Sermons on Benevolent Dictators:

Abimelech: Who’s In Charge Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 26, 2009

ABIMELECH TYPIFIES THE PURSUIT OF OUR WAY RATHER THAN GOD’S WAY.

Abimelech -- Who’s in Charge Lessons on Having It Your Way with God Judges 9 8/2/09 INTRODUCTION James Trafficant Born into a working-class, Catholic family in Youngstown, Ohio, He graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1959 and the University of Pittsburgh in 1963 (where he was a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Matthew 3 - Baptising The New Year In! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 26, 2009

Straight after the Christmas message in Matthew 2 all of a sudden Matthew speaks about Jesus as a grown man. In MATTHEW 3 Jesus is baptised. Jesus begins a new phase of His life. It starts with a baptism. It’s time for us to baptise the new year in!

BAPTISING THE NEW YEAR IN - 2010 Straight after the Christmas message in Matthew 2 all of a sudden Matthew speaks about Jesus as a grown man. In MATTHEW 3 the Spirit descends upon Jesus at His baptism. Jesus begins a new phase of His life. It starts with a baptism. HOW GREAT IS THAT! I love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responses To The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 31, 2009

Examine the responses of several key biblical characters to the birth of Christ while reflecting upon our own response.

Introduction A few days ago we celebrated the birth of Jesus Christ. We had a great Christmas Eve service followed by an outstanding Christmas Eve party. But now what? Many people experience the “Christmas blues.” It is hard being away from family during Christmas when there are so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010

The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Rot From The Top Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

The American dream is turning into a nightmare

The American Dream is Looking More Like a Nightmare Rot From the Top, Part 2 January 17, 2010 A Over the last 2 years, we have seen the interesting links between biblical prophecy & events happening in our world today. 1 One of the amazing predictions is the formation & order of empires that will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Amazed?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 9, 2010

The word, ‘amaze’ means ‘to fill somebody with wonder or astonishment’. To fill someone with wonder or astonishment means there is a great degree of admiration or awe. Amazement, astonishment, wonder, awe, these are words used to describe Jesus. But what

ARE YOU AMAZED? MEDITATION: Baseball season is fast approaching. I like the Mets. When the Mets won the World Series in 1969 they were dubbed, ‘the Amazing Mets’. Up until that year, the Mets didn’t have one winning season to their credit. The team they were facing in the series, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Words That Could Change Your Christmas: Worship Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 28, 2011

Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy; "Worship Fully"

ADVENT CONSPIRACY FOUR WORDS THAT COULD CHANGE YOUR CHRISTMAS: WORSHIP* Luke 2:22-38 Big Idea: Week #1 of Advent Conspiracy, Worship Fully Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 23; Psalm 19:1; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Ephesians 1:12 INTRO: So we begin our Advent journey today. You know by now that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember Your Chains

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

#15 in series. What were we, who are we, whose are we, and what has made this happen?

Colossians 4:18 – Remember Your Chains And so we have reached the end of the book of Colossians. I may be worth your while to go back and read the book from start to finish, to remind yourself of all the good stuff that Paul wrote. All the sermons are online, too, if you missed any. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Crosses Your Path

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 15, 2010

There are many times when we feel like outcasts - on those occasions Jesus, who is also an outcast, crosses our path and brings us hope.

What happens when Jesus crosses your path? Well anything can happen can’t it. When Jesus crossed Peter’s path Peter went from an unschooled fisherman to a disciple. When Jesus crossed Matthew’s path Matthew went from hated tax collector to well-loved Gospel writer. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rev. # 6-Pergamos -The Compromising Church Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 20, 2009

The church of Pergamos, this, as we’ll see, is the church period when the church began walking arm in arm with the world. THE WORLDLY CHURCH-- church and state, arm and arm. ~ Pergamos, the Compromising Church,

REV.#6~2:12-17 PERGAMOS {about 350 to about 590 A.D.} Today we’ll continue our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, this is our 6th study of this great book, this is the only book of Prophecy in the New Testament, there are many prophetic references in the N.T., but this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

No Regrets

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009

If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Miracle Of Unity Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Unity, oneness, the church, purpose

THE MIRACLE OF UNITY 1 Cor. 1-10 (p807) August 29, 2010 INTRODUCTION "I APPEAL TO YOU BROTHERS, IN TH ENAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THAT ALL OF YOU AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU AND THAT YOU MAY BE PERFECTLY UNITED IN MIND AND THOUGHT". "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Protection Of The Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 11, 2012

Since the triumphal return of the slain Lamb to heaven the four horseman have adding to the brokenness of this world. We may despair as believers but we need to keep the opening of the seals of the scroll in perspective.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 6:1-8:1 Protection of the Church in This Broken World. When I was on long service leave we went to Movie World – there is a great roller coaster ride there called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of God’s Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

Jesus declares a range of blessing on those who become his followers.

I wonder did you see or hear all the discussion on Australia Day about what it means to be Australian. We have a quite a few people here who didn’t grow up in Australia. I wonder what they think it is that makes up the Australian Character? You might like to ask them later over lunch. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational