Sermons on Attitude Of Christ:

The Healing Path Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The third step in the biblical process of Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Path Scripture Reading: Matt. 18:23-35, Matt. 6:12 It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but it’s real. In recent years, scientists have discovered a kind of bacterial infection called necrotizing fasciitis, more commonly called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How's Your Appetite?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

Expounds on what Jesus said in Matthew 5:6; "Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

HOW’S YOUR APPETITE? MATTHEW 5:6 I once read a story written by a man named Franz Koffka. The story was entitled “The Hunger Artist.” And of all the works by Koffka, this one short story seemed to sum his personal thoughts about life. This story was such an expression of him and had such an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Needs Friends?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has given us friends, but so many people have been hurt by their friends and wonder if a true friend can ever be found.

"Who Needs Friends?" 1 Samuel 18-20 Things were tough on Ted when he was born. He was born in Chicago in 1942 to Polish parents. His father was a sausagemaker and his mother took care of the boys. He was hospitalized when he was only six months old after he suffered an allergic reaction to a drug ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Fasting Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

When I fast I’ll focus exclusively on God.

June 24, 2001 Secret Christianity – Part 3 INTRODUCTION There has been a lot of talk about consumer privacy lately. Have you gotten any of those statements in the mail recently? Our life insurance company, our bank, the company that holds our retirement account – all sent us statements on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Secret Praying Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Jan 7, 2002

My prayers are for God’s ears only.

June 17, 2001 Secret Christianity - Part 2 INTRODUCTION Some actors make a lot of money. Julia Roberts Tom Cruise Bruce Willis and John Travolta Each of these currently make $20 million per movie. And there you have Harrison Ford and Mel Gibson who each command $25 million per film. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ingredients To Repentance

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10, Genesis 4:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

One More Year

Contributed by Kymone Hinds on Jan 8, 2003

God’s mercy works long with us, but we will one day be called to give account.

One More Year Luke 13:6-9 (NRSV vs. 8) January 4th, 2003. Do you remember where you were? What you were doing? Who you were with? Do you remember where you were? Where you were when the count down went from 5 to 4 to 3 to 2 to 1? Do you remember where you were when the ball dropped? Where you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Adventist

"Steps To Take Before You Go To War"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 26, 2003

War lurks on the horizon for the United States. The talk of war and peace is deafening as the lines are drawn in our own nation by those who believe we should "act" and those who believe we should "wait." In 2 Chronicles 20:1-19, King Jehoshaphat took a

“Before You Go To War…” 2 Chronicles 20:1-19 There’s talk on the streets. Talks of war. Talks of peace. Talks of protests. Talks of support. There’s lots of talk going on in the cafés, country clubs, break rooms, boardrooms, and bedrooms of America and around the world. People are gathering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

(Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Of Man Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 11, 2002

Meaningless, Meaningless says the teacher...unless we stand in awe of God, unless we fear Him and keep His commands.

THE WHOLE OF MAN…EVERYTHING ELSE IS MEANINGLESS Sept 8,2002 AIM: To help the congregation understand the nature of God through our fear for Him. OPEN: 1. Good Morning and Welcome 2. Wedding In Winnipeg. 3. I remember asking my brother, when we were just little kids…What’s the meaning of life? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002

This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What My Mother Taught Me

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 3, 2002

We need to learn from our mothers.

WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Mother’s Day Th: Learning from Mom Pr: We need to learn from our mothers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my mother taught me. The _____ principle for life that my mother taught me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Heading To The Finish Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

Jesus courageously completed His assigned mission.

HEADING TO THE FINISH Mark 11:1-25 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Courage Pr: JESUS COURAGEOUSLY COMPLETED HIS ASSIGNED MISSION. ?: How? How did He do it? KW: Priorities TS: We will find in Mark 1:1-25 three priorities that enabled Jesus to courageously complete His assigned mission. The ____ priority ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Like Barking Dogs Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus spoke God’s truth in every day language.

LIKE BARKING DOGS Matthew 7:15-29, 13:34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Communication Pr: Jesus spoke God’s truth in everyday language. ?: How? How did Jesus speak? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study three characteristics that demonstrate how Jesus spoke to engage his listeners. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29, Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist