Sermons on Any Poor Man:

The Journey Of The Wise Men: How The Grinch Stole Christmas Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Dec 14, 2000

Within people there is a desire for meaning in life. This is a sermon for those who are searching.

Introduction . . . Illustration: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas Years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a book called "How the Grinch Stole Christmas." It’s also been made into a video. Many of you know the story which happens in the town of Who-ville. The Grinch hated seeing and hearing all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What type of faith that God wants us to display

Dynamic Faith Matt. 8:5-10 Intro- What I believe that Jesus was trying to say to the Roman centurion, is you have dynamic faith. You have a faith that is captiviating, usable, powerful. The centurion had a faith that was remarkable in that those around could see it and know it. People I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 17, 2001

Seventh in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

Blessed are the Peacemakers TEXT: Matthew 5:9 INTRODUCTION · Working through the Beatitudes – made it to the next to last one · Ingredients of building a Christian character · Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God · Idea of peace is prominent in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are Your Expectations?

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on your hunger, and so it is with your appetite for God.

The difference between a good meal and a great meal depends on how hungry you are when you sit down to eat. The difference between a good church and a great church depends also on the level of your hunger. So how hungry are you? What are your expectations? The Gospel of Mark opens with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why People Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

Reasons people don’t answer God’s call.

"Why People Don’t Answer The Door" Rev 3:20 Have you ever gone to someone’s house and knocked on the door and they never came to answer it? You know their in there, the TV is going or the radio going, tape player going, but they don’t answer the door. I was told a story once about a guy went ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Walking By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001

A Christian worldview is part of living in step with the Spirit

The Big Picture: Walking By The Spirit Bible Reading: Galatians 5: 16-25 Deuteronomy 30: 15-20 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Anthony was caught in a gulf between two worlds. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lasting Love

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2001

Funeral sermon for Mrs. Lola Black, who died suddenly only five months after her husband’s death.

In March, when we gathered in this place to say farewell to a creative, innovative man, we did not dream that five months later we would gather again to bid adieu to his cherished helpmate. Charlie and Lola are together again, in death as in life; and it’s almost beyond belief. It just does not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Portrait Of A Disciple - Part 2

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. REVIEW 1.

A. REVIEW 1. Just before Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven, He issued to all His disciples -- the Church U __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ -- the G __ __ __ __ C __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __: "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. Therefore go and m __ __ __ d __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000

God blesses other people through you.

What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 9:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jehova Nissi Series

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Nov 11, 2000

I am the God who defends you

Jehova Nissi I am the God who defends you Text: 2 Chron 20:1-21 20:1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can We Learn From Mary Magdalene?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Investigates some common misconceptions about Mary Magdalene. We can learn how to love Jesus from Mary’s persistence, sincerity, and enthusiasm.

Today is the day when we honor Mary Magdalene, dedicated follower of Jesus. Legends about Mary Magdalene abound. In fact, Mary Magdalene is probably most well-known for false details and unproven facts in her life. Often she is identified as a former prostitute, but there is nothing in the Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need A Lamb!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002

Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-41

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Assurance Of Salvation?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 20, 2002

(How Do We Know That We are Saved?)

This morning we begin a series that I hope and pray will help each one of us be better established in our faith and relationship with God. I am calling it Bible Jeopardy: We Know The Answer, But What Is The Question? The reason for this title is that a good question gets us to think. And good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Use Me

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

God wants to use you to make an eternal difference in the lives of others during your time on earth.

INTRO: We Build People Overview FIRST BASE: COMMITTED TO MEMBERSHIP (Include Them) “Come and See…” – John 1:39. NON-NEGOTIABLE VALUE: “Every person has the right to a presentation of the gospel at his or her level of understanding. PRIMARY FOCUS: Evangelism * Assimilation * Ministering to needs ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sufficient Grace

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To motivate the hearer to entrust him/herself fully to the care, provision, and protection of God.

SUFFICIENT GRACE 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 TEXT: And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. 8 Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Nazarene