Sermons on Care For The Needy:

Right Hand Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 28, 2002

Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.

Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justice For The Nations

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jan 14, 2003

Justice is not just a matter for that guy over there, nor is it simply a matter of punishment. God shows us His brand of justice in His Servant-Savior who would make us just by grace and then send us out as agents of justice to the world.

Epiphany 1 B Isaiah 42:1-7 Justice for the Nations 01/12/03 The images seem so stark in contrast don’t they? Last week our chancel was decorated in color and light, green trees and a Christmas stable. This week it’s back to its original design. It’s beautiful still, but bare in contrast, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer And Leadership Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 20, 2003

4th in the series "Patterns for Prayer." This sermon explores the link between prayer and leadership--prayer by and for leaders.

In his "Diary and Remembrances" the Rev. Nathaniel Randolph Snowden recorded a conversation he had with a Quaker named Potts. Snowden recalled: "I was riding with Mr. Potts in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania near to the Valley Forge.. Mr. Potts was a Senator in our State & a Whig. I told him I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dinner Guest

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent Mary and Martha

5th Sunday in Lent John 12:1-8 The Dinner Guest 12:1 ¶ Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at table with him. 3 Mary took a pound of costly ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Judgment: Not What You Think Series

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 12, 2003

Judgment of Believers is not to be feared but should move us to deeds in Christ with confidence.

Sermon: Judgment: Not What You Think Matt 25:31-41 July 6, 2003 READ TEXT The Final Judgment - Trial & Judgment date: Sometime in the very near future The place: Heaven’s Court Judge: God Prosecutor: Satan Defense Lawyer: Jesus Christ Defendant: You You have died and passed from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Take The Road Less Traveled

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

The Route of Jesus with the woman at the well!

DO YOU TAKE THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED?? JOHN 4:3-39 The road to Samaria was less traveled!! But our reading said He must needs go through Samaria!! This was both a city and a region in the heart Of Palestine It was close to the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. The Holy Spirit sent Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Presence Of The Holy Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2005

A sermon with an emphasis on baptism.

Acts 10:34-43 “The Presence of the Holy Spirit” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Cornelius was a Roman officer, a Gentile, a part of the occupation, and therefore he was Peter’s enemy and his oppressor. At the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: United Methodist

You Might Be A Pharisee.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2002

If you are more rules than relationship, You might be a Pharisee

INTRODUCTION „X Read some of the ¡§You might be from Missouri¡¨ jokes. „X Have you ever walked out of a restroom with a trail to toilet paper trailing behind you? Have you ever been caught in one of those embarrassing situations in which everyone around you knew that something was not quite right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Quietnes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 15, 2007

Being quiet before God is as important as being busy for him.

The Call to Quietness I have to say that I am very glad that our gospel reading today skips over the horrific story of the beheading of John the Baptist, and rather moves on chronologically from last week. We read then how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples in ministry for the first time. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God’s Love For A Fractured Society Series

Contributed by Gary Birch on Dec 6, 2009

We live in a fractured society with all sorts of hurts, pains and problems, but God’s love is still total for each one of us. He has given us a hope for future glory and help in the mean time.

What do we mean by ‘fractured society’? Here’s a few words we might use or that others have used to describe a fractured society: Deprivation, resignation, hopelessness, pain, suffering, division, hatred, bondage, separation, ideologically or religiously divided, tension-filled world. There ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

A Pig, By Any Other Name, Still Smells Just As Bad Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 23 in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

The Christian and the Social Order (BFM #23) A pig, by any other name, still smells just as bad Text: Matthew 5:13-16 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) How many of you have ever listened to Dr. James Dobson? Or watched Dr. D. James Kennedy on TV? Or maybe you’ve read some of Dr. Albert Mohler Jr. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being The Hands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2009

A message about impacting the world like Jesus did.

Being The Hands of Christ Romans 12:9-21 * There is a story told about this picture on the screen. During World War II when the Nazis were bombing London, there was an Anglican Church that had a statue of Jesus on their lawn with his arms outstretched. The caption below the statue read, “Come unto ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Prepared?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2011

Jesus wants us to be prepared for His return, to be faithful and wise servants who are actively involved in the work of His Kingdom. We need to keep watch and stay invested in His Kingdom.

Are you the type of person who tends to wait until the last minute to take care of important things? • Do you wait until the last minute to study for an exam? • Do you wait until April 14 to file your income tax return due on April 15? • Do you postpone going to the see the doctor until you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Integrity Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is meant to teach us the qualifications of pastors and deacons and what it could mean for our lives.

Proper Order In the House Of God – Leadership Integrity 1 Timothy 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We all like order – howbeit, maybe not the same order 1. Take Denise and I for example: if it can be done in more than one way – we will do it differently a. Making a bed b. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist