Sermons on Before:

Being Cleansed

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 27, 2003

A short sermon recognising the importance of being cleansed before God and living a a life of Holiness.

Being Cleansed God wants us to be in constant communion with him. So often we can find it difficult to get in touch with God. It is as if somehow we are shouting over from a distance to God rather than speaking to him face to face. Often we can find the reason for this is sin. It can often be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18, 2 Chronicles 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus Loves The Little Children

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 18, 2003

This message was used the Sunday before Vacation Bible School, to impress the importance of children to Jesus.

“Jesus Loves The Little Children” Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15, Mark 10:13-16 INTRODUCTION: Tonight, we begin our Vacation Bible School! This week, our church will be filled with the sounds of CHILDREN … laughing, crying, yelling, eating, praying, singing … V.B.S. is always an exciting time. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15, Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Broken - Then Mended Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 24, 2002

This is sermon one of seven on the value of being broken before God. This sermon is a study of Job.

In one day Job lost everything. He lost all his material goods first. Job 1: 14 a messenger came to Job and said, "The oxen were plowing and the donkeys were grazing nearby, 15 and the Sabeans attacked and carried them off. They put the servants to the sword, and I am the only one who has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To School

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 11, 2002

Ten principles to make a note of before your children go back to school in the Fall.

Back To School Psalm 127 Rev. R.B. Hughes Labour Day Weekend ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Time Runs Out On A Nation Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 2, 2004

a message to help us to see that we must turn to God before it is too late

THE MEASURE OF JUDGMENT When Time Runs Out on a Nation Amos 8 This chapter begins with a Amos¡¦ fourth vision, a basket of summer fruit. The fruit was already harvested and no longer could ever have a chance to grow. The harvest was over and so was God¡¦s patience. Time had run out on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door

Contributed by Robert Mckenzie on Jul 12, 2003

Before you judge someone else you had better judge yourself first.

Sweep Around Your Own Front Door… Matthew 7:1-5 1 Do not judge so that you will not be judged. 2 For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. 3 Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Proverbs 28:3-28

Denomination: Baptist

Forward To Eternity Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003

Here is not our ultimate home. Keep eternity, our longterm home, before you.

Forward to Eternity Purpose Driven Life #4 August 23, 2003 The new cars and trucks are coming out. This is the time of year when the models for the next year are being rolled out, and this is the time of year that people who purchased or leased a new vehicle this year begin to feel unhappy with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:2, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disobedience Of Jonah.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 3, 2005

It seems today people will disobey with both hands before they would be obedient with one hand.

The disobedience of Jonah. Jonah 1:3 08/31/05 When we think of Bible heroes, we think of Jonah. But we find as disappointing as we may find, we do find that our heroes failed at times. Maybe not as noticeable as did Jonah, but they do fail. But his failures should not discourage us but teach us ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

I Pledge Allegiance To The King

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

How to stand confident before the judgment seat of Christ. A Christ the King Sunday sermon.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, living in Canada for couple of years brought us some interesting surprises. Discovering the beautiful mountains of Alberta, the appreciation of thermal underwear during Edmonton winters, and our kids learning “O Canada” before they knew “The Star Spangled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Loosing Our Rose Buds Funeral

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2002

I was asked to develop a funeral for the one that died before their time, adapts into a lesson on living.

Loosing our Rose’s buds for the Master’s Bouquet? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I did this for a funeral but this is easily adapted for a lesson on living. Text: Isa. 35:1 The desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. Luke 12:27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1, Luke 12:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002

Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Refused

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 16, 2006

Faith shines by the stands we take before we experience anything. Moses was an example.

1stBBC He refused Heb 11:24-26 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can't Ignore John The Baptist

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 3, 2005

We need to be transformed by the man and message of John the Baptist before we celebrate Christmas

Don’t ignore John the baptist We cannot reach the crib unless we pass through John the Baptist. Before we meet the charming infant smiling in the straw, we are confronted by the terrifying figure of John the Baptist. We can’t experience the Joy of Christmas unless we have the repentance preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

The Life God Intended Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 2 that reveals the life God intended before sin entered the picture.

The Life God Intended Genesis 2 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of my favorite parts of Boy Scouting was orienteering. I was a scout for about a year before I dropped out in favor of sports. During that year, I learned the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding #3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005

A mix of wedding #1 & #2 with an outdoor service and a candle lighting indoors before the reception.

The Marriage of Brian & Diane July 2nd, 2005 INTRODUCTION Welcome, on this the second day of July 2005. The Bride and Groom would like to welcome you all to this most joyous occasion. We are here today because of our belief in the principals from the Holy Scriptures that surround ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Bible Church