Sermons on Black Means Death:

The Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 7, 2002

This lesson discusses three aspects of love: its meaning, scope, and expression.

Get Sermon Outliner for Word: http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~davecam/so/sermonoutliner.htm The Fruit Of Love Introduction 1. The triad of spiritual graces we are now considering (Love, joy, and peace) are the foundation of good social conduct. The first of these graces is love, of which the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:35, Luke 10:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2004

Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?

Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 12, 2004

Message discussing the meaning of repentance and how it should affect our lives.

The ¡§Fruit of Repentance¡¨ Matthew 3:1-12 January 11, 2004 Introduction What do you think of when you hear the word ¡§repent?¡¨ Two images come to my mind right away. The first is the street preacher with a Bible as big as your Aunt Martha¡¦s Buick, screaming at people to repent to escape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search

Contributed by Rob Short on Mar 18, 2001

About the quest for meaning and completeness in a world that believes it has all the answers

The Search Mathhew 7:7-8 Cardiff Heights Baptist Church 3rd December 2000 You might not believe this but I have discovered the world’s best method for searching for something. It works everytime, I always find what I am looking for. When I lose my wallet or my keys, usually both, I don’t use up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Nicodemus Question

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

What does it mean to be born again? How can we be saved?

Second Sunday In Lent (Year A) Many people attend sporting events carrying signs labelled JOHN 3:16, the promise that God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. I heard of a sporting event recently, where the announcers began to snicker and gawk at a sign one of the spectators held that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Securing The New Nature

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a.

Faith in Jesus as the Christ is the Only Means of Securing the New Nature a. Faith in God's Witness of the Incarnation 1) Baptism of Jesus 2) Crucifixion of Jesus b. Faith in God's Witness by His Spirit 1) Objective Witness 2) Subjective Witness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Storms And The Will Of God

Contributed by Barry Surratt on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing.

Introduction- Being in the will of God doesn’t always mean smooth sailing. In case you don’t believe that just ask the apostle Paul. Just what is the relation between the will of God and the storms of life? Are they related? Is it mandatory that storms come to us if we are to know God’s will? I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-29

Living A Life Of Worship

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

What does it mean tolgive God your reasonable service of Worship.

Living the Life of Worship Genesis 22:1-14 Background. At the age of 75 Abraham was called by God. At this time Abraham was approximately 115 years old and his beloved son of promise Isaac was between 15 and 17 years old Today¡¦s text centers around a worship service and is birthed out of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival Pt. 3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 19, 2003

Worship means loving, with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Are You A Multi-Dimensional Worshiper? Becoming A Festival pt. 3 Feb 15/16, 2003: Mark 12:28-34 Intro: After attending church one Sunday morning, a little boy knelt at his bedside that night and prayed, "Dear God, we had a good time at church today--but I wish you had been there!" Let me assure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004

Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is God's Plan For My Finances? Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 25, 2003

First in a series on Getting a Grip on My Finances looks at the meaning of stewardship.

(Powerpoint slides available) SLIDE 1 [Opening Activity Begin The following items are needed: 1. An empty, old bottle 2. A large key made of cardboard and spray painted gold. The key will have the verses of Matthew 6:19-21 printed and attached to one side. "Don’t store up treasures here on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Romans 14:12

Denomination: Methodist

Women: Silent In The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

What does this really mean and why we must accept it.

God’s Glorious Church Women: Silent in the Church 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Thing

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 12, 2005

Take a look at what it means to have faith that is "The Real Thing."

Introduction- Last Christmas my son gave me a North Face jacket he purchased in southeast Asia. As he presented the jacket he assured me it was original. The reason he gave such assurance is because many American products are illegally duplicated in other parts of the world. In fact, my son said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist