Sermons on Christian Culture:

How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004

What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Christian Church

His Name

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

A message on the Name of Jesus and it’s importance.

His Name By:Charlse Kyle Matthew: 1:21 And she shall bring forth! a son and His Name shall be called Jesus; for he shall save his’ people from their sins. Luke 2:21, his Name was called JESUS, I want to say at the beginning of this morning that there is a great importance attached to a Name. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christmas-Miracles Of Transformations"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 23, 2002

People surrounding the birt of Christ experienced different transformations. From their experiences we learn several life principles to live by.

Christmas – Miracle of Transformations Luke 2:1-20 As Christians we celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus the promised Messiah. Jesus came to bring hope, forgiveness and change the hearts of people. Christmas is about miracles of transformation. When we talk about Jesus changing the hearts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 21, 2004

Why you exist and how to fulfill that purpose.

Life in the Fast Lane Life Purpose: Tell Me Again Where We Are Headed Revelation 4:11 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 19, 2004 Introduction When we began this series a couple of months ago, we began with a message titled, Making the Drag: Enjoying the Journey on the Highway of Life. I told you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors For The Soul

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2002

My life is not futile. My failures are not fatal. And my death is not final.

ANCHORS FOR THE SOUL I Cor. 15:1-8 INTRO.- Anchors and fishing. ILL.- Two men were out fishing on Sunday morning and were feeling pretty guilty, especially since the fish weren’t biting. One said to the other, "I guess I should have stayed home and gone to church this morning." The other man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feature Presentation

Contributed by Chris Genders on Apr 8, 2002

Worship can either be the previews or it can be the feature presentation - make it the feature presentation.

[Call to Worship] I love going to the movies. I love the smell of popcorn, the comfortable seats, the experience of being with friends and family. I even love the way that my shoes stick to the floor! But most of all, I love the sense of anticipation! You know what I mean? You’re sitting there ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Lives! What Shall We Do?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 12, 2002

the conversion of believers led them to ask how to live afterwards

April 14, 2002 Acts 2:14, 36-47 14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Lutheran

The Son Of Man Must Be Lifted Up

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002

God’s Son’s purpose in His life on earth was to be lifted up on the cross.

THE SON OF MAN MUST BE LIFTED UP John 3:14-21 - March 11, 2002 14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. 16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

It's Not Okay God!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

If you have had a "bad day", what do you do...rather, what should we do in the middle of it. We must praise the Lord!

Stand & Read - Job 1:20-22 “Then Job arose and tore his robe and shaved his head, and he fell to the ground and worshiped. [21] And he said ‘Naked I came from my mother’s womb, And naked I shall return there. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord." [22] ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Other

Did Jesus Suffer In Hell? (Part 1)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 19, 2002

Did Jesus have to suffer in Hell? Did He have to die spiritually?

Did Jesus Suffer in Hell? (Part 1) Is Spiritual Death Necessary? Some teachers claim that Jesus’ physical death on the cross could not redeem mankind but that He had to die spiritual to pay our debt. Some go so far as to say that we can’t be saved unless we believe that Jesus suffered in Hell. Why ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:26-32, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mild, Medium Or Hot!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 22, 2002

A picture of the church of Laodicea with a Buffalo, NY flavor... A great message to spur the church on to being "HOT" or "On Fire" for God.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:14-22 "And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: [15] ’I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot. [16] ’So because you are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Other

It Is Finished

Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002

“IT IS FINISHED” was the triumphant shout of our Lord as He died on the cross for us.These words remind us that there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. What need to be done has been done by Christ.

INTRODUCTION U.S. history records the building of a great transcontinental railway which united the country by rail from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In its day it was a tremendous undertaking which at one point was suspended because of financial problems.Eventually, however, it was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Flying Too Low

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 25, 2002

What happens when you fly too low spiritually

The Dangers of Flying Too Low II Samuel 11: 2-5 Introduction: If you know anything about airplanes then you would know that the most important instrument in the cockpit is the “Altimeter.” The Altimeter determines the altitude of the plane. It lets the pilot know if they are either flying too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Care Of The Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message discussing the individual church’s place in the body of Christ, and how we can relate to other members of the Body.

Take Care of the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (May 13, 2001) Introduction I have a feeling that since this is Mother’s Day, many of you, especially you ladies, thought this was going to be a Mother’s Day message. And if that’s the case, my guess is that the title of the message may have got you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Justification Through Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 22, 2001

Faith alone justifies, but faith is never alone.

Sept. 9,’01 JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH A. Armstrong Golden Text: “We conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.” [Romans 3:28] We find many scriptures in the New Testament about justification. We believe it - every word of it. The problem today is that many are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal