Sermons on Becoming More Christlike:

How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

"The Shepherds' Faith"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Their faith takes them to the stable, and beyond.

“The Shepherds’ Faith” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In a survey, nearly a third of those questioned stated that, of all the persons mentioned in the Christmas story, they identified the most with the shepherds. They were your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Dead Dog Syndrome

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Shimea suffered from a spiritual illness that plagues many Christians. How did it reveal itself and how can we be healed?s

THE DEAD DOG SYNDROME 9/98 ILLUSTRATION: There’s a story about a crazy old woman who was known to be crazy because she would walk down the streets talking to herself. One of her best known pastimes was talk to Jesus... and Jesus would talk back. One day a new preacher came to town and thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call For Consecration

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

An appeal to Christians to offer their lives as a living sacrifice.

There is a story about two New York men who had never been out of the city. They decided that they had enough of city living, so they bought a ranch down in Texas in order to live off the land like their ancestors. The first thing they decided they needed was a mule. So they went to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Three Strikes - Yer Out!

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 15, 2001

God may lose patience with us, and we may strike out, but we’re still on the team.

Three Strikes - Yer Out! Maybe you’ve seen those T-shirts and stickers with the words "No Fear." It’s the name of a company associated with motor sport racing and NASCAR. I guess this could be the slogan of the drivers....they supposedly drive and compete with NO FEAR. This attitude ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sabbath Prejudices

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 21, 2001

The story of two cripples, yes two, who met Jesus just after Synagogue on Sabbath

Trinity 11 Bale 26-08-01. Luke 13:10-17: Sabbath Prejudices. Story: In 1981 the film, Chariots of Fire, won an Oscar - the Academy Award for Best Picture. It tells the true story of two atheletes: Harold Abrahams - a man of the world and Eric Liddell - a committed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

Love Forsaken

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001

A sermon about love for the Lenten Season

Luke 13:31-35 Love Forsaken   There was a little boy named Bobby. Bobby was like most boys of the age 6, he liked to run and play. But Bobby had problem with his ears. It wasn’t a problem that the doctors could help him with. Bobby’s problem was, he didn’t like to listen when he should. When his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Hidden Chambers

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 22, 2001

Then said he unto me, Son of man, hast thou seen what the ancients of the house of Israel do in the dark, every man in the chambers of his imagery?

OT prophets took their life in their hands to speak to the people; NT preachers also take their “life” in their hands, because hearers who are uncomfortable with the Word are uncomfortable with them! ------------------------------------------- Ezekiel 8:7-12 And he brought me to the door of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Man Walking

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

The Apostle Paul said it was not any longer Paul that lived but Christ that lived in him. What does it mean to be die so Christ can live?

Dead Man Walking In some of the Death Rows in the USA – when a prisoner is taken to be executed the guard that leads the procession shouts out, “dead man walking”. It means, get out of the way this man is on his way to his execution. Have some respect and stand or give a last word of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Mountain

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001

Help for difficult times

Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

On This Rock

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Salvation is a personal matter but the church still has an important role in our faith, according to Jesus

Introductory Considerations 1. "I really do not need the church. I grew up in a church and I was not too impressed. Saw these people come each week dressed in their Sunday best, not only their best clothes but in their best behaviour. They sounded so sincere but if I saw them during the week, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Of His Word

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Text:Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. As Jesus and His disciples came out of the temple, they asked him three question back in verse 3. When shall the temple be destroyed? What shall be the signs of His coming? and the end of the world? In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Beasts

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we heard the sounding of the seventh trumpet.

1. Last week we heard the sounding of the seventh trumpet. A a sign that the end of this present age is at hand. But before this event takes place, we looked at the woman and the dragon. We saw hpw the woman represents the church - both in the OT and the NT. And the dragon is Satan. And we saw how ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. We have seen how the beast and the false prophet have established Satan’s apparent rule on earth.

1. We have seen how the beast and the false prophet have established Satan’s apparent rule on earth. But then we saw that all this time the Lamb has been standing on Zion. In fact He is the one who is ruling. 2. Today we see that Christ is actually going to take complete rule. For He comes to us ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Overcome Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem.

HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem. The reasons for this are many and varied, but some people feel secure around a strong leader who gives them a sense of strength, courage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational