Sermons on Agape Love:

Characteristics Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004

This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dare The Impossible

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 19, 2004

To encourage brethren to exercise their faith.

“Where could Jesus be,” wondered the disciples. They hung on tightly to the tiny boat as it was being tossed about by a strong wind. “He should have called to us by now,” said one of the men. “He was only going to send the people away and pray. That was many hours ago.” In fact, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004

God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Support The Integrity Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 30, 2004

This sermon asks peoople to seriously consider their attendance, lifestyle, and giving as it relates to what others see in them and what these things say to others about their God and their church.

I Will Support the Integrity of Our Church Matthew 5:16 February 1, 2004 Intro: A. [Ever Met a Christian?] A father was teaching his son what a Christian should be like. When the lesson was over the farther got a stab he never forgot. The little boy asked, “Dad, have I ever met one of these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Midst Of Despair - A Child Is Born!

Contributed by Thomas H on Feb 11, 2004

In the book of Isaiah, God has been prophesying judgement and destruction upon the nation of Israel. Then all of a sudden, this wonderful prophecy is given - a prophecy about a child who will deliver them from the darkness. As Christians we know this pr

Isaiah 9:1-7 (8:23-6 Hebrew and Czech Bibles) (This message was preached shortly before Christmas, 2003, in a church in the Czech Republic, my wife Marcela’s native country. The message was translated into Czech.) In a week and a half’s time it will be Christmas. What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

New Heavens & New Earth Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

Heaven is a city!

Revelation 21-22:6 January 4, 2004 New Heavens & New Earth What’s it going to be like? What will eternity be like? What is heaven like? It is a good question – not just in a sense of satiating our curiosity – showing us things that we have never seen or dreamed of, but it is also an ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Strong In The Lord" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004

Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

“Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Orthodox

A Compromising Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

What type of church are you a part of? What type of Christian are you? We live in a world of compromise, Christians today compormise in their dcotrine and their lifestlye. What does Jesus have to say to a compromising church?

What Type of Church Is This? A Compromising Church Introduction: According to the Homer’s Iliad, the Greeks besieged the city of Troy for ten years without success. After the death of the warrior Achilles, many wanted to give up the fight. But the king of Ithaca, Odysseus, came up with a plan to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reincarnation: Is It Biblical ?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 2, 2004

Recent polls report that 1 in 5 American "born again" Christians believe in reincarnation. Most alarming is the fact that the number is climbing. This study examines the erroneous claims that reincarnation is biblical.

Our subject for study may seem arcane to most of us. However, as we shall see, it is a relevant issue for us to consider. First, let’s define reincarnation. In its essentials, it a belief that a soul is eternal. The soul takes on a physical body. The physical body dies, but the soul lives on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Robinson Crusoe's Text

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 13, 2003

Sermon on prayer

ROBINSON CRUSOE’S TEXT PSALM 50:15 I want to begin today by reading to you some excerpts from Daniel DeFoes book’s Robinson Crusoe. If some people knew that the book Robinson Crusoe actually contained the gospel they might seek to have it removed from the shelve. What we see in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Bible Church

You Were Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 13, 2003

One in a series on Rick Warren’s Purpose-Driven Life book. Our mission is to drive with others toward a destination. But between invitation and destination there is hesitation, born of diversion, dissension, and dissipation.

People who are on a mission move; people who are on a mission let nothing stop them. They are not distracted by side issues, they focus all their energies on getting their mission accomplished. People who are on a mission do whatever it takes to get to their goal. But people who are not on a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 17, 2003

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war.

In the previous chapters Zechariah was an ambassador sent to promise peace. In this chapter he is a herald sent to declare war. Israel will recover its prosperity, and shall flourish for a while. The people will be very happy looking forward to the coming of the long expected Messiah, in the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Guideline #1: Proclaim The Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

In a culture where truth is relative, it’s essential for the church of Christ to remain dedicated to proclaiming the truth of Scripture.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” (Material taken from Bob Russel’s When God Grows A Church) TEXT: 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “PROCLAIM THE TRUTH” (Don’t announce yet) INTRODUCTION: A. In a monologue on 1-7-00, Jay Leno took his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help! A Cry For The Gospel

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 26, 2003

a stewardship sermon on evangelizing based on a WELS sermon study

September 28, 2003 Acts 16:6-15 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran