Sermons on Betrayed:

Communion As A Symbol

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

Communion message about how the symbols of the Lord’s supper point to Christ’s redemption.

Communion as a Symbol 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 December 4, 2005 Introduction I mentioned a couple weeks ago that the church board decided to begin having communion, or the Lord’s Supper, on the first Sunday of each month. I think it’s a great idea, and we’re going to do that today. Why do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Eucatastrophe In Narnia Reveals The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Richard Woodcock on Dec 6, 2005

It is a sermon about Christmas and also include the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe theme.

Sermon at Indian Valley Mennonite Church November 27, 2005 Text: John 15:13 Title: A Eucatastrophe in Narnia Reveals the True Meaning of Christmas Introduction: A. Incarnation story from Philip Yancy, The Jesus I Never Knew (Zondervan, 1995) cited in Perfect Illustrations (Tyndale, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Narnia, Jesus And Moses: God's Presence And Mercy

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2005

To those who trust him God promises his presence. Just as Aslan showed mercy towards Edmund, so God is a God of mercy and compassion.

Why do I believe that the bible events surrounding Moses are important? Why do I believe that Moses is important for us today? Moses was born in roughly 1350 BC, 3300 years ago, and as we have studied Moses, we have seen that his birth points to the later birth of Jesus Christ. We have seen that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Sep 7, 2005

Why should we forgive?

MATTHEW 18:21-35 I want to give credit for parts of this sermon to Richard Donovan at Sermonwriter.com, also the illustration is one I have heard and don’t know to whom I owe credit. Forgive me Please? Our text for this Sunday is about forgiveness. It is a difficult word to hear, because we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reality Check

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 15, 2005

What does it take to keep us going in the right direction, a reality check, an attitude adjustment, or a wake up call? Which will it take for you?

REALITY CHECK There is three things that the Church needs this morning and that is; 1. A reality check (Refire and refocus on the things having eternal concerns. 2 Cor 13:55 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:55

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessed Father

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

There is no way to fully describe the impact that Godly fathers can have on their children or on their church

The Blessed Father Psalm 1:1-6 June 19, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers here this morning! How many of you have seen Star Wars III? All of the Star Wars movies center around the life of one main character, Anakin Skywalker. Episode three tells the story ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Mothers Day 2009

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009

How many mothers here would gladly trade their concern for a child that they think is lost for an acknowledgment from that child that they have found God in their lives?

Mothers Day 2009 Luke 1:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called - Are you My Mother? It was written by P.D. Eastman and published in 1960 by Random House. Some of you may own a copy of this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David: A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 30, 2009

When we think of David, we think: The man who penned 23rd Psalm, and many others, giant-killer, and ancestor of Jesus.

Introduction: I Samuel 13:14 tells us, “But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee.” Samuel admonishes Saul, and reads his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 10, 2010

Celebrates the literary insights of James Baldwin, who had died shortly before; the privilege of redemptive suffering on the part of a person or a people participates in the suffering of Christ and of His victory. Includes readings from Baldwin’s writing

Nothing is more full of mystery than this – that the suffering of .a few who are oppressed and injured acts to redeem the many, including the oppressors. And yet nothing is more true than this – that from time to time a person, a people, a race receives the awesome privilege of suffering in such ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Would Not Be Deterred

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 27, 2010

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday in Lent, Series C

2nd Sunday in Lent, February 28, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, during these forty days of Lent, enable us to see all the ways that we have forsaken you, have turned away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Extraordinary Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 7, 2010

God wants us to pursue peace and walk in forgiveness towards all people. This is the key to experiencing extraordinary relationships.

EXTRAORDINARY DREAMS #4: EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS (February 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPEN ILLUSTRATION: Making donuts: I took a shortcut, didn’t let dough rise as long as it said, they were heavy, not as good. We’re used to Tim Horton’s, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: *other

Gethsemane

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009

Reflections on Gethsemane

When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Test Of Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

What is the real test of our faith?

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 16, September 20 2009 , “A Test of our Hearts and Minds” Jeremiah 11:18-20 † IN THE NAME OF JESUS † May you be full of joy, my brothers, when you undergo tests of every sort; 3 Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

I Love A Parade

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008

Palm Sunday Message.

I LOVE A PARADE Palm Sunday March 16, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee • A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Will Preach This Gospel?

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 10, 2008

The preaching of the word of God is the bridge between heaven and hell to a world that is lost and dying, and we have the words of life. This message reminds us that we have been called to "Preach the Word."

Who Will Preach This Gospel? by Pastor Donny Granberry Let’s make our profession together, this is my bible, God’s … Turn to Matthew 24. In our text today we find Jesus speaking to his disciples just before he is ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father. Jesus is describing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God