Sermons on Book Of Destiny:

God's Verdict On The Cross

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Believe In One Triune God Series

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

Doctrine of the Trinity

READ: Matthew 3:13-17 We come this morning, in our series on “What We Believe”, to the great Christian doctrine of THE TRINITY. Last week I mentioned that this would be our next focus of consideration as we continue to look at the very core of Christianity - the God that we serve. You see, at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Become A Generous Person

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Nov 18, 2001

Message on giving using Paul’s thank you note to the Phillipians as the main text - Phil. 4:9-20

Giving: How To Trust God With My Resources The whole point of this Survivor Series to identify the most necessary habits and disciplines Christians must keep if they hope to keep growing in their faith. Jonathan has shared three of those so far: Bible Study; Prayer; and Evangelism. Today I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Pennies

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001

Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Recieving The Riches Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2001

The parable of the dishonest steward is perhaps the most uncomfortable one to preach on. But, there may be more there to learn than we had previously thought.

A man took his seat in the theater, but he was too far from the stage. He whispered to the usher, "This play is a mystery, and I like this type of play so much I really watching them close up so I can catch all of the dialogue. If you’ll get me a better seat I’ll give you a handsome tip." So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You've Got All You Need Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 20, 2001

A sermon that encourages us that we have all we need to fulfill God’s calling on our lives.

You’ve got all you need! Winston Churchill "This is a war of the unknown warriors," Churchill told the world in the summer of 1940, "The whole of the warring nations are engaged, not only soldiers, but the entire population, men, women and children. The fronts are everywhere. The trenches are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:5-14, Psalm 133:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Taking Inventory Of Our Life

Contributed by Robert Warren on Nov 26, 2001

Urges us to be thankful, even in the midst of a tragic time (especially in the aftermath of 9/11)

"Take inventory of your life: a Thanksgiving sermon." Psalm 100 Robert Warren November 18th, 2001 Psalm 100 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birth Of A New Era Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: *other

"Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001

How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

"The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surviving An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

By looking at the life of a man named Joseph we see that God is still in the business of helping people survive imperfect families.

Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 1 November 25, 2001 INTERACTION: I want you to get in groups of three to five, and grab a yellow prayer request card. Allowing for the possibility that there might be such a thing as a perfect family, complete one of these sentences: “A perfect family would ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Dec 11, 2001

Ignoring the sin present in your life is not recognizing the fact that you have and need a savior. Labeling sin as anything other than sin is calling God a liar and the truth is not in you.

Sin John I 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. John I 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. John I 1:10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Crossing Over" Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Dec 16, 2001

This message details the necessity of crossing over into new spiritual territory.

“Crossing over” Joshua Ch. 3 We’re on this journey through the book of Joshua. Joshua was a great leader at a time in Israel when they really needed leadership. Last week I talked to you about how the people he was leading, the Israelites, overcame fear and faced up to the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

"The Truly Righteous Person Is Also Merciful.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 17, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Matthew 1: 18-24 December 23, 2001 Title: “The truly righteous person is also merciful.” Matthew tells the story of the origin and naming of Jesus, the Messiah, from Joseph’s perspective. We have precious little reliable information about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wonder Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Dec 29, 2001

The coming of Jesus to this world immediately began to change the lives of those around him.

The Wonder of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 A ninety year old couple sat on the front porch one night. The old man was overcome with the romance of the evening and he said to his hard of hearing wife, “I’m proud of you.” “Huh,” she said. “I’m proud of you.” “I’m tired of you too,” she said. More ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible