Sermons on Boat:

Serious Fishing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2003

We need to be serious fishers of men!

Sermon for 1/12/03 Matthew 4:18-22 Introduction: A. My fishing at the farm pond. Not serious, just wanted to get away. B. Fishing with my grandpa. Little more serious. Fun but serious. C. Fishing at a bass tournament 1. Pay a registration fee and then an entry fee. Compete for cash, new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22, Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Apostasy Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003

This is another in this series on Apostasy or the falling away of believers.

Apostasy Part 2 By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Introduction „« The Greek word for "apostasy" means a falling away, a withdrawal. „« The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Bridge Of Faith Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 27, 2002

We need to have faith to build ourselves up and others in the knowledge of Jesus Christ

Building A Bridge of Faith Where is your faith? It can be in someone else, something else or in you. We have placed our faith in things that have not disappointed, and things, which have. The Canadian pairs of David Pelletier and Jamie Sale had faith in the scoring of Olympic judges until ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building A Caring Church By Sharing Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Everyone who has decided to know and serve Christ has been selected and called to be a watchman to this world.

Introduction: Ancient cities were different from our cities in this day and age. Most cities were small in comparison and did not have all the protection that we have today. To protect those living in the city, walls were built around the city to fortify it. Watchmen or sentries were then posted ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Need For Faithfulness In Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

God wants His people to be faithful in their church attendance.

HEB.10:22-31 "THE NEED FOR FAITHFULNESS IN CHURCH ATTENDANCE" * If our dictionary is revised in the next few years, beside the entry for the word "faithfulness," * There could possibly be a note which reads: "a once prized characteristic of human character which is now extinct." * You might ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God Has A Miracle For You

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 23, 2001

Looking for a miracle? God has one for you, are you ready?

Are you ready for a miracle? As we press in to God, the supernatural anointing of the Spirit begins to flow in our lives and miracles happen. I want to share with you tonight from the Gospel of Luke 8:40-56 (READ) Jesus had just returned from the other side of the Sea of Galilee where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter, Isaiah Encounter The Divine

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2001

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

  A small boy thought his pocket knife was primarily something to be stuck into the ground or flicked into the side of thick barked trees. Then one day his grandfather said, "Hey, let me show you what you can do with that." The boy handed over the knife and watched intently as the older man took a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Morning After A Short Night Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Waking Up in a Dark World

THE MORNING AFTER A SHORT NIGHT April 18, 1775 British troops arrived in Boston harbor by night. The plan was to cross the Charles river in small boats and attack the towns of Concord and Lexington. A young man, aware of the plan, grabbed his horse and rode through the streets shouting, ‘WAKE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Inside Out And Upside Down

Contributed by Adrian Pratt on Feb 21, 2001

The radical inversion of things that Jesus suggests!

" INSIDE OUT, UPSIDE DOWN” Reading: Luke 6: 17-26: Preached at Fayetteville Presbyterian Church on February 11th 2001 Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about in todays lesson. Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I have yet to meet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work In New Ways They Must Be Willing To Do New Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31)

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

She Touched Me

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

You will remember last week that Jesus and his disciples had taken off from one shore of Lake Galilee and headed to the opposite side of the lake.

You will remember last week that Jesus and his disciples had taken off from one shore of Lake Galilee and headed to the opposite side of the lake. While they were in the middle of the lake, a storm came up and Jesus calmed the sea. In today's story, we have Jesus and his disciples on the other side ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Eternal Investments

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 22, 2001

The difference between investing -- eternal or temporary rewards. Which will you pursue?

October 21, 2001 What does it take to make a good investment? Inside information aside, the more conservative advisor might say, "Get started, work hard at it, and avoid chasing rabbits." That¡¦s good advice. An immigrant came to this country with little more than the clothes on his back. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Glimpse Into The End Time"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2001

Christ will return, but this is not cause for fear if we are Christians.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 “A Glimpse Into The End Time” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Three or four years ago, I was talking to my best friend about the End Times....and he said, “I’m scared.” I replied, there is no reason to be afraid....for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist