Sermons on Being Kind:

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Open Eyes And Believing Hearts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2003

What starts the process of seeing eyes and believing hearts?

Easter Sunday Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches April 23, 2000 “Open Eyes and Believing Hearts” John 20:1-18 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: If you were asked to describe this Easter without using any words--just using only punctuation marks, what punctuation mark would you choose? ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"A Week Of Cheers, Tears, And Jeers"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Apr 16, 2003

A message on the capriciousness of the human heart, the compassion of Christ, and the constancy of God’s saving provision.

Palm Sunday, 2003 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, TExas www.st-andrews.com Palm Sunday is a rather schizophrenic day. It begins in triumph and ends in tragedy. It is inaugurated by a joyful entrance and concludes with an ignominious departure. It starts with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

With Signs Following

Contributed by James May on Apr 20, 2003

If we really believe in the Risen Lord then we will live our lives according to his will with signs following.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:4-6, Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Own Did Not Recieve Him

Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 3, 2002

Learning how stubborn we are from the O.T. Prophets

Since the beginning of sin it has been man’s nature to fall away from God. If it were not for God’s persistence and mercy, none of us would have a chance. If we go back to the Garden of Eden, we see Adam and Eve, God’s people, in the garden. A paradise set up for them both with everything they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Adventist

Illustrated Mothers' Day Lesson

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

This is an illustrated Mother’s day lesson.

LESSON FOR MOTHERS’ DAY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Genesis 3:20 And Adam called his wife name Eve; because she was the MOTHER of all living. HONOR THY FATHER AND MOTHER: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. Exo. 20:12 The foolish ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 10:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Give Me That Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 9, 2002

Three qualities that God honors drawn from the life of Caleb.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 11 “Give Me That Mountain” Joshua 14:6-15 After years of war and conquest the land of Canaan is finally under the control of the people of Israel. The land east of the Jordan River had already ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of The Open Door

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The greatest thing that God gives to His church is a vision, an open door, an opportunity to be a church to change the world.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR By Jerry Falwell “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Grind

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A sermon encouraging people to not go into "let down" mode after the Easter holiday.

Back to the Grind? Various Scriptures (April 7, 2002) Introduction Last week I mentioned that because of the resurrection of Jesus, we can avoid the despair of defeat, approach the potential of the present, and anticipate the hope of heaven. And today I want to expand that second point a bit, by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Philippians 2:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Act Of Love

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2002

How we communicate our love and acceptance to our children has an everlasting impact.

First Baptist Church Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 May 12, 2002 I want to tell you a sad but true story that I may have shared before. It occurred about 25 years ago. My sister Susie was about to have back surgery. Susie had been divorced for a couple of years and my mom was at Susie’s home, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:21, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Every Sunday Is A Memorial Day

Contributed by David Whitten on May 28, 2002

Because men have died for this country, we have the right to preach God’s word freely. We have the right to live at peace in our own homes. We have the right to pursue peace, prosperity and happiness. Thank God for those who died to make us free. As we

Every Sunday is a Memorial Day 1 Corinthians 11:24 dsw@ucc05-26-02 “Memorial Day is an official holiday in most states of the United States. It was observed on May 30 until 1971, when for federal employees,, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. With the exception of Louisiana, all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Letting Him Lead You?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 1, 2002

We need to be like sheep and let the Good Shepherd lead us.

Check this message and see if it helpful and let me know ARE YOU LETTING HIM LEAD YOU? MT 6:25-34 PS 23:2 The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past, you can’t go on well in life until you let go of your past failures and heartaches. When you were born, you were crying and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Beauty And The Beast

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon deals with our tendency to sin and Jesus’ ability to free us from Sin and its control. It is patterned after a writing by Max Lucado

Beauty and the Beast Rom 7:15, Mat 27:26-31, Mat 25:40, Psa 51:5, Isa 53:6, Jer 17:9, Rom 3:10, 23, Heb 12:14 Pro 10:16, Isa 50:6, Gal 3:13, January 15, 2003 I. I am sure that most you know the story of the beauty and the beast. I know that since my kids got the animated video that I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15, Matthew 27:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Ordinary People Give

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 26, 2003

Here are four principles that should govern the way ordinary people like you and me give to the Lord.

1 Chronicles 21:18-25 When Ordinary People Give Today in our service I want to share with you four principles that ought to guide your giving. Our services are going to be a little different this morning because during the course of the sermon you will be hearing some personal accounts from some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Games Of Satan

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

We are in warfare, and we have the right weapons. They are mighty through God! He has given us His Word... the Blood of Jesus... and the Name of Jesus. If you dare do your part... all heaven will come to your aid and you will live victoriuos!

THE MIND GAMES OF SATAN! 2 COR. 10:3-6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Today I want to get into the subject of spiritual warfare. But as we begin there is something we need to discover. There is an old European proverb worth heeding that says, "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6