Sermons on Being Scared:

The Comatose Congregation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 24, 2002

Sardis was a church that had a reputation for being alive - but Jesus saw it as dead. How can we avoid falling into the same patterns that threatened Sardis?

OPEN: I once heard about a church that was so dead, that when a member happened to die during the worship service – the paramedics actually carried out 5 people before they finally got the right one. APPLY: Have you ever seen a dead church? (I asked for a show of hands). What does a dead church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shalom Is A Gift To Us From Christ Himseif.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 21, 2001

The Hebrew word "shalom" describes the deep sense of peace, well-being, contentment and the security which is our in-heritance as sons/daughters of God.

THE SIXTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 20th OF MAY, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: .....JOHN 14: 23-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Methodist

The Call Of Christianity

Contributed by Rob Clifton on May 23, 2001

This sermon is about being called to be a Christian. It is for the one who has never heard the call, and for the one who has heard it but never accepted it.

Introduction: 1. This is the age of technology. 2. Early this year I bought one of the best computers at its price on the market. 3. Now for the same price you can get one that runs faster, has more memory, and will take your dog for a walk while you watch a ball game. (Not really, but maybe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Paying Attention?

Contributed by Russ Sharrock on Jan 3, 2002

Many times we wonder if God ever speaks in today’s world, but the real question might be, are we really paying attention?

In a book called "Directions", James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used ice houses to preserve their food. Ice houses had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitting door. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled to the ice houses, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Thanks!

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jan 9, 2002

This Sermon focuses on the importance of living a life that says thanks to Jesus for all he has done for us. Also being thankful in life and with others.

A Life Of Thanks An Elderly lady just finished shopping and she walks toward the door with her hands filled with bags and there is a young man coming into the store who sees that her hands are full and he graciously opens the door for her to walk through. She turned to that young man with a sigh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Credible Christian Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 17, 2002

The Credible Christian household depends on those within it being submitted to one another, offering hospitality to others and using their tongues only to build up.

I want us to spend some time today thinking about what a Christian household might look like. Mind you I don’t mean just any Christian household. Of course I mean a credible Christian household. Well, what is it that might characterise a credible Christian household? Is there something about a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 20, 2002

1) The Word 2) became flesh 3) and dwelt among us A sermon looking at the the theology and implications of Jesus becoming flesh... being born.

“The word became flesh, and dwelt among us”- The Incarnation Jn 1:1-14 Sun 22.12.02am It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3 year old daughter, Katelyn. Heidi started to go into labour and called 911. Due to a power outage at the time, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Jan 8, 2003

There have been many defining moments in the life of human beings that changed their lives forever. These defining moments often set the course for the balance of their life

> > Defining Moments > > As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him (Acts 9:3). > > There have been many defining moments in the life of human beings > that changed their lives forever. These defining moments often set the course for the balance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:3

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

What Puts The Tiger In Our Tanks? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005

It is tough to stay motivated to serve the Lord. We all gravitate toward room temperature – being lukewarm. How can we stay motivated?

What Puts the Tiger in Our Tanks? (Philippians 1:20-30) 1. Let me talk to you about Ants. Not the kind that marry uncles, but the kind that live outside. According to a CNN article, 2."Like humans, fungus-growing ants are true farmers and the survival of the colony depends on the food they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One More Year!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

This is a powerful message on being serious with your life and God.Bearing fruits for God.Living purposefully for otherwise only one more year left!

“Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ’For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Choose The River!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 27, 2005

You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea. The purpose of this message is to encourage the people of your Church to stay in the middle of the River! (The will of God.)

Title: “What I like about a River?” Introduction: You are either living on the River, or being tossed in the Sea! This Chapter outline the future events of human history. It speaks of both the time of the great tribulation, and also that of the Millennial Kingdom of Christ. It divides people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Filled To The Brim Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005

5th in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about being filled with the Spirit - what happens at salvation, and what needs to continue happening.

Ephesians 5:15-18 – Filled to the Brim (NOTE: This is a revamp of a previous message of mine called "Would You Like a Refill?", with (I think) a better understanding of the topic. It’s also blatantly Wesleyan/Arminian.) Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

None But Jesus

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

There are many things about being a Christian that have been misunderstood, misquoted, and have misled people. Perhaps one of the greatest misunderstandings is the subject of faith.

NONE BUT JESUS Introduction: There are many things about being a Christian that have been misunderstood, misquoted, and have misled people. Perhaps one of the greatest misunderstandings is the subject of faith. Proposition: Many see faith as a mystery, but this is due to the darkness of this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God Is My Helper!"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 28, 2005

To motivate the hearers to care for the POOR Lazaruses (the sick, hungry, and less fortunate) within their church, and community by being OBEDIENT to GOD’s WORD.

Psalms 41:1 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: Caring for the sick, hungry, and the less fortunate in this life - determines where we spend eternity hereafter. REFERENCES: Lazarus and The Rich Man: Luke 16:19-31 (KJV); ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal