Sermons on Change Is Good:

Palm Sunday - What Is It All About?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 10, 2007

The expected Messiah, brought an emotional response, and disappointment as the expected results were not forthcoming, but there was an exciting reality - life through death!

A Composite Reading of the Palm Sunday Record Matthew 21:1-11 – Mark 11:1-11 - Luke 19:29-44 - John 12:12-26 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Ambition is bad, right?...not necessarily.

The Power of Ambition “Uncharted” Week 2 September 19, 2004 Drama: “Make it Happen” You could sum up every over-the-top success seminar you’ve ever attended in a single word: • “AMBITION” We’re not exactly lacking for social icons who EMBODY that word, are we? IMAG 01 – Donald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Its A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 21, 2007

God looks upon the sin in your heart that hampers God’s very best for you. He will clean your heart, but He will not enter in without being invited first. This means we have to be real with ourselves and turn back to God, stop rationalizing sin and call

Introduction Illustration – Sea Biscuit: It’s heart I watched the movie “Sea Biscuit” the other night. One of my favorite scenes is near the beginning where the horse trainer is searching for one horse that he can groom into a champion. He wasn’t looking for a horse that was already a champion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Any Word From The Lord?

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

We still need to ask the same question that Zedekiah asked Jeremiah in Jeremiah 37:17 “Is there any word from the Lord?” The answer to that question is a definite, “Yes.” God is still communicating to us today; it is not a new revelation or message, but a

Is There Any Word From The Lord? Jeremiah 37:17 We live in an age of high technology. We have become so advanced that we can communicate with people on the other side of the earth without delay. And we can communicate in a number of ways: Mail, radio, TV, telephone, cell phone, fax, email, or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 37:17

My Soul Is Satisfied

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. The theme of this psalm is satisfaction. David with his loyal followers had left Jerusalem by the Jericho road. The Jericho road led through the northern part of the wilder

MY SOUL IS SATISFIED--PSALM 63 Introduction: The Writer and Occasion is stated in the Superscription It says “A Psalm of David when he was in the wilderness of Judah.” This Psalm, like chapter 62 probably belongs to the time of Absolom’s rebellion. There are several reasons why this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew--The Power Of An Ordinary Life

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007

God doesn’t need to use superstars. There is power in an ordinary life.

March 18, 2007 "Andrew--The Power of an Ordinary Life" John 1:35-42 INTRODUCTION: We don’t hear much about Andrew in the scriptures, but he was the first one of the disciples that Jesus called. He lived in Bethsaida of Galilee and was a fisherman. He was a very ordinary person--more of a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Methodist

"By Faith Moses .....refused”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 21, 2007

Temptation comes from three sources: world, flesh, and the devil. There are three words to remember when facing temptation: Flight, Faith, and Fight

Moses ranks along with Abraham, David, and Daniel as one of the truly great men of Old Testament times. His shadow lies on 1500 years of Hebrew history. His influence is felt in our courts of justice in the western world to this day. It all stemmed from a choice he made when he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Passion For God

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 23, 2007

Where is our passion for God?

A Passion for God Psalm 42:1-2 1. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? A recent poll was taken among pastors across then nation. The question was asked, “What do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Press On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 27, 2007

Press On Toward the Goal 1) Conscious of your limitations 2) Confident in your Lord (Sermon theme and parts by Armin J. Panning)

4,000 steps (3 km). That’s the average number of strides one takes during the course of a day (www.feetforlife.org). Over a year you will take 1.46 million steps. How many steps have you taken so far in your lifetime? It might be interesting to calculate that number but what is more important than ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Persuaders

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 28, 2007

These are the people that put hell on high alert.

I’m preaching this message entitled: The Persuaders, I’m beginning with this text in numbers because I want you to see what persuaded looks like (Joshua and Caleb were persuaded) Then you may say: But they didn’t persuade anyone else, But You’d be wrong: The fact is they persuaded the next ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 30, 2007

Who was Pontius Pilate? Read this sermon to find out more.

Passion/Palm Sunday Yr C, 1/04/2007 Lk 23:1-49 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Jesus and Pontius Pilate” Today we focus on one of the key actors of Christ’s Passion, Pontius Pilate. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Armour 2

Contributed by Robert Cox on Apr 1, 2007

Put on the Armour!

Eph 6:10-18 was our scripture this morning. Let’s look once more at it. 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Like Scotch Tape: You Can't See Him But He's Always There

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

The part that faith plays in our relationship to God when we are not able to see Him at work in our lives or feel His presence.

April,2007 “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him But He’s Always There” Hebrews 11:1-13 INTRODUCTION: This morning I was going to give each of you a piece of scotch tape when you came in the door. This was to remind you of today’s message, “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Like Sears: He Has Everything

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

Do we limit God by saying that He has everything but then don’t believe it? Do we limit Him by saying, "Maybe it is not for me."

April, 2007 “God is Like Sears: He Has Everything” Colossians 2:6-15 INTRODUCTION: “God is Like Sears: He Has Everything.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Most people would probably say, “Yes, I would agree,” however, why then do so many people, including Christians, often live ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

The World Has Gone After Him

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007

Palm Sunday consisted of three groups of people coming to greet Jesus.

Introduction I. One of the few television programs that I enjoy watching is American Idol. A. Not so much the episodes of the tryouts, but B. I do enjoy hearing some of these would be famous performers, and guessing who will win. C. Just for the record, if I were going to vote, I would vote ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist