Sermons on Candy Canes:

Freedom Fighting In The 21st Century

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 1, 2005

In this sermon I relate the purpose of July 4th and patriotism to our Christian patriotism, as reflected in Paul’s attitude toward his fellow Jews.

July 3, 2005 Romans 9:1-5 I speak the truth in Christ—I am not lying, my conscience confirms it in the Holy Spirit— I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, those of my own race, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord, Give Me Patience....now!"

Contributed by Eston Williams on Aug 24, 2005

Patience is a gift of the Spirit to be openned each day, not a form of self discipline to be mastered.

On Tuesday mornings at 7 a.m., I meet with a group of six men where we offer each other support, encouragement and accountability as each of us seek to live like Jesus lived and love like Jesus loved. Last Tuesday one of the men in the group asked us all to pray for him to be more patient. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-12

Denomination: Methodist

A God Who Still Moves Stones - An Easter Resurrection Message

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jan 22, 2004

Does God still move stones in our lives? Does the Resurrection of a man 2000 years ago really affect the day to day decisions in our lives today? Let’s explore some answers.

A God Who Still Moves Stones John 20:10-18 This being Easter our leadership met and decided, "You know, we want to get a really special speaker. Why don’t we call the best preacher in the world and ask him to speak." And they did and he said "No". So they said, "Well if we can’t have the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Assailing The Gates"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2004

The church doesn’t exist to protect the camp; but to move against the foe.

“…I will build My church; and the gates of Hades shall not overpower it” This statement by Jesus, in context, is a response to Peter’s confession of Him as the Christ, the Son of the Living God, there in Matthew 16:16 A proper exegesis of this passage would have to include the whole passage, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Orthodox

"Supersizing"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2004

Christians are offered a great deal of ’junk food’; but it is the individual’s responsibility to go to the Word and eat right.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Christ.” I have to begin by telling you where I got the title for this sermon, “Supersizing”. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Orthodox

"Throne Of Judgment; Altar Of Grace"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2005

God’s holiness reveals man’s sin; His grace forgives. But first the man must come to a stark realization.

It is the aim of the enemy of our souls and therefore the way of this passing world, to blur the lines. To fade black and darken white until all is gray and diluted and washed out. To render truth a matter of irrelevance and to diminish personal identity until the individual is measured as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Orthodox

An X-Rated Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 10, 2005

The Nature of Sin - and our Saviour, as illustrated by the story of Tamar & Judah

Title: An X-Rated Sermon: Tamar and the men in her life. Text: Genesis 38 CIT: Selfishness is the root underlying sexual sin; turnabout is fair play. Thesis: Sin exposes a motive and extorts an unexpectedly high cost, but in spite of this, Jesus makes the exchange for us that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Light Of The Lamp-Post Series

Contributed by Ron Hammer on Nov 28, 2005

One of the most enduring images from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is the Lamp-Post. This sermon uses that image as a springboad into the theme of light in the story of redemption.

The Light of the Lamp-Post Selected Texts “Not for me” said Peter; “I’m going to explore in the house.” Everyone agreed to this and that was how the adventures began… And shortly after that they looked into a room that was quite empty except for one big wardrobe; the sort that has a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Discover The Wonder

Contributed by David Korsen on Dec 13, 2005

Of greater concern than the commercialization of Christmas is the trivialization of Christmas. This message seeks to rekindle the AWE that is a fundamental doorway into an authentic experience of God.

DISCOVER THE WONDER INTRODUCTION Let’s have a little fun together... -I want each of you to think of a number between 1-9. -Now multiply that number by nine. -Add the digits of your answer together (if 35, 3 + 5 = 8). -Now subtract five. -Now if A=1, B=2, C=3 etc., what letter is represented by ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Presence Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

God’s great gift of His personal presence has been offered to us.

Christmas Presence Following Jesus, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers We’ve been talking about following Jesus for the past eight weeks or so, examining what a Christ-following life looks like, digging in to the kingdom of heaven – the reality Jesus came to tell us about; because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Easter Means .....

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 5, 2006

This sermons breaks down the meaning of Easter, using Palm Sunday and Passion Sunday illustrations.

Jesus was going on up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethpage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples into the next village and told them they would find a donkey and they were to bring that donkey back to Him so He could ride it into Jerusalem. They found the donkey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other

"Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006

He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

"...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Nothing Better Than

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 12, 2006

A person can do nothing better than: 1- Find satisfaction in life 2- Recognize good 3- Seek to please God

INTRO.- John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Regardless of where we are on the economical, social or spiritual scale of life God wants us to experience the better life, a full life. And some things are just ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Bulge In A High Wall"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 13, 2006

The church in 21st century America, at least, if not around the world today, is standing under a bulge in a high wall.

9 For this is a rebellious people, false sons, sons who refuse to listen to the instruction of the LORD; 10 who say to the seers, “You must not see visions”; And to the prophets, “You must not prophesy to us what is right, speak to us pleasant words, prophesy illusions. 11 “Get out of the way, turn ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:9-13

Denomination: Orthodox

An Invitation To Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores context and content of Jesus’ invitation: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

An Invitation to Fulfillment Fortifying the Foundations # 18 John 7:37-8:1[1] 10-19-03 Turn with me this morning to Lev 23:39-43 39 "’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, (that is about this time of the year—in fact, today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles or ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic