Sermons on Changed Lives:

A Brother Who Sins Against You

Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006

Following the directions provided by Jesus when another Christian sins against you.

A Brother Who Sins Against You Matthew 18: 15-20 1. There is a big difference between knowing about God, and actually knowing God. 2. There are many people who know about God, but don’t actually know Him. a. We can read and study the Bible. b. We can have all kinds of documents highlighted. c. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshipping Together Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 13, 2006

Discover the essentials of worshipping together as a church in this potent message from the book of Malachi.

“Worshipping Together” Malachi 1:1-3:15 Well, we are on Day #36 in our 40 Days of Community, and we’ve been talking about all the ways we’re better together. Remember some of our themes – reaching out as “partners”, growing as “batteries,” serving like “slaves” (after all, you’re just a “doulos”) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing The Rooster Before It Crows

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Dec 14, 2006

Wouldn’t it be great if we had a warning signal before we said something or before we did something? How can we hear the rooster BEFORE it crows?

Hearing the Rooster Before it Crows By Rev. Dan Mahan Luke 22:60 But Peter said, "I don’t know what you are talking about." And as soon as he said these words, the rooster crowed. There’s a commercial I really like on television. Have you seen it? It’s a Chevy commercial. The sun is rising and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:60

Jesus Needs A Break! Mark 7:24-37

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Depictions of Christ suffering on the cross are common in Christian literature and iconography. Few though are the depictions of Jesus walking around exhausted, during his earthly ministry. Yet the tiredness of Jesus is seen commonly in the Gospels, and

Our Gospel reading this morning is from Mark chapter 7, where we come across a Jesus who is tired - tired, I think, to the point of exhaustion. This is not the sort of depiction of Jesus that is given much attention by the church. I’ve never seen a stained-glass window with an image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

12 Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David & Bathsheeba

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on David and Besheba; A story of sex, lies and murder, starring the ’man after God’s own heart’!

"You can get a large audience together for a strip-tease act-that is, to watch a girl undress on the stage. Now suppose you came to a country where you could fill a theatre by simply bringing a covered plate on to the stage and then slowly lifting the cover so as to let everyone see, just before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When The Spirit Comes Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how we can know that the Spirit is in our midst.

When the Spirit Comes Ephesians 3:14-21 A guy named Pete once got a job as a switchman with the railroad, and he had many weeks of training. Finally the last day came, and the supervisor took him into the switch booth to test his readiness. The following conversation took place: Supervisor: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Light Unto My Path Series

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 3, 2007

The importance of studying the Scriptures.

A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH (2 Timothy 3:16-17) “The Importance of Studying Your Bible” The Scripture reading this morning will be from 2 Timothy, chapter 3, verses 16 and 17. And the title of the message is “A Light Unto My Path.” Last Sunday I mentioned five “IF’s” that will be required if Grace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007

Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Part 4 - Service Giving And Mercy Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2005

In this sermon we examine the biblical definition and use of Srvice (or helps), giving and mercy in the spiritual gifts.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 4 – “Service, Giving and Mercy” Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Confrontation With The Devil

Contributed by John Gerald on Apr 29, 2005

How to face the devil with confidence, and not be taken with his lies.

CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Rev. John W. Gerald I. CONFRONTATION WITH THE DEVIL Gen. 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Satan challenges ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Risky Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

Faith we all have it but sometimes we have faith in th wrng things. Church people tend to have safe faithand take few risk for the kingdom.

Risky Faith Hebrews 11:1-8 I have been thinking about faith this week. I started thinking about people, that I know that have faith. The first group that comes to mind are the ones that I have sat with at the hospital. The ones that say, “I’m Ready!” Their only question is why do I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 9, 2005

Those who are poor in spirit are those who have learned that trusting God is the only things that gives them life, and are the ones who are truly blessed.

Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-11 May 1, 2005 Sometimes, there are some interesting typos in new editions of the Bible. One edition of the Holy Book translated a verse from Exodus 20 as “Thou shall commit adultery.” John 8:11 was rendered “Go and sin on more.” I know that most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Women In The Life And Teachings Of Jesus

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 10, 2005

Jesus placed high value on women during His earthly ministry. We should do the same.

Women in the Life and Teachings of Jesus Mark 16:9 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 8, 2005 Introduction (see footnote for credit) “Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils.” I find it interesting and very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

Do Sheep Hear Their Shepherd's Voice?

Contributed by William Mouser on May 17, 2005

Sheep know their shepherd’s voice. Does our behavior show that we are Jesus’ sheep?

Psalm 23, John 10:1-10 Do Sheep hear their shepherd’s voice? There is a story told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Apparently, sometime after being president for a very long time, he got tired of smiling that trade-mark Roosevelt smile and saying the trade-mark Roosevelt things at all ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican