Sermons on Be Nice:

Blameless Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 29, 2001

Second in a series on shepherding/mentoring in the church.

Sermon for 1/21/2001 Blameless, above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2; Titus 1:6 Introduction: One of the powerful figures in Wall Street fell in love with an actress. For many months he was always seen escorting her about in the fashionable circles of town. Deciding to marry her, he first put a private ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Titus 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Motivated For Ministry

Contributed by Joe Jones on Feb 19, 2001

How do we get ourselves inspired to fully jump into the calling that God has placed on our lives?

"Getting Motivated for Ministry" 1 Timothy 1:18,19 2 Timothy 2:3-7 It takes a great deal of effort in this day and age to "get motivated". We all tend to get so busy, become involved in so much, travel in so many directions that our bodies, our minds and our spirits are exhausted. Many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19, 1 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanks For Everything

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 21, 2001

This message examines why we aren’t more thankful.

They were without friends, family or future. Ten men thrown together through a common tragedy without a home and without a hope. Have you ever heard someone say “They treated me like a leper” or “they acted like I had leprosy?” Back in the eighties when AIDS was just surfacing and society and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Should Have Been Stoned

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Nov 11, 2002

The lesson that Jesus teaches us this in this story is that we are all in need of God’s forgiveness.

Should Have Been Stoned Pastor Scott Rogers John 8:1-11 If you were one of the persons involved in this story, which one of those roles would you have played out? The Adulterer, The Accusers, or The Forgiver? The purpose of this question is to get you to think before you answer. Its not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Risk

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 11, 2002

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 A sermon about talents

26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Hope, Risk"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Jammin' With Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Nov 14, 2002

This is the final message in this amazing series that has shown us how to deal with our emotions in a positive way. This message will show you how to be Jammin’ with Joy

“How to Deal with the Way I Feel” part 5 (Jammin’ with Joy) Brian A. Moon A man working in New York City at a very stressful marketing job was asked to take the next 3 days off and spend time amongst the people of the city probing them with questions about some of the products that they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 92:4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hunger For God

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a hunger that is applauded in scripture.

Seek God November 2, 2002 Jesus said, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst…..”. There’s a lot of hungering and thirsting going on in this, our world. In the world, 20,000 people die of hunger each day. In this same world, over 1 billion people live on under $1/day. No wonder, so many are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:24, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Hope

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 8, 2002

I was in one of my melancholy moods last week while driving on Rt. 48. If our American civilization experience is consistent with all other civilizations, there will come a day when another civilization will be conducting excavations in what used to be kn

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:12-18

"Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey From The Intellectual To The Foolish Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 16, 2002

2nd of 4 messages: Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Today intellectuals find it difficult to embrace the foolishness of a God who i

12/15/2002: The Journey from Intellectual to Foolish Wise men traveled a great distance to worship Jesus, yet there were important intellectuals who wouldn’t go six miles out to see if the rumors were true... Today intellectuals find it difficult to embrace the foolishness of a God who is born a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Difference

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 22, 2002

Jesus Christ came to those who needed: 1. A friend. 2. A change. 3. A Savior

Two weeks ago we talked about the importance of the Old Testament prophecies about God sending his Son into the world. They provided such hope for those who waited in darkness. Last week we talked about the fulfillment of those prophecies and what they meant in the lives of the people who lived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Fire Fighters, Victums And Heros

Contributed by Brian Sturtz on Dec 31, 2002

Christians need to share Jesus with others now before it is to late.

The firefighters Luke 16:19-26 First of all the Rich Man was immune to the need. Notice (v.20) that Lazarus sat at the rich man’s gate. Now what do you do with a gate. Yup, you go in and out. Thus the rich man would have passed by Lazarus everyday. He saw him. He got used to seeing him. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:23, Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dressed For Action

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Mar 15, 2002

"Let your loins be girded.." - urges hearers to be ready for service to God. Looks at attire - contemporary and ancient and the clothing of our Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Lent IV March 10, 2002 Luke 12:32-40 “Dressed for Action” “Be dressed for action and have your lamps it; be like those who are waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that they may open the door for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Of Doubts

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Mar 30, 2002

A look at Thomas, the man of doubts.

How would you like to be remembered after you die? Wouldn’t it be really nice to have something named after you, Robert Stephenson managed that, he was one of the early founders of British Rail and Railtrack – maybe we should blame him for the state of our railways – but today, children in our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Questions Of Easter: What Does It Mean? How Does It Work?

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 1, 2002

Easter – what does it mean? Easter means at least THREE IMPORTANT THINGS. Easter – how does it work? Easter meets at least THREE IMPORTANT LIFE-NEEDS…

INTRODUCTION Skit Opening Statement: Just like those reporters were struggling to make sense of the resurrection, maybe you are struggling to make sense of what Easter means to you today. Maybe you’re asking lots of questions, like our reporters were. Many people believe in the resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58