Sermons on Christian Living:

Matthew 22: The Parable Of The Great Big Party!

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father Dave’s take on the Parable of the great big party!

Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, ’Tell those who have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

May The Lord Answer You

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Bless those who curse you... God answers prayer, rewards service, adds blessings, and inspires plans.

"May The Lord Answer You" Psalms 20:1-9 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nehemiah's Prayer

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Nehemiah’s prayer is instructional for today’s believer. It instills lessons of compassion, extended prayer, and is encouraging as to the power of prayer to effect change.

"Nehemiah’s Prayer" Neh. 1:1-2:6 Intro: Sometime last year while reading for my devotions, the passage for the day was this one in Nehemiah. I struck me hard. I made a note in the margin of my Bible and determined to get back to it when I had an opportunity. Tonight I have such an opportunity. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith A Step Into The Water

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

"Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Continuous Praise

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005

Praise can be given in several forms; Telling, Doing, and Sharing.

"Continuous Praise" Heb. 13:15-16 With Jesus’ help, let us continually offer our sacrifice of praise to God by proclaiming the glory of His name. 16 Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. (NLT) Intro: The title ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing My Ground

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 19, 2005

Are you letting Satan sneak in your back door? Stand your ground.

Standing My Ground PSALM 1:1-6 1. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the paths of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. 2. But his delight is in the law of the Lord. And in his Law He meditates day and night. 3. He shall be like a tree planted by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Meal & A Promise Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What would you do if God came to dinner? Abraham gives his best to the Lord and receives fellowship, promise, and plans for the future in return.

Two things are accomplished in this chapter - a visit from God Himself for two reasons: blessings and judgment. God is reminding Abraham - and especially Sarah - of the promised son, and to engage Abraham in a discussion about judging sin. It teaches about God’s character and intercession. Verse ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Weak Strong Man. #5

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 24, 2005

This entire riddle revealed the disobedience of Samson. Also it says something about the sins of gambling.

The riddle of Sampson. Judges 14:10 -- 20. 05/25/05 In our last chapter we noted the two trips Sampson and his parents made to Timnath regarding his marriage to the Philistines girl there. In this chapter we will consider what happened after they arrived in Timnath on the second trip. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Over Israel Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

God’s grace has been a constant in the history and life of the nation of Israel, it is no less today.

God’s Grace over Israel, and all who Believe6 Grace Disgrace During the building of the Golden Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay, construction fell badly behind schedule because several workers had accidentally fallen from the scaffolding to their deaths. Engineers and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Son Of God? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus the Son of God? is He the only Son of God? This sermon attempts to answer that question

Jesus is the Son of God – True or False? Introduction A. The movie “The Passion of Christ” has sparked many conversations B. You can turn on the talk shows, the news, and various other programs and hear people discussing the movie C. I do not recall a movie that has sparked this much debate, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lust And The Healing Judgment Of God Series

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 23, 2004

When believers fall, God’s judgment brings repentance, healing and freedom.

I. The Paths of Disaster 2 Sam.11:1-27 A. The Seduction of Career Dissatisfaction 2 Sam. 11:1 The TIME Kings go to War. Remember in Afganistan when the war was being contemplated. Did not want to go during the winter lest the army get bogged down. The time KINGS go to war. As God’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Truth Relative Or Absolute? Is Jesus?

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

This sermon explores the confession of Jesus made by the crowds with that of Peter’s confession, and seeks to explain the important differences therein.

Our text for consideration this morning is the gospel lesson from the 9th chapter of Luke which was read. In it, we hear Peter’s confession of Jesus; that Jesus is the Christ or Messiah, the Son of the living God. Well, I’d like to take a walk through the narrative again highlighting a few things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

The first in a series on learning to listen to God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Preparing To Hear God Intro: Starting a new series…Can You Hear Me Now. Be interrupted by someone walking across the stage, and then asking that in their cell phone. Let me ask you….If God were to call you today, could you hear Him now? Illust; C.B. Radios. We had one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War On Earth Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

War on Earth

War on Earth Revelation 12:13-14, “13And when the dragon realized that he had been thrown down to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the child. 14But she was given two wings like those of a great eagle. This allowed her to fly to a place prepared for her in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"O, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2004

It shouldn’t be hard to be humble, but it is.

Luke 18:9-14 “O, Lord, It’s Hard to Be Humble…” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We were all formed from the same dust of the earth, by the same Creator. Basically, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist