Sermons on African People:

The Judas In All Of Us

Contributed by Leon Sanders on May 2, 2001

Judas, the man, was the sum total of the decisions that he himself made.As believers, we make some of the same decisions that effect not only ourselves, but to those to whom we are to reach for Christ.

Introduction: Many of us see The man Judas as a sinister precesence, someone who had an evil look or a devilish grin. In fact, as schocking as it seems, I believe that Judas was just an ordinary man who, because of some of the decisions that he made, missed the truth of who Jesus really was. More ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Altar Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 29, 2001

Zechariah’s experience in the Temple: Religion can turn us away from God. (Preached during Advent, but not really seasonal)

Introduction In the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” Tevye, a man devoted to tradition, finds his thinking challenged when his oldest daughter wants to marry for love, instead of having her marriage arranged by her parents. It had never occurred to him that one would marry for love, and one night he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joe's Dilema

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

oh dear what can the matter be Mary is pregnant who can the father be?

As you can see from this mornings reading Joseph had a dilema to face. To be quite honest it’s not really the sort of dilema that many of us will have to face, I now for a fact that no one here will ever be told that there wife to be is expecting a child concieved by the Holy Spirit . So I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

A Gracious Father

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 15, 2001

Characteristics of a gracious father as seen in the father of the prodigal son.

“A Gracious Father” Text: Luke 15:11-30 Introduction: We would like to take a text that has seemingly been preached up one side and down the other, except we would like to examine the father of the prodigal instead of the son ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD

BIG IDEA: CONTENTMENT IS NO PROBLEM WHEN WE ARE FOLLOWING THE GOOD SHEPHERD INTRODUCTI0N: Do you ever have a problem with contentment? Who doesn’t! How do you feel when your kids or your wife complain ... = a reflection on your ability to provide and care for your family The Good Shepherd can be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simon The Sorceror: Bargaining With God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 6 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. We skip ahead in time for this message into the period of the New Testament. And here in the book of Acts we discover a man who doesn’t like losing control...  

SIMON THE SORCEROR: BARGAINING WITH GOD Acts 8:4-25 Read at beginning of service: Acts 17:22-28 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25, Acts 17:22-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Call Of St. Matthew

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 5, 2002

No one is too bad for the grace of God

Hunworth/Brinton 09-06-02 The Call of St. Matthew (Mt. 9:9-13 and 18-26) Story: From 1987 to 1990, the ministry of television evangelists (popularly referred to in the press and the televangelists) in the USA was brought into disrepute by the revelation of a string of frauds, mismanagement of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Marks Of True Greatness

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John was a spiritual Giant

"TRUE GREATNESS" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:19-34 There have been many who claimed to be great and the world has claimed many people to be great. But God’s claim of greatness is true greatness. ETS: John was a great man ESS: We need great men today (spiritual giants) Matthew 11:11 Verily I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Have You Seen My Daddy?

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Jun 16, 2002

The discourse between Jesus and His Disciples focusing on the answer, "If you have seen me, you’ve seen the Father."

Sermon by Pastor Robert Earl Houston, Sr., Assistant Pastor Westwood Baptist Church, University Center Nashville, Tennessee - www.westwoodbcuc.org www.roberthouston.org Sunday, June 16, 2002 (Father’s Day) 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Text: John 14:9 Subject: “Have You Seen My Daddy?” One of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1 ( 23rd Psalm): The Lord Is My Shepherd*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

Your relationship with God is not a prize to be won but rather a gift to be received.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 1 (23 Psalm): The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want A. WHY IS THIS THE FAVORITE PSALM? 1. Easy to memorize. These six verses are a short “self-contained” picture of our relationship with God. 2. Intimate fellowship. Promises God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I Shall Not Want*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002

You will have many earthly desires in life, but you shall not want for anything the Shepherd.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 2 (23rd Psalm): I shall not want A. ABOUT RELATIONSHIP 1. Why can I say, “The Shepherd is mine?” a. Because He gave His life for me. “The good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep” (John 10:11). “I give unto them (the sheep) eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5 (23rd Psalm): Walking Through Death's Valley*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

Even when you choose to go through dangers and difficulties, the Shepherd goes through them with you to the other side.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 5: Walking through death’s valley A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist