Sermons on Archer:

Suicide And Euthanasia Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005

The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they are forgivable. We need to of

Sermon: Suicide and Euthanasia 2 Cor. 4:16-5:9 August 14, 2005 THEME: The difference between turning off life support, euthanasia and suicide. We need to recognize God’s authority over life and death. Suicide and euthanasia (assisted suicide) are not compatible with Christianity though they ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Peace And The Iraqi War!"

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 22, 2003

Do you have peace as you view the current world situations? Talk of weapons of mass destruction, E-Bombs, the MOAB, cruise missiles, 24 hour news coverage of the war in Iraq...

Peace and the Iraqi War! Text: Jer. 50:21-46 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – March 23, 2003 Introduction – current events Modern day Iraq is the cradle of civilization – Adam & Eve. Gen 2:10-14 speaks of the Garden of Eden and four rivers that flowed from it. Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:21-46

Denomination: Bible Church

"When Going Home Is Difficult"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002

Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking And Living Like Christ

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 12, 2007

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE HAD THE MIND OF CHRIST?

THINKING AND LIVING LIKE CHRIST Dale Carnegie has wisely said “that you are not WHAT you think you are, but what you THINK you are…” It is not anything outside of you that make you. It is not seeking to be like somebody or having something material that makes you, but the thinking inside of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Get Into The Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

Step out in faith and begin to obey the Word of God. The transformation that will take place in your life will amaze even you.

Get Into the Wheelbarrow (Assert Your Faith) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week five in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” The first exercise we examined was “allocating strength.” We investigated our need to find our strength in the Lord. Without His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

All In

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 5, 2012

We are saved by grace through faith for a purpose.

All IN Ephesians 4:2-10 Intro: This being Easter our leadership met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the world and ask him to speak." And they did and he said "No". So they said, "Well if we can’t have the best ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Providence: Whose Son Are You?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

The story of Sarai, Hagar, and Abram is really a story about how people deal with issues of faith . . . especially when our faith is being tested by God’s providence.

God’s Providence: Whose Son are You? Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31 Genesis 16:1-4; 21:8-14 Yesterday, as I was reviewing the scriptures in Genesis, I noticed something that hadn’t struck me before. It’s a bit off the point, but I found it curiously funny. Let me review part of today’s reading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finally—getting People To Do What You Want Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 1, 2008

God uses our praying together to change the world.

Scripture Introduction I often remind my family of a profound truth I have learned from living: you cannot make people do what you want. Even if it is in their best interest, even if they should do it, matters little. You cannot make people do what you want. You have tried. You have shown your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let’s Wake Up To What Changes And What Doesn’t! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 29, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to What Changes and What Doesn’t - 2 Timothy chapter 3 verses 10-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Changing World (2). An Unchanging God (3). A Strategy to Enact. • (a). the way to live (vs 10-14) • (b). the means of salvation (vs 15) • (c). the word of truth (vs 16-17) SERMON BODY: (a). A Changing World. Ill: • We live in a world of change: • i.e. Tadpole to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Brethren

Palm Sunday Lessons

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 10, 2017

four lessons we can learn from Luke 19 about the Triumphal entry. The fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9,10

Palm Sunday Lessons Scripture:  Luke 19:28-40 Introduction:  Today is Palm Sunday.  Do you ever wonder why we celebrate Palm Sunday.  What is Palm Sunday?  Well as you know Easter is next week.  Easter is a time we Christians focus on the resurrection of Jesus.  But the week before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of Joseph Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

Joseph is the best type of Christ personified in the Bible, he suffered at the hands of his brethren, he marries a gentile wife, later saves his people, a wise ruler.

#12~Joseph ~ SS Heb.11:21-22 8-31-14 Gen.48: -- Gen.49: ~~ Gen.29: ~~ Gen.50: Today we'll continue with our study of Hebrews 11: "the hall of the faithful" chapter. -- We left off last time talking about Jacob being on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting And Overcoming Sin Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

Sin is something that touches all of our lives and the consequences can be dire. Paul puts it this way: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God’s.” Romans 3:23

Confronting and Overcoming Sin 1 John 1:7-9 Two elderly, Southern women were sitting together in the front pew of church listening to a fiery preacher.
When he condemned the sin of stealing, the two ladies cried out at the tops of their lungs, "Amen Brother!!" When the preacher condemned the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Methodist

Prescription For Exhaustion Or Recipe For Rest

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

We need a Sabbath Rest in order to serve and not become exhausted

PRESCRIPTION FOR EXHAUSTION OR RECIPE FOR REST Readings: II Samuel 7:1-14a Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56 All of the Bible is not written TO you, but all of the Bible is written FOR you, so I hope you will follow along in your Bible this morning as we dig in together and see what it has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Methodist

Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 24, 2020

Summary: God’s guidance is clear on how to handle worry and anxiety in the midst of trials and threatening situations.

Introduction: I had a friend in Memphis named Jerry Metcalf, who worked next door at the Memphis Mental Health Clinic. He also worked with the juveniles we treated, worked as a chaplain for our juvenile correctional unit, and he was also the praise leader at his church. On top of that, Jerry and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

'the Most Unthinkable Event In Human History'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 24, 2023

Carol service (Evangelistic) 'The most unthinkable event in human history' - 1 Timothy chapter 1 verses 15 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The message is Reliable. (2). The message is Universal. (3). The message is Personal. (4). The message is Invitational. SERMON BODY: Ill: • We’ve all probably done it, • Purchased a very small gift and wrapped it in a very big box, • Or maybe a series of boxes. • The idea ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Brethren