Sermons on Charles Blondin:

Vision For A New Year

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2006

What does the dedication of Jesus have to say to us about our New Year

If you were here early, you might have wondered at the music playing. After all, you don’t often have hymns combined with 1960’s pop music. They were chosen because of their theme. Each promotes a vision, a seeing, a looking forward to something and a hope in the coming days. That was part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No New Year Resolutions

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 3, 2007

Instead of making New Year resolutions, focus on your relationship with Jesus, value the eternal above the temporal, and let God guide your life this year.

No New Year Resolutions. Rom. 12:1-5 INTRO.: New Year’s resolutions include ideas to make us look better and live longer, have more, and to get along better with others. However, they usually serve only to generate guilt when we fail to keep them. Let’s try not to make any resolutions this year. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refreshing Leadership Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

Everything rises and falls on leadership.

Refreshing Leadership 1 Corinthians 16:15-24 Leadership is vital in any organization, especially within the church. It is important this morning, to know how vital it is to have leadership. I believe the key to the success of any organization; especially the key to the success of the church is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Keys To Success Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

It is essential to have the right attitudes to build a dynamic church.

Three Keys to Success 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 A traveler was between flights in an airport and she was a little bit hungry, so she went tot the lounge and bought a small pack of cookies. She sat down to read her newspaper and to snack on her cookies. Gradually she became aware of a rustling sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Greed Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007

Greed is a powerful and prevalent enemy to spirituality, but God has shown us how to overcome it.

The Enemy Within - Greed. I Tim. 6:6-10 INTRO.: This morning we begin a new series of messages titled “The Enemy Within.” We will examine some of the great obstacles to living the Christian life. Opposition to the Christian comes from both outside and inside. From the outside, Satan hurls his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Fatigue Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007

The Christian can sleep better if he has learned sleep comes from God, has learned to trust God, and has learned Life’s real meaning.

The Enemy Within _Fatigue. Psalm 127:1, 2 INTRO.: How often have we heard someone say, “I was just too tired to get up and go to Sunday School?” or, “I work so hard all week, I’m just worn out by Sunday.” This kind of fatigue is an enemy of spirituality. ILLUS.: Joke about sleeping in Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 22, 2007

A sermon on the danger of anger and how Jesus would have us handle anger.

The Enemy Within: Anger. Matt. 5:21-24 INTRO.: Matt. 5:21-48 records a group of six sayings Bible scholars sometimes call the “antitheses” section of the Sermon on the Mount. They set Jesus’ teachings in contrast to the legalistic practices of the religious leaders. Each begins, “you have heard, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Escape From Prison Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 31, 2007

The periods of servitude Israel spent in Egypt and Babylon were times repentance; an allegory depicting the meaning of Lent for us.

Septuagesima C ESCAPING PRISON Luke 6:27-38 READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28 Psalm 37:(1-2), 3-9, (10-17) BCP 384 I Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Jesus said, “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Song Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2007

A sermon on the suffering of Jesus based on Isaiah 52 and 53.

THE SONG OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT Isa. 53:1-9 INTRO.: Hundreds of years before Jesus came to earth prophets predicted the events of His life. His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection were set forth by these inspired men in great detail Even His return in glory was predicted long before His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All His Benefits

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

It’s by living God focused instead of problem focused that we can enjoy the abundant life that God planned for us to enjoy. There are many benefits to serving God and living in His Kingdom.

Matthew 8:23 And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him. 24 And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. 25 And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. 26 And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: *other

It's Time For A Change

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

If you’ve been in your situation for a LONG TIME and NOTHING is CHANGING, You may need to STOP what you’ve been DOING and START doing something else. If your life gets better in any substantial amout it WILL BE because of something YOU DO or something

In John 5 ----We find the Account of a man who was Crippled and couldn’t walk. For 38 Years this man had been in that same spot ----doing the SAME THING. Now there is something to be said for CONSISTENCY and PATIENCE ---But this may be going to far. John 5:6-7 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew ...read more

Scripture: John 5:6-11

Denomination: *other

Determined To Receive

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

When our desire for something better gets bigger than the reasons "why not" then we are on our way to receiving from God, but it takes determination on our part, then God will meet us there....

Luke 5:27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me. 28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. I love the simplicity that we see in these verses....... Three of the Gospel Writers record ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: *other

Strong In The Lord

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

We will have troubles in life, but Jesus is the way to overcome them all. We must learn to look past the trouble and see that God is with us and we don’t have to be overcome...

Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Aren’t you glad that WE don’t have to make it through this life ON OUR OWN Strength....... But we can....and are even encouraged in the Word of God to TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE of God’s Resources...... We have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: *other

Do With What You Have

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Mar 22, 2007

There are times in life when even though we are where God sent us that things go wrong. It’s often in these times that God is leading us to another place. We need to always remember that God has a plan for our provision where ever He may lead.

1 Kings 17:1-9 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-10

Denomination: *other