Sermons on Biblical Manhood:

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006

A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changing Your Bitter Life Into A Better Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Aug 22, 2006

This is sermon is about biblical steps on overcoming bitterness.

Series: Where Is God When It really Hurts Topic: Changing Your Bitter Life into A Better Life Offenses and pain are bound to happen especially in our relationship with people. These things will be faced by us even if we try to avoid them because we are living with people who are imperfect like us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining what the biblical concern of the church must be

The question to be asked: "What should we, as the church, be concerned about?" Examples of a faulty focus: 1. Seats Occupied (numbers attending) 2. Status Quo (just maintain) 3. Self Satisfaction ("My way or the highway") The Biblical focus is found in the Great Commandment: Focus must be placed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Kickball And Peacemaking

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Apr 20, 2007

Biblical Peacemaking is to be lived out in all of life.

Kickball and Peacemaking Pastor Bruce Hamsher I still remember today what recess felt like when I was in the third grade. That year the game was kickball. More pointedly, I remember the awesome red ball we used. It was the kind of ball which was somewhat solid, yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Avoiding The Traps Of Negative Conversation Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 24, 2007

Biblical examples of negative communication patterns to avoid.

TRAP #1: "Take my side without hearing both sides." "Then Haman said to King Xerxes, ’There is a certain group of people scattered among the other people in all the states of your kingdom. Their customs are different from those of all the other people, and they do not obey the king’s laws. It is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of The Forgery Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007

Biblical community wasn’t always perfect...

The Cost of the Forgery Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Our faith journey is a shared journey as well as an individual journey. This fall we have been on a shared journey of experiencing Biblical community – of building relationships where we can live out Jesus’ new command of John 13:34: “Love one another ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Tri-Part Nature Of Man

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 6, 2006

A biblical description of man as a spirit, soul and body.

THE THREE-FOLD NATURE OF MAN A 3-part series 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NLT) Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. Ampl – “And may the God of peace sanctify you through and through – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 11, 2004

A sermon exploring the biblical and contemporary meanings of peace.

Sermon for 6 Easter Yr C, 16/05/2004 Based on Jn 14:27 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Gift Peace” A retired couple was alarmed by the threat of nuclear war so they undertook a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Deacon?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006

Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Good Fight Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 26, 2006

Biblical advice on how to handle marital disagreements.

I have a question for you: What in this world does more damage to people than anything else? Drugs? War? Disease? I think the answer is…our words. We all remember the childhood saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never harm me.” But that’s not true. Words do hurt; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Monday Again? Monday Again!

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life Is Precious Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 29, 2007

Christians need a biblical perspective on the sixth commandment.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A defendant was on trial for murder in Oklahoma. There was strong evidence indicating guilt, but there was no corpse. In the defense’s closing statement the lawyer, knowing that his client would probably be convicted, resorted to a trick. "Ladies and gentlemen of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parental Responsibility In The Book Of Proverbs

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 23, 2002

Expound biblical wisdom for parenting as found in the proverbs.

Parental Responsibility In many ancient pre-literate societies values and virtues were often passed from generation to generation through the wisdom tradition. Many elders formulated wise sayings whereby the younger could learn general principles concerning the usual operation of life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Satans Tricks Are No Treats

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 30, 2002

Challenges Christians to take a biblical stand on Halloween.

Satan’s Tricks are no Treats Ph 4:8, 9 Jason Murphy 10/30/02 Last year, after a very difficult message, I had some people testify they learned some things about Halloween they didn’t know. I hope to provoke the same response this year. This is the season for death, fear, gore, murder, idolatry, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Who Died And Made You Boss? Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 4, 2002

An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus.

His Name is Jesus – Part 1 March 3, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community submits to the authority of Jesus. INTRODUCTION A. When I was a kid, we had a way of putting someone in their place if they got a little bossy. Let’s say on the playground at recess a big game of kickball is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ