Sermons on Being Average:

Formed For God's Family Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004

You were created with the purpose of being part of God’s family!

Formed for God’s Family Purpose Driven Life #15 Montreal/Cornwall November 22, 2003 You were made for God’s family. God wants a family and he created you to be part of it. This is God’s second purpose for your life, which he planned long before you were born. This is what God has been concerned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5, Galatians 3:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job One

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 13, 2004

What is the unique calling, the reason for being, the one defining purpose of the church?

Job One For the church Ephesians 3:8-11 If the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Christian Church, not just this church but all churches that are Christian…were to disappear today… would anyone miss it tomorrow? Is there anything about the Christian Church that makes it unique… that makes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Conducted Funerals

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003

The example of the Master in being a comfort to people who have suffered loss.

Actually, Jesus never had to conduct a funeral. No one ever died or stayed dead in His immediate presence. That’s because He is the resurrection and the life! (John 11:25) He did, however, come to the aid of those in sorrow over death, and by so doing left a great example for those of us who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Walk Up Calvary's Hill

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE LOST THE JOY OF BEING SAVED AND THE THINGS OF GOD

A FRESH WALK UP CALVARY’S HILL TEXT: ZECHARIAH 13:1 MARK 15:15-37 MAN WAS LOST WITH NO HOPE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO BE SAVED, THERE HAD TO BE CALVARY! WE READ AND HEAR ABOUT THE PAIN AND SUFFERINGS OF OUR LORD, BUT IT WAS THE ONLY WAY. TALK A LITTLE ABOUT THE SUFFERINGS HEBREWS 9:22 “AND ALMOST ALL ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1, Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Holiness

Stuck In Haran Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2003

Being saved by grace is good, but is that all God expects from you?

May 18, 2003 Morning Service Text: Genesis 11:31; 12:1-3; Hebrews 5: 12-14 Subject: Part 1 in a Series on Spiritual Growth Title: Stuck in Haran / Moving Forward with God Do any of you remember any of the silly things you did as a young person? Mistakes are a part of life but I’m talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lead With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2004

This was my leadership devotional for the month of November witha focus on being Thankful

Lead with Thanks 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November Leadership Devotional Do you ever find it hard to thank God that you are a leader? Sometimes being a leader within the church is a thankless job. Sometimes it takes a great deal of time to fulfill their responsibilities. Sometimes it takes a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

So, What's Wrong With Avis?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 10, 2003

There’s nothing wrong with being #2 as long Jesus is #1.

So, What’s Wrong With Avis? To say John the Baptist was unique would be an understatement. He had taken a Nazirite vow. Now a Nazirite vow contained 3 main conditions: refrain from wine and other intoxicants, not allow a razor to touch one’s hair, and not go near a dead body -–not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Authority Of Love Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 26, 2003

The authority of Jesus and all of his would-be followers is rooted in love.

Sermon for 4 Epiphany Yr B, 2/02/2003 Based on I Cor 8:1-13 & Mk 1:21-28 “The Authority of Love” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Authority and love; the authority of love; that is a common thread woven into our second lesson and gospel today. In our world, authority and love continue to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Idea Of Greatness

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 9, 2003

What is the difference between being great in the eyes of the world and the eyes of God?

1) What makes a person great in the eyes of the world? a) Royal birth b) Wealth c) Talents (abilities) 2) What makes a person great in the eyes of God? a) Complete obedience to God’s will b) Deny self c) Filled with the Holy Spirit d) Bringing others to Christ 3) Why is it better to be great in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shining The Light Of Truth

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 9, 2004

Next message on the Sermon on the Mount. This one describes being the light of the world.

Shining the Light of Truth Matthew 5:14-16 September 5, 2004 Introduction The Sermon on the Mount is, in my mind, one of the most down to earth, practical portions of the Bible. That’s not to say that the rest of the Bible is irrelevant, because that’s not the case. But here there is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What's The Verdict

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005

Are you guilty or not guilty? I want to be GUILTY of being like Christ.

What’s the Verdict? “Are you guilty or not guilty” Matthew 25 : 58 & 69 – 75 In the court of law in a jury trial after all the deliberations have taken place, the jury will come back into the courtroom and there is a conversational exchange that happens between the judge and the foreman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:58-75

Denomination: Apostolic

A Forgotten Word In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

The goal of this message is to show that A life of contentment is being committed to marginal living.

A Forgotten Word in the 21st Century Philippians 4:10-13 There are a number of words that are not forgotten in our 21st Century culture: Success – “How to achieve and maintain success” is a popular subject. “Bull” and “Bear” are topics that are debated. Power, Popularity, Poverty, Rich, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Experience Of Daniel (#5 Of Series On Prayer) Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 25, 2005

The blessing of being in the inner chamber of God’s Presence through prayer.

The Experience of Daniel Text: Daniel 6 Intro. A. Why is prayer essential? We have learned four points in our last lesson about the essentiality of prayer. 1. Prayer will draw us near to God; 2. Prayer will allow us to experience God’s Power; 3. Prayer will unlock the storehouse of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Naked And Unashamed!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Nov 28, 2005

This message talks about the importance of being real & transparent before God...

Genesis 3:1-7 You may be seated in the presence of the Lord. This text bothers me, and it bothers me for a few reasons on today. In this particular text we find Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, and Eve has just been tricked by that Old wise serpent the devil, and has ate of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The King And A Donkey

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 18, 2005

The triumphant entry of the King into Jerusalem, just days before being crusified.

These are the events of our Lord’s last week of ministry; Sunday—Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Monday—Jesus cleanses the temple of the money changers Tuesday—Controversies with the Jewish leaders Wednesday—maybe a day of rest Thursday—Preparation for the Passover and The Lord’s supper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational