Sermons on Aunt:

Why Do We Do Vacation Bible School?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 3, 2008

Evangelistic message to follow up our VBS from the previous week. We knew we would have some unchurched families, and we did!

Why Do We Have Vacation Bible School? 1 John 5:11-12 August 3, 2008 Introduction Part of my time growing up was spent in Pine Ridge, SD, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. And our church didn’t have Vacation Bible School, so we went to VBS at a little church just across the border in White ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Story Of God: The Exodus/Christ Event

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 3, 2008

The foreshadowing of the passover, and the true passover are amazing. Explore this interesting parallel in the story of God as he prepares his people for the preparation of all people.

THE STORY OF GOD: THE EXODUS/CHIRST EVENT TEXT: EXODUS 12:21-27 THEME: THE PASSOVER EVENT FORESHADOWING THE CHRIST EVENT. Most of us have never experienced slavery. We have no understanding or comprehension about the degrading act of slavery. But Frederick Douglass does. The son of a slave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misery Is God's Message Of Mercy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Misery is God’s Message of Mercy 1) It awakens us from sin 2) It draws us to Him

There’s been a lot of cooing and cuddling going on in the Habben household this week. With Grandma, and an aunt and uncle here, baby Maya has sure received her fair share of love. Babies have it made don’t they? They’re adored by everyone. Wouldn’t it be great to be treated like that again? Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How Big Is God Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 17, 2008

Second in series that helps to understand the immensity and immenance of God by asking the question; How big God is compared to your circumstances?

Sunday March 16th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part two Sermon: How big is God? Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26 Turn to: Psalm 8; Habakkuk 3:18-19 —Adonai—plural and comes from the singular form Adon which means Lord. Adonai is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Leader And Many Followers Series

Contributed by Dale Krueger on Feb 9, 2009

All pastors are temporary. There is only one permanent pastor, the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ.

Mark 1:14-20 E3B 1/25/09 Hope Lutheran, Plainwell Pr. Dale B. Krueger One Leader and Many Followers 14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, 15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 3, 2006

Is all that religious stuff necessary? The foolish found out, as you will, when the rapture takes place and when you find the door shut in your face.

THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH Matt 25:1-13 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes For A Good Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2007

What Makes for A Good Christian? 1) One who is watchful and forgiving; 2) One who knows that faith is more portal than power;3) One who realizes that doing God’s will is simply our duty.

The Major League playoffs are in full swing. Contenders for the World Series title have been narrowed down to four teams. Which of the four teams will win the World Series? The team with the best pitching will win. If you have good pitching, your opponents’ bats will be silenced so that even if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 21, 2008

Miss you, we will without a doubt. Long for your love and understanding, everyday without exception. Mourn our loss, deeply and for the rest of our lives. Confident that we will be with you again in the presence of Jesus, never a hesitation!

1Th. 4:13-18 Rom 12:9-18 Let us not be ignorant…so St. Paul informs us, let us not be like the rest of men who have no hope. No hope. Darkness, emptiness, zero. No hope. Fear. Anxiety. Apprehension. Is there anything more than what I can see and touch? Is this all there is? Most people, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Dec 4, 2007

Even when our plates seem empty our cups run over with the love of God.

**** Author’s Note: This sermon was done as a "Chalk Talk" a picture was drawn in pastels as the sermon was preached. **** Denise blew her nose and wiped her eyes on the hem of her apron. It was silly for her to be crying over a turkey even if it was the day before Thanksgiving. She filled the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Loving Your Neighbor

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007

We know we should love our neighbor, but how do we practically do it? Let’s look.

Loving Your Neighbor Matthew 22:36-40 Relationships are the key to life. Jesus said all of the commandments of God can be boiled down to just two - Loving God and Loving your neighbor as yourself. By themselves they are too vague for self centered humans to follow. So God expanded them to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Freda's Homecoming"

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007

A funeral sermon for an 81 year old woman who had been in declining health for several years, yet never wavered in her faith. Her funeral was held 1 week before Christmas.

(Reading of the obituary) Dear family members and friends of Freda, May God’s grace, mercy, and especially on this day, peace be with you all from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On behalf of all of us here at Our Saviour’s, I wish to extend to you our deepest sympathies ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Determined Decisions

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 28, 2007

This is my annual New Year’s message for 2007

Determined Decisions Selected Passages December 30, 2007 Morning Service Parts of this message are adapted from the Decision Making devotional included in John Maxwell’s One Hour with God. Former president Ronald Reagan once had an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith In Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Victoria Michaels on Feb 8, 2008

Only faith in Jesus name can produce uncommon result. The impossible is attainable when you have a working faith in Christ Jesus.

FAITH IN JESUS NAME! By Victoria Michaels Heb. 11: 1(NTV) “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. John 14: 1, (NTV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” James 1:2-4, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The History Of The Nativity Series

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

A concise exposition of Jesus in history and what that means to us

Matthew 1:1-19. Part one of a series History Mystery Majesty (not my invention for the series) History Mention history to most people and immediately what comes to mind is a list of dates. Dates of battles, kings, presidents, and events. Or, what comes to my mind, is a kind of fuzzy impression that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Wise Worship - A Christmas Message.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 24, 2011

Merry Christmas

Intro: 1. Several passages of scriptures just amaze me: "12 "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do, he will do also; and greater works than these he will do; because I go to the Father." John 14:12 "23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist