Sermons on Affair:

Just A Rendezvous....or Is It A Relationship?

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

MANY DON’T WANT TO TRY JESUS. JESUS WAS SAYING TO NICODEMUS, WHY DON’T YOU COME OUT OF THE DARK INTO THE MARVELOUS LIGHT. I DON’T WANT RENDEZVOUS,..I WANT A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU!

JUST A RENDEZVOUS….. OR A RELATIONSHIP? JOHN 3:1-5 PRAYER: HEAVENLY FATHER, WE PRAY THAT YOU ALLOW YOUR PRESENCE TO BE MADE MANIFEST IN THIS PLACE. LET YOUR HOLY SPIRIT FILL THIS PLACE THAT WE MAY WORSHIP YOU IN SPIRIT AND IN TRUTH. YOU ARE OUR STRENGTH, YOU ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Of Truth And Authority - Introduction To Titus Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003

Why should we believe the New Testament? Paul’s introduction in his letter to Titus gives important teaching about the source of his authority as a teacher of God’s message and helps us to understand the New Testament as God’s inspired Word.

Introduction The media love crises. Situations where something is going wrong; someone has mucked up; or someone has to be sent into a situation to fix it up make really good copy. Well, if you’re the sort of person who buys the newspaper or watches ‘A Current Affair’ to learn about the latest ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming United

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Oct 21, 2002

Living life with a Godly purpose can be challenging for each one of us individually, but much more so corporately. Are we up for the challenge? The rewards are certainly worth it!

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Rev. A.S. DiCostanzo at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soldiers For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002

Through sacrifice the good soldier of Christ concerns himself with the cause of Christ. A reminder of our duty as fellow soldiers.

Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, November 17, 2002 Introduction: I. Illustration: "My Country ,Tis of Thee" The kindergarten teacher was showing her class an encyclopedia page picturing several national flags. She pointed to the American flag and asked, "What flag is this?" A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Might No Work Out The Way You Think They Will

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 23, 2004

A sermon on boldness (thanks to various SermonCentral contributors for many of the illustrations)

Sermon for 8/22/2004 Boldness Introduction: A. The Six Shooter was a popular western, broadcast on NBC radio from 1953-54. Jimmy Stewart starred as Britt Ponsett, a Texas plainsman. On one broadcast, Britt called a bully’s bluff even though his gun was several feet away on a dresser. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hand To The Plow

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

An in depth look at the meaning of Jesus’ statement that no one who puts their hand to plwo and looks back is worthy of heaven.

In our series on answering your questions, I recieved this one recently in my email: "Pastor, How do we put forth our hands to the plow for the kingdom, stirring up the gift of God within us for his Glory? Ron" This is a good question and is in two parts. So I will answer it in two parts tonight ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Kind Of Sinner Are You

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 19, 2005

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Two sons in the field

19th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 21 Matthew. 21:23-32 "What kind of Sinner are You? "And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?" Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Missing Link Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004

Implications of the 7th Commandment - Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

The Missing Link Introduction: A Kid’s Eye View When I was a kid, I discovered among my parents’ books an ornately illustrated volume of the 10 Commandments. It looked like it was probably a reproduction of an illuminated manuscript that had been painstakingly created by medieval monks. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving In To Pressure"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 10, 2006

A sermon for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 The beheading of John the Baptist

6th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Mark 6:14-29 "Giving in to Pressure" 14* King Herod heard of it; for Jesus’ name had become known. Some said, “John the baptizer has been raised from the dead; that is why these powers are at work in him.” 15* But others said, “It is Elijah.” And others said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Lutheran

True Love

Contributed by Rick Hope on Feb 14, 2006

Everyone talks about true love. But the Apostle John tells us how we are supposed to love.

In just two days, we celebrate a holiday centered around the concept of love. We’ve seen traces of it for weeks. Hearts, flowers, candy… My wife told me exactly what she wanted this year… she told me she wanted flowers…but not roses. Anyone can get roses, she said. She wanted tulips. And so I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing God

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Jan 12, 2006

We all have goals and dreams. And, we are all hopeful that those dreams will one day come true.

PURSUING GOD Psalm 27:1-4 How did you do with your homework from last week? How did what you wrote as important line up with how you’re living? I trust that your response was to ask the Lord to help you put things in the right order. (Show movie clip from National Treasure) All of us are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 5, 2003

Hostility comes from the obsessed, self-absorbed heart, and often offers permission for random acts of violence. Jesus got real with His enemies by naming their madness but trusting His own defense to God.

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens us. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger than we were. Strange as it may seem, and unpleasant though it may feel, give thanks when you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Apr 12, 2005

How do we know God’s will in the big choices in life? How can we discern which direction to go? We can walk by faith into the future because of confidence in the caring nature of our God.

DISCERNING GOD’S WILL When I was in Canada as a new Christian I had a huge choice to make. I had three options in front of me to choose from. All of these choices were good and moral. It was not a choice between right or wrong but rather an inconclusive choice. I had to pick from these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Stewardship - Part One Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

First of four messages in a series on stewardship. Based on UM congregational pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship - Part 1 Romans 12:1-8 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

There's A Black Sheep In The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Bud Ross on Jan 24, 2005

A study of 5 people in Jesus’ genealogy who had tainted reputations illustrates that none of us have to be chained to our past.

THERE’S A BLACK SHEEP IN THE FAMILY TREE I recently became interested in family genealogy. I found some ancestors who intrigue me, like the civil war veterans and the Baptist preacher who was shot in the back during the Civil War. (I don’t know if he wore the wrong color coat or if his sermons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Matthew 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ