Sermons on Abiding Means To Follow:

Kicking The Sides Out Of The Box Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Changing the mindset of what it means to be t he people of God

Flat Earth: At one time everybody believed, comfortable theory that seemed right. Globe makes no sense to me. When evidence countered that theory people became upset. GOD IS FLAT: safe, easy, and comfortable ideas of God which are predictable and securely locked in our own little theological ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-33

Let's Take The Lord's Supper Seriously

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jun 24, 2001

We must know the meaning of the Lord’s supper for it to be meaningful.

LET’S TAKE THE SUPPER SERIOUSLY I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: 24And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Christmas

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Dec 15, 2002

An effort to draw attention to the risk of missing the real meaning of Christmas.

MISSING CHRISTMAS Luke 2:1-7 George Mason was an astute businessman. He was also unsocial, single and against Christmas. He was a modern day Ebenezer Scrooge who wished for Christmas to move along so business and profits could resume. On Christmas eve as his workers were leaving he accidentally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:25-36

Denomination: Holiness

Epiphany = From Darkness To Light

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 31, 2002

What is Epiphany? Here’s the answer, and what it means to you.

Isaiah 60:1-6: EPIPHANY = FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT Many people complain about how dark it is this time of the year. But imagine living in the little town of Barrow, Alaska. It’s located on the farthest northern tip of the state of Alaska, above the Arctic Circle. If you think it’s dark in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tomb Tells All

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

The reality of Easter and how it brings purpose and meaning to our lives.

In the comic strip, Calvin and Hobbes, Calvin is at school, and his teacher is attempting to teach the class. She begins, “ If there are no questions, we will move on to the next chapter. I have a question. Certainly Calvin, what is it? What’s the point of human existence? I meant any questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Corinthians 13 Part 2: Love Is Not Boastful, Proud Or Rude Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

What does it mean to say love is not boastful, proud or rude.

Introduction There were two men boasting about their army careers. Two men were boasting to each other about their old army days. “Why, my outfit was so well drilled,” declared one, “that when they presented arms all you could hear was slap, slap, click.” “Very good,” conceded the other, “but when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 8, 2003

In this sermon we explore what it means to be made in the image of God.

It has been almost 150 years since Charles Darwin published his book on the origin of species. In those 143 years, Darwin’s theory of evolution has come to be the dominant scientific view of the origin of life on planet earth. Now again this week I am not going to spend a great deal of time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Prayer Really Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means experience the privilege of authentic prayer

An article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit prayers. One site, Newprayer.com, says, "Simply click on the ’Pray’ button and transmit your prayer to the only known location of God." The site claims "that it can send prayers via a radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Church With The Open Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A sermon on the church at Philadelphia. What does a open door mean ?

THE CHURCH WITH AN OPEN DOOR Revelation 3:7-13 Letter written to Church at Philadelphia(brotherly love) Written by Christ who has the keys to unlock doors that are locked..and lock doors that are open. This shows his sovereignty, and superiority over the church. If Jesus desires for something to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

This Ain't The Ritz

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 1, 2004

the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.

This Ain’t the Ritz Scripture: John 6:35–40, especially verse 37b: . . . the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out. Introduction: If we visited Paris and strolled like gaudy sightseers into the gilded lobby of the Ritz Hotel at the Place Vendôme, the concierge would look on us with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003

A Father’s Day messaage that explores the Bible meaning of "father".

Fathers This Father’s Day message looks at the biblical meaning of “father”. Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 15 Our text reads: For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15, John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turbulent Times

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 11, 2002

Real life means we will have difficult times in life.

First Baptist Church Turbulent Times Matthew 11:2-6 June 23, 2002 Paul Rasmussen was an associate pastor when the senior pastor asked Paul to fill in as the "Interim Youth Minister" until they could find another one. One week later, Paul found himself with a bunch of senior high youth getting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Sorrow Produces Genuine Repentance

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a.

1. Godly Sorrow is a Means to an End, not an End in itself a. Goal in causing sorrow must be remembered: Repentance leading to reconciliation b. Godly sorrow is different than worldly sorrow 1) It is directed by God 2) It is the believer's insurance policy: the premium hurts, but the benefits pay ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God's Flesh And God's Blood"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2001

The meaning of communion...to be preached mainly on World Communion Sunday.

LUKE 22:7-20 “God’s Flesh And God’s Blood” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One Sunday morning when I was three or four years old I sat next to my dad in church, and noticed that there was something going on up front, people were leaving their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: United Methodist

It's All About Him Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 21, 2006

What is the meaning of life? It’s all about Him!

INTRODUCTION • If my count is correct, I have just completed the 25th funeral since moving to Auburn in September of 2000. • I have had the honor of being a part of so many families who have said good bye to their loved ones. • For me a death always begs the question concerning the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ