Sermons on Black:

A Study Of Fasting #1

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

The Secret To Unleashing The Power Of God

Jesus said, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me" (Luke 9:23). In the daily pace of modern society it is easy to lose our focus on God. That’s why as Christians, it is critical that we fast from time to time to help bring us a truer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Acts 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon: Bargainer Extrordinaire Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible study by C. Nystrom

SIMON: BARGAINER EXTRORDANAIRE ACTS 8:9-25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION…Dale Crowell’s bargainer attitude I cannot help, tonight, to think of one of my supervisors I had during college. I worked at the Groundskeeping shop to help pay my way through school. The second supervisor I had was quite a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destiny: It Is More Than A Location

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

What is it that you have been destined for?

The news has been filled in recent days with a little boy, Elian Gonzalas. Tonight, as I speak on destiny, I wonder what the destiny of this young six-year old is? And as much as we would sit around the table and discuss his circumstances, and his plight in life, I wonder how much time we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sends His Light Into The World

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jul 11, 2002

Sermon for the Epiphany Season

God Sends His Light into the World 1. A light that shines out of the darkness 2. A light that shines out for us all Dear Christian Friends: Have you ever been in a place where there’s no light whatsoever? I remember on a couple of occasions when my wife and I went on tours through caves, and they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

A False Sense Of Security

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jul 20, 2002

We have gotten to a place we even believe our front yards are safe , Havens of solitude… because we control the gates to enter and exit.

A False Sense of Security HHM July 21, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi This week’s message is a hard one for me to deliver It is on a subject that touches me to the core You say pastor what could move you so. There is a place in my heart… that this subject just hits at the core of my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its Time To Put Women In Their Place!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

Developing a fuller understanding of the important Biblical role of women.

ITS TIME TO PUT WOMEN IN THEIR PLACE, ROMANS 16:1-16 JOKE--- Two fellas are fishing in a boat under a bridge. One looks up and sees a funeral procession starting across the bridge. He stands up, takes off his cap, and bows his head. The procession crosses the bridge and the man puts on his cap, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 15, 2002

What are the implications to us today of the expression that Jesus used when he said "I will make you fishers of men"

Briningham/Gunthorpe 20-01-02 Briningham 20-01-02 Fishers of Men - Mt. 4:12-22 This morning I would like to focus on three words from our Gospel reading. I want to look at the phrase "fishers of men" Story: There’s often more to life than appears on the surface. Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-22

Denomination: Anglican

"You've Got To See This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2002

A call for evangelism.

John 1:29-42 “You’ve Got To See This” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A couple of weeks ago Jeanne, Ben and I went to see the movie, “A Beauetiful Mind”, and ever since I have found myself telling others about this fascinating movie ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, John 1:29-34

Denomination: United Methodist

How Will You Light Your Christmas?

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

How Will You Light Your Christmas? Dec 2, 2001 Today is the first Sunday in Advent….a time for us to begin our preparations for the celebration of THE ONE that would change the face of the earth with his life. It’s the season when you and I participate in an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disaster Relief

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

This is a summary sermon of the book of James. The focus of the series was putting your faith into practice.

James 5:19-20 October 17, 1999 Living in Expectation of Jesus¡¦ Return (Part 5); Disaster Relief INTRODUCTION About 6 weeks ago, people on the coasts of Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina were bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Floyd. The hurricane at one time was a class 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Attraction Of Affliction

Contributed by Ryan Yandris on Mar 8, 2003

How the afflictions of Christ should attract the church.

Divine Attraction of Affliction Text: Isaiah 53:4-7 4. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5. But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Expect Delays: Developing Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Begin to realize that delays and problems are opportunities to develop patience.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2003 “Expect Delays: Developing Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Peter 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Man Who Did Not Understand Grace

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

There is certainly more to the story than can be gained by a casual reading. But one thing is for sure, Jonah was a man of contradictions.

THE MAN WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND GRACE © 5/2001 Mark Beaird Text: Jonah What would you think if I said that the prophet Jonah was hard-hearted, unloving and maybe even a racist? Would that offend you? It really should not, given the facts. We have often overlooked the heart of Jonah and often ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remedy For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 25, 2003

The remedy for rebellion against God is found in the one who was lifted up on the cross.

Remedy for Rebellion In the 70s, when I was studying for my Ph.D at the University of Iowa, one of the books I studied was titled Why Men Rebel (Princeton 1970). In it the author, Ted Robert Gurr, tries to explain why riots, rebellions, and civil wars occur. He cites statistics of nations that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9-14

Denomination: Brethren

Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003

The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance