Sermons on Begun:

How Important Is Your Marriage To God?

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

When we see how important our marriage is to God, how can it be any less important to us?

Home Improvement: How Important is Your Marriage to God? Selected Scriptures I. Introduction A. It’s comes as no surprise to any of us here today that the institution of marriage in America is in deep trouble. 1. one out of two end in divorce– 50% 2. great number of unmarried couples living ...read more

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 7, 2005

Jesus commands us to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. We must have the perspective to focus on that task and not what the church can do for me

A Matter of Perspective April 10, 2005 Today we are going to look at one of the key functions or purposes of the church and how Countryside is working to fulfill that purpose. To get started, I need five volunteers. Join hands and make a circle. (They will face forward) Notice how, naturally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Maturity

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

We must pursue maturity in faith

Maturity: The Purpose of Christian Community Church Moving Ahead Together, Part 2 September 5, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Discipleship Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

We who seek to follow Jesus: 1) Have received God’s revelation; 2) Are God’s possession; and 3) Obey our Lord

“True Discipleship” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts John 17:6, “I have revealed You to those whom You gave Me out of the world. They were Yours; You gave them to Me and they have obeyed/kept Your word.” Jesus has been praying for Himself; He now turns ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6

Denomination: Congregational

The Vastness Of God's Love

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Feb 17, 2005

This sermon looks at how wide, long, high and deep the love of God is. The point being that God’s love is vast! We need to know that and experience it.

The Vastness of God’s Love 2/13/05, a.m. service Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read: Ephesians 3:14-19 I agree with John MacArthur’s statement: “I do not think that breadth and length and height and depth represent four specific types or categories of love but simply ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

Many today wonder why some people talk about, believe in, and try to live in ’holiness’. This sermon give 3 reasons why Holiness is so important.

Why is Holiness so Important? Text: Hebrews 12:14 The question is asked today by many people, “why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

Real Repentance Is Fruitful

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

3 Advent C, John’s tough love awakes our need for fruitful living in repentance

Luke 3:7-18 Real Repentance Needs Fruit "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11 John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Looking Forward In Hope Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 27, 2003

The Advent season provides us a time to reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming, not just at Christmas, but today, and at the end of time

Be alert, Jesus tells us. Good advice, as there are now only 25 shopping days until Christmas. Being alert will give you the edge to make this the best Christmas ever. Being alert will allow you to hunt out and sneak into the only vacant parking space in the entire parking lot. Being alert will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent 1 - (Hope) 2007 [p.a.v.e. The Way] Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is the first of the Advent sermon series focusing on Paving the way for our coming Lord. It is for the first Sunday in Advent.

[This sermon also had bookmark handouts "P.A.V.E the Way" If you would like to have access to the bookmarks we created for this Advent season, please e-mail me at spencerhoman@msn.com] Matthew 24:36-44 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

With the morning of 1st January comes not only a new year but for many of us a hope of a new ME. The trouble is, more years than not, we quickly realise it might be a new year but it’s the same old me.

What a difference we hope one evening will make. The sun sets on 31st December and when it has risen the next morning a new year has begun. All that was of the year past has gone and the New Year is here. New possibilities, new hopes, new ideas and dreams. Making New Year’s resolutions takes the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9

Denomination: *other

Restoration

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2007

the restoration offered to Peter after teh resurrection is available to everyone.

“Restoration” April 8, 2007 Intro: What is the bottom line of the resurrection? The purpose of the resurrection of Christ is restoration. The death and resurrection of Jesus was given for us in order to restore our relationship to God once and for all. There are many factors in our lives ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on May 8, 2007

Transfiguration

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Feb. 18 Counted Worthy! Deut. 34:1-12 Heb. 3:1-6 † IN Jesus Name † If the walls of the church could talk…. They would tell of Christ’s work, and worthiness They can!! They Should!! Grace, mercy and peace are to be yours, from God the Father, and our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Visit To Nazareth Is An Epiphany

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Series C.

4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 28, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: O God, who brings good news to the poor, release to the captive, and sight to the blind, let your word this day be fulfilled in our hearing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Love, Acceptance And Forgiveness

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 30, 2007

"When love, acceptance and forgiveness prevail, the church becomes what Jesus was in the world: a center of love, designed for the healing of broken people, and a force for God." (Jerry Cook).

LOVE, ACCEPTANCE AND FORGIVENESS OPENING: Welcome to church. This morning, I want to share with you the vision that I have for our church family. Who are we? Where are we going? What has the Lord called us to do? STORY: There is a story about a man who was walking down the street. He ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, John 13:34

Denomination: *other

Kingdom Values And Our Values: Challenges To A Contemorary Way Of Life

Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 3, 2007

As the lives of the rich man and Lazarus are reversed by their experience of the Kingdom so our contemorary values are challenged by the call to discipleship.

In the gospel passage this morning there is a great reversal of fortunes for the rich man and Lazarus the poor beggar. Lazarus, after enduring great suffering is taken into heaven, into the bosom of Abraham. This end suggests that he led a faithful life while the rich man is depicted in typical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican