Sermons on Charles Templeton:

Passport To Life Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The love that Christians hold for one another and their self-sacrifice is evidence that they have been transformed from life that ends in death to eternal life with the Father.

I JOHN 3:13-24 PASSPORT TO LIFE There are some powerful and surprising statements in I John 3 ". . . we know we have passed from death to life because we love the brothers. The man who does not love is among the living dead." Christians gather in churches for many reasons, but chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-24

Denomination: Anglican

You Are Holy Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21, 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Anglican

Do This To Remember Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

This homily is to demonstrate that by His actions on Holy Thursday at the Last Supper, he shows the intimate connection of personal service and love in the community to divine worship at the Euchrist.

HOLY THURSDAY “DO THIS TO COMMEMORATE ME” 1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end" (Jn 13:1). These words from the Gospel text just proclaimed clearly underline the climate of Holy Thursday. They give us an insight into what Christ felt "on the night when he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Anglican

Reflections In The Lake Of Galilee

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The Lord of all, the Creator, sent Jesus Christ to give us internal peace just as He calmed the Lake of Galilee.

Reflections in the Lake of Galilee ======================= John 6_16 John 6 recounts a time when Jesus is going to a mountain to pray, while the disciples are on the Lake of Galilee in a boat. A strong wind sweeps over the lake raising high waves and making rowing difficult. In the 4th watch ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Anglican

Who Is Our God And Who Are We Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The nature of our God and of ourselves is revealed in God’s acts in history that culminate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WHO IS OUR GOD? And, who are we. The readings from Holy Week sums up the heart of our faith and reveals God to us. In your private devotions this week, please re-read the last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that retell the events from the Triumphal Entry of Christ in to Jerusalem for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

What Kind Of Gift Is This?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 4, 2002

The Holy Spirit was sent by God at the birthday of the Church on the first Pentecost Day. This spirit of love is the engine that drives the church to fulfill its mission of being the loving Christ who nurtures his people and enables them through their lo

WHITSUNDAY 2002 (Traditional Anglicans use as Epistle the 2nd choice found on page 182 Book of Common Prayer I Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel found on page 181 Book of Common Prayer John 14:15-21 Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 14:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Schemes Of The Devil

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 16, 2002

Some of the Devil’s schemes and provision God has made for our protection.

The Schemes of the Devil II Cor. 2:11 Eph. 6:11 INTRO.: Christians sometimes forget we are involved in an all out conflict with a powerful spiritual enemy, Satan. His name means Adversary. He opposes all that is good and noble in this world. Jesus called him the "prince of this world." Jn. 12:31. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sampson Sin-Drone

Contributed by Charles Grasty on Jul 17, 2002

The life of Sampson is a divine appointment with the sacraficial service for the Lord.

FBCN The Samson “Sin” drone 2-13-01 Judges 13-16 The Philistines “were ruling over Israel” (14:4b) as we begin this story because of their sin and disobedience before God. God heard their prayers by sending the Israelites the help needed in Samson. I. The Way of Samson 13:1-5 He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Charles Gilbert on Jul 22, 2002

Dealing with the issue of why we Speaking In Tongues and the purpose of Speaking In Tongues. The Holy Ghost and Speaking in tongues go together.

Speaking In Tongues I Corinthians 14:39-40 Detroit Church of God Pastor Charles Gilbert July 21, 2002 I. Why do we “speak in tongues?” A. It is scriptural 1. Paul, in I Cor. 14:5, states, “I would that ye all spake with tongues...” 2. Paul further declares in I Cor. 14:18, “I thank my God, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:39-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 23, 2002

Encouragement in Jesus, from His Church, from His people.

Encourage One Another Heb. 10:24, 25 INTRO.: In our worship services, we hear a lot of bad news. Esp., in prayer requests. Nearly ever y week we hear of some disaster, sickness, or death that has touched the lives of our members and friends. Some churches even fear to allow public prayer requests ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flee, Follow, Fight

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002

The Christian must flee from sin and temptation, follow after righteousness and fight the good fight of the faith.

Flee, Follow, Fight I Tim. 6:11, 12 INTRO.: You may remember the classic movie and TV series "The Fugitive." Dr. Richard Kimball, played by David Jannsen, falsely accused of murdering his wife, is forced to flee capture by a relentless police lieutenant as he follows lead after lead in pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fooled By A Feeling

Contributed by Charles Trout on Aug 3, 2002

Making decisions based on the physical senses, rather than the Spiritual, will always deceive us.

Fooled By A Feeling Genesis 27:21-22 (KJV) 21 And Isaac said unto Jacob, Come near, I pray thee, that I may feel thee, my son, whether thou be my very son Esau or not. 22 And Jacob went near unto Isaac his father; and he felt him, and said, The voice is Jacob’s voice, but the hands are the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Positioning Yourself For A Miracle

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 6, 2002

When you have a need in your life you are in position for God to do the miraculous in your life!

Positioning Yourself For a Miracle Foundation scripture: John 2:1-11 I. John 2:1-2 A. Their is a marriage feast in Cana. 1. Cana was about 10 miles from Nazareth. 2. Mary, Jesus’ mother, was already there. B. Jesus was called to the feast. Why? 1. Was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving To God

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

How we give is just as important as what we give.

GIVING TO GOD I. What we give. A. Our hearts B. Our time C. Our talents D. Tithes and offerings 1. Malachi 3:10 2. Luke 6:38 II. How we give A. Luke 21:1-4 1. Size of the gift not most important to God. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Christmas All About?

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

Christmas is about the gift of God-Jesus.

What Is Christmas All About? Most people will tell you that Christmas is about giving, and that is partially true. Actually, giving is the visible act of what Christmas is all about. Still don’t know? Turn to 1 John 4:9-10 (read aloud) Someone quote John 3:16: "For God so loved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal