Sermons on C Epiphany 2:

Is It Really Devil Who Made Me Do It?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Mar 15, 2007

Taking ownership of ones wrong doings

Since the earliest days of man when Eve uttered these words, “"The serpent deceived me, and I ate.’’ (Genesis 3:13b NKJV) we have attempted to blame Satan for every time we go astray. While it is true that the devil and the demons have played a role in our separation from God, ultimately the fault ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Crushing the criticism that divides the family

Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's Treasure -The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007

A sermon on the unique gift of the Holy Spirt in the life of the believer

Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God When I'm Hurting Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007

When suffering, disease, pain comes into our lives we often deal with the feelings of frustratio, anger and questions for God. Several reasons for disease, illness, etc are provided: sin, our environment, the sin of others, as an opportunity to give glor

In Jesus Holy Name March 18, 2007 Text: James 5:7-12 Lent IV - Redeemer “Where is God When I’m Hurting?” Rev. John Stott in his book “The Cross of Christ” has a chapter entitled “Suffering and Glory”. The fact of suffering is the greatest challenge to the Christian faith and has been ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Lift Off Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Although Jesus completed his earthly ministry and ascended into heaven, His work did not stop there. He commissions His disciples to carry on His work here daily. Are we doing that?

March, 2007 “The Great Lift Off” Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1:6-11 INTRODUCTION: We think of the Ascension as a cosmological event, a space flight, a transfer of a person from earth to heaven; but that is not what it meant to the early church. It meant the TRANSFER of RESPONSIBILITY from Jesus to his ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Careful Or Carefree Hospitality

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

Are we disciples who struggle constantly to keep up with our commitments to Christ or do we follow Him in a way that our work flows out of His will for us.

March, 2007 “Careful or Carefree Hospitality” Luke 10:38-42 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture Martha invited Jesus and his disciples to her house so that He would have a place to teach. Mary, Martha, and Lazarus lived in the town of Bethany; and Martha the older sister, was the hostess. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Man's Anger - God's Righteousness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

Moses was so mad he lost his leadership. Anger is a dangerous emotion that needs God’s guidance.

What makes you really mad? What do you do when you get upset and angry? Moses learned a hard lesson about anger in Numbers 20. Anger can make it easier to do wrong. Did you see our bulletin this week? Did you read the verse in Words to live by? James 1:19-20 Open you Bible to that passage and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Has To Say About Money

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 30, 2007

Jesus wanrs us that money can become a competing god in our lives.

“What Jesus Has to Say about Money” July 29, 2007 I am scared to death to be speaking about the subjects of the next three weeks. This message is not about our present church financial issues. We live in a society that is fascinated with money, sex and power (pride). We are bombarded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Your Go-To Guy? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Aug 1, 2007

This sermon talks about Luke’s account of the giving of the Lord’s Prayer. It approaches the subject of prayer and how we often neglect to go to our *best* go-to guy, God.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who grants us good gifts. Amen. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ When was the last time you had to ask someone for help? Who was it that you asked? Did they say “yes”? Did they turn you away? I had to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ultimate Treasure #5 - Spoils

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 4, 2007

Part 5 of a 5 part series used for VBS at Welcome Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Lemont Il.

WHMBC VBS 2007 – Treasure #5 – Spoils Luke 18:18-22 The young man that we are about to be introduced to may have the distinction of being the only man recorded in the gospels who came to Jesus and went away in worse condition than when he came. He came to the right person, asked the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23, Luke 18:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The State Of The Body Address Series

Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon detailing End Time scenarios and our reaction it.

The State of the Body Address Ephesians 6:12-18 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God that ye ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Creation Of Humility Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 5, 2007

God strips away from Gideon everything he had confidence in so that Gideon will have confidence in God. Learn the basis of humility and how God works it in us.

Last time we saw timid, but stubborn Gideon. He thought he was incapable of obeying God in rescuing Israel from the Midianites. He asked God for several signs - including two different signs with the fleece as a way of proving that God was really going to do what He said. So now it’s almost as if ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 9, 2007

Asks the question: are you a peacekeeper or a peacemaker?

Matt 5.9 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." Intro video: Virtual Family Isn’t that a great invention! Many people are like that family. The words they say might sound nice, but under the surface, they’re really not happy. They just don’t want to have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity In Context Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

We can only understand His mercy within the context of all that He has spoken to us in the Scriptures. Be on your guard for those who misuse the message of God’s love and mercy for their own ends.

Christianity in Context, Part-1, Luke 4:4 Introduction Have you ever been misquoted or had your words taken so far out of context that by the time you heard what someone said you said it isn’t what you said at all? As a Pastor I know that words are powerful. As I was doing some research for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 11, 2007

One of the few things Jesus promised us in this life is persecution!

Matt 5.10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." On June 17, 2004, when Sister Jiang Zongxiu went to the market in Guizhou Province, China, she thought it would be just another day. Along with her mother-in-law, Jiang went through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist