Sermons on Chews:

What Do We Need Most Today?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2002

How to lie down in the lord and worship

 WHAT DO WE NEED MOST TODAY? Psalm 23:2, “He makes me to lie down in green pastures.” THE SHEPHERD CAUSES US TO RECLINE CHEERFULLY IN LUSH GRASSLANDS Let us pray, “Father, I do thank you that when I sleep, you do not. Thank you for working on my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Distillation Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 30, 2002

The gospel events, the gospel witnesses, the gospel promises, the gospel promises

A distillation of the gospel Acts 2:22-41 WBC 28/4/2 am Peter’s speech after coming of HS at Pentecost - Pentecost passage saved for 19th May (come pm!) Fascinatingly, Acts contains many ‘addresses’ - 20% is dedicated to addresses by Peter & Paul - 25% if include Stephen  => 1:1 “Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2003

A look at true worship.

HOLY SPIRIT WORSHIP ROMANS 12:1-2 READ ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginning with Questions What does Romans 12:1-2 mean and how does it impact our worship? What is true worship? Does John 4:23 when Jesus says to “worship in Spirit and in Truth” connect with these verses? What role does the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Webb on Nov 23, 2002

The importance of obedience.

Text: 1 Samuel 15:1-3, 7-31 (22-24) Introduction: The key verses to this passage are verses 22-24. Obedience is better than sacrifice. Actually, though, most of us don’t care that much for either obedience or sacrifice. If we had to pick one or the other, a little religious sacrifice is what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-24, 1 Samuel 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Did Not Understand Grace

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

There is certainly more to the story than can be gained by a casual reading. But one thing is for sure, Jonah was a man of contradictions.

THE MAN WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND GRACE © 5/2001 Mark Beaird Text: Jonah What would you think if I said that the prophet Jonah was hard-hearted, unloving and maybe even a racist? Would that offend you? It really should not, given the facts. We have often overlooked the heart of Jonah and often ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Full House

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2002

God wants HIs house full. It is evident He is not content with half full churches as seen through the parable of the Great Supper.

A FULL HOUSE LUKE 14:16-24 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was the dinner guest of a ruler of the Pharisees. At the dinner one of the guests hearing Christ speak, expressed a view held by many Jews that only Jews would be invited to the great feast of the Messianic kingdom. They were content to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

So, Christmas Is Over, Huh?

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 26, 2001

Christians are polarized by Christmas. We battle against the commercialism and secularization of one of the two most holy days for Christians.

So, Christmas is Over, huh? I have a poem I’d like to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the holiday parties ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cross: It's Words

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 25, 2002

By looking at the last phrases used by Jesus we get a better grasp of who he was.

The Cross: It’s Words Luke 23:34-43 Thesis: Every person can take a more balanced view of their life by understanding the last phrases of Jesus. Introduction: In his book, No Wonder They Call Him the Savior, Max Lucado tells the story of his dad discovering he had Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-43, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose To Be Blessed.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 27, 2004

Walking in the realm of blessings can depend upon your attitudes and dependance on the word of God.

CHOOSE TO BE BLESSED! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some parts are adapted from a lesson by George McGregor, South Africa. BLESS: In Latin, bletsian "to be under the blood" To be hallowed, consecrated, to invoke Divine care for, to speak well of; prosperity --- happiness --- joy; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

For What Purpose?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Ever have a day off thinking you will accomplish some things but by the end of the day nothing is done. It is true - if you aim at nothing your bound to hit it. - What are you aiming at?

Cows have a wonderful life. There only purpose in life is to get fat. They are fed and fed for that purpose. They graze , chew their cud and sleep, that’s all. Ever watched a cow graze and wander till their lost. Some people shop like that. The end of their purpose is not good. They get ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Promise Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 7, 2005

The New Covenant is Greater because it is an INNER, RELATIONAL, INCLUSIVE, and ETERNAL Covenant.

The Greater Promise Hebrews 8 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 8:6-13 INTRODUCTION: I was talking to one of the Pueblo Group leaders this week and they mentioned that their group “had a lot of fun last week with Melchizedek.” Maybe we should have called the lesson, “fun with Melchizedek.” To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job's Trials And Trib's

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Mar 14, 2005

How God will allow us to be put through trials and tribulations!

JOB’S TRIALS & TRIB’S Job 1: 1-22 Job was In fact a real person, Just like Ezekiel and Joshua was back in the old Testament Job was a native of the land of UZ. This was probably between Damascus and The Euphrates River. Job lived around the time of Abraham Which was about 2000 BC. Job was quite ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Straightening Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004

All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Attitude Is Everything

Contributed by Dan Steadman on Jul 31, 2004

Comparison of the prayers and attitudes of the publican and the Pharisee in Luke 18:9-14.

Luke 18:9-14 Your Attitude Is Everything 1/8/04 Two men went to church. One went to tell God how good he was; the other went to agree with God that he was hopeless without God. Do you know people like these men? Can you picture them in your mind? Into which group do you fall? For ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 13, 2004

You can be poor,hungry,hated, and still be blessed.

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Why do you come to church on Sunday? One answer could be that you come to exercise your faith or, in other words, your spiritual muscles. Well, today we’re going to exercise your physical muscles, as well. I’ve read that it takes more facial muscles ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed