Sermons on Christian Giving:

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003

Sermon 5 in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 - Sermon 5 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life Exod. 3:12 Heb. 13:5 There is a recurring promise of the Old Testament used in different connections: "I will never leave you." We find it, first of all, made by God to Jacob at Bethel. The very same ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Exodus 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Jean Light

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 8, 2003

The message delivered at the funeral of Jean Light (1925-2003)

I have got to tell you my favorite story about Jean Light. It was about his time of year – 2 or 3 years ago and it happened when both my family and the Lights were all still living in Miami. I was in the den watching television and the doorbell rang, and my son went to answer it. A moment ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin Kills

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

There are three ways to die. You do get some options.

Three ways to die GE 3:21-24 The LORD God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife and clothed them. 22 And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-16, Genesis 3:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Realistic Mother In A Real World

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

With the idealistic mother, everything is perfect. But they only exists in storybooks, poety, movies, etc. Most mothers live with the reality of problems, mistakes, broken hearts, and broken dreams. The realistic mother needs forgiveness, grace and me

THE REALISTIC MOTHER IN A REAL WORLD SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 31: 10 – 31 INTRODUCTON: As I begin, I will say this, there is no way to cover this topic appropriately in one message. What I say will not fit every mother. Each person will identify some portions of the message, but certainly not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did Jesus' Resurrection Mean To Mary Magdalene? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Mar 22, 2002

A mesage on what the Resurrection may have meant to Mary Magdalene

What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean....? Series Sunday March 10/01 What did the Resurrection Mean To Mary? Intro: This month for the month of March leading up to Easter on the 31st, I am planning on doing a series of messages entitled, "What Did Jesus’ Resurrection Mean? Today, I would like for us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Calm Heart Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 24, 2002

How to develop a calm heart in the midst of chaos

A Calm Heart John 13:53-14:7 JESUS WAS MAKING PREPARATION TO LEAVE THIS WORLD. WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPLAIN To HIS DISCIPLES WHAT WOULD TAKE PLACE, THEY BEGAN TO GROW VERY CONCERNED AND WORRIED ABOUT IT ALL. NOTE: v33, "...WHITHER I GO, YE CANNOT COME..." IN v36 PETER ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Without Christ Part 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

A Biblical Description of man without God

(*See part 1 for the first four points) 5- The Man Without God is Powerless to Live Above Sins Grip On His Life. Ecc 7:20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. John 8:34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 2 Pet 2:19 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Using the Lord’s prayer as a model for praying

October 5 - Teach us to Pray 48% of churchgoers admit they haven’t experienced God’s presents in the last year! This must not happen here. This must be an alive place - it will be transformed. Merve Griffith to Oral Roberts - is it true you’ve heard God speak to you? Oral replies - Merve, God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Of The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 13, 2003

What relevance is Jesus as the "Light of the world" to us

Thornage 14-12-03 I am the Light of the World (Jn 8:12) There is a famous oil painting that was painted between 1851 and 1853. Question: Can you guess what it is called? Here are some clues 1. There are three original copies 2. One copy is in Manchester City Art Gallery 3. A second copy is in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Meeting At The Gate

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001

This message explores those Divine encounters that the Lord orchestrates for everyone’s life, even in areas you may have given up on.

The Bible is full of relevant stories and principles that we can incorporate into our lives. The passage here in Luke 7 is no different. It contains some very interesting and amazing facts. In Luke 7:1, we see jesus entering Capernaum, and the day after, in 7:11, we see Him entering Nain. Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of The Soul

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 5, 2001

A salvation message based on the parable of the rich fool.

The Value of the Soul Luke 12:16-21 Introduction: Illustration – Recently, a 20-year-old University of Washington student named Adam Burtle posted an unusual item on the Internet auction site eBay. The bidding began at 5 cents on this particular article and eventually reached $400 by the end of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

3 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"You brood of Vipers!" and still they come.

What do we do with this John the Baptist? Here is the third Sunday in a row with him. Such a strange man. "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" Heaping abuse on the people. And still they came in droves to be baptized. John had that charisma that attracted people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

4 Advent C

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 20, 2001

"My Soul magnifies the Lord"

Here we are on the fourth Sunday of Advent. The morning of Christmas Eve. It’s hard not sliding right into Christmas. Snow, the excitement, the baby to be born, the manger, the Shepherds -- the whole nine yards. Christmas as we have come to know and love and expect. Gifts under the tree, a feast -- ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Beast From The Earth Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 32 in a Wednesday evening study

WEEK 32 “The Beast from the Earth” Date: March 19, 2003 Place; Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 13:11-18 In our last study, as we began the 13th chapter, it introduced us to the “beast from the sea”. We identified him as being the Antichrist. He is a man that is fully indwelt and empowered by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

Denomination: Baptist