Sermons on Beware Strange Teachings:

Following Jesus

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

A look at the real life results of a decision to follow Jesus.

When I was in elementary school, we didn’t have Upward basketball. The only league we had was the Westerville Parks and Rec. And for me the Westerville parks and rec league presented a problem. The problem was that I wasn’t allowed to play until the 4th grade. For those of you who don’t know, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Holiness

The Second Greatest Commandment Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Love your neighbor, as yourself.

The Second Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:39 Intro As Jesus approached the end of his earthly ministry, he gave his disciples a badge by which they could identify each other. He gave a uniform with which to clothe themselves that would indicate to the world that they were his followers. This ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 22:39

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Do The Work Of Ministry

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Discussion of Jesus’ words after healing a boy possessed by a demon.

Faith to Do the Work of Ministry Matthew 17:14-23 May 27, 2007 I don’t know about you, but as I listen to what people say, read what they write, and see how they act, I get the impression that our world thinks that Christianity is weak faith. That we’re really just a bunch of religious people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 27, 2007

When we approach Jesus, it must be with the proper attitude.

Does Jesus Still Want His Dirty Feet Kissed? Luke 7:36-50 Aug. 26, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Story B In the Ancient Near East, there was no trash pick up, sanitation department, trash receptacles. 1 Trash, waste, dinner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

A series based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“BORN AGAIN” John 3:1-13 INTRO – Birth of a child is an incredible miracle. Doesn’t matter how kids you have, how many grandkids you have – still a wonderful, miraculous experience. As F.B. Meyer said, “Born! That is true of all of us. We were not asked if we would be born, or of whom we would ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Born Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“BORN OF THE SPIRIT” John 3:4-8 INTRO – How important is life? This past week, we were all shocked to the core as we watched the horror of the events that unfolded in Nickel Mines, PA, as Charles Carl Roberts walked into a one-room Amish schoolhouse and proceeded to kill five girls, ages 7 to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD” John 3:16-18 INTRO – At 8:46 this past Tue. AM, population of USA reached 300 million. Kind of took me by surprise. I was still thinking in terms that I think I learned back in high school. If you had asked me what US pop. was, I would have told you about 230 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Eternal Life? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 27, 2007

This series is based on John 3, "The Heart of the Gospel."

“DO YOU HAVE ETERNAL LIFE?” John 3:36 INTRO – Our society is consumed w/ the desire for possessions. We have a possession obsession! Have to have more. Have to have better. Have to have the latest of everything. People fighting each other as they crashed through the doors of department ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About H-E-Double Hockey Sticks

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 28, 2007

The Parable or story of the Rich Man and Lazarus offers us some poignant insights into the realities of hell. Jesus makes it clear that we don’t have to go.

LET’S TALK ABOUT H-E-DOUBLE-HOCKEY STICKS A husband and wife were riding their motorcycles to Sturgis, South Dakota for the annual motorcycle convention when the accident occurred. A young woman with a car full of friends and talking on the cell phone swerved into the wife’s motorbike causing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus: Creed Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Sep 1, 2007

This message is the sixth in the "I AM" series that focuses on knowing Jesus. It asks the question that Jesus asked his disciples - who do we say that he is?

“I AM: The Jesus We Think We Know” Part 6 – Creed NewSong Church – 08/26/07 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE, NOT THE FULL MANUSCRIPT. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: *other

Building A Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Sep 7, 2007

A sermon preached 9/9/2007 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa for Sunday School Rally Day. It also happened to be my installation day as Pastor of Our Saviour’s.

Rally/Christian Education Sunday & Installation of Pr. Christopher Martin Pentecost 15 C Matthew 7:24-27 “Building a Foundation” 9/9/07 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa Text: “Anyone who hears and obeys these teachings of mine is like a wise person who built a house on solid rock. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Would We Be With Out Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 5, 2007

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT JESUS! Have you ever considered where you would be with out Jesus? Have you considered what you would have with out Him in your life? This outline sermon is to help you see some of the mighty blessings you have because of Him a

WHERE WOULD WE BE WITH OUT JESUS! Have you ever considered where you would be with out Jesus? Have you considered what you would have with out Him in your life? This outline sermon is to help you see some of the mighty blessings you have because of Him and may it help you love Him more. I. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

The Unmistakable Mandate

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 6, 2007

Jesus makes it clear that being a Christian is more than speaking in pious language, it’s more than a feeling or an experience. It’s being his partner in making love tangible.

St. John 15:9-17 – The Unmistakable Mandate 9As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus gives us some hard saying in this text that need to be understood around Jesus’ disciples asking for their faith to be increased.

-My son likes going to AWANA. He enjoys playing games, hearing bible stories, singing to campfire songs. He doesn’t exactly enjoy memorizing bible passages. He give up several times while I am trying to help him learn the passages. I have to prod him on, telling him he can do it and that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

A Shepherd Worth Following Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

Jesus is the Good Shepherd to Whom we can entrust ourselves

Introduction: We have a problem this morning. How many of you have ever raised sheep? How many of you have ever lived near sheep? How many of you know very little at all about sheep? That’s our problem. You see, to really appreciate the point of Jn10, we have to know something about sheep. To ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ