Sermons on Christians In Society:

Being Available For God

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Nov 8, 2006

This sermon is about taking what we have and making it available to God

BEING AVAILABLE FOR GOD – Luke 5:1-11 1. The Boat Borrowed – 5:2-3 - Jesus always uses his disciples - Jesus borrowed the boys lunch - God used the rod in Moses’ hand - Elijah threw a stick into the water - God could do it another way but He uses us. 2- The Boat Filled – 5:4-9 - If you lend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Isaiah - The Prophet Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 8, 2006

We Can Learn That Not Only Did God Have A Plan For Isaiah, But God Has A Plan For You In His Service!

Introduction: 1. Begin Study: - Look At The Author Of The Book That Bears His Name - “Who Wrote Isaiah?” - IE: Like “Who Built Noah’s Ark?” - Of Course, It Was Isaiah! - WHO Was Isaiah? - WHAT Can We Learn From His Life To Apply To Ours? 2. Key To Understanding Isaiah: - Isaiah Was A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

Sharing hope in a time of apparent tragedy, through the love of God displayed in the death of the Lord Jesus Christ for us. [This is as shared at the funeral service - names ommitted].

SCRIPTURE READING: JOHN 3:16 – 21 [NIV] {Chosen by R. B.} 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

There is comfort in the hope given to a Christian that living for Christ is life indeed.

What an occasion! We are here to celebrate the life of our very dear friend A.. What a lovely person she was! My contact with her was far to limited, but the lasting impression left on me was of a very special person, who loved the Lord, and served Him so faithfully. I suppose that the time ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Wonderful Shepherd

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2006

The Good Shepherd leads through the valley! His presence brings comfort.

SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 23 [NKJV] A Psalm of David. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Nov 9, 2006

This is a funeral sermon for a woman who enjoyed life but was bedridden for her last years. She was a Christian woman

Life is a very precious gift from God but moments like this remind us that life is short and very fragile. The Apostle Paul likened the body to jars of clay. But in these moments, in our sorrow and grief, we take the time that too often we are too busy to take. And that time is the pause in all of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On?

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 9, 2006

Tired of just "hanging on" to life - ready to live life to the extreme? This is for you!

Title: Hanging on to Life Objective: Every person must follow Christ to live a life of purpose. Intro: I recently saw an old 1980s bumper sticker you may remember; it said, “He who dies with the most toys wins.” I am convinced that so many people in our performance driven culture live their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Motion Without Meaning Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 10, 2006

If What We See About The Lord Does Not Affect Our Hearts For The Lord, What We Do For The Lord Will Be Meaningless!

Introduction 1. Sometimes It Is Helpful To Be Reminded Of Things That We Should Already Know & Things That We Should Already Be Doing! - How Do You Remind Yourself? - Some Are Reminded By Writing Things Down! But This Only Works If You Remember Where You Put The Paper You Wrote The Things You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 11, 2006

Our need to diligently seek after God

Squeaky Wheel Gets the Grease Text: Luke 24:28-31 He made as though He would have gone further KJV He acted as though He would go farther. NASB He made an appearance of going on further, YLT The question we want to ask today is: Would Jesus have left the two disciples on the road to Emmaus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Silent Sermons Of The Church

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 11, 2006

Silent sermons that are in every standard church

Silent Sermons of the Church I doubt very seriously if you have ever heard a sermon quite like this one. But as you know I have a tendency to preach one of those types occasionally. Have you ever thought about the silent sermons the church building itself preaches? “Sermons in stones” was a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Precious Counsel For Those Who Are In One Of Life's Valleys

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 11, 2006

Counsel from God’s word for those who are hurting

Precious counsel for those who are in one of life’s valleys Lamentations 3 Scripture reading: Psalm 38 Here in North America we are not used to public displays of sorrow and grief. The old British way is to keep a “stiff upper lip”. This contrasts sharply with the images of grief that we often ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Now What

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Christian Awareness

NOW WHAT?? Col.3.1,2 You have journeyed with Jesus through the seasons of your life – Now What? You have gone through situation with a bowed down head – Now What? You have stopped by the Mount of the Beatitudes and found how blessed you are – You have wrestled with the challenges of life and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From The Fence Of Offense

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Nov 11, 2006

Identify what an offense is, and how to overcome the offense once it comes.

Breaking Free from the Fence of Offence Foundational Text: Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. (AMP) Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself [mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is Movement In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Funeral

THERE IS MOVEMENT IN THE GRAVEYARD JHN. 11.44 When one think of the graveyard. . . . generally the thoughts are those of an ery, hair-raising – scary feeling. . . . In the mind of some people – their thoughts of the graveyard is the last place their loved one was seen. . . . except for that of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:44

Denomination: Baptist

Believe: Beyond Belief

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 11, 2006

We say we believe, but are those just empty words? It seems the Jewish believers Jesus is addressing in this Scripture believe with their lips but not their heart.

A group hunters from the lower 48 hire a float plane and fly out into the Alaska bush to go caribou hunting, just as they did the year before. During their hunt, they are successful, and take 6 large caribou. As the pilot returns to pick them up, he tells the men that only 4 caribou can come on the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational