Sermons on Betty Jean Robinson:

Be My Valentine

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Love -

Be My Valentine John 3:16 I was thinking about love this week. I don’t know what made the subject cross my mind…. The stores have had valentine’s day decorations up since at least New Year’s. I was a little shocked when I saw them but, I was able to ignore that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Congregational

Living And Dying With The Choices That We Make

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 8, 2012

The men on the three crosses at calvary were all there because of the choices they made.

Living and Dying With the Choices That We Make Luke 23:32-43 Intro: Life is full of choices. Once upon a time there was a court jester who had served the Caliph at Baghdad and his court, keeping them amused whenever they called on him. One day in a moment of thoughtlessness, he offended the Caliph. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

We’re All On The Same Team

Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012

God has called us to work as a team like the early church

We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behaving As We Believe Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

Faith is more than a mental understanding of God and his good things, it is action.

1There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy on mankind: 2a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them. This is vanity; it is a grievous evil. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Enemy

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012

Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One More Song For You

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2018

There has always been one unwilling to let the rocks cry out, to stand up and be counted, who was willing to persevere and say, “As long as there is time, and one breath left in me There will always be one more song for You

One more Song for You Galatians 6:9-10 The Voice (VOICE) 9 May we never tire of doing what is good and right before our Lord because in His season we shall bring in a great harvest if we can just persist. 10 So seize any opportunity the Lord gives you to do good things and be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep The Siblings, Lose The Rivalry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 2, 2010

A look at sibling rivalry from a biblical perspective.

Keep the Siblings, Lose the Rivalry Genesis 4-50 Rev. Brian Bill 5/2/10 Most of you know that I have four sisters and no brothers. Do you feel my pain? The only good thing about this arrangement is that I’m the oldest. Being a brother, I was always on the lookout for ways to torment my sisters. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Positive Answer For Every Negative Problem

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank the Lord when trouble comes, His love and grace expressing; Grateful praise will strengthen faith, Turn trials into blessing

Jesus’ Positive Answer for Every Negative Problem (Luke 18:27) Chuck Swindoll listened to a piece of advice from a wise friend one day that greatly affected his outlook on life. The friend said, "If you know how to do things you will usually find work, but if you can explain to people why things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:27, Luke 18:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Sung New

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

His Song is always new

We have been created to sing. Nations have national anthems; armed forces march to martial music, colleges have alma-maters. Almost every organization you can think about has a theme song. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts,...we sing in the shower, we whistle while we work, at times we even find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Cowboy Sermon

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2005

What a cowboy does and how it applies to the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION: ILL.- Cowboy Joe was telling his fellow cowboys back on the ranch about his first visit to a big-city church. "When I got there, they had me park my old truck in the corral," Joe began. "You mean the parking lot," interrupted Charlie, a worldly fellow. "I walked up the trail to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Sign Of The Christmas To Come: Wrapped In Cloths Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2005

This sermon carefully examines the second of three signs of Christmas to come in Luke 2:12 - the ever famous "swaddling clothes."

Luke 2:12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” The Second Sign of the Christmas to Come: Wrapped in Cloths I. The sign isn’t useless As a general rule, when people revolve their lives around what kind of clothes other people are wearing - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12

Denomination: Lutheran

Church 101 - What The Church Is Good For

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 17, 2002

why we are the church here today

Church 101: What the church is good for. John 20:19-23 Last Monday, I had the opportunity to visit Westminster Abbey out in Mission. It is situated in a beautiful location, high atop a hill. And the steeple of the building, it soared to the skies and when you walk in you are quickly impressed by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Betrayal, Forgiveness & Restoration - Peter Denies The Christ

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

A look at Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus brought forgiveness and restoration to Peter.

Mar. 28 – Jesus: The Betrayed READ John 13:21-38 18:15-18; 25-27 The year was 1779. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. He proved to be a good military leader. He joined Montgomery ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38, John 18:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 27, 2003

God is so merciful, he draws us back even when we run away.

God Stories – Attributes of God The God of Mercy – Jonah May 25, 2003 Last week – the God of Justice – we are thankful that he is the God of Justice, that he does not let evil deeds go unpunished, but we are also thankful that he is a merciful God because we find it easy to say with the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Lowered To Be Lifted Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Feb 5, 2002

"It is possible to be too big for God to use you but never too small for God to use you!"

LOWERED TO BE LIFTED UP When Joy and I lived in Manville, NJ, we had a beautiful magnolia tree in our side yard. However, the roots were so persistent, that they grew right through the sewer pipes and caused a clog that only roto-rooter could fix. So we cut down our lovely tree, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18, James 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational