Sermons on Biden Pardoned Criminals:

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2001

Words do hurt when they come from our unresolved anger. That anger is about our own issues, it requires accountability when it hurts others, it separates us from God when it is deliberate. Reconciliation is a priority.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it. Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Love: God's Divine Initiative

Contributed by David Simmons on Feb 22, 2002

What does it really mean to love? Jesus’ own incarnation gives us the answer.

BEING IN LOVE I had been dating Tara (now my wife) for some time before I finally got the nerve to say it – you know – those big three words that mark the point of no return in a relationship. We had been out on a date, and I had pulled up to her dorm and was about to let her out when I said to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 25, 2002

How far the grace of God has brought us since he found us in sin.

THE WAY WE WERE Years ago there was a popular movie by that name. It was designed to take a nostalgic look at the past as most people want to remember it. We like to consider the past as the ‘Good Old Days’. The Apostle Paul also takes us down memory lane but instead brings us face to face with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

The Revelation Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2002

how Christ reveals to the Sanhedrin that he is the CHrist

The Revelation of the Christ John 18: Then the detachment of soldiers with its commander and the Jewish officials arrested Jesus. They bound him 13 and brought him first to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14 Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:62-68

Denomination: Lutheran

How Much Is A Dirty Drachma Worth?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 28, 2001

the parable of the woman and the lost coin

September 30, 2001 Luke 15:8-10 8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Future, The Rapture

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

At a time of uncertainty and with death so prevalent around us, it gives us great comfort and hope to know that there is hope in the future for all who trust Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Sept.30, 2001 A man went to see his doctor because he was suffering from a miserable cold. His doctor prescribed some pills, but they didn’t help. On his next visit the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good. On his third visit the doctor told the man to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 24:37-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Is Really Number One

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon was written during African American History month and deals with the need to see ourselves as Christians before being anything else.

Who’s Really Number One 2/27/2000 Joshua 5:13-15 John 17:6-18 Why do we celebrate African American History? Because it reveals the workings of God in a group of people whom God has loved and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Developing Contagious Christian Character

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Difficult People Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 17, 2001

An Expository Message On Jesus Instructions For Dealing With Difficult People. Those Who Are Our Enemies, Who Hate Us And Mistreat Us.

Dealing With Difficult People Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: About 15 years ago, Amy and I were on our second or third date. She was driving and I was the passenger on U.S. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Quiver Full?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001

How valuable are children to you?

Is Your Quiver Full? I must admit this is one of the hardest messages that I have ever brought because I have struggled with this over the years. In fact, as a grandfather of five, I have had second thoughts about what I taught for years about birth control. I even offered to pay for my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, Genesis 30:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Laugh Too Soon At The People Of God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

It’s dangerous to laugh at God’s people, because God is on their side. So the people of God can have confidence in facing opposition

According to Jeff Kennet, Christians are "People of the Past". That’s what he said. He said it when Christians raised objections to the Crown Casino. "To object to something like that," he said, "meant you were out of step with the community." How could you possibly object to something that would ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper.

Today we will take a fresh look at what the Bible has to say about the Lord's Supper. Naturally our scripture text will be found in the eleventh chapter of First Corinthians. The church in Corinth was founded by the Apostle Paul on his first visit to the city, (Acts 18:1-17). During Paul's one and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

The Ark - A Portrait Of Christ Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Dec 30, 2000

The historical flood points to the spiritual truth of Jesus’ redemption on the cross. This sermon looks at the message we are taught in the flood.

The Ark - a Portrait of the Cross One thing that is vital to understanding scripture is to keep the end in mind as you study. If you lose sight of the big picture, you will miss the spiritual applications or be in danger of taking scripture out of context. God is working out His plan and He sees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:7-12, John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?

Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 13, 2001

Did Jesus rise from the dead?

THE RESURRECTION Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: · Listened to the radio · Watched TV · Read the newspapers ANY TIME IN THE LAST 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist