Sermons on Burning Hearts:

Wake Up

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2003

God calls us, but we tend to ignore His call.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his usual place. The lamp of God had not yet gone out, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 18, 2003

Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. . . the salvation found in Christ!

The Power Ephesians 1:15-23 Focus: Paul prays for the Ephesians to open their eyes to the source of their power. Function: to open the eyes of our church to the incomparably great power found in Christ! Opener: Have you ever felt “empowered”? A friend of mine recently told me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Because, You Can't Just Sit There

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 1, 2003

A call to the church to see the past vision and to find today’s vision for our church.

Because, you can’t just sit there James 2:14-18 Today we are continuing on a line of thought we started 2 Sundays ago. I have been leading you down a path and pointing out the things that God has placed along the way. I have been pointing out that you have to read the map for yourself. so that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

Kinsman Redeemer Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 4 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. The Old Testament practice of a kinsman redeemer is a wonderful type of our Redeemer, Jesus Christ! 

KINSMEN REDEEMER Ruth 4 Read at the beginning of the service: Ephesians 1:7 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace INTRODUCTION Today we conclude our series on the book of Ruth (give a recap of what we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Social Revolutionary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

A look at Jesus cleansing of the temple as a social revolutionary act, calling us to be social revolutionaries also.

Jesus the Social Revolutionary – Portraits of Christ series Matt. 21:12-17 – Steve Simala Grant, Mar. 16/17 Intro: As I was doing some research for this week’s sermon on Jesus cleansing the temple, I kept coming across sermons with titles like “spring cleaning.” Here is one person’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Obey

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jun 3, 2002

Seeing what we can learn from Abram about obedience to God’s call.

I want to tell you about a dream I have. It is a far fetched one and stands absolutely no chance of coming true, yet it is still one of my dreams and so it is important to me. In fact, it is a dream that is probably common to every parent in the world, although, as far as I know, it has never come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Did Jesus Say To Bill Bright?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 14, 2002

Bill you need to fulfill the Great Commission, by leading people to me and then disciple them and make sure they learn to pray and fast!

What Did Jesus say to Bill Bright? Thesis: Bill you need to fulfill the Great Commission, by leading people to me and then disciple them and make sure they learn to pray and fast! Texts: Matthew 28:18-20: 8Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting It Right

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 17, 2002

Pulpit monologue-drama, in which "Solomon" describes how his father’s example influenced him negatively, but his father’s repentance redeemed him.

“A wise child makes a glad father, but a foolish child is a mother’s grief.” Would you agree? I wrote that, you know. “Train children in the right way, and when old, they will not stray.” Ah, but how do we train them? That is the question. Just by commands? Or do we train them by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For Church Health - Healthy Senior Men Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Jun 24, 2002

A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through discipleship, broader through ministry, and larger through evangelism.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I made a decision several years ago about the kind of church that I wanted to pastor. I did not ask for a small church. I did not ask for a large church. I asked God for a healthy church. A healthy church is one that grows warmer in fellowship, deeper through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-2

The God That Jesus Knew

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 25, 2002

Compare the god of your imagination to the God that Jesus knew, and revive your relationship with God.

This being the fourth Sunday of the month, we will be looking at one of the 9 characteristics of a successful participant in God’s mission for our church. This morning, we will be looking at the characteristic of the passion to know God. The guiding text for this morning’s message comes from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

Scrubbing Bubbles

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 28, 2002

OUR GOD FORGIVES SIN!

SCRUBBING BUBBLES PSALM 130:1-8 JUNE 23, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Farmer Joe decided his injuries from the accident were serious enough to take the trucking company (responsible for the accident) to court. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t you say, at the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Feast Giver

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

Two kings, two feasts – one who thought he had everything had nothing, another made everything from nothing.

Don’t you love a big barbeque? I remember as a kid going to Hooker Oak Park for barbeques and seeing all the people playing and having a good time and smelling the steaks and stuff. Well, today, we are going to attend two feasts, two large get-togethers. And we’re going to see two kings preside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Food With An Attitude

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 30, 2002

Jesus is a reality to be known and lived.

FOOD WITH AN ATTITUDE John 6:41-59 S: Jesus Th: Relationship with Jesus Pr: JESUS IS A REALITY TO BE KNOWN AND LIVED. ?: How? How do we get to this reality? Inductive KW: Phases TS: As we continue our study in John 6, we will find five phases as Jesus explains the importance of being the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-59

Denomination: Baptist