Sermons on Church Councils:

Paul's Pastoral Concern Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

Pauls’ pastoral concern on paper and in action

1 Thessalonians 217- 35 At the beginning of his book When Men think private thoughts Gordon McDonald tells the story of two men who are sitting alone at midnight – let me read it to you. There is a desire in the heart of a man (and a woman) to know whether or not his life meant something, whether ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Introduction To 1 Thessalonians Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004

An introduction and the church at thessalonica

I Thessalonians 11-10 Today the art of letter writing seems to be dying. What with email, text messaging etc people no longer seem to write a letter to anyone. Now I am one of those who uses text messages and email but I love receiving a letter and I quite enjoy writing letters to people. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sometimes You Need To Keep Your Mouth Shut

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

Our tongue can get us into a lot of trouble. Taken from the 7 sin that are an abomination, this sermon deals with the three that del with the tongue.

SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT Proverbs 6:12-19 Illustration: Some people just have a knack for saying the wrong thing. A state trooper pulled a man over for speeding on a deserted road. Since the road was clear and the weather fine, the trooper was indicated that he may not give the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Imperfect Called Perfect" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 16, 2004

When God calls something that which it is not, it eventually becomes that.

In Romans chapter 4 the faith that saved Abraham is defined as that which believes that God gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist. (vs. 17) Throughout the scriptures, no matter the specific accomplishments of men and women of God, whenever we are given any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-17

Denomination: Orthodox

Clued In...tuned In...turned On

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 21, 2004

Christians need to experience these three things in their lives in order to be used by God in what may well be the last days prior to His return.

CLUED IN...TUNED IN...TURNED ON “For from you the word of the Lord has sounded forth, not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place. Your faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything. For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entry we had to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jul 26, 2004

Part three of Pastor Gomez? sermon on "The purpose driven life

"You were formed for God?s family". "And He came and preached peace to you who were far away, and peace to those who were near; for through Him we both have our access in (one Spirit to the Father). So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but (you are fellow citizens with the saints), (and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meaning Of Membership Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2004

The common communion of Christians includes conviction, conversion, and commitment to membership. And the benefits are out of this world.

Acts 2:41-47 The Common Communion of Christians – A commitment to Membership A young man came to the Grand Canyon for the first time and when he got to the edge and saw it he gasped, “Wow! Something big happened here!” 150 years ago an Indian from the dessert plains made it across the Rocky ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was Blind, But Now I See! Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 6, 2004

4th part of "A Purpose driven life" series by Pastor Gomez Sr.

*Matthew 16:13-19 Mark 8:27?30; Luke 9:18?21 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?? So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.? He said to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Song Of Solomon

Contributed by Ernest Johnson on Aug 7, 2004

The Song of Solomon as sung by Ernest Johnson.

 Outline and Notes List of Characters 2 Biography 3 Outline 4 Chapter 1 5 Chapter 2 6 Chapter 3 9 Chapter 4 10 Chapter 5 15 Chapter 6 17 Chapter 7 18 Chapter 8 19 Taught by Ernest Johnson At the McLoud Pentecostal Holiness Church  List of Characters 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship Or Friendship (Or Where Three Is Not A Crowd)

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 9, 2004

The basis of Christian fellowship and warnings about false attempts.

Fellowship or friendship? Or when three is not a crowd Introduction There was recently a debate on the name of the Salvation Army on the website armybarmy.com, one contributor, somewhat sarcastically, suggested that the name should be changed to the friendship club. In fact, corps and Churches ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep th

UNITY Ephesians 4 1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

U & Your Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on Jul 9, 2005

Message 1 in a four part series about "U" and growing in Christian community.

CenterPointe Christian Church – 7.10.05 Series: U-ology -- Message 1: U & Your Friends Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking gentleman who keeps to himself. Shirley says, "Sophie, you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are One Body

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jul 12, 2005

Seven Blessings in being called to be a part of the Body of Christ.

How do you feel about your body? Strange question for a sermon, isn’t it? Most of us would rather not think about our bodies and if we do we probably don’t think of them very highly. It’s too fat or too skinny, too short or too tall. Bumpy, lumpy or just plain ugly -- kind of like the guy who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

We Let The Smallest Things Come Between Us And God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 13, 2005

If we were to really look at what is hindering us we would realize that it is the smallest thing.

We Let The Smallest Things Come Between Us and God Scripture Reference: Genesis 3:6 (KJV) Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal