Sermons on Basics:

Leading A Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 6, 2005

Sermon discussing the first 4 "blessed" phrases in Matthew 5:1-12. Touches on the Greek background of this passage. What does the word "blessed" mean? How does God want us to be?

Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who keeps us steadfast in our faith. Amen. Today we celebrate All Saints Sunday with the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the mount. As we examine this message from Matthew, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Questions About Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 9, 2005

A. Are You Sure That You Have Eternal Life? B. Make Sure by Coming in Faith to Christ Today

Questions about Eternal Life Series on 1 John 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction A. Life Is Short at Its Longest 1. The psalmist’s conclusion: 70-80 years (Ps. 90:10) 2. Our average life span is still in that range B. Jesus Came to Offer Something Better 1. "Everlasting life" (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Creed

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 10, 2005

My creed is that which I love. The Apostle Peter tells us that our creed should affirm that God sent Jesus for our salvation.

Creed April 3, 2005 • Acts 2: 22-32 22 "You that are Israelites, listen to what I have to say: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with deeds of power, wonders, and signs that God did through him among you, as you yourselves know-- 23 this man, handed over to you according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Indulgence

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The prop you need - Cookies from Safeway - branded "Indulgence"

Thanks – Erin, Lindsay, Erin, Sarah. These are possibly the three most basic chapters of all Christianity, and you presented them all well. If you aren’t already still there, would you please turn to Romans 6 and mark it – we’ll be doing a lot of page turning today. <Pray> Romans 6:16 says ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power In Christian Living

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 16, 2005

Christian living 101. The essence of our life, knowing God the father through God the Son, in the power of God the Holy Spirit, should cause the effort and effect of our Life to Glorify God.

Intro: In a “Peanuts” comic strip, there was a conversation between Lucy and Charlie Brown. Lucy said that life is like a deck chair. Some place it so they can see where they are going; some place it so they can see where they have been; and some place it so they can see where they are at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

R.e.a.l. Important Things

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

The important stuff are Relationships, understanding that Jesus is for Everyone, accepting that with Jesus we are able to stand through anything and that this relationship with Christi is truly Livable.

Let me share a little story with you… It was the day after Christmas at a church in San Francisco. Pastor Mike was looking at the nativity scene outside when he noticed the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. Immediately, Pastor Mike turned towards the church to call the police. But as he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tools For Living: Part 3 Series

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Faith, Hope & Love - Tools for Living

Open with a bit of a review… Our live are the toolboxes we are given by the Lord. It is up to us as to what we put in them. Just as the two most basic tools in the toolbox are a hammer and a screwdriver, so the two most common items in the growing Christians toolbox is reading the word and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Free From Favoritism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006

2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Biggest Loser

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2006

The path in the Christian life to gain is loss. Up is down, and down is up. To know Christ we must look at other things in our life as rubbish, dung, loss.

Intro: The Biggest loser is one of the hottest new reality shows. This is what TV.com had to say about the show, “this compelling new weight-loss reality drama in which two celebrity fitness trainers join with top health experts to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love God: Love People

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006

In a complicated world full of things tugging at our time, what matters most? If we believe the words of Jesus, it’s simple. Love God: Love People!

Good Morning Church! I’m so glad to see all of you here today. You bless my heart by being here and I know you especially bless the heart of God by your presence. Speaking of blessing the heart of God isn’t what God is doing in our church just awesome. And the great thing is, he has just begun ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Takling Tough Prophecy

Contributed by Michael Durst on Jan 26, 2006

An in depth look into Hosea and what he has to say about us fulfilling our part of the covenant.

How many of you here this morning have ever had a speeding ticket? How many of you had to go to court for that ticket? Well, I certainly remember my one and only ticket. I was 17 years old and a senior in high school. I was taking a college class at Old Dominican each morning and so every day ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

"For” Life Changing Words

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

I. FORGIVE “If you want peace of heart” II. FORGET “If you want peace of mind” III. FORGO “If you want peace of the body” IV. FOR GOD “If you want peace for life”

“FOR” LIFE CHANGING WORDS Phil. 3:13-14 Story A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife open a package. "What food might this contain?" The mouse wondered - he was devastated to discover it was a mousetrap. Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Sheep Ought To Behave In Wolf Country

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 28, 2006

This sermon deals with how we are all like a sheep and understanding about wolfs and snakes and doves.

Matt.10:16 I want to share my Heart with you this morning. I want to be very complete and example very carefully this message. How sheep ought to act or behave in the mist of wolf country. Let be break it down and teach a little bit before we get into the meat of the message. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God