Sermons on Bright And Morning Star:

Shelter On The Stormy North Side Of Jesus

Contributed by David Anderson on May 3, 2001

A Christian’s life is lived in battle until the day of glory.

Sermon: "Shelter on the Stormy North Side of Jesus" Rev. David P. Anderson Isaiah 43:6-21; Phipl. 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-19 We read again from God’s perfect Word, recorded in the Gospel of Luke, and we read in Jesus name: 17 Jesus looked directly at them and asked, "Then what is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:17-18, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Amazing Grace Of Baptism"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2002

A sermon on the theology of baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Urgent Or The Important

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 15, 2002

One of the secrets of life is knowing the difference between the urgent and the important.

The Urgent or the Important Ecclesiastes 3:2 One day a professor took out a one-gallon pitcher from under her desk. She also produced about a dozen fist size rocks. She carefully placed the rocks in the jar. The rocks stacked up to the rim of the pitcher then she asked her bright students if the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:2-8

Denomination: *other

"Welcome To Resurrection Central"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2003

Every church, is, at least potentially, a Resurrection Central!

Acts 4:32-35 “Welcome to Resurrection Central” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Many people are willing to accept Christianity as an explanation of life, but they are not yet prepared to accept it as a way of life. It is clear—from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Because He Lives, There Is Hope Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2005

If you are wondering what God is up to in your wilderness, The answer will always be the same, He is building your trust and faith in Him. God will sustain us in the place of need, even when it seems like a hopeless situation. Even when it seems all is lo

Psalm 68:1-13 - NLT 1 Arise, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. 2 Drive them off like smoke blown by the wind. Melt them like wax in fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.3 But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Jun 26, 2006

Funeral for a senior Church member

Funeral Service for Elisabeth Thompson (Mother-Grandmother) Corinthian Baptist Church March 5, 2005 We come here today not to mourn death, but to celebrate a life. Elisabeth’s life here on earth is over but, her life in heaven with her beloved Savior Jesus Christ has just begun. We rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 8, 2006

The most famous psalm and how it describes a realtionship with God

Introduction What does this describe? "The anatomical juxtaposition of two orbicularis oris muscles in a state of contraction." Definition of a kiss by Dr. Henry Gibbons (1808 - 1884). – Language is inadequate to describe relationships - If I asked you to describe your experience of God how would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Hinge Of History"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2005

An Easter Sermon.

John 20:1-18 “The Hinge of History” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org A few years after the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, there were several thousand Christians living under Nero in the Roman Empire. And it is reported that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

All Mankind Shall See The Glory Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 14, 2001

Manifesting the glory of God

Lk. 3:15-22 Theme: All mankind shall see the glory of the Lord Text: Is. 40:1-5, 9-11; Titus 2:11-14, 3:4-7; Lk. 3:15-16, 21-22 Read Isaiah 40:5 “The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” One important lesson we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do We Need Most Today?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2002

How to lie down in the lord and worship

 WHAT DO WE NEED MOST TODAY? Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures.” THE SHEPHERD CAUSES US TO RECLINE CHEERFULLY IN LUSH GRASSLANDS Let us pray, “Father, I do thank you that when I sleep, you do not. Thank you for working on my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

All things happen in God’s Timing not ours

"In the fullness of time" Isaiah 50:1-4 (Prayerful Praise) There are moments that come in every human life and within every gathering of the Body of Christ that drip with power as God reveals himself to us in a real and personal way. These are moments that transcend the normal passing of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Death

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 4, 2004

Even in the face of death believers in Jesus Christ can experience God’s presence, know God’s power to fulfill God’s purpose, and rest in God’s promises.

FACING DEATH 2 Timothy 4:17-18 Who said, living for Jesus is easy? The fact is, it may cost you your very life. Paul was in prison for preaching the gospel of Christ. Can’t you detect a note of sadness in these words? A note of sorrow? Paul was feeling all alone. Some of you may be going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Experiencing The Holy"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2004

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday.

Luke 9:28-36 “Experiencing the Holy” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. One exciting thing I’ve learned from the time I’ve been spending at the Hospice Unit and the Spinal Cord Injury Unit at the Veteran’s Hospital over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon #1 - Focus On What Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An introduction to the book of Philippians, discussion of where you CAN’T find joy, and a look into the first chapter to find Paul’s secret of joy.

Series: Put the Joy Back In Your Life _______________________________ SERIES THEME: Everyone wants to be HAPPY! Everyone wants to enjoy life -- but how can we find this happiness? How can we find this joy? Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness