Sermons on Chaos And Confusion:

Our Name And Identity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009

This passage in Proverbs 22 illustrates our potential for our names, positions, judgments and behaviors.

OUR NAME AND IDENTITY Text: Proverbs 22: 1 – 2, 8 – 9 & 22 – 23 Someone once said “True wealth is not found in gold, silver or other tangible forms of treasure. It is found in the possession of a reputation for honor, integrity, and justice”. (Walter Bruggemann, Charles B. Cousar, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

How Do You Know God Exists? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 8, 2009

What will you say if someone asks you "Why do you believe God exists and does it really mean anything?"

Before we study Ephesians, we will do a 5 week series on apologetics. Apologetics is the word for defending what you believe. What would you say if you were asked the following questions? How do you know God really exists? Why do you trust the Bible as God’s Word? Why is Jesus Christ God and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Kinds Of Wisdom - Choose One

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jun 16, 2008

The wisdom of the world or the wisdom of God - and the wisdom choice of the Christian

James 3:13 – 4: 12 Two kinds of wisdom As some of you will know, I have quite a large garden, and at the moment it is something of a blank canvas. I have grand plans for it is development! And as part of these grand plans, last weekend, we planted some trees. Now, I didn’t do much in the way ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Dec 24, 2007

The humble beginnings of Jesus in Bethlehem are not really so humble at all because he came to deliver all of us regardless of our place on the economic ladder or position in society.

Humble Beginnings Luke 2:8-20 December 16, 2007 A couple of years ago, Toni and I were trying to get home from vacation. Our plans called for us to catch a plane out of Miami International Airport to Chicago and then on to Fort Wayne. The problem occurred when we arrived in Miami just a day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Centurion Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 25, 2008

Part 6 in Easter series, focusing on the personal encounter of the centurion at the cross with the crucified Christ and its lessons and parallels for each of us.

SURPRISING ’STARS’ OF THE PASSION Part 6: The Centurion Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Easter Sunday AM 3/23/2008 INTRODUCTION: As I certainly hope everyone has realized by now, today is Easter – Resurrection Sunday! It is the day in which we commemorate that day of days when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 11 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 11 Hope is an amazing thing. Hope is more than an emotion. It’s more than fantasy. It’s more than just believing really hard. “Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the intangible to become reality.” Avery D. Miller said that. Hope is patiently waiting expectantly for the intangible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah's Diary Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 6, 2007

This is a message in a series of sermons from the book of Lamentations. This particular message is a survey of the book.

I would like to take a few moments to discuss a subject that many times we would just prefer to ignore. That’s the subject of sin. At some time or another we all have allowed ourselves to enjoy the short-lived pleasures of sin. I would venture to say many of us have found ourselves enjoying these ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace--2nd Gift Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 10, 2007

2nd in Advent Series on Christmas Gifts

A little boy and a little girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded “Silent Night” with the words, “sleep in heavenly beans.” His sister elbowed him, and said, “No. Not beans, peas!” The way many of us feel by the time we are ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

The One And Only Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 19, 2007

Jesus Christ is the one and only God.

The One and Only Text: Col. 1:15-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Someone once asked a banker how he trained his staff to recognize counterfeit notes: The banker said, that’s simple, I have them handling the real thing all day, so when a counterfeit note comes into their hands, they know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Methodist

Guardians At The Gate Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 13, 2007

I began with a true story of a young girl rescued and brought to know Jesus. Father’s are to be guardians at the gate of their home, protecting their children from the sin and immorality of the culture, teaching the word of God and demonstrating love and

In Jesus Holy Name June 17, 2007 Text: Deuteronomy 11:1, 4:9 Father’s Day “Guardians at the Gate ” Story: “Father of the Year Essay” Merced County by Halley I think my step-dad is “father of the Year” because of our unique story. Let me explain. Long before I was born, my mother ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Time Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 3 - The Time Review – You are going to get sick of this, but I want to make sure that you not only know it by memory but you know it by heart. Our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We illustrate this by Hands Up, Hands Open, Hands Out. We will do nothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong & Courageous Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

Be Bold in your Actions for Christ!

BE STRONG & COURAGEOUS Boldness in Action JOSHUA 1:1-18 1 Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Allow Our Lives, Destiny's To Be Shaped By Or Even Influenced ?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? I am meeting more and more people who once walked with the Lord and wound up getting hurt and walking away...what can be done? We look at it in this message of hope!

Why do we allow our lives, destiny's to be shaped by or even influenced by others words? „X We have all encountered those all too eager people, who feel they are shaping us and keeping us from our own lack of wisdom... I look now at them and just speak blessing into their lives. It truly is only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Mismatch Between Our Expectations And God's Answer"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

Mark 11:1-11 “A Mismatch between Our Expectations and God’s Answer” By: Ken Suaer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chatt., TN eastridgeumc.org Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem just five days before His bloody Crucifixion is one of the stories that all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist