Sermons on Bystander:

Second Chances

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001

Every time we hear of a tragedy, could we see it as God giving us a second chance?

Jesus was holding his weekly press conference when the reporter for the Jerusalem Times put up her hand: “Jesus, did you hear about the Slaughter at the Synagogue? Some worshippers were offering sacrifices when Pilate’s troops came in and killed them for no reason. My question to you Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Because He Lives

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Looks at what the resurrection meant for various people.

John 20:19-23 He was dead, and with him died all of their dreams, all of their hopes everything they believed in. They had given everything to him, their past, their present even their future and up until three days ago it seemed like a pretty good bargain. All he had wanted was everything, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Maintaining Joy In The Midst Of Disagreement Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 12, 2004

We can maintain joy in the midst of disagreement by remembering that (1) conflict happens even in good churches,(2) conflict has consequences and (3) Sometimes you need help in resolving a conflict.

“Restoring the Joy” A Study of the Book of Philippians Lesson # 10 “Maintaining Joy in the Midst of Disagreement” Phil 4:1-4 “In the late l800s there were just two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield County, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He's Not Safe. He's A Lion.

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2006

A sermon on Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. (Material adapted from Mark Garland in "NIV Application Commentary", SermonCentral Contributors, and Jack Peters)

Sermon for 4/30/2006 Mark 7:24-30 He’s not safe. He’s a lion. Introduction: College English class: Table Talk. I could say that paper was out of character. Thesis: Let’s examine the two main characters in this story: Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman For instances: I. Jesus Christ A. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War Is Hard

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Preached after the Asian tsunami. It shows that we have an enemy who wants to steal, kill and destroy.

Job 1:6 -21 – War is Hard Well, a week ago I had planned to start a series on the life of David, from now until the Lent season. As the week progressed, I felt the growing need to speak about the situation in Asia. Three years ago, after 9-11, I preached on, ”Why, God?” And after the tsunami ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Elements Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

As a Christian what we ned to be like Christ

The elements of being a Christian James 1:19-27 A well-known painter was traveling one day in Europe when he lost his passport. As he came to a crossing the customs agent wanted to see his passport. “I am who I say I am.” The officer would not believe it, handed him a pencil and paper, and told ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Good Friends

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 13, 2006

A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Epiphany Lower a man through the roof for Jesus to heal

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 2:1-12 Sermon "Four Good Friends" 2:1 ¶ And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no longer room for them, not even about the door; and he was preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2005

We are to passionately pursue God.

A PASSIONATE PURSUIT OF GOD Psalm 100:1-5 S: Worship C: Pursuing God Th: A Passionate Pursuit of God Pr: WE ARE TO PASSIONATELY PURSUE GOD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Psalm 100, we will find four ways that demonstrate how to pursue God. The _____ way is… I. JOYFULLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Wounds Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 3

THE WOUNDS OF LOVE (JOHN 19:17) Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). (John 19:17) The parents of a ten-year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 30, 2007

God’s love for us.

Certainty in Uncertain Times John 11:1-45 January 7, 2007 On Wednesday, our family drove home from Deb’s parents house in Canada where we spent 5 days playing in the snow and eating great food. On our way through Spokane, I noticed a sign -"Number of Traffic deaths this year" was the heading. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stopping Sin's Progress Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

Contending for the faith

Series: America, Bless God Sermon: Stopping Sin’s Progress Sunday October 31st, 2004 Intro: Jude 3-4 “Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Almighty Power

Contributed by David Perkins on Sep 24, 2007

One simple act of kindness, with the power of God, is greater than anything human beings have made. God’s power is the Almighty power.

Sermon: Most of us, at one time or another, have flown in a commercial jet. They are powerful. You sit there at the end of the runway waiting for the pilot to spool up or rev up the engines, and you hear that whine, that loud whine as they get going and then the pilot releases the brakes and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hearing The Rooster Before It Crows

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a warning signal before we said something or before we did something? How can we hear the rooster BEFORE it crows?

Hearing the Rooster Before it Crows By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:60 But Peter said, "I don’t know what you are talking about." And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. There’s a commercial I really like on television. Have you seen it? It’s a Chevy commercial. The sun is rising and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60

Be Devoted Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Mar 27, 2008

Part 4 of this series is all about taking a fresh look at the power of the Word of God. It is a powerful book that comes to life and when we full engage in His Word it will literally change us for eternity.

Spring Life Part 4- Be Devoted Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Bible Facts- (Sermon Spice) OWU- Kids lack of desire to learn what they were called to do.- I didn’t begin really digging into the bible until college. When I did I learned just how powerful the words inside these pages are. It is a timeless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wounds Of Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 3

TTHE WOUNDS OF LOVE (JOHN 19:17) Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha). (John 19:17) The parents of a ten-year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible