Sermons on Childhood:

The Man Who Turned The World Upside Down

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Without controversy, anyone, will agree that the Apostle Paul was the one New Testament figure that stood out above all others. His life teaches us a wonderful pattern to follow.

"THE MAN WHO TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN" Acts 17:1-6 This is Memorial Day Act 17:1-6 NOW AFTER [Paul and Silas] had passed through Am-phi-polis and A-pol-lo-ni-a, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul entered, as he usually did, and for three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

: The Art Of Commitment – Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Jun 22, 2006

Looking thru the song of songs and what it teaches us about relationships and sex.

INTRO: This morning I’m going to conclude the series of messages on The Song of songs. We’ve seen a country girl, Shulamith, working in a vineyard for her brothers. The king is out visiting his vineyards on day, and he takes notice of this girl. He pursues her and they fall in love together. They ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gifts From Father

Contributed by Bob Whitchurch on Jun 16, 2001

Father’s Day message: Christian Fathers should be the Christ-like example for their family as God, our Heavenly Father who is perfect gives the very best to His Children, the family of God.

Father’s Day, at time set aside to honor and remember those dads’ who have been a vital role in every child’s life from the young age to the aged. A day where dad receives special gifts, made by hands that love him, or a gift purchased at the local store that took hours to decide because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:11-13, James 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

"Care Givers Of The Cure Giver"

Contributed by Barney Hudson on Oct 18, 2001

An encouragement to serve remembering where the strength to serve comes from.

“Care Givers of the Cure Giver” Luke 9:10-17 October 21st, 2001 Many churches open their worship services with a responsive call to worship that goes like this: The pastor calls to the congregation, “The Lord be with you”, and then the people respond, “and also with you.” Responses such as these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Foot Of The Cross: Love Series

Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002

The Good Friday story told from the perspective of Mary the mother of James the younger and Joses

I’ll be right there! Yes. Yes, I am one of the women who followed Jesus. We’re on our way to the tomb. I am his aunt Mary, sister-in-law to Mary the mother of Jesus. Jesus truly was a remarkable man, full of love and without a doubt, the son of God. I first meet Mary when Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

Denomination: Methodist

Food For The Journey

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:19

Denomination: United Methodist

Has God Changed?

Contributed by Danny Mccormick on Mar 29, 2003

Are there two Gods in the Bible, one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament?

Has God Changed? I was visiting a bible study newsgroup the other day and came across the header ‘Does God Change?’ That is a good question. Many people may come up with many different initial answers. Seemingly, contradictory scriptural references abound within the Bible. Can we find an answer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Unshackled!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 11, 2002

This is message designed to remind God’s people of the power of the Word of God to change lives.

Unshackled! II Timothy 2:1-10 Main Text: II Timothy 2:8,9: 8 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. There are some things in life that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sometimes Only A Party Will Do

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fellowship is fine, but the miraculous joy of Easter requires something more.

Please note: The “Party Rules” herein referred to are taken in large part (and without permission) from P.J. O’Rourke’s Modern Manners, Chapter 19: Real Parties. We still tell the story in my family of how my great-grandfather and my great-grandmother -- Dad Benson and Mama Benson -- John and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Balm In Gilead"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that its okay to struggle with God’s Word.

BIG IDEA: GOD WELCOMES BELIEVERS THAT ARE SPIRITUALLY STRUGGLING WITH HIS WORD; BUT … still … EXPECTS THEM TO TRUST HIM, AND TO STAND ON HIS WORDS. REFERENCES: 2 Chronicles 34-35 (Historical Background); Jeremiah 1:1-16; Job 13:4 (… ye are all physicians of no value); James 5:14-15 ( Is there ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004

The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:30-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Ol' Dusty Book

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

The importance of the Bible, and calling people back to devotion in the study of the Bible

That dusty old book. King Josiah was born during the darkest time in Israel’s history. For years the people were mixing pagan practices with their worship of God. Disregarding God’s call to remain separate and distinct. During this time pagan priests were brought in, offerings to Baal and other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Dec 8, 2004

A consideration of the hope and good news contained in Mark 1:1

The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God Introduction Have you ever had some news that you have been absolutely bursting to tell someone? Something good had happened and you were not able to rest until you had told somebody, perhaps it did not matter who you told, anybody ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Abba! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

God loves parenting! His desire is adoption and having you in His family as His sons and daughters.

I CAME ACROSS A HAUNTING STORY ABOUT A YOUNG MAN WHO WAS ABOUT TO BE SENTENCED TO THE PENITENTIARY. THE JUDGE HAD KNOWN HIM FROM CHILDHOOD, FOR HE WAS WELL ACQUAINTED WITH HIS FATHER. THE BOY’S FATHER WAS A FAMOUS LEGAL SCHOLAR AND THE AUTHOR OF AN EXHAUSTIVE STUDY ENTITLED, "THE LAW OF TRUSTS." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:5-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Solomon: Not The Man He Used To Be Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 24, 2006

Solomon’s downfall occurred when he was older because he gave into the temptation of the elderly: focusing upon himself rather than the Kingdom’s future generations.

Solomon: Not the Man He Used to Be (I Kings 11) 1. People are better off when they care about other people: Mamie Adams [an elderly widow] always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible