Sermons on Boston:

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 30, 2011

How believers can deal with the cause, consequence and cure for our fears.

"The Fear Factor" 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Scripture Reading 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." ILLUSTRATION: One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Just D.e.w. It!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2001

Every church ought to know its mission -- what Christ wants done in that community; and then the church ought to "Just DEW It".

Just D.E.W. it! (PROCLAIMING THE VISION OF OUR CHURCH) Psalms 133 January 7, 2001 Every church needs a vision of its mission. Without vision any person or organization will die. In addition to knowing our vision (mission), we also set goals - or checkpoints - that help us keep on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Future?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Matthew 6:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheating Others! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#9 in 10 Commandment Series

#9 “CHEATING OTHERS” TEXT: Ex. 20:16; Deut. 19:15-19; James 4:11-12; Matt. 18:15-17 INTRO: The 9th commandment affects the whole world whether they are Christians or not. In fact, that is the marvel of the 10 commandments, they stand alone as truth whether people believe in God or not. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 19:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let God Arise

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000

A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2, Psalm 68:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Resolutions That Last

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 6, 2001

Since resolutions make us consider the future, the best New Year’s resolutions are the ones we’ll enjoy throughout eternity.

December 28, 1997 INTRODUCTION A. You did it! You made it through another year. In a few days 1997 will be history. And a new year is right around the corner. A year full of possibility and opportunity. 12 months. 52 weeks. 365 days. 8760 hours. 525, 600 minutes and 31,536,000 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved To Save

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Feb 25, 2003

God wants us to set aside our likes and preferences for the benefit of those who don’t know Him yet.

“Saved to Save” 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Who has ever heard of Harriet Tubman before? Her story is an exciting one. She was a runaway slave who was able to get to the north with the help of some sympathetic people both white and black. She was so thankful for the help that she had received that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

"WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 12, 2003

I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be s

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: I have often told the kids: “If you ever get lost in a crowd and separated from us, there is one thing that you must do. You find a mother with children or pushing a stroller and you go ask her to help you find your mother and 99% of the time, you’ll be safe and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Who Is The Lord Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2003

Satan wanted Jesus to bow down before him... how dare he? What possible reason would Satan even have to ask such an outrageous thing (part of a series on the book and movie trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien).

OPEN: Several years ago, Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 7, 2004

This section of the little book of Jonah... assists us in calling NT believers, especially leaders, to renewed efforts in at home evangelism and foreign missions.

TITLE: Jonah: The Work of The Lord TEXT: Jonah 1:1-3 TOPIC: Evangelism and Missions DATE: June 6, 2004 AM Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai saying, 2 "Arise, go to Nineveh the great city, and cry against it, for their wickedness has come up before Me." 3 But ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ornaments On A Christian Tree

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2005

We are often referred to, in one way or another, as trees of God. This Christmas season, let’s make sure our tree bears the right ornaments.

ORNAMENTS ON A CHRISTIAN TREE By Pastor Jim May King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition. The Egyptians were part of a long line of cultures that treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived, they brought green date palm leaves into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Amercian Soldier!

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon was preached at a service in honor of Todd Cherry, a young member of our church who was being sent to Iraq. It looks at what being a hero and a patriot means.

We throw around the term hero far to often these days. If a man can outrun a defender to score a touchdown, or if a person can slam dunk the ball we call them a hero. If a person can get on the big screen and pretend to do something great, we call them a hero. We have so belittled the term that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Etymology Of Life For The Church

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013

Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: *other