Sermons on Abundance:

Bid The Children Come! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 31, 2001

Sermon for pre-Vacation Bible School on the importance of training children

The people brought children to Jesus, hoping he might touch them. The disciples shooed them off. But Jesus was irate and let them know it: ¡§Don¡¦t push these children away. Don¡¦t ever get between them and me. These children are at the very center of life in the kingdom. Mark this: Unless you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Divine Teacher,& Revealer Series

Contributed by Normand Cote on Jun 8, 2001

To show that God has given all believers the Holy Spirit to teach us and reveal to us the things of God.

Sermon title: A divine Teacher & Revealer Scripture: John 16:14; 14:26 Introduction: Who here wants to learn? Who wants to learn something that others have not learned? What would you like to learn about if you had a choice? The computer is something that I think many of us are learning about. In ...read more

Scripture: John 16:14, John 14:26

Denomination: Adventist

On Being Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 1, 2001

Having the Holy Spirit is not the same as being FILLED with the Holy Spirit.

On Being Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18-21 It is safe to assume that everyone here today has indoor plumbing. If we want a glass of water, it is simply a matter of taking a glass, placing it under the faucet, and turning on the water. The water is available for us. It is simply a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Courseq Series

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 26, 2001

Sin does not necessarily destroy our hopes of a victorious life nor does it disqualify us from receiving the best that God has for us..

NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Getting Back on Course Three weeks ago, when I started this series on "Navigating the New Year", my purpose was to try and encourage you to get everything out of the year 2001 that the Lord had for you. My desire was not to preach a series of fluffy, feel good, fruitless ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Our Neighbor: Breaking Down The Walls Series

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus shows us how Grace can lower the emotional walls of the unsaved, so His truth can set them free.

Tim Harrison Senior Pastor, Crescent City Foursquare Church February 4, 2001 Title: Loving our Neighbor: Breaking down the walls If you have your bibles, turn to John chapter 1 My son Tyler is 4 and ½, and my daughter Lacie is 18 months old My wife and I are thoroughly enjoying this stage ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: *other

Learning To Be A Disciple

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 8, 2001

We learn to be a disciple when we make a commitment to learn, to grow and to be in relationship.

As we have thought together about what it means to be the church, we have considered what it means to worship, what it means to have a relationship with God, and what it means for us to be in relationship with each other. This morning we consider what it means to truly be a disciple of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 1, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 Heavenly Father we recognize that we are truly dependent on You alone for everything. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Gift Of All Time: Being Known By Someone

Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Mar 9, 2001

In a day and age where people evaluate each other by what they know, God has revealed to men and women the privilege of being known by someone.

The Greatest Gift of All Time: To Be Known By Someone Subject: Friendship Theme: Friendship with God and Others Text: 2 Timothy 1:1-18 Time: Sunday Morning March 11, 2001 Question: Have we realized this Greatest Gift? Introduction: In Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s novel The Brother’s Karamazov, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Occupytill I Come

Contributed by Charles Trout on Mar 9, 2001

Of all of the modern English deffinitions of the word occupy, we each choose the one that we wish. Let us look at the meaning of the word according to Jesus

In the Gospel of Luke the Lord uses a parable to teach us a lesson concerning what is expected of His servants while He is away in a far country making preparation to receive His kingdom. Although we have studied this passage many times, the Holy Ghost has recently shown a light on one little word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood Part I

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 13, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 6-7

Islington Baptist Church March 11, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 6:9-7:24 Scripture readings: Matt. 24:36-39 I Pet. 2:5 II Pet. 3, Psalm 104:5-9, Heb. 11:7 For the next few weeks we are going to consider the Bible’s account of Noah, found in Genesis 6:9-9:28. These chapters detail God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experience The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Phillip Davis on Mar 23, 2001

Learning how exciting life can be when we experience the Holy Spirit.

EXPERIENCE THE HOLY SPIRIT I CORINTHIANS 2:9 – 13 Allow me to begin this series of teachings about the Holy Spirit by saying right up front – this is a teaching for the heart much more than for the head. Now I am not asking you or saying to you that you won’t need to think or to leave your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-13, Acts 2:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Blessings

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 3, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 8:20-9:17

Islington Baptist Church April 1, 2001 Text: Genesis 8:20-9:17 Scriptures: Numbers 35:6-34, Exodus 21, Matthew 5:38-40, Romans 3, 13:1-8 In the last month we have been exploring Genesis 6-9 which details the account of Noah. At times we have focused on the climactic event of Noah’s time: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Judas Do It?

Contributed by Norm Story on Apr 6, 2001

He did it for the money; we too are vulnerable to greedy love of money

"Why Did Judas Do It?" Matthew 26:6-16 John 12:4-6 Mathew 26:47-50; 27:3-5 For a prosecutor to win a conviction in court,they must offer a reasonable motive for doing the crime. A jury will want to know why someone did the particular deed. In life, we expect some rational explanation for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pointing Out To Another What We Have Experienced From God's Hand To Share

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 7, 2001

Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Psalm 118

Year C Easter Sunday April 15, 2001 Title: “Pointing out to another what we have experienced from God’s hand to share the joy of solution.” Psalm 118:1-29 This Song of Thanksgiving was sung in the context of a thank offering liturgy. We can easily divide the Psalm into two scenes: verses one to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 11, 2001

What happens to my life when it is exposed to the atmosphere of a lost world.

THE TRAGEDY OF A WASTED LIFE - Jer 13:1-11  Ever stop to examine your life? What is it lived for? Am I placing priorities on things that really matter in the big picture? YOUNG MAN had an accident while driving his car that was quite spectacular. When the policeman arrived he found the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:1-11