 26, 2002

We all make mistakes, but don’t make the biggest one.

The biggest mistake you can make. Matthew 27:3-5 * I readily admit that I am a gleaner. Many of my illustrations come from outside sources and from this website. - KMK Introduction To Err is human ---wrote Alexander Pope in the 18th century In 1982 – humorist Russel Baker expressed the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Just Any Angel! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 16, 2002

Tenth (and final) sermon in summer series based on the 10th chapters from the books of the New Testament.

INTRO. We come to the conclusion of our summer series: Perfect 10’s. We’ve looked at all of the 10th chapters in the New Testament, except one. Here we are in Revelation 10. And if had been paying closer attention, I might have chosen a different series and avoided this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Psalm 29:3-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Sign Of The Fish Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 15, 2003

A sermon on the letters of the Ick-Thoos, the Sign of the Fish

Sermon for 4/13/2003 Friend Day The Sign of the Fish Introduction: A. What do you think about fish? B. Are you taking us out to Libby Hill or Mayflower later? C. Are you talking about fishing? I love to fish. I hate to fish. The worms are slimy and the fish are slimy and wiggily. I took my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Fast?

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 21, 2007

There’s some confusion around whether Christians should fast and why. In this message we look at why Christians should fast and why it’s so valuable.

ILL: A few months ago my son got into an extension class that was working on making a clay movie animation. This completely captured his imagination to the extent that one day he came home with his lunch uneaten. Who needs food when you’re consumed with a project you love? Fasting is a topic that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist