Sermons on Ad Orientem:

Living The Dream

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 13, 2008

Part 3 God has called us all to have a dream that is larger than us. www.craneeater.com for the video for this sermon.

Living the Dream Text: II Corinthian 12:1-5 Show video Let me qualify my dream, it isn’t a horse, piano, or a plane. The only dream I have is to see this body grow, salvations occur and build the first phase and maybe the second phase of Crane Eater Community Church! Let me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping Spiritual Focus

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 10, 2006

Don’t let the hectic season spoil your spiritual walk with Jesus Christ

Intro: a few years ago I learned a valuable lesson about focus. At the end of hunting season my gun was zeroed in, so I figured it would be fine at the start of the next hunting season. So I didn’t check it and on opening day shot at a deer and didn’t even come close. So I checked it out and found ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle Between The Rich And The Poor Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007

To show that God has a way to equalize things when it comes to money

Title: The Battle between the Rich and the Poor Theme: To show that God has a way to equalize things Text: James 5:1-11 It seems to be that there is a battle that has been going on since the beginning of time. It is the battle between the haves and have nots. This is why Satan tempted Eve, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Making Christ Known

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Making Disciples As Jesus Did?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2004

Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would leave this world, but leave behind a legacy. Here are eight elements of Christ’s disciple-making strategy

Are You Making Disciples as Jesus Did? (John 8:31-38) Illustration: John Warr, an 18th-century apprentice shoemaker, was determined to be a faithful witness for Christ. Another apprentice was hired, and John repeatedly talked to him about spiritual things. That new worker, however, didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 7, 2004

What are the implications to us of Jesus being the Light of the World

NR 08-08-04 The theme of this morning service is Jesus’ words “I am the Light of the world” (Jn 9:5) Story: About 12 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5

Denomination: Anglican

God Bless You Sermon 6: How To Bless Your Children

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002

Children can be blessed of God when we follow certain suggested steps.

A. INTRODUCTION. 1. What is blessing? It is adding value to their life. You must bless children and add value to their lives. WHY BLESS CHILDREN 1. They have their entire life to live. 2. They have great potential for God. 3. The example of Jesus. 4. The teaching of scripture, Psalm 127. 5. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Settles The Matter

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

The theif (the devil)comes to steal to kill and destroy,but Jesus came to give us life in it’s fullest measure, In other words (Resurrection life).

Today we celebrate life. The true meaning of easter is (new life) More specifically resurrection Spring is a beautiful illustration of resurrection, because so many things that were dead come to life again, For generations the coming of the messiah his death and resurrection had been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Burning Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 24, 2011

Burning love will only be found as mankind submits to Jesus Christ. His mantle; His love will be transferred. Used sermon spices.com showed video- Unlovable.

Burning Love Text: John 13:34-35 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” TM John 13:34-35 "Let me give you a new command: ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Us This Day!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2012

Give us this day! In this sermon outline we chose these words Give us this day from the ever-repeated prayer Jesus taught the Church to pray. Sorry to say to many who memorized it has just become words. However, every word and phase is important. We have

Give us this day! In this sermon outline we chose these words Give us this day from the ever-repeated prayer Jesus taught the Church to pray. Sorry to say to many who memorized it has just become words. However, every word and phase is important. We have chosen only these words in this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Live In Truths Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 10, 2012

All truths lead to Christ our Savior and God.

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke 16…. We will look at only 3 verses today. The passage seems out of place at first glance. But let’s note what major truths we have learned from Luke 14 and 15: • Jesus was criticized by the Religious Leaders. • Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 2: What Did Joseph Know?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013

Joseph knew scripture, which lead him to the truth.

Series: God’s Greatest Secrets Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: What Did Joseph Know? December 9, 2012 A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Believe

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

All Depends On God's Mercy

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you depend on man or GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that true dependence and reliance can only be on GOD alone. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:16 (New International Version) It does not, therefore

I. EXORDIUM: Do you depend on man or GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that true dependence and reliance can only be on GOD alone. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:16 (New International Version) It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing Judgment On Someone Else

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see yourself on another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that every time you judge another, you are condemning yourself. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:1 (New International Version) You, theref

I. EXORDIUM: Do you see yourself on another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof that every time you judge another, you are condemning yourself. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:1 (New International Version) You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal