Sermons on Academic:

A Look At The Law And Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 6, 2007

A message in an expository series from the book of Galatians

Today we are about to encounter one of the most difficult passages in all of Paul’s writings. In these verses, he draws on the debating skills he learned from his rabbinic teachers. He is reasoning in our text in a way that is very characteristic of a first century rabbi. In the first century it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Core Values - Compassion

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 18, 2007

Compassion is a core value in our church - why?

Compassion Luke 10:25 - 37 The Good Samaritan Isaiah 58: 6-12 Introduction Strategic development plans and the Church of England are not words that naturally go together in our minds. But, as most of you will know, within this benefice we are prepared to be a little bit unorthodox! We have, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2007

What will people remember about you? Why not leave behind a legacy of faith for others to pass on!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What was the memory verse from last week? • What about from 2 weeks ago? • Today I am going to give you a memory verse break. • Today we will be in 2 Timothy 3:14-15. This is not one of the verses I have committed to memory, but it is a good one to remember. Next week’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 10, 2006

Have we got the true marks of the Holy Spirit in our conversion? A look at the work and the true marks of the Holy Spirt from the day of Pentecost.

The marks of the Holy Spirit…Acts 1. 5. The book of Acts continues the story where Luke left off in his gospel. This book covers the 30 years after Jesus was taken up into heaven. The book really reveals the Acts of the Holy Spirit, which sees the church being established, the gospel spreading v8 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia - Fairy Tale Or Reality? Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Dec 1, 2005

Second in the Series - Asks listeners to believe the unbelievable - to have faith in the fantastic claims of Christmas.

Christmas in Narnia FAIRY TALE OR REALITY? Matthew 1:18-24 During these days leading to Christmas, the world’s attention has been drawn back to a classic children’s tale written in 1950 by CS Lewis – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. As we mentioned last week, Lewis was one of the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Dec 4, 2005

The song of Mary can become our song too as we allow the Holy Spirit to form Christ in us.

THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: The Song of Mary Luke 1: 46-56 1. If we were to compile a list of as many songs of Christmas that we know or have heard, I imagine we would be able to come up with quite an extensive list. • I did a search on Yahoo under the keywords songs of Christmas and it pulled up 55 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Who is the "Man of Lawlessness" and when will he appear? What should we as Christians do in response?

In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians he concentrated on the timing of Jesus’ return - and that believers were not lost in some transporter buffer error - but would actually precede those that remain alive. But no sooner had the postman delivered that letter and it was read - that some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rememberance Needs To Be A Two Way Street Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 9, 2005

A study on the church and the Lord’s Supper

When the very wealthy business man Howard Hughes died, he was honored in Las Vegas in a remarkably callous way. For sixty seconds the pit bosses held their dice at the crap tables; the roulette wheels were stilled and the casinos quiet. Then a man at Desert Inn yelled, “Ok, he’s had his minute, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

The Mystery Of God

Contributed by Juan Smith on Mar 30, 2005

To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives?

The Mystery of God? Readings: Exodus 3:1-15 1 Corinthians 2:6-11 Aim: To ask the question of Seminarians: Where has our wonder of God’s mystery gone? And how can we put that wonder of the mystery of God back in our lives? Purpose: The way in which we put the mystery back is by leaving space for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare Well To Battle Satan

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 15, 2005

Prepare well to battle Satan by watching how Jesus’ handled temptation, and by trusting Jesus defeated temptation.

v When I was coaching high school basketball I learned that the key to defeating our opponents was to know them well. Ø We’d even drive for hours to watch our opponents play. Ø We’d study our opponents so thoroughly that we could teach our team their plays. Ø The time spent scouting paid off ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Persuaded? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 20, 2005

What’s so persuasive about the Gospel of Christ? It depends on who’s telling it. Those that live it can tell it with power.

Almost Persuaded There were seven astronauts aboard the space shuttle Columbia. They had been on a 16 day mission and were just 16 minutes from landing. They were almost home. Almost. As the shuttle was entering the atmosphere something went terribly wrong. Later studies indicate that some of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Result Of His Time

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

God the Father has taken time to create us, redeem us, and care for us.

Have you ever wondered how Father’s Day got started? According to published reports, the first Father’s day was observed in Spokane, Washington in 1910, 92 years ago. Louise Smart Dodd proposed the idea in 1909 because she wanted to honor her father who was widowed when his wife died giving birth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Hearing Voices

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Understanding prayer as a dialogue rather than a monologue.

17, March 2002 Dakota Community Church Hearing Voices Introduction: II. Statistics on Prayer According to a poll on prayer for Newsweek (3/31/97), the following percentage said: They ask for health or success for a child or family member when they pray -- 82 They ask for strength to overcome a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-16, Deuteronomy 5:25-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Lighten Your Load

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 16, 2001

A message of care to the lost and the saved!

Lighten Your Load. By Ian Biss 4/20/01 Intro... Illustration of woman on phone. The telephone rings, and the young mother answers. "Honey, it’s mom. I called because I know that you’re busy with the three children, and I want to give you some help. I’m going to stop by to clean the house, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Grace Brethren