Sermons on Characters:

Using Discernment Not Judgementalism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When the Pharisees saw this, they asked his disciples, "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" Jesus said, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick." (Matt. 9:10-12)

How Jesus Exercised Discerning Judgments People often misunderstand one statement that Jesus made, "Judge not less you be judged yourself." (Matthew 7:1) Actually, Jesus taught that no one should try to play God by assuming a position as the final judge of what is right. The Lord showed amazing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Finding hope, which is confidence in the Savior.

Title: Hope Text: Acts 2:22-39 Acts 2 has been called the record of the birthday of the church. This is true. It was the beginning of "the Way", as they called it. It was the beginning of the gospel of Christ being preached, that He was the resurrected Son of God. Peter preached statements ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abide In Me

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2003

Abiding in Christ is the key for the three relationships in Jn 15: RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) RELATIONSHIP to other believers Jn 15: 12-18 & RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27)

Relationships Let us open in prayer Father, I pray that you will anoint my words this evening that they may be words for each of us from you. I ask what I say may be relevant in our Christian lives. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Maddy and I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

True Worship

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 31, 2003

God wants us to worship in Spirit and in Truth.

INTRODUCTION: Last month I opened the door for us to discuss True Worship during our sermon on building a spiritual house. If you recall, I said there were three things needed to make a church a spiritual house: True Worship Effective Praise Presence of God No one can make that first point ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Exist To Exalt Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 25, 2006

Sermon 1 in a series Why does the Church Exist. The church Exists to Exalt the Savior, To Evangelize the Lost, To Equip, Encourage, and Edify The Saints.

Intro: What is the most important question you should ask in your life? Why am I here? Many struggle with the reason they are alive. Some wonder if they are some cosmic coincidence. Often people fall prey to the false teaching that we are nothing more than a freak combination of chemicals that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

(Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

A look at Hebrews definition of faith

We’re looking at Hebrews 11. How can we be God’s incredibles? Those who received this letter were finding things tough and were tempted to give up. Hebrews 11 is meant to encourage them to go forward in faith. To keep on believing and make a difference for God. To realise as verse 2 says – that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 More Ways To Be Wise

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 25, 2006

Select verses from Provebs 26-31

Islington Baptist Church March 26, 2006 Proverbs 26-31 Scripture reading: Exodus 32 Even more ways to be wise This we must remember if we are going to be truly wise. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire.

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 24, 2005

Is your faith strong enough to stand the fire?

Are you strong enough to stand the fire? ____________________________________________________ Are you strong enough to stand the fire? The fire of temptation, the fire of tribulations, the fire to stand up to stand Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Thorn- Power In Weakness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 8, 2005

What was Paul’s thorn in the flesh, and what can we learn from it?

Paul’s thorn- power in weakness. 2 Cor 11:30-12:10 WBC 10 July 5am How many people do you know who, when they are challenged as to their credentials, as to whether "God is with them" respond - "actually, I’m an utter coward. I’ve had to cry off with my tail between my legs. (… ’take time out’… ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Saints Day 2005

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 1, 2005

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. But how can man be righteous?

The Beatitudes Story: It’s All Saints day today - and of course it is our Patronal Service today But do we have any Saints among us? Elsie "Are you a Saint?" (Elsie is a Churchwarden!) The term saint is used in the NT section of the Bible and is the word hagios meaning: sacred , pure or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005

#3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trustful Expectation, Hope! (2) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 11, 2005

Hope is a trustful expectation. It is knowing, or having the confidence that what God has done for us in the past guarantees our inclusion in what God will do for us in the future.

Series Title: Pastoral Leadership, By Example (Titus) Message Title: Trustful Expectation, HOPE! Scripture: Titus 1:2 Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness--2 a faith and knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Nov 17, 2005

Basic introduction to Narnia story and comparison to the Kingdom of God

Nov 27, 2005 Advent 1 Template for planning David Selleck Lakeside United Methodist, Muskegon, Michigan Felt Need: What does Narnia have to do with my Christian Walk? Hoped for results: To demonstrate how CS Lewis wrote about Narnia and how we can use the parallel of the Kingdom of God to help ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Wise Guys And Starry Skies

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 11, 2005

Sermon about the Magi

WISE GUYS AND STARRY SKIES MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION... "Wise Guys and Starry Skies" Memory I remember attending a church when I was growing up that put a great effort into drama and musicals. I recall being in several of these musicals when I was a child. I of course had speaking parts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ