Sermons on Become Defiled:

How Beautiful Are The Feet Of Jesus!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 8, 2003

PENTECOST 4(C) - How beautiful are the feet of Jesus because His feet bring good tidings, proclaim salvation, and provide peace.

HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF JESUS! LUKE 7:36—50 JULY 6, 2003 Luke 7:36-50 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice Series

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Jul 21, 2003

Does God Still speak today? Absolutely! Here are some way of developing the art of listening.

TITLE: Hearing Your Shepherd?s Voice 072103c TEXT: John 10:25-27 Jesus said: I tell you for certain that only thieves and robbers climb over the fence instead of going in through the gate to the sheep pen. 2-3But the gatekeeper opens the gate for the shepherd, and he goes in through it. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Did He Write?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 2, 2003

It’s not what He wrote that matters, but the fact that He wrote.

“And the scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman caught in adultery, and having set her in the midst, they said to Him, ‘Teacher, this woman has been caught in adultery, in the very act. Now in the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women; what then do You say?’ And they were saying this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 Days (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Prayer opens the door for God to do His work in us.

How To Pray More Powerfully In 14 days (Part II) Luke 11:5-8 May 4, 2003 Chester, IL Chester FBC Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: 1 Ten Ways To Know You Picked The Wrong Church. 10 When you enter, the ushers ask if you want smoking or non. 9 No cover charge, but communion is a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 11, 2004

This sermon covers how love is an essential part of Christianity in the first of a sermon series on the Fruits of the Spirit

June 13, 2004 The Fruits of the Spirit: Love Tina Turner - whom I believe was abused by her husband Ike during their marriage - once sang a song called, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” I can only remember the second line of the song when she asked, “what’s love, but a second hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man Who Understood A Woman Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 16, 2004

Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well serves a classic example of Jesus’ compassion toward all women (and men).

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Man Who Understood A Woman John 4:7-26 I knew I was in trouble when my secretary giggled when she saw my sermon title. I know what the guys are thinking, “Oh yeah,…if only.” And the ladies, especially the married ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grave: A Place Of Despair Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The parade of praises from Palm Sunday has been replaced by the cries coming from Calvary, as Jesus dies on the cross and despair begins to set in among the disciples.

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. When his dad returned from the service he was holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked his father, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” He explained that when Jesus came into town, everyone was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing His Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on the Great Commission, given by the Master Fisher of Men.

Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. Week after week, month after month, and year after year these who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Overcome Bitterness From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 12, 2004

How do I overcome bitterness? •Understand that it destroys us •Adjust my expectations •Help others in who are in need •Appeal to God for help

Title: How Do I Overcome Bitterness from Suffering? Text: Job 3.1-5.27 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). Kurt Cobain ended his life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of His Baptism Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus’ complete devotion to God

THE WONDER OF HIS BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Today we are starting a new series of messages entitled, “the wonder of it all.” Between now and the Sunday after Easter I want us to look at 8 incidents in the life of Jesus that demonstrate the wonder of His existence while ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2004

God’s Word will do God’s work, in you, and through you.

“For the word of the cross is to those who are perishing foolishness, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the cleverness of the clever I will set aside”. Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Where Are Your Priorities?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 23, 2004

This sermon tells us that our priorities should be on prayer, praise and people - all in God’s context, not on the world in all its sin and devestation.

In a two-day period of time in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker and a dog were killed on the subway tracks. Ninety people called the Transit Authority to express their concern about the dog, but only three called about the worker and nobody called about the homeless man. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

An Idol Participant Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 27, 2004

The Lord comes first, period.

AN IDOL PARTICIPANT I Corinthians 10:1-11:1 S: Idolatry C: God is to be our priority. Th: Live the Difference Pr: THE LORD COMES FIRST, PERIOD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Insight TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 10:1-11:1 three insights that will help us keep the Lord first in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian Church