Sermons on Abundant Life Passion Obedience:

Trying To Catch A Sea Monster With A Fish Hook

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 12, 2004

If we are going to win the lost, we have to use the right tools.

Trying to catch a sea monster with a fish hook Job 41:1-9 I’m going to be honest: I have read many times in the Bible about this thing called "Leviathan", but have never really paid much attention to it. But, as I was reading this chptr. the other day, I felt like God had something to say to me. ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Stand Firm In The Truth Of The Gospel even when though it sounds incredible, even when it feels uncomfortable.

A hunter raised his rifle and took careful aim at a large bear. When he was about to pull the trigger, the bear spoke in a soft, soothing voice, “Isn’t it better to talk than shoot? What do you want? Let us negotiate the matter.” Lowering his rifle, the hunter replied, “I want a fur coat.” “Good,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are Citizens Of Heaven

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

We Are Citizens of Heaven: A fact that brings comfort; a fact that demands character.

After ten months of waiting it’s finally here – a notification inviting Sarah and me to take our Canadian citizenship test later this month. Why are we becoming Canadian citizens? Why did you become, or are happy to be a Canadian citizen? Isn’t it because this country offers peace, freedom, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Prayer For The New (Church) Year

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

A Prayer for the New (Church) Year

Happy New Year! No, this is not a “Max Webber” greeting. Max (a member at St. Peter), as you know, likes to greet people with “Happy New Year!” no matter what time of year it is just to get a reaction. I, however, am very serious when I say “Happy New Year!” because even though January 1st is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do You Worship Jesus Christ

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 17, 2004

Christ the King Sunday - focuses on Christ’s identity, which is why we worship him.

Colossians 1:13-20 WHY DO YOU WORSHIP JESUS CHRIST? Many would say that you are an odd group of people that are here today. Here you are, on a day when you’re not working, and instead of using your time off to relax at home, you’re here. What an odd group of people you are, people would say. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent Hope Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 22, 2004

A sermon on Isaiah’s beautiful vision of hope for the people of his own day and for us today.

Sermon for Advent I Yr A, 28/11/2004 Based on Isa 2:1-5 By Rev Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Advent Hope” It is hard to believe that today we begin a new church year once again, time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Believing The Impossible

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 24, 2004

Joseph was asked to believe the impossible. This Christmas, we are asked to do the same.

Matthew 1:18-25 Believing the Impossible (communion this Sunday) Is it good or bad to be skeptical? Sometimes, it’s good, isn’t it? When you receive an email from someone you don’t know, and that someone says to you that they want to help you, but they need some information. If you could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Spirit 13: Women Should Remain Silent?! Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 25, 2004

Should women remain silent in church? What is this passage really saying?

Gifts of the Spirit 13 “Women should remain silent?!”. 1Cor 14:33-40 WBC 28/11/04 am Well- guess who drew the short straw this week? - but it got you all here, eh? - What a way to finish a series on the Gifts of the Spirit! Actually- it IS a good way to finish, as I hope, this morning, you will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Do Good In All You Do

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

As Christians, our actions should speak louder than words.

Do good in all you do. Grace, mercy and peace, from God the Father, our creator, God the Son our redeemer, and God the Holy Spirit who keeps us in the faith. Amen. The Gospel message today is based on today’s Epistle reading from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Galatians. God has blessed us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Here Today Gone Tomorrow

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

"But the day of the Lord will come!" is an emphatic statement in the word of God. What does this seemingly long wait before the end say about God and what can we know about the way this age will end? This sermon seeks biblical answers to such questions.

Here Today; Gone Tomorrow II Peter 3:8-13 10-27-02 In October 2000 www.discover.com listed “ 20 Ways the World Could End.” The list included everything from asteroid impact to giant solar flares to global war. World is wondering: How & When it will all End? No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Logos Prepared The Way Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Nov 25, 2003

Jesus was with God at creation. He was there as a word. At Christmas we celebrate the incarnation of that word. His communication creates a reality and gives us hope for a better future.

Advent is a time of preparation. We are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. At the same, we also wait for the Second Coming, waiting for the consummation of God and God’s creation. We are waiting and we are preparing. As we prepare we must enter into dialogue. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Living With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 27, 2002

Jesus taught us to forgive our enemies... but I’d just as soon not, thank you. Why is it so important for me to forgive people who have worked so hard at being my enemies?

OPEN: Clarence Darrow, the famed criminal lawyer once joked: "Everyone is a potential murderer. I have not killed anyone - but I frequently get satisfaction out of obituary notices." APPLY: Now, why would we find that humorous? We find it funny because it comes so close to the truth. Of all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Love To Get Love

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2002

"Love One Another" is repeated again and again throughout the pages of the New Testament. Why dwell so heavily on this command when it would seem there is so much more to learn about God?

OPEN: "That’s marvelous, having a lion and monkey in the same cage," said the visitor to a small zoo. "How do they get along?" "Okay, usually," answered the zookeeper. "Occasionally they have a disagreement, and we have to get a new monkey." APPLY: Now, why do they need to get a new monkey? ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Face Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 12, 2003

Until that day when we shall see Him "face to face", we can marvel at the scriptural picture of the face of our Lord Jesus recorded in the Word of God.

THE FACE OF JESUS “Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem, and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. But they did not receive Him, because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-53

Denomination: Baptist