Sermons on Carol Rivest:

Narnia: Capturing The Wonder Of The Season Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Dec 14, 2005

This is the first of 3 messages (with an advent theme) relating the story of Christmas to the story of Narnia. It sets the context of the story.

CAPTURING THE WONDER OF CHRISTMAS -- Pastor Mark Thornton -- Sunday, November 27, 2005 (Note - this is more of an outline than a manuscript. I elaborated and illustrated more than what is printed here.) * One of the drawbacks of celebrating Christmas every year is that the story of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: *other

Building The Walls And Hanging The Gates

Contributed by Rev. Richard Norman on Apr 12, 2008

Prayer is the first step to achieving desired results.

Building the Walls and Hanging the Gates October 29, 2006 Penn Yan NY Neh 1:1-5 In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, 2 Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that survived the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gift Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

A proclamation of God's incredible gift of love and the invitation to unwrap it.

[Title Slide] One of the greatest stories I have ever come across is the story of the father and son Dick and Rick Hoyt. Rick, was born in 1962 with severe cerebral palsy and would be unable to walk or care for himself. It was a trying time for the family. At the age of 15 he communicated to his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Mary - Ordinary Yet Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 14, 2010

Despite being the Mother of Jesus we get the feeling that Mary was quite an ordinary person. Yet, when the angel appeared to her, she has an extraordinary response of faith. Our call is to know that Jesus brings ordinary people into His family.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-questionable-genealogy/ Message Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:16 Mary – Ordinary Yet Extraordinary. Here is a question we don’t ask very often … “How would you react if an angel spoke to you?” Angels are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 21, 2007

Peace on Earth can never start until we each surrender one-by-one and let the Prince reign in our hearts! Here’s what you can be merry about!

Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (NIV) In a world of tragedy, sadness, war, and loneliness, some people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Real Reason For The Season

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

Surely it is good we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But why did God send His only Son? What was the reason? It ultimately leads to the cross and forgiveness, and our salvation.

We talked last week about “What if.” We looked at the Dickens Story “A Christmas Carol” and while acknowledging that “Christ” was not mentioned in the story, as Christians, we look for the message of Christ everywhere. And as such, we said that we might look at the “Spirits” of Christmas past, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Lesson Hard Learned Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Let’s learn from the life of Jonah

INTRO: A minister, boy scout, computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. Pilot came back to the cabin and said the plane was going down and there were only three parachutes and four people. Pilot: “I should take one because I have a wife and three small children” (took & jumped). ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peace Through Obedience To The Word

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

If most people haven’t read God’s word, they aren’t seeing Christ’s command, and there’s nothing in their hearts for the Holy Spirit to help them understand. So the peace that Jesus promises us is lost for the lack of trying.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Jesus says that those who love him will keep his word; and those who don’t love him won’t keep it. Those who keep his word will be filled with the Holy Spirit, who will teach us and guide us according to the will of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Reflections Of Identity Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 12, 2008

Exploring Phil. 2 to understand how our identities are to reflect that of Jesus, adjusted to celebrating Mother’s Day.

REFLECTIONS OF IDENTITY Second in series: “Identity Theft?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday May 11, 2008 AM Mother’s Day INTRODUCTION: I have spent most of my life listening to people tell me how much I remind them of my mother. As a boy and later a young man, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Maiden's Christmas Song

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007

Joy, gratitude, and mercy, are a part of our calling as Christians. We often do more this time of year, but our calling extends beyond the Christmas holiday, our calling is a part of our lives every day. I can’t help but think that Mary didn’t just sing

At the turn of the 18th century, Christmas could be a very dangerous time for ordinary common folk like us. Back in those days, it was customary for bands of young men to go door-to-door, demanding food and drink and in exchange provide a song for the household’s entertainment. If nothing was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Methodist

Semper Paratus Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 2, 2007

The inbreak of God, whether now or in the day of His return, is both judgment and blessing. But if we are always prepared, we can handle the judgment without being destroyed and can receive blessings even though disguised.

If we prepare, we can handle just about anything. Preparation allows us to handle both negatives and positives. If we are ready, we can take the negatives and deal with the blows that fall on us. And if we are ready, we can also enjoy the positives and receive the blessings. When I was growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

What A Wise Man Knows About Mothers

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

Mothers are not perfect, mothers will fight for their children, mothers love their children, and mothers know their children.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in this message. WHAT A WISEMAN KNOWS ABOUT MOTHERS Mother’s Day, 2007 Jay Davis Robison 1 KINGS 3:16-28 Happy Mother’s Day! Of course should celebrate moms more often, Let’s face it, mothers do a lot for us they have a special ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because He Said So

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Sep 21, 2009

This sermon deals with the concept of the authority of Christ as well as biblical and scriptural authority.

Scripture: Matthew 7: 28-29 Message: Because He Said So Anthony Perry Introduction: ἐîïõóßá: [exousia /ex•oo•see•ah/] We are going to look at the subject of authority found in these verses. These verses come at the end of a teaching session called the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus goes through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing Yourself As God Sees You Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009

If we are to have revival and a fresh outpouring from God it is necessary for us to see ourselves as God sees us. This includes understanding where God wants us to be, where we are at, and how to get back to where we should be.

CONDITIONS FOR REVIVAL: SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU PROVERBS 21:2 Introduction: We have been looking at what it is going to take to see God’s power working in our lives and through us in the lives of the church and our community. We have observed how Isaiah was transformed by seeing God in His ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:2

Denomination: Baptist