Sermons on Ad Orientem:

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

The Cream Rises To The To Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 14, 2008

For most of us, the idea that the Messiah will judge each of us and the idea that God does not change -- and therefore we must adapt to Him and not He to us -- motivates us to surface as His followers. We recognize the wisdom of aligning ourselves to Him

The Cream Rises to the Top (Malachi 3:1-7) 1. Sometimes people say, "It doesn’t matter what we believe, as long as we all believe there is one God?" 2. We were shocked to hear about the polygamous sect in Texas this past week. 3. According to the Associated Press, "Authorities searching the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luke Gives Us A Unigue Perspective On The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 5, 2006

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, series C

2nd Sunday in Advent - December 10, 2006 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear it with relevance in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Discipleship Is Not Easy

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 30, 2007

As sermon for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 8, Series C

5th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 8] July 1,2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we confess that we often try to adjust Jesus’ teachings and call to follow him to our life and expectations, when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Meaning Of Righteousness Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus refutes the false teaching of the Pharisee’s regarding loving their neighbors.

Matthew 5:43-48 “You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.’ 44“But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Trustworthy

Contributed by Larry Bussard on Jun 8, 2008

Demonstration that the Bible is trustworty

The Bible, You Can Trust It Pt.1 External Evidence John 18:38 (NIV) "What is truth?" Pilate asked. Evangelical Fundamental Born-again Youth Eighty percent (80%) of kids involved in church agree that religious beliefs are important to them, and Sixty-one percent (61%) say the Bible is accurate. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Revelation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2008

The Revelation of Jesus Christ is one of the most exciting and interesting books of the Bible. This message will give you some of the keys to unlocking the mysteries of Revelation.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF REVELATION #1 – AN INTRODUCTION: The Book of Revelation is one of the most mysterious & confusing books of the Bible. “When turning to the book of Revelation from the rest of the New Testament, one feels as if he or she were entering a foreign country. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

What Is Worship? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

What does the Bible tell us about worship? This sermons summarizes the main New Testament teachings on this controversial subject.

1. Illus. of touring three churches • Traditional church. Only songs they sing are great old hymns of the faith. They sing the doxology after they take the offering. The choir special is an anthem written in the 60’s. The only musical instruments are the piano and organ. The congregation is very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Impressed By Religion: The Jesus Sham

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

Because of Jesus things will go wrong for you - well sign me up!

Jesus This – Jesus That…..Jesus own family didn’t believe he was – who he was.Isn’t that amazing? Having grown up with him….They weren’t sure – what was going on. In fact they appear to be trying to “help” him create who they think he should be. John 7:4 No one who wants to become a public figure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Starting Over In 2001" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 19, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that just as God is going to START OVER futuristically, He also assures us of a NEW BEGINNING in 2001.

31 December 2000 WATCH-NIGHT References: 2 Peter 3:10, 13 (But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; … heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are thein shall be burned up. Nevertheless we, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A True Friend Stirs You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will care enough to confront you.

"Give me the avowed, the erect, the manly foe; Bold I can meet, perhaps return his blow; But of all the plagues, good heaven, thy wrath can send; Save, oh save me from the candid friend!" This poem speaks about an aspect of friendship which most of us would probably rather do without, but which ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being Steadfast With God

Contributed by Warren Napier on Oct 29, 2004

This is for a minister or Deacon ordination service

THEME: BEING STEADFAST WITH GOD TEXT:1 COR.15:58 2 TIM. 3:10-15 NOW BRETHERN AND SISTERS, GOD HAS MADE THE WORLD SO SEPERATED IN IT’S GENERAL ORDER THAT MAN ARE FORCED TO CO-OPERATE TO GET MOST OF GODS BLESSINGS. THE FARMER WHO RAISES WHEAT FOR MARKET MUST HAVE THE CO-OPERATION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Recapturing God's Power Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2005

Some things about the Day of Pentecost weren’t meant to be duplicated. But what part of this mighty show of God’s power can we recapture today? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

This is one of the most amazing days in the history of man. ****TELL THE STORY, like a narrative!****** There are some things about this day I don’t really care if I ever see duplicated. * the “tongues of fire” * Rushing, mighty wind * languages that were spoken (in America, we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Win, Connect, Train, & Send Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 21, 2006

Today we will look at the power behind every aspect of the vision to “Win, Connect, Train, & Send.”

Matthew 28:19-20 NLT 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Be Practical Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

First message on James. James’ letter is more a practical paper on corrrect conduct, than a doctrinal discourse. He assumes a knowledge of doctrine (dangerous assumption today!) and urges us to live out the truth.

“It is a bewildering paradox that one-third of all American adults claim to be born again and yet fail to impact our society which becomes sicker and more corrupt by the day. Religion is up but morality is down,” says Chuck Colson. George Gallup reached the same conclusion when he polled the nation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17