Sermons on Being A Blessing:

God Genuinely Surprises Us

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001

God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Advice From A Veteran

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Nov 6, 2001

Suggestions from David on spiritual warfare.

Here are the suggestions of David, the great veteran warrior for God, on engaging the enemy in spiritual warfare: 1. Focus on God, not your fear. (Psalm 27:1-3) Notice how David extols God first. Then, in comparison to God, he has no need of fearing his enemies. "The LORD is my light and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: V Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Where?"

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part V: The Power of Where! John 10:10 & James 1:2 Abundant Life Questions: Who does What, When, Why, Where, How, and How Lord! Today, Where? Where do we need to apply the principles of positive, God-Directed action? James 1:2, right where it hurts; exactly ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Proper 29

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 John 18:33-37 "The Real King?" 33 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Light Of The World

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Nov 20, 2003

A sermon on the I AM statement of Jesus in John 8 - what does it mean to turn on the light?

John 8:12-20 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Only Man Made Thing In Heaven?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2003

Why scars? God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit and the pew.

THE ONLY MAN MADE THING IN HEAVEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com God does not need giraffes in the pew, with their heads stuck up in the clouds. We need empathy. We need real passion and compassion! We need to share the burdens of the hurting. We need understanding from the pulpit ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27, Ephesians 5:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comparision - Toxic To The Soul

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 25, 2003

There is something that is toxic to the soul (to use a phrase by Dr. Andrew McQuitty, pastor of Irving Bible Church) to Christians and non-Christians alike, to those in professional fields and to those in agricultural vocations. It’s called COMPARISION.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Have you ever asked the question “Why me?” You’ve done your best but your best never seems to be good enough. You’ve worked just as hard, paid just as many dues, slogged through just as many valleys and hard places, as the other guy, yet you never seem to be able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Advent Through The Eyes Of A Prophet Pt. Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 7, 2003

WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR OUR LORD WILL RETURN TO THIS EARTH SOME SWEET DAY!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYES OF A PROPHET PT. II: PREPARE THE WAY ISAIAH 40:1-11 2ND SUNDAY IN ADVENT DECEMBER 7, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Twas’ the night Jesus came Twas’ the night Jesus came and all through the house, not a person was praying, not one in the house. The Bible was left on the shelf without ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Destined To Be King Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2003

It is time to move Christmas into our daily life pattern

It was just a few days before Christmas, when two men decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While the men were sailing a storm came up-a mighty storm that tossed the boat back and forth across the water. Finally the tiny sailboat was forced upon the shore of a small ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Was With Him

Contributed by Peter Parry on Sep 18, 2002

We need to have faith by believing that the Lord is with us when we don’t see or feel His presence.

The Lord Was With Him (Gen. 39:19-23; Acts 16:19-28) Did you hear the title of the sermon this morning in the last verse I just read: “….the keeper of the prison paid no heed to anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him…" That’s the same statement that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Tender Love Of God

Contributed by Jenna Goggins on Sep 23, 2002

Hosea shares with us a beautiful description of the unconditional love of God the Father for his children, and his continual call to repent and return to his embrace.

The Tender Love of God I. How do you picture God? When God was first described to you, what were you told about him? This summer I read a book entitled “Memories of God” by author Roberta Bondi, who is the Professor of Church History at Emory University’s School of Theology. She remembers back ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By The Spirit - Part 2

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Sep 25, 2002

Living by the Spirit should not be an unrealized ideal, but a fact of a Christian’s daily life.

Introduction: I. Their have been a couple of seasons of the TV show survivor. A. This show has captivated America’s attention for various reasons. 1. One of those reason is surely the art of survival in a stacked situation. 2. When it comes between life and death, it is amazing what people will do, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not As Clean As You Think

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Based on the Dial commercial, you’re not as clean as you think, we take the congregation to a realization of our need to experience forgiveness. I have a powerpoint available with video clips, via email upon request.

From late-night, insomnia-driven infomercials to risque nude shower commercials, we are bombarded with the marketing mantra of cleaners claims as they try to siphon money out of our wallet. Listen to a few examples of these messages that have been rehearsed into our memory: New Ultra Clorox ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-21, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God